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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

9

Clay High School Upset Stuns Dequincy in District Clash

Clay High, a perceived underdog from Columbus suburban school, shocked De Wolf Libbey 31 to 30 in a hard fought Class A district basketball game at Toledo. The win extends Clay’s run as a giant-killer by eliminating Libbey and reaching the district final wave, as 25 matches tee off tonight for state qualification. Legal notices follow in Lorain County court listings.

Jim Emerson United Press Lumbus Clay High School Toledo Devss James On South Barberton Hheastern Columbus Ledger North Canton Rome Ashtabula County Vikings South Amherst Downing Hartville Staly Holgate Ota Hills Rotwood Madison Dayton Disom In T

Medicine Man at Cleveland Barons Aids Injured Roster

Cleveland March 7 The Cleveland Barons have suffered many injuries this season and trainer Walter Robertson of Winnipeg Canada has treated broken fingers twisted knees cut eyes and wrenched backs. His skill keeps the squad in top shape for Saturday nights game with Springfield at the Arena as Robertson who has 20 years in the profession joined with Coach Bill Cook in 1937.

Cleveland,c Cleveland Barons Walter Robertson Winnipeg Canada Robertson Cleveland Hockey Bill Cook Cleveland

Indian Regulars Yanigans In 1st Game On Friday

Indian regulars and Yanigans set for Friday morning opener in Fort Myers with Dobson and Willard Howell facing Ken Jungels and Don Pulford. Rain and cool weather limited practice as camp observers expect the regular lineup to resemble opening day with Trosky Mack Boudreau Keltner Heath Weatherly Chapman or ODea Hemsley Helf behind the plate.

Fort Myers Fla Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Dobson Willard Howell Ken Jungels Don Pulford Indians Tribe Trosky Mack Boudreau Keltner Heath Weatherly Chapman O'Dea Hemsley Helf

Mariner Selected as Muskingum Head Coach

Le1 McCoy Mariner a freshman basketball coach at Muskingum College was promoted to head varsity cage coach replacing Stu Holcomb who retired to focus on athletic director and football duties. Mariner starred for Muskingum in 1931 and 1932 as top scorer in the state.

New Concord McCoy Mariner Muskingum College Stu Holcomb Mariner Muskingum

Robertson Out Of Lineup As Barons Prep For Indians

Cleveland Barons face Springfield Indians at the Arena in a key playoff race tilt. Star defenseman Freddie Robertson is out two weeks after ankle surgery, shifting duties to Molyneaux Jerwa and Adolph. Next up: Providence Reds, then Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and New Haven before the playoff push.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Barons Springfield Indians Arena Barons Springfield Cleveland Icers Providence Philadelphia Robertson Freddie Robertson Larry Molyneaux Joe Jerwa Dick Adolph Reds Pittsburgh Syracuse New Haven

Baumholtz Finishes With 390 Points

ATHENS March ?. Ohio U junior basketball star Frank Baumholtz finished his second college season with 390 points. He scored 20 in a 62 to 44 win over Dayton in the final state college court contest. Baumholtz now has 702 points for two years, trailing Chuck Chuckavits of Toledo who set the all time state scoring record.

Athens Frank Baumholtz Ohio Bobcats Dayton Baumbholtz Chuck Chuckavits Toledo Chuckavits

Medwick Says He Will Talk If Rickey Cares to Me

St Louis star Joe Medwick said he will discuss terms only if Branch Rickey shows willingness to talk. Medwick, demanding 20000 dollars for 1940, left St Petersburg camp after Rickey missed a salary meeting and flew to St Louis to press his case. He stressed he wants to play this season but not on the offered terms.

St, Louis Joe Medwick Branch Rickey

Senators boast best in field since 1933 says Griffith Harris

Washington's Clark Griffith and Bucky Harris declared the Senators have the best infield since 1933. They praised four youths at infield posts Reading from third to first Travis Profahl Bloodworth Wasdell, noting Profahl’s $40,000 signing and Wasdell’s recent minor league assignment.

Orlando Fla Clark Griffith Bucky Harris Washington Senators Washington Cecil Travis Jimmy Profahl Minneapolis Jimmy Bloodworth Jimmy Wasdell

Grissom Says Arm Feels Chipper at Yankees Camp

Lee Grissom, ex-Cincinnati pitcher now with the New York Yankees, reported his arm felt chipper as ever. Manager Joe McCarthy urged a cautious pace as Grissom allowed one run in three innings during the Yankees first spring practice session in St Petersburg Florida.

ST. Petersburg Fla Cincinnati Lee Grissom New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Grissom Yankees

Hank Greenberg Shines in Tigers Camp Showdown

Hank Greenberg stars for Detroit in Lakeland as he plays left field and collects a single, a triple, two runs scored and one RBI in yesterday’s 8-6 loss to Freddie Hutchinson’s pitching. Charley Gehringer sits with back pains, receiving treatment on the sidelines.

Lakeland Fla Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg Freddie Hutchinson Hutchinson Charley Gehringer

Pirates Fall to Yamgans in 8-0 Camp Opener

In San Bernardino California on March 7 UPI reports Pirates rookie outfielder Bob Elliott injured a twisted ankle sliding into second base after a crowd-pleasing triple and two doubles as the Pirates defeated the Yamgans 8-0 in the first camp game. Captain Arky Vaughan opened the Pirates’ home run chances. Van Robays hit two triples while pitchers Klinger Butcher Swigart limited the Yamgans to two singles.

San Bernardino Calif UPI Bob Elliott Pirate Yamgans Elliott Arky Vaughan van Robays Bob Klinger

Walker Kayoes Murray in Cincinnati Boxing Bout

The Columbus heavyweight sensation Jack Walker knocked out Ed Murray of Shelby in the seventh round last night in Cincinnati to the delight of about 2,500 spectators.

Cincinnati Jack Buddy) Walker Columbus Walker Tipperary) Murray Shelby

Medwick Offered Return by Card Club at Same Salary

The Cards have made a return offer to Medwick, who has won nearly every NL batting honor except home ranking, keeping his salary at about $18,000, the figure he earned last season.

Medwick

Anna Lee Wiley Granted Jockey License At Caliente

Henry McLemore reports from Agua Caliente where Anna Lee Wiley, a Broadway musical blonde, earns a jockey license and is deemed fully capable by Judge George W. Schilling. Wiley may ride at Bay Meadows this summer amid other sports notes including White Sox camp insights and golf chatter about Clayton Heafner and Ben Hogan.

Henry McLemore United Press Bilene Texas U.P Agua Caliente Anna Lee Wiley George W. Schilling Caliente Miss Wiley Bay Meadows Chicago White Sox Yankees Sox Kolloway Meta Kennedy Turner Grove

Michigan Favored To Capture Swim Title

Michigan, led by coach Matt Mann, is favored to win its 11th Western Conference swimming title at the State Natatorium in Columbus. The Wolverines rely on two individual champions and strong sophomore replacements as they defend their 1939 tank crown in the 1940 meet.

Columbus University of Michigan Matt Mann Wolverines

Henderson Returns Home as Occidental College Coach

Elmer C. Henderson, Oberlin College alumnus of 1914, will join Occidental College in California as head football coach next fall. He previously coached the Detroit Lions in professional football until ownership changes.

Oberlin, O Elmer C. Henderson Oberlin College California Occidental College Southern California Henderson Detroit Lions Unt

Hockey results tie as Pittsburgh and Providence draw in OT

International American league scores show Pittsburgh 3 Providence 3 after overtime. Springfield defeats Philadelphia 4 to 2. An England based industrial firm lends the government 50600 pounds interest free for two years.

Pittsburgh Providence Springfield Philadelphia England

Firemen Respond Twice to Minor East Side Fires

Fire crews were dispatched twice this morning for small blazes on the east side. The first fire at 600 Clark Street involved spontaneous ignition of wiping cloths at the Sunshine Wiping Cloth Company. firefighters from Engine Company No 2 removed burning cloths from a dryer and tanks, extinguishing the flames with a garden hose. The second fire, three hours later at 519 Cleveland Street, burned a roof area of the Leslie Wagner home due to chimney sparks igniting wood shingles. Quad Company No 1 and Engine Company No 2 units doused the fire.

East Side Sunshine Wiping Cloth Company Clark Street Engine Company No 2 Leslie Wagner Cleveland Street Quad Company No. 1 Engine Company No. 2

West Ridge social notes and guest visits

West Ridge residents share a weekend of family visits with Floyd Porter and sons Richard and Billy of Elyria. Richard and Billy returned home with their parents from Florida after two weeks with grandparents. Local calls and work changes are noted, including John Richards joining American Airlines at North Beach Airport, Long Island, starting February 26.

West Ridge W. C. Porter Floyd Porter Richard Billy Elyria M. E. John Porter Bobby Billy Porter Florida H. J. Hillier Nettie Kiefer Mere Penfound Irwin F. Eldred Pomona Grange Henrietta J. H. Penfound Henry Penfound Donald Hazel Caywood Ardith Jack Lesure Albert Judge Albert John Mayfield Hts

Cage Results Scholastic Tonurnumcere Northeast District

Northeastern district cage results show scores for multiple games including Toledo Deviltiss 30 over Whittser 20 and Toledo Centra 48 over Toledo Woodward 44 in overtime, with other notable results across the Southwestern and Northwest districts including Franklin 30 Eaton 28 and Harvard 35 Penn State 11.

Northwestery District Cings Toledo Deviltiss Macomber Whittser Waite Ctossford Toledo Centra Woodward Clasax Leipste Holgate Ottawa Hill Haskins Haweville Vaughnsville Southwestern Dayton Germantown Cersailles West Carrallton College Corner Trotwood Madison Osborn Bath Franklin Eaton College Ohio U Frinceton Columbia Depaul Bradley ‘Tech Penn Harvard Penn State Temple Delaware Franklin and Marshall Gettys Surg Neshbure

Snow Traps Grouse in Nova Scotia

Forest rangers report ruffed grouse in Nova Scotia died during winter months. A light thaw created a crusted snow surface causing the birds to plunge into drifts for shelter and become imprisoned by the crust.

Amherst N. S Nova Scotia

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