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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
11
Tony Galento and Max Baer prepare for a Jersey City bout that could earn the winner a title shot at Joe Louis. Both heavyweights train hard in New Jersey camps with showy antics and serious work as fans anticipate a first‑rate, hard fought exchange before Louis’s era ends.
Lorain City Recreation Director J Normas Thompson solicits entries for the Lake Erie Three-mile Marathon to be held in Lorain on July 10. Last year's winner was Ted Robert of Sandusky, noted as a relative of Carl Hebert.
The Vic Silver Jewelers top the City Class A Softball League despite not posting the best hitting or fielding. Standard Cleaners lead batting with .302, while General Industries follow at .272 and Silver Jewelers sit third at .243. On defense Buiners own .967 fielding, Silvers at .933, and Radios at .867.
A letter accuses the Read Jewelers of failing to publish the Friday Read’s vs Ridge Tool box score, arguing it smears sportsmanship and credits Ridge Tool unfairly. Elyria Recreation Director Carl W. Wagner will review the matter with Ridge Tool’s manager.
George Wehliber, caretaker at Ely Stadium, announces rules for players. Courts open at 7 20 p m and close at dark in good weather. Only smooth soled shoes allowed. corrugated or raised heel shoes forbidden and net may be removed for violators. Stay off courts when nets are down and gates are closed.
In Boston on June 26 the Reds plan a two game doubleheader with the Boston Bees after another rain day left Cincinnati two games ahead in the standings. If weather clears, Whitey Moore and Paul Derringer will face Dick Errickson and Bill Posedel.
The M. E. S. A. team of Gen tral Industries will oppose the Viegeville Democrats in a Ridgeville diamond game scheduled for 6 15 this evening.
Leading batters and home run leaders from the National League include Danning Walker Gustine and Foxx with high averages and RBIs. Pitching and run production leaders feature Mize Foxx and Greenberg, while teams like Pittsburgh Detroit and Boston show prominent names across positions.
Manchester Va June 26 TPI Led by 1933 champion John Burke of Georgetown a field of 64 golfers began match play in the NCAA golf tournament Burke shot two over par 72 to sit at 143 after two rounds tying Bert McDowell of LSU and Harry Haverstick of Iowa at 144 McDowell and Haverstick moved up with one under par yesterday as leaders.
Springfield public high school appoints CPI Jim McDonald to head football coach on June 26, succeeding Allen Compton. McDonald, renowned for both football and basketball at Ohio State and class of 1938, assumes duties immediately.
The Bittner Funeral Home meets Amherst Edwards Food Store team on the Hamilton diamond at 6 15 today. After the game the Bittners will hold a short business meeting.
Cleveland wins 3 to 2 over New York as Hal Trosky belts his 16th and 17th homers. Roy Weatherly and Red Reuffert drive key runs while Boudreau and Mack spark the offense. The victory gives the Tribe a seven game lead over the Yankees in the season series and marks another step in the AL standings.
Standings show Cleveland leading with 3.40 ERA and 23 wins, New York 38 51, Chicago 26 32, Philadelphia 22 35. Yesterday Cleveland beat New York 4 3 in rain halted fifth inning. Boston tied 1 1 with Detroit 7 5. Washington 7 Chicago 6 night cap. St Louis 12 Philadelphia 10 night cap. Tonight New York at Cleveland Boston at Detroit Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis. Tomorrow Detroit at St Louis night only game. Ohio State League results Mansfield 6 Findlay 2 Fostoria 13 Lima 5 Fremont at Tiffin wet grounds.
Reins again caused delays forcing the postponement of two more Class A games. The second round was to open with General Industries vs Bone Radios and Bitners vs Silver Jewelers. Five A contests have been postponed due to unfavorable weather.
The Cleveland Indians rely on Ray Mack and Lou Boudreau as the quiet but pivotal infield duo fueling a pennant bid. Al Smith credits their defense and timely hitting, with Mack leading in average and both providing steady leadership behind a resurging rotation.
Henry McLemore argues Brooklyn Dodgers head Larry MacPhail could drive a national boom by harnessing rivers and energizing industry. He praises MacPhail’s drive, notes Yankees’ slump due to Dickey and Ruffing, and predicts three or four clubs will slug it out for the pennant in September.
JERSEY CITY June 26 Abe J Greene New Jersey's one man boxing commission denied the desires of Tony Galente and Maxie Baer that their 15 round draw at Roosevelt Stadium Tuesday night be fought out without a referee Greene said there will be a referee and a good one He has not considered the matter yet Braddock is favored as referee possibility and the bout is drawing strong ticket sales with promoter Mike Jacobs aiming to top New Yorks recent gate of 149 500.
In Cincinnati on June 26 Bobby Riggs and Alice Marble, top U S amateurs, led both men and women toward final round berths. Marble overwhelmed Dorothy Hinkle 6 0 6 1 and barely faced an exhibition win over Marshal Chambers, while Riggs swept Bob Trautman 6 0 6 1. Second round play begins today for men and women singles and men’s doubles with first round in women’s doubles.
The scheduled game between Vic Jewelers and Oberlin Falcons at Oberlin has been canceled. Jewelers members are asked to take notice.
The Rone Radio Service meets the Lorain Vikings in a Jefferson No. 1 diamond game set for 6 o clock tonight. Local fans expect a competitive clash as both teams seek a win.
Dramatist R. C. Sherriff, author of Journey's End, works with Lord Straborg in London on a script for a film about the Battle of the River Plate. He may ask George Bernard Shaw to read it, Shaw having praised Journey's End before its production.
Pring Valley hosts a major golf tournament with West Side Round Table of Cleveland and Lakewood at Gulf Road course. About 325 reservations received and over 200 expected to participate in afternoon play. Elyria Cherry Ridge and Lorain caddies asked to report at the Valley caddy house.
Wet grounds forced another postponement of the Junior Baseball League opening. Four games were on the schedule with eight teams set to play. the season opener is rescheduled for next Monday morning.
Cleveland defeats the World Series champions 5-3 after rain halts play in the fifth. Hal Trosky belts his 16th and 17th homers to spark the Tribe as New York drops their ninth in ten on the western trip.
A new High School league starts its season with six teams and three games on opening day at Cascade and Stadium venues. Allen faces Roosevelt at 9 15 a m and West Side plays Fast Side at 10 30 a m with South End meeting the Y M C A at 9 30 a m. Tuesday July 2 features three more games including West Side versus South End and Roosevelt versus Y M C A.
Phil Rizzuto, star shortstop in the Yankees organization, boosts his batting average from .321 to .278 over four weeks and posts a 3-for-3 night in a 6 2 loss to Toledo Mud Hens. The Yankees signal a rebuild while Rizzuto continues to deliver in a waning season.
Two Class B games loom at the Fairgrounds with league lead at stake. Jacob Meats meets Ridge Tools at 7 30, while Read Jewelers face St Marys C Y Co at 8 30. Jewelers stand 4 1, Meats 3 2, with possible shift in first place depending on results.
Elyria Umpires Association to fill vacancies by conducting an umpire examination this Friday at 7 PM at the Y M C A. The resignations of Phil Berr and H C Bennett created the openings.
Twelve horses in Bowen move through shallow water as the tide falls. They gather near Bowen Harbor and Magazine Island to feed, then return as the water rises. The animals roam town at all hours, following the tide to their favored feeding ground.
Austin Purcell aged 69 died after a motionless car caused a cerebral hemorrhage when he fell against the radiator during a frightful stop. The coroner ruled death due to cerebral hemorrhage caused by falling against a stationary car.
The South Amherst baseball team seeks funding and game arrangements. Fully equipped, interested parties should write to George Yarmack at West Main Street, South Amherst.
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