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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
4
In New York City a crowd of about 40 000 to 30 000 is expected for Joe Louis versus Tony Galento. The writer predicts Louis wins in a little over two rounds with a third round stoppage, noting Galento's courage but Louis' power and the fight plan of both corners.
June 15 trade sent Averill to Detroit and twelve days later the Earl of Snohomish played in an alien uniform against Cleveland, homering off Bob Feller. Feller showed mastery despite a shaky inning, walking Higgins and Kress before striking Greenberg out. Night baseball shines at Municipal Stadium as Cleveland hosts a standout matchup.
Herman Klein bets Louis knocks out Galento in the first round lasting about 20 seconds. He dismisses talk of Galento attacking Louis’ stomach as tommyrot and praises Louis’ power. Elyria's Alex Clawson leads Gloversville Johnstown in the Canadian American League hitting.
Mrs Ralph Murbach captures the June Flight title at Elyria Country Club by defeating Mrs Edna Reichard 5 and 4 in the final. L B Fauver takes Class B 3 and 2 over Mrs Wallace Bower. consolation goes to Mrs Leonard Tufford 2 up.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union backs Joe Louis in his heavyweight title bout with Tony Galento. President Ida B. Wise telegraphed support, praising Louis’s clean living against Galento’s beer image and noting the group’s stance against prize fighting yet preferring sobriety for young men.
Louisville Colonels solidified third place in the American Association by blasting Toledo 16 to 5. The attack produced 18 hits off four Toledo pitchers, six triples tying a league single game record, in front of 13 195 fans at Louisville. Columbus Red Birds fell 4 to 1 in an exhibition with Middletown Armcos.
Lorain city field hosts a novel baseball event on Sunday afternoon as the Lorain Pulaski A. C. team faces the Bloomer Girls, a traveling female squad. Louise Schiicher nicknamed the girl Dizzy Dean will pitch for Bloomer Girls. First pitch is set for 2 30.
In Minneapolis on June 28 32 top flight women golfers led by Patty Berg begin match play in the trans Mississippi Women's Golf tournament Berg 21 year old University of Minnesota coed shot 74 yesterday to capture medalist honors for the third straight year The event marks her first major tour appearance of the Summer season.
The Bittner Funeral Home softball team opened its drive for the City Class A League title with a 10-2 win over the Elyria Recreation Board at Harmon Field behind six hit pitching by Johnny Kos tyro. The Recreation Board plans a protest alleging ineligible player usage. A preliminary Lo Rain County Girls' League game saw Frank's Bakery and Ridgeville Buttners finish 8-6 in nine innings with a protest over a sixth inning decision.
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 0 New York beat Philadelphia 13 to 3 St Louis edged Chicago 3 to 2 Brooklyn and Boston tied 2 to 2 in a game halted after 23 innings due to darkness
Master Robert Feller limited the Detroit Tigers to one hit and 13 strikeouts in a 5 0 Cleveland victory. Bruce Campbell went 3 for 3 for the Indians who moved into third place. Earl Averill provided the lone Tigers hit in the sixth inning as Buck Newsom struggled with four runs allowed.
The Loeffler Hardware and West Side Aces meet on the Elyria Foundry diamond at 6 15. Hardware members should assemble at Franklin School at 5 45 for this schedule game.
Elyria Hardware and Elyria Waterworks teams meet tonight on schedule at 6 o clock at the McKinley diamond in a local league matchup.
Elyria Hardware plans a July 6 match against Loeffler Hardware at Superior diamond. Loeffler manager is asked to call Ellsworth Albeit at 41-902 for details.
A short description notes Owmddu as a pleasant little village in Wales and highlights its quaint character and rural charm.
Two games are set in Elyria Recreation League tonight. Bersons Dry Goods faces Elyria Dairies at Roosevelt while LaGrange Recreation meets Read Jewelers at Hamilton.
The City Class B League clash features Rone Radio Services meeting General Industries on the General Industries diamond. First pitch is scheduled for 6 15 in the evening.
Alfred Winny, longtime butler and trusted aide to Jane, Duchess of Marlborough, and to Lord and Lady Edward Spencer Churchill, died in Windsor, England at age 93.
Detroit heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Tony Galento prepare for a 15 round world title bout at Yankee Stadium with an estimated 40 000 crowd and 350000 gate. Louis receives 40 percent of net receipts and Galento 20 percent. Referee and two judges unnamed by New York Boxing Commission. Tickets range 27 50 to 2. Louis listed as six to one favorite as betting closes in.
Johnny Vander Meer fired a five hit shutout as the Reds crushed the Pirates 6 to 0 at Crosley Field. Frank McCormick led a 10 hit attack with four hits and four RBIs including a fourth inning homer, while Wally Berzer and Lee Gamble added hits in support.
The City Class B Softball League resumed with Timms Spring edging Troxel Company 6 5 at McKinley. Elyria Foundry defeated Elyria Water Works 5 1 at Jefferson. Western Heights A C beat Elyria Plating Corp 15 11 at Roosevelt. Eagles defeated Tattersall Dairy at Western Automatic diamond.
Vic Silvers Jewelers pitcher Ted Jalowiec hurled a one hitter to beat Ridge Tool 14 to 0 at Ridgeville. Winterfield managed the lone hit for Ridge Tool, while Earl Mahl clouted a home run for the Jewelers.
Fifth Harmony Mix-Up Country Club gathering was held on Thursday June 22 at Miss Carroll Cook's home with cookies cake and ice cream served by the hostess. New member Miss Delores Reisinger joined the club. Next meeting set for Wednesday June 28 at Thelma Spitzer's home.
Tony Galento meets Joe Louis tonight in the Yankee Stadium heavyweight championship fight with Louis favored at six to one. An estimated 40,000 fans will attend as NBC network carries the bout from 9 p.m. WHK Cleveland also broadcasts the event.
Louis is 29 and in superb condition with 42 pro fights, one KO loss to Schmeling. Galento has 96 bouts, 22 losses, and a storied past of excess. both boxers face a New York Commission warning against fouling. Pre-fight boasts frame a wary buildup as Louis vows knockout punch and Galento promises the first solid blow will floor him.
Managers of City Class A League teams will meet at the Y M C A tonight at 8 o clock to discuss plans for an upcoming All-Star game. All managers are urged to attend.
United Press reports humorously that poets Alfred Lord Tennyson Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Percy Bysshe Shelley and others would mock the Louis Galento clash by rewriting lines to fit the bout. The piece imagines quips about the ring scene the crowd and the $350000 gate and 20 percent cut for the loser.
The Allen Seniors beat Cascade Park 14 to 9 yesterday. Walczak and Karns pitched for the winners while Lehman and Diewald caught. Ecken road pitched for Cascade Park with Hill catching.
Vic Silver's Jewelers will meet Berrill Cigars of Lorain in a game on the schedule for the American Lace diamond today. The contest is set for 6 15 p.m.
The Allen Senitors softball team seeks games with comparable city teams. Managers of interested squads should contact Allen school supervisor Johnny Sakola.
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