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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1939

Page

2

Lorain County basketball tourneys crown Class A and B champs

Herman Juicy Klein predicts Worthington Dry Cleaners win Class A and Oakwood Dairies Lorain win Class B at the Y M C A floor. He also notes strong attendance as Carl Wagner, director, reports peak turnout amid well matched first round games.

Lorain County Worthington Dry Cleaners Oakwood Dairies Lorain Herman Juicy) Klein Strom Klein Cleaners Johnstown el Chico Challedon Technician Juicy Carl W. Wagner

Kroner Leaves Cleveland in Dispute and Syracuse Showdown

Johnny Kroner is released by the Cleveland Indians and heads to Syracuse to play under ex-Cleveland star Dick Porter, who managed the Chiefs and hit .305 last season. A peer notes Kroner clashed with Cleveland officials over criticism. Dean Wittke marks baseball’s tense moments in a campus talk amid the sport’s centennial. The Pirates, under Jack Sutherland, seek high salary offers in professional football, while Jack Roper trains for Joe Louis by mountain climbing.

Johnny Kroner Cleveland Indians Syracuse Cleveland Dick Porter Chiefs Kroner Johnny Dean Carl Wittke Oberlin College Studints Pittsburgh Pirates Jack Sutherland Pitt Sutherland Jack Roper Joek Louis

Cleveland Bowling Leaders Shift in ABC Standings

Cleveland teams dominate ABC standings with F Ziehm Funeral Home first in Five-Man, followed by Simmons Co No 1 Elizabeth New Jersey and Little Brow Jug Cleveland. Two-Man events list Vic Maurer Alex Graham New Philadelphia and Carl Bowdle Harley Weimn St. Mary's Ohio among top pairs. Singles highlight Robert Claggett Newark Ohio and Charles Mahill Norwood Ohio. A separate note mentions Gerrards Cross Chamber poll on naming a main thoroughfare with three proposed approaches.

S—F. Zeihm Co Funeral Home Cleveland Simmons Co Elizabeth N. J Clevely Tadd Charles Novak George Hicks Chicago Enecgen Henry Wolfe Bendix al Barner Pekin Charles Cahill Norwood George Yorke Tein Fabe Belib Uys Rich Hobbs Lima Tommy Fortunato Buffalo Otto Lange Lnike Horvath Lou Tackus Robert Claggett Newark Charles Mahill Deke Humbert Bryan

Recreation Team Tops A League Tie With Three Game Sweep

The Elyria Recreation team moved into sole first place in the City Class A Bowling League after sweeping three games from the Diedrick Phillies Cigars. Haserodt Jewelers and Tarry Tavern each won two of three to drop into a second place tie, while Bauer Dairy knocked Haserodt from the lead and Electro Alloys defeated Tarry Taverns in a later match.

Elyria Recreation Recreation Pinmen Diedrick Phillies Cigars Haserodt Jewelers Tarry Tavern Haserodt Bauer Dairy Tarry Taverns Electro Alloys Weer LT. S Bauer Dairy Pe Ee No Bittner Funeral Home General Industries Wee Elyria Hardware Moulton Candies Eeraee Fox Furnace Sayles Atte Mackin Weer Rogers Ada Bauer Dairy Sewell Ea Wagner Gambie Ta Caee Pet Smith Aeuee Ga Ee Gay Service Department Erie Elyria Hardware New Business Dept. Ae Wilcox Fritz Ne Ruth Scott Wene Rothgery Motors Beynolds St. John's Coca Cola Rodgers H. Rothgery Moulton J. Schuster Doncaster J. Rodgers L. Krugman C. Horning Bittner G. Barr Meee Dunfee Sen Lia R. Rodgers Huneke Powerl Eevee Yarsa Smete Ae Fox Furnace Knight Slosier Ross Wher Eee Smith Gilgenbach Ene Elyria Recreation Bohn Eneoes Bowman Dat Aurenian Senen Traxler Ball Diedrick Phillies Scrivens Weenee Krugman Tarry Tavern Sicwneee E. Henke Waaee Carpenter Oeaee Stevenson Gebhardt

State Basketball Tournament Facts First Round Results

United Press reports first round outcomes across Class A and B with teams Bellefontaine Massillon Akron North Bridgeport Roger Bacon Devillbiss Shaw Bexley Fairview Garfield Bryan and others. Friday pairings list show times for matches including Bellefontaine Massillon Akron North Bridgeport Roger Bacon Shaw Fairview Garfield Rittman Monroe North Canton Green Township Glenford Sandusky St Mary's Dillonvale Dennison.

Bellefontaine Massillon Akron North Bridgeport Cincinnati Roger Bacon Cleveland Shaw Dayton Fairview Akron Garfield Rittman Monroe North Canton Green Glenford Sandusky St. Mary’s Dillonvale Dennison Dayton Fairview Akron Garfield Cincinnat Cleveland Shaw Rittman-Monroe Canton-Green Township Herb Shrider Emil Caudill Greentownship Dunkirk al Holzbauer Ken Huddleston Bill Donnelly

Line Department Extends Lead in Ohio League Standings

The Line Department widened its margin to three games in the Ohio Public Service League after taking two of three from the New Business Department. Engineering beat Service two of three. Erie District Keglers also took two of three over Central Engineering. New Business posted a 872 single game, Line had 2469 in series. Jap Terrell 535 and Tommy Thompson 207 led individual efforts.

Line Department Ohio Public Service League New Business Department Engineering Department Service Department Erie District Keglers Central Engineering Department Jap Terrell Tommy Thompson New Business Department Erie Wakefield Moes Knott . Aeeeee Nottke Brogan Eeene Burke Swioe Leemhuis Bewes Avne Engineering Department Gentzel Eereees Notley Gallup Fichtel Weeee Wwe Ereee Puder Sens Terrell Tet Eere Carmel Stévenson Ae McIntyre Heetham C. Redman Thompson Tone

St Agnes Holy Cross Teams Score Triumphs

Ely School games see St Agnes and Holy Cross win in seventh and eighth grade leagues. In seventh grade St Agnes beat St Peter s 13 to 12 and Holy Cross defeated St Mary s 28 to 6. In eighth grade Holy Cross beat St Mary s 33 to 7 and St Agnes defeated St Peter s on a forfeit.

Ely St. Agnes Holy Cross St. Peter's St. Mary's St. Mary’s St. Peter’s

Probate case seeks construction of will heirs and bequests

Charles J Crehore as executor of Henry J Eady's estate files Cause No 8146 in Lorain County Probate Court seeking determine devisees and legatees not named in the will and interpret Items IV and V to allow proper administration. Defendants unknown heirs of Grace C Noakes Florence Wharter William Henry Lantsberry Mary Lantsberry and Leslie I Van Epps must answer by May 6 1939 or judgment will be taken against them.

State of Ohio Lorain County Charles J Crehore Henry J. Eady Mary Sanderson Grace C Noakes Florence Wharter William Henry Lantsberry Mary Lantsberry Mary Lantsberry O'Mahan Leslie I van Epps Henror Fady Old Ladies’ Home Association Elyna Ohio Harles J. Crehore Henry J. Bady Stevens

Villanova Opens Eastern NCAA Playoffs At Home

Villanova, bolstered by the return of guard George Duke Duzminski, crowded Ohio State from betting favorite status as the Eastern NCAA playoff opener at the Palestra. Brown meets Villanova in the first game while Ohio State faces Wake Forest in the second. key players Harry Platt and Jim Montgomery star for their teams.

Philadelphia Villanova Ohio State Pennsylvania Palestra Wildcats George Duke) Duzminski Duzminski Brown Wake Forest Buckeyes Southerners Harry Platt Jim Montgomery

Greek Plow Unearths Ancient Tomb Top in Chalcidice

A Greek plowman in the Chalcidice struck a large stone that proved to be the roof of an ancient tomb. The surprising find emerged during field work, attracting local interest and prompting archaeologists to inspect the site.

Shaw Wins Opener In State Cage Tourney

Ohio state high school basketball tournament opens with Class A and B action. Notable results include Bellefontaine defeating New Philadelphia 40 to 32 and Massillon 33 to 27 over Findlay. Cincinnati Shaw meets Cleveland Shaw in Class A amid a tight title race.

Bellefontaine New Philadelphia Massilton Findlay Akron North Mansfield Bridgeport Akron Buchtel Cincinnati Roger Bacon Toledo Devilbiss Cleveland Shaw Bexley Payton Fairview Portsmouth Shaw Olumbus U.P Dayton Fairview Upper Arlington Sandusky St. Mary's Rittman Wayne County Arlington St. Mary's Ken Smith Little Nova Massillon

Indians Lose to New Orleans 8 1 in Spring Ninth

In New Orleans on March 17 the Cleveland Indians were routed 8 to 1 by the Pelicans. Bill Zuber and Al Milnar struggled while Ray Mack homered with bases loaded in the third to drive four runs and seal the win. The Indians slumped to their third loss in five game against minor league foes.

New Orleans Bill Zuber al Milnar Cleveland Indians New Orleans Pelicans Tribe Pelicans Ray Mack Zuber Cleveland Webb A. E Weatherly Chapman B. Campbell Heath Trosky Ib Grimes Keltner Aenases Pytiak Hemsley Shilling Ase Zuber If Milnar Drake Ereneawe R Lemon Ss Wetter Anes Rogers Bedore Duke Rf C Campbell Cf Flanagan Mack Enews Stoeber Lb Vereees Redmond Hiason Nen Perrin Karwales Onen Love Love Grimes Perrin Hubbard Milazzo

Excavations Reveal Ancient Villages and Relics

Archaeologists report further excavations uncovering ancient villages and numerous relics. The finds illuminate early settlement patterns and material culture, with ongoing work by researchers from regional museums and universities.

First Floor Team Tops Troxel Pin League Standings

The First Floor bowling team stayed ahead by taking two of three from the Fourth Floor, while the Third Floor Keglers also won two of three from the Second Floor, keeping pace in the Troxel Company Bowling League.

Troxel Troxel Company

Ferrell's Homer Seals Yankees win in exhibition

Wesley Ferrell belted a homer to spark the New York Yankees to victory in an exhibition game against the Boston Bees in St. Petersburg Florida. The contest showcased early spring form as both teams tested lineups and players ahead of the season.

ST. Petersburg Fla New York Yankees Boston Bees

Indians Need Keystone Combination To Become A L Pennant Threat

Editor note introduces a 16 part series on major league clubs before the 1939 season. George Kirksey will provide two more dispatches assessing each league. The piece previews the Indians and their need for a strong keystone combination to challenge for the pennant.

A. L George Kirksey United Press Baseball

Indians Upbeat About 1939 Hope Infield Strength

Oscar Vitt faces Indians with a surplus of outfielders and a strong pitching corps but a weak middle infield. Cleveland's lineup features Hal Trosky and Ken Keltner, heavy-hitting outfielders Jeff Heath Ben Chapman Averill, and a rotation led by Bob Feller Mel Harder and Johnny Allen. Catching tandem Pytlak and Hemsley will handle duties behind the plate as middle infield questions loom.

Orleans U.P Oscar Vitt Vitt Yankees Cleveland Indians Indians Yanks Gotham Goliaths Hope Earl Averill Cleveland Lyn Larry Odel Hale Keystone Skeeter Webb Oscar Grimes Cubs Lary Hale Joe Sewell Will Wambsganss Tris Speaker Hal Trosky Ken Keltner Jeff Heath Ben Chapman Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Averill Bruce Campbell Roy Weatherly Julius Solters Heath Weatherly Chapman Bob Feller Mel Harder Feller Johnny Allen Johnny Humphries Willis Hudlin New Orleans Joe Dobson Tom Drake Bill Zuber al Milnar Jey Frankie Pytlak Rollie Hems

Yanks Triumph 1-0 Over Reds on Ferrell Home Run

The Yankees won their fourth victory in six starts by defeating Cincinnati 1-0 yesterday. Wes Ferrell held the Reds to their only hit and hit a fourth inning homer for the game's lone run. Monte Pearson and Atley Donald threw three hitless innings.

Yanks Cincinnati Wes Ferrell Reds

Armstrong Knocks Lew Feldman Out In First Round

Henry Armstrong defeats Lew Feldman in St Louis with a first round knockout lasting two minutes and twelve seconds. The 134 pound champion overwhelmed Feldman with rapid punches, dropping him twice in the opening minute as 10 000 spectators watched. Feldman could not survive the onslaught after the opening knockdown.

Armstrong Lew Feldman ST Louis Henry Armstrong California Feldman Lew Henry Brooklyn

Billy Werber to Report to Reds Camp Saturday

The Cincinnati Reds sign Billy Werber for about $25,000 and he will depart College Heights Maryland to report to camp by March 27. Werber must be signed and fit, and the Reds play the Detroit Tigers that day.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Billy Werber Werber Philadelphia Athletics College Heights Reds Detroit Tigers

Squires and Hot Shots Triumph at Gates School

The Squires beat the Five Stars 21 to 18 at Gates School gym yesterday. The Hot Shots edged the Barn Stormers 16 to 14 in the other contest.

Squires Five Stars Gates School Hot Shots Barnstormers

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