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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1939

Page

2

Lorain County Amateur Class A Final Set Between Kohlmyer and Cleaners

Local fans expect a tight Lorain County Class A final as Kohlmyer Hardware faces Worthington Dry Cleaners next Tuesday. In Class B, Lorain Hungarian Reforms are favored over Lorain Oakwood Dairies after earlier tournament picks favored the Cleaners and Dairies.

Pinion Kohlmyer Hardware Worthington Dry Cleaners Lorain County Lorain Lorain Oakwood Dairies Cleaners and Dairies Charley Shear Cincinnati Public Recreation Commission London Fostoria Cleveland East Wooster

Pick-Ups Boost Elyria Bowing At ABC Meet

The article notes Western Automatic pick UPS teams in the American Bowling Congress event with two players employed by Western Automatic. It cites booster totals from Freddie Smith and Lynn Fitzpatrick and mentions Elyria regulars and sponsors like Elyria Hardware I. T. S. Haserodt Jewelers Bauer Dairy and Tarry Tavern as dates approach April 25 to May 2.

Western Automatic American Bowling Congress Johnny Bowman Herman Lappin Elderread Supply Marty Huebner Fox Furnace Ross Aungst General Industries al Buchholz Freddie Smith Lynn Fitzpatrick Elyria George Bohn Bill Coghlan Coghlan Elyria Hardware Haserodt Jewelers Elyria Recreation Bittner Funeral Home Bauer Dairy Ohio Public Service Tarry Tavern

Pheasant Breeder Louis Kosa Expands Lorain County Farm

One of the county’s largest pheasant operations is owned by Louis Kosa on Griswold Road. Last year he raised about 700 birds and sold most to the Lorain County Fish and Game Association. This year Rosa plans to raise 1200 to 1300 birds to meet demand from game clubs across the United States and Canada, with ring necks dominating and a few Golden, Silver Lady, and Amherst varieties.

Lorain County Louis Kosa Griswold Road Kosa Rosa United States Canada Amherst

Barons blank Indians to even playoff series

Cleveland Barons defeat Springfield Indians 4 to 0 to level the third place playoff at one game apiece. Scorers were Berlet Gracie Hergesheimer and Hansen with goals. Third game set for Arena Saturday night.

Cleveland Cleveland Barons Springfield Indians Barons Indians Berlet Gracie Hergesheimer Hansen Springfield Roberts Eewes G. Arcoeevee Grant Robertson Beisler Berlett Orlando Cunningham Kaminsky Duguid Lu, W Ae O'Neil Row Aaa Ra Foster Bartholome Patterson R. Blake Runge Groghan McTinealy LaFrance Toupin Thurrier Jackson Conane Saunders Thibault

Workman Wins 101st Grand National Steeplechase

Workman won the 101st Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree by three lengths over MacMoffatt. Kilstar the favorite finished third with Cooleen the Irish jumper fourth. MacMoffatt led late before Workman surged in a driving stretch duel.

Aintree Eng Workman MacMoffatt Kilstar Cooleen Mac Moffatt

Amherst Gold Medal tournament extends entry deadline

The Amherst Gold Medal tournament manager Hugh McGarvey extended the entry deadline to 6 PM Monday March 27 to allow more teams to enter. The event offers three trophies and 63 individual awards, with ten gold medals for first round losers and a sportsmanship team medal. All independent district teams may enter with a $3 fee.

Amherst Hugh McGarvey McGarvey Central States Basketball Association Ohio

Cubs Hit Pill Hard To Whip White Sox

In San Bernardino on March 24 the Cubs hammered four home runs and three two base hits in 10 innings to beat the White Sox 6 to 5. Gabby Hartnett predicted the Cubs will mirror the Yankees power this season as they prepare to meet the Pirates next.

Cubs Pill White Sox San Bernardino Calif UPI Chicago Cubs Gabby Hartnett New York Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates

Hot Shots and Barnstormers Win League Games

In Gates floor action last night the Hot Shots routed the Cascade Ramblers 30 to 18 while the Barnstormers defeated the Five Stars 46 to 16. Polacsek of the Barnstormers was top scorer with 21 points.

Cascade Ramblers Barnstormers Five Stars Gates Polacsek

Recreation Leads A Pin League By Three Games

Elyria Recreation won three straight at home to widen its lead in the City Class A Bowling League race. Haserodt Jewelers and Tarry Tavern slipped as Elyria Hardware fell to Elyria Recreation, while Electra Alleys and I. T. S. Left and Right won and lost respectively. High team was Elyria Recreation at 2,974, with I. T. S. posting a 1,023 high single. Elmer Ada Donnelly of I. T. S. led with a 663 series.

Elyria Hardware Elyria Recreation Haserodt Jewelers Tarry Tavern Recreation Jewelers Electra Tavern General Industries Bauer Dairy Fox Furnace Diedrick Phillies Bittner Funeral Home Moulton Elmer Ada) Donnelly

Indians Ready For Series With Giants

The Cleveland Indians prepare for the season opener against the New York Giants in New Orleans. Manager Oscar Vitt says regulars will be chosen by performance, with Earl Averill Lyn Lary and Sam Hale benched to start, while Jimmy Webb Bruce Campbell and Jim Shillings figure in the lineup. The Indians beat New Orleans 7 to 2 behind rookie pitchers Tom Drake and Bill Zuber.

New Orleans Cleveland Indians New York Giants Oscar Vitt Bill Terry Giants Vitt Earl Averill Lyn Lary Sam Hale Jimmy Webb Jim Shillings Bruce Campbell Averill Webb Campbell Tribe Tom Drake Bill Zuber

Findlay Pin Team Takes Third in ABC Tourney

In Cleveland on March 24 Findlay Ohio based Jerry Insurance team placed third in the five-man event of the ABC tournament. Notable performances include Tony Kedacic Akron with a 722 single in the Kenmore squad. Standings list Jerrys Insurance Findlay Hawt Oe catbyeeds and others. Top individual score 722 by Kedacic.

Findlay Cleveland I.p Don Beatty Jackson Mich American Rowing Congress Beatty Chicago Jerry Insurance Tony Kedackc Akron Kenmore Recreation Kedacic If. Zeihm Co. Funeral Home Brevdt's Brewing No Eligabeth N. J Jerrys Insurance i—Simmons Co Elizabeth Coca Cola Lancaster Vie Maurer Alex Graham New Philadelphia Wm. Berlty Wom Forsiund New York Seeeeen Reese Jack Graebing Harry Miles Henry Wolf Otto Danes Bendix N. Joe Charles wengEtetr Evans St. Paul Minn Carl Nagle Gowanda N. Y Henken Bendix al Barner Pekin Gus Stumhofer St. Louis

Third Floor Tops Troxel Bowing League Standings

The Third Floor led the Troxel Company Bowling League after last night’s matches at the K of Calleys, winning three consecutive games against the Fourth Floor while the First Floor fell two games to the Second Floor. Mittler of First Floor was the high individual with 555.

Troxel Company K. of Calleys Mittler

Rookie Pete Reiser Puts Durocher In Dilemma

In Lakeland Florida Dodgers manager Leo Durocher faces a decision as rookie Pete Reiser, batting 1 000 with three home runs and four singles in two exhibitions, may be sent to Elmira or kept with Brooklyn after contributing two four baggers and a brace of singles in a 9 1 Dodgers win over the Reds.

Lakeland Fla Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Detroit Tigers Pete Reiser Dodgers Elmira N. Y Reiser Durocher Cincinnati Reds

Hutchinson to Take Hill for Tigers Today

Freddie Hutchinson the Detroit Tigers $100000 rookie was to take the mound in Lakeland Florida to show his nothing ball to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Harry Eisenstat also was slated to pitch against the batting power which manager Lee Durocher admitted could be counted on only to drop fly balls. The Tigers lost to the St Louis Cardinals 8 to 6.

Lakeland Fla Freddie Hutchinson Detroit Tigers Brooklyn Dodgers Harry Eisenstat Flatbush Lee Durocher Tigers St. Louis

Paint Foils Robbery at Delaney’s Filling Station

A Middletown Connecticut filling station was robbed but a coat of paint on the window casing dried tight and prevented access. Thieves broke the glass above the lock yet could not pry the window open. The incident hinges on the sealed casing and the failed break-in.

Middletown. Conn John Delaney

German film screenings in Argentina drop sharply

A report shows Argentina screened fewer than half as many German films last year as in 1936. The decline marks a significant reduction in cultural imports and film exposure from Germany during the period.

Argentina

Elyria Ladies Bowling League Schedule Set Tonight

Four matches are on the bill at Elyria Recreation for the Elyria Ladies Bowling League. Elyria Recreation faces Wy krent's Grille, Leo's Five plays Sears Roebuck, City Loan meets Hilltop Tavern, and Standard Cleaners challenges W. T. Grant Company.

Elyria Elyria Recreation Wykrent’s Grille Leo's Five Sears Roebuck City Loan Hilltop Tavern Standard Cleaners W. T. Grant Company

Local Pair Posts 1 080 Doubles Total at Ohio Event

Elyria boosters finish at Cleveland Public Hall with local bowlers posting high doubles and singles. Gilgenbach Rothgery lead doubles with 1 080 while Pais Betts 1 070 and Card Doncaster 1 055. Card tops singles with 549.

Elyria American Bowling Congress Cleveland Public Hall Clete Gilgenbach Hal Rothgery Johnny Pais Cliff Betts Clayton Card Harold Doncaster Card C. Betts Doncaster Gilgenbach Rothgery

Six Large Marble Blocks Carved in Proctor for Oregon Capitol

In Proctor Vermont six of the largest North American marble blocks receive preliminary carving before setting for the Oregon State Capitol project in Salem. Two blocks weigh 81 tons each while the other four range from 79 to 80 tons. The Andes extend across about 4,000 miles in South America.

Proctor North America Oregon State Capitol Salem

Hi Speeds And Erb Radio Teams Kept Unbeaten

Hi Speeds beat Days Hardware 38 24 and Erb Radio defeated Graystone Hotel 33 26 to extend their fifth straight wins in the Y M C A House Basketball League. Sears Roebuck edged Elyria Dakes 31 29. Bell Clothiers and Elyria Hardware won by forfeit. Gleason of Sears Roebuck led scoring with 16 points.

V. M. C. A. House Hi-Speeds Hardware Erb Graystone Sears Roebuck Quint Elyria Dakes Bell Clothiers Elyria Hardware Finegan Bakery Gleason Sears Roebuck

Coca Colas sweep Eldotread Supply in league bowling

The Coca Colas defeated Eldotread Supply three straight games in a St. John's Lutheran Bowling League match at St. John's school alleys. Joe Rodgers led Coca Colas with a 546 series.

Coca-Colas Eldotread Supply St. John’s Lutheran St. John’s Joe Rodgers

Pirates Stick With Nearly Same Lineup For 1939 Flag Race

Pittsburgh manager Pie Traynor plans to field nearly the same team as 1938 with one swap, Ray Mueller for Al Todd at catcher, hoping Mueller’s pitcher magic steadies the staff. The Pirates' infield stays intact, outfield could include Rizzo Waner and Manush, while Brown and Tobin anchor the mound in a close race among eight NL clubs.

Si. Bernardino Cal U.P Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Pie Traynor Ray Mueller al Todd Mueller Boston Todd John Dickshot Cash Pirates Traynor Russ Bauers Joe Bowman Bob Klinger Brown Mace Brown Jim Tobin Cy Blanton Ed Brandt Bill Swift Bauers Bowman Klinger Pittsburgh Gus Suhr Pep Young Arky Vaughn Lee Handley Bill Brubaker John Juelich Rochester Paul Waner Johnny Rizzo Lloyd Waner Heine Manush Brooklyn Montreal Manush Forrest Jensen Fern Bell Louisville Chicago Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia

Toronto Eliminates New York Amerks in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Toronto shut out the New York Americans 2-0 to reach the playoff semi finals where they will meet the Detroit Montreal winner. Detroit rallied to beat Montreal 7-3 as Boston set five records while beating the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Boston Bruins New York Rangers Rangers Davie Kerr Americans Montreal

Firemen, Cleaners In Second Meeting Sunday Afternoon

Birmingham fans expect a large crowd Sunday as the 1938-39 Firemen close their season against Worthington Dry Cleaners of Elyria at 2 15 PM. The teams met previously on the Elyria YMCA floor with a 52 45 Firemen win. The game serves as a benefit for Leo Kinsley, sidelined by injuries from March 12.

Birmingham Birmingham Firemen Worthington Dry Cleaners Elyria Firemen Elyria Y. M C. A Leo Kinsley Vermilion Martin Pontiacs Kinsley

Determine Grade Tourney Champions In Games Tonight

Sixth Grade title match pits Elyria against Holy Cross at 7 p.m. The Seventh Grade final features Holy Cross versus Hamilton at 8 p.m. The Eighth Grade championship ends the night with Franklin facing Hamilton at 9 p.m. on Elyria High floor.

Elyria High Ely Holy Cross Hamilton Franklin

Postponed Bowling Match At Elyria Recreation

The Big Casino Wykrent s Grille Class C bowling contest scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Elyria Recreation has again been postponed as the Grille team cannot appear.

Wykrent Elyria Recreation Grille

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