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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1931

Page

9

Sixth City Battlers Aggressiveness Leads To Referee's Verdict

Sunny Jim Williams, a Cleveland battler, edged Jack Barry of Elyria in ten rounds at the Hotel Antlers, with referee Firestone judging Williams the aggressor. Barry fought cautiously, losing due to retreats and Harris-like exchanges as Williams pressed. The card also notes Kayo Joe Martin’s win controversy and other local bouts, including Genet and Cohen ties, Stacko versus Smith, and Shaw’s Lorain victory.

Russell Davies Sunny Jim Williams Cleveland Jack Barry Elyria Hotel Antlers Williams Chuck Burns Barry Jay Mauser Ian Fluor Firestone Fou Nickalette Lerain d Kaye Puttineo Genet Arberton Genet Kayo Joe Martin Sammy Cohen Georgie Forester Martin Cohen Bob Shaw Lorain Light Heavycared Kave If Lorain

Schedule 20 Round Bout At Barberton

Barberton hosts a 20 round bout featuring Akram facing a challenger. Event details are unclear due to fragmented text but the scheduled match is highlighted with Akram involved in a long bout format at Barberton venue.

Barberton

Exhibition baseball results from multiple spring training games

United Press reports on exhibition games across several sites. Highlights include St Louis and Boston, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati in early results. Yankees beat Birmingham 21 to 14 as Charlie Ruffing pitched a full game. St Petersburg notes Hebert’s tryout with Boston Braves before release. Giants depart for Memphis after rainouts. Cardinals wrap Florida camp with win over Braves as Syl Johnson impresses. Cubs beat Pirates 18 to 5 with Rigel Stephenson homering and driving in six.

Birmingham Ala New York Yankees Birmingham Barons Southern Association Yankees Charlie Ruffing New York ST. Petersburg Fla Hebert Holy Cross Boston Braves Braves Florida St. Louis Cardinals Bradenton Indianapolis Hoosiers Syl Johnson

Cohen Outpoints Ross in Cleveland featherweight bout

Civ-Mickey Cohen fought for the first time as a featherweight in Cleveland at Public Hall finishing six rounds with a points win over Ross of New York. Ross weighed 111 and one half pounds, Cohen 122 pounds. Semi final saw Frank Chatterton knocking out Tony Russo in six rounds. More than 19,000 tons of pepper will be produced to Java this year.

Cleveland Civ Mickey Cohen Java

PENNANT PROBLEMS OF YANKS AND GIANTS MAY CONTENDERS

Giants with batting power boost John McGraw seeks stronger pitching with Hubbell Mitchell and Walker as core. Some new men must prove ready while Donohue and Genewleh missing early. Yankees focus on pitching depth and outfield firepower led by Ruth Combs and Cooke with Hoag as sub. Joe McCarthy aims for a rebound after last season.

Giants John McGraw McGraw Fred Pitt Simmons Carl Hubbell Clarence Mitchell William Walker Ared John Johnny Berry Chaplin Willard Morrell Parmalea Jon Hemen Indstrom Ned Yankees Dusty Rhodes Vernon Gombwo Vounger Tau McAvoy Lefty Weinert Henry Johnson Babe Ruth Earl Combs Lily Dusty Cooke Myril Hoag Ruth Combs Ou Gehrig Tony Lazzeri Ben Chapman Lynn Lary Joe Sewell Cleveland Castoff Bill Dickey Yanks Pears Elye

Poreda Nod Over Risko In Madison Square Garden Bout

New Jersey heavyweight Stanley Poreda lost a ten round decision to Johnny Risko by two to one in Madison Square Garden. Referee McPartland and two UPI scorekeepers sided with Risko as Poreda failed to land his vaunted punches and fought a hard contest with the veteran Cleveland fighter.

New York Stanley Poreda New Jersey Johnny Risko Madison Square Garden Cleveland Poreda McPartland Hisko United Press Risko

Red Sox Hope to Climb From Cellar

New York March 61 10 United Press staff report outlines Boston’s lineup as it aims to rise from last place. Expected return from injury bolsters outfield with Moore Winsett Webb Sweeney and Scarritt plus infielders Reserves Ruel and Cent.

New York Marcger Moore Hell’ Eyed the Nave

Cleveland After Pro Net Matches

New York report outlines plans for professional tennis matches between William Z. Tilden and Frederik Richards, promoted by Jack Curley. Curley hints at Cleveland as a return venue with enthusiasm for a grand, lakefront stadium.

New York Cleveland William Z. Tilden Fintent Richards Jack Curley Curle Empire State Toro Grounds Key Singium

Heavyweight Title Bout Set for Soldier Field June 19

CHICAGO March 31 PR Nrefine announcement that the Max Schmeling Young Stribling Heavyweight Championship Bout will be held at Soldier Field June 19. Williams F Carey president of Madison Square Garden Corporation Sheldon Clark Chicago sportsman George Getz Illinois Commission member and Joe Jacobs Schmeling manager nearly completed arrangements for the bout. Clark leads a group of 50 Chicago businessmen to promote the match for the Chicago Milk Fund. Last minute efforts to enlist Jack Dempsey as front man or referee are ongoing as some believe the Schmeling Stribling match needs synthetic support to ensure financial success.

Chicago PR — N Refinue Max Schmeling-Young Soldier Field Hlinoig Athletic Commission William F. Carey Madison Square Garden Corporation Sheldon Clark Chicago Sportsman George Getz Illinois Commision Joe Jacobs Schmeling Chicago Milk Fund Jack Dempsey

Freshmen Win Intramural Indoor Track Meet at Bowling Green

Freshmen win the annual intramural indoor track meet at Bowling Green State College scoring 148 1 2 points. Seniors total 89, Sophomores 41 1 2, Juniors 28. Wilbur McArtor of Canton sets a 440 yard dash record in 46.8 seconds.

Bowling Green Bowling Green State College Wilbur McArtor Canton

Risko Edges Veteran with Sharp Rights and Lefts

In a tightly contested bout, Risko landed decisive right and left punches while the veteran never faced real danger. The match featured persistent exchanges, with Risko maintaining the offensive and controlling the tempo throughout.

Risko

Detroit Five Leads A B C In Bowling Event

Detroit Five tops Amr American Bowling Congress action in Buffalo New York on March 31 as 31 New Jersey teams compete. Barry Auto Electric Irvington scores 242 to claim second place behind Michigan Recreation of Detroit. Coca Colas Defiance Ohio moved to seventh with 2889, while J Reed and H Gruebs Hamilton Ohio drop to tenth with 1242.

Detroit A. B.C Buffalo N. Y Amrican New Jersey Barry Auto Electric Irvington Michigan Recreation Coca Colas Defiance J. Reed

Lorain Nativities Dominate All Tournament Team

Lorain Nativities placed three players on the All Tournament quintet after taking the Lorain County Class A title. Named were Dunlap forward Andorka center Carek guard with Smith of Church of Christ and Fitzgerald of Lorain Ko of F earning other spots.

Lorain Dunlap Andorka Carek Tom Smith Fitzgerald Amherst Avon Lorain Nativities T. Smith Elyria Church of Christ Guard—Darek Hatzgerald Lorain K. of P.'s Dunhip Nat Curek Church of Christ Geme Honora Hkarkacs Gr Smith Bake Church of Christ Avon Eohnelder Barbeso Stott Fiber Garmicy Sand Boon Tha

Elyria Bowlers Fail To Place In A B C

Elyria bowlers did not place in the A B C event. Dent and Hepebrand with G Lutz of Lorain posted 2 154 in doubles. Donnelly with Lt. Neilsen of Lorain scored 1 108. In singles Donnelly beat Adt while Hepebrand struggled at 452.

Elyria A. Butt Hepebrand G. Lutz Lorain Donnelly Lt. Neilsen Donnely

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