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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1932
Page
3
At Ely Stadium outdoor interclass meet seniors lead juniors 32 to 28 after day one with Carlson Shapiro Kaminski Tops scoring. Freshman Clifton Smith tops with 11 points as events proceed including 220 low hurdles high jump and mile scheduled for today.
The Elyria Seniors and Ebinger Coals clash on Amherst High court as a Northwestern Ohio title contender and local rival game. Both squads feature players from Elyria and Lorain High programs and the prelim to the Naba kowski Roofers Lorain All Star event.
The Chicago Stadium signs Mickey Walker former middleweight champion and Ming Levinsky Chicago heavyweight for a 10 round bout on April 29. Walker's manager Jack Kearns signed a new contract offering 30 percent replacing 35 percent. Levinsky to receive zero percent and will weigh in over 25 pounds more than Walker who is not expected to exceed 170 pounds.
Ohio University defeated Marietta College 70 1/2 to 46 1/2 in a track and field meet at the Marietta Field House on Tuesday night. Seven first place finishes helped the Bobcats secure the win over the Pioneers.
Yankees sail to Birmingham after beating the Reds 9 to 7 in a Florida exhibition. Babe Ruth back in action, Earle Combs and Ruth tied for home run leaders with three apiece. O'Doul sidelined two weeks with a bruised right wrist after a collision in spring training. White Sox extend unbeaten streak to nine with a 5 to 1 win over Shreveport. Seals top Giants 9 to 4 in San Francisco behind strong pitching by Carl Hubbell. Browns face Buffalo as Killefer notes alert contest in Fort Lauderdale. Los Angeles defeats Pittsburgh 5 to 3 in Santa Barbara with Sheplex and Creevich homering.
Detroit bowling action in the American Bowling Congress Tourney reports no changes among leaders after last night. Belmont Drugs Toledo led team scores with 2869, Talate Recreation Detroit 2860, Bodine Hardwares Bradford 2856. Doubles leaders include W Stanley and W Ganhbert Louisville 1222 and J Felhecker Louisville 666 in singles with S Durkr Detroit 641.
Johnson led Elyria City Rifle Club scorers with a 153 score in last evening’s weekly meet. Dougherty followed with 190 to take second place as events concluded amid a close scoring field.
In Chicago on March 2 the 34th Annual Indoor Track and Field Championships of the Central AAU will bring about 300 competitors, including several Big Ten veterans, to the 124th Field Artillery arena for feature events like the 110-yard high hurdles. Notable entrants include Lee Sentman, former Illinois star, Jimmy Hatfield, ex Indiana standout, John Brooks, and R. Black of the University of Chicago.
Members of the National Association of Basketball Coaches gathered at the Hotel Shoreland for their annual meeting. Arthur Vonborg of Northwestern noted rule changes would be discussed as the sessions run through Saturday. In other notes, the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 8 to 2 in an exhibition game.
C T Sports Editor reports a hard edged wrestling interview in Lorain. Chief Cree, Bill Gree, and veteran wrestler Yarish deride promoters while boasting bout challenges and a past welterweight Ohio title reign. He claims fake matches and vouches for recent real fights if promoters arrange real dough.
United Press reports the 1932 season opening as clubs begin pennant chases in the American and National Leagues. Babe Ruth tops opening day draw at Yankee Stadium while managers express confidence in their rosters. Giants, Cards, and Athletics favored to repeat, with opening ceremonies and first pitches by prominent figures.
NEW ORLEANS March .ALE Wester Ferrell star of the Cleveland pitching staff stretched his muscles in an exhibition win over Toledo. He allowed no hits and one walk while striking out, showing speed and control that impressed Roger Peckinpaugh. Ferrell offered to relieve Oral Hildebrand as Toledo’s Bachman impressed in relief during a cold, raw day.
Phar Lap the Australian wonder horse was entered in a special 25000 handicap at Tanforan Park to be run about April 30. The race, a mile and a quarter, mirrors the Agua Caliente Handicap distance he recently won. Entrants include Plucky Play Dr Freeland Scimitar Sidney Grant Hillsborough Joe Flores Mopeko and possibly Seths Hone. TD Davis his partowner was offered the 25000 handicap to lure Phar Lap to Tanforan before an Eastern campaign.
Elyria teams won at Elyria yesterday against Amherst Congregational Church squads with scores 22-18 and 14-4. Junior Hi Y players led the tally in a pair of spirited contests.
The president of the leagues predicts a banner year despite a somber mood. He says baseball remains the national pastime and fans will fill the parks. He expects a tight race with three of four clubs contending to the finish as the season opens with optimism and play ball.
Ohio high schools prepare a wide spring outdoor program featuring track baseball tennis and golf under the Ohio High School Athletic Association. District and state meets are planned with major carnivals and several early meets including Mansfield Relays Salem Night Relays and Ohio Wesleyan relays. Some schools shortened spring sports due to finances or wartime conditions but many youths will still benefit from outdoor competition.
The St Agnes Juniors meet the Alumni on the St Agnes floor in a game moved up to tonight. Coach Mac McDermott says it may be their toughest test but the team will challenge the veteran Alumni. The main game starts at 8 with a 7 o'clock preliminary.
The Elyria Eagles soccer team met at Becker's confectionery to discuss the club dance at the Eagles Hall Friday night and plans for four games with the National Tube Old Timers Sunday. Lorain team manager John Moyes at 226 Bath Street is to be contacted for more information.
New York boxing officials advise Bat Battalino retire from the ring for at least 60 days for his health after a Bloody healing from Billy Petroile at Madison Square Garden Thursday night.
Manager Ben Mahl of the Business Men's baseball team announced a 1:30 Sunday practice at Cascada Park. Last year's players and others wishing to try out should report as the club plans to merge Business Men with Athletic Club to form a strong Elyria team for upcoming circuits in Cuyabog and Lorain counties.
Ashland March 30 The Nabakowski Roofer quintet of Amherst Hero defeated the Ashland National Guard 40 32. Roofers led 22 13 at halftime as Guild scored 14 and Gormley 12 to pace the winners while Fauld tallied 12 for Ashland.
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