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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
5
A Cleveland Indian fan columnist in Akron denounces players and management, recalls past trades and benchings, and questions team discipline. He notes Oral Hildebrand and Frank Pytlak exits, Bob Feller recognition, and criticizes current prospects as spring opens with sports writers split on Indians' place.
The New York Rens are crowned national professional basketball champions after defeating Oshkosh WI 35 to 27. The Celtics were eliminated in the quarter finals by Wise Redskins 36 to 29 as Sheboygan fell to Oshkosh in earlier rounds.
Carl W Wagner program director for the Elyria Recreation Board calls a ball prospects meeting for tomorrow evening at 8 at the YMCA. Prospective backers managers and players are invited to attend.
Lake Charles La March 30 UP The Cleveland Indians exposed pitching depth concerns as Zuber and Drake lasted four innings each giving up eight and seven runs respectively in a 15 to 6 loss to the Philadelphia Athletics. Only Bob Feller showed form, while Sammy Hale blasted three home runs and Jeff Heath added one to avert further embarrassment for Oscar Vitt. Feller and Willis Hudlin were slated to start the next game against Connie Mack's club.
Sohioans and Old Mill tied for the City Class C league lead after last night’s matches at Elyria Recreation. The Sohioans took two from Wykrent's Grille while Old Mill defeated Silver Fox. Dave Robertson of Wykrent’s topped individual scores with 608.
Portsmouth Ohio March 30 Fred Dixie Martin right handed pitcher for Portsmouths Middle Atlantic League champions joined the 1939 Red Bird fold today after signing a con
William Beisner Jr., 25, from Watertown Wisconsin, tops All-Events with 1971 and places second in singles with 709 at the American Bowling Congress in Cleveland.
Andy Varipapa of Brooklyn and Ora Mayer of San Francisco head the feature event of the American Bowling Congress program in Cleveland. Varipapa carried a 200.60 ABC average, while Mayer seeks further glory after past West Coast stardom and an all events win in Syracuse. Beisner leads all events with 1971, pushing Hermann from first. Drescher and Kaninski post 700+ singles as standings unfold.
At hour 43 of Buffalo’s ninth international six day bike race three teams led by Wopel O'Brien Walthour Crossley and Rodman Reball moved into a three way tie for first place. Earlier duos Kilan Yates and Peden paced the field but slipped a lap.
The Elyria Recreation matches tightened the Fox Furnace Bowling League race. Floor Foundry surged to close on pace-setter Machine Foundry after three straight wins over Steel Shell Room while Machine Foundry took two from General Office. Gas Room won twice from Maintenance and Engineers swept Shippers.
Six matches are carded in the City Class Bowling League tonight at Elyria Recreation. Early shift features Moulton Candies versus Tarry Tavern. Died.
Lorain County Fish and Game Association asks farmers to plant food plots for wild life with seed supplied free by the State Conservation Division. Kaffer corn and field corn cover ½ to 1 acre and must remain standing. other crops and pheasant eggs are available by request. Contact Pres W K Johnson or Game Protector William Holcomb.
In Amherst on March 30 Worthington Dry Cleaners beat Lorain Crystal Clear Cleaners 36-32 to reach the quarterfinals Gardner Credit Jewelers fell 56-29 to Lorain Kohlmyer Hardware Glen Willis led Worthington with 13 points Chenko had 11 for Lorain Barrie scored 16 for Kohlmyer while Alex Mike added 15 for Gardner The Cleveland Falcons won twice Mel Ruieve had 32 in 79-31 over Avon Independents and 14 in 42-23 vs Lorain Oakwood Dairies Tonight's schedule lists Kohlmyer Hardware vs South Amherst Hawks Worthington Dry Cleaners vs Amherst Inns Amherst Eagles vs Lorain Ohio Air Conditioning
Boston Red Sox focus on youth with Ted Williams Jim Tabor and Woody Rich stepping into camp as pivotal rookies. Williams hit .366 with 43 homers last season, while Rich 19 wins and a no hitter in the minors mark him as a key pitcher. Cronin aims to strengthen rotation and lineup to close the gap with New York, relying on a young infield and veteran holdovers as building blocks for a longer contention.
In Los Angeles on March 30 the Cubs confirmed first baseman Rip Collins, acquired in 1936, has been sold outright to the Los Angeles Angels. Manager Gabby Hartnett announced the deal as the Cubs and White Sox prepared to depart for Yuma, Arizona after their final California exhibition.
Readable items name pairs of teams and businesses including Rick Phillies Cigars versus Haserodt Jewelers and Electro Alloys versus Fox Furnace. Other pairings include General Industries versus Elyria Recreation and Bittner Funeral Home versus Elyria Hardware with a late shift at 9 o'clock and Bauer Dairy versus I. T. S. Left and Right.
The Masters Tournament at Augusta National opened amid wet forecast with 47 contestants. Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Henry Picard led betting at 8-1 while Bobby Jones stood 40-1 and Denny Shute posted 67 in practice. Walter Hagen appeared at 50-1 as Snead voiced fatigue despite favorite status.
The Kings defeated the Dukes 26 to 21 at Gates gym to clinch the West Side Community Basketball League title. Elyria Recreation Department sponsored the U S L C season under Walt Shelden’s supervision.
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