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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1934
Page
12
Avon enters seeking its fifth straight county track crown as local meet action unfolds with standout performances across events. The article highlights Ruffing's comeback and the Yankees surge atop the league standings, noting key games and shifts among Cleveland, Chicago, and Philadelphia teams.
Chicago May 1 The Indians plan to start Hudlin in their regular season opener against the Chicago White Sox after yesterday's 20 to 10 defeat. The article notes Chicago hitters and Cleveland pitchers including Pearson Brown Galehouse Bean and Thornton Lee. Additional notes cover minor league play and a long feature on Max Baer’s finances and career beginnings.
Max Baer began in his father’s packing plant in Du Trango as part of a disciplined upbringing. Papa Baer plans to keep Max focused during training in the East, aiming to curb mischief and encourage prudent choices.
Mustapha Pasha, a muscular Turk, debuts at Palladium Rink facing Harold Davidson of Loulaville, Kentucky, in the main event. Promoter Dan Morris promises an improved card after last week's strong turnout with Wildcat Pete vs Speedy Franks in the semi final. The program opens with a local talent bout at 8:30.
Miami University's track team is a strong Buckeye Conference title contender with key athletes Jim Cole and Amsden Oliver. The 1934 meet is set for Delaware on May 26 with recent wins over Cincinnati and Ohio University noted. The Marshall-Ohio meet at Albany and a Western Automatic softball game note additional local sports activity and league entry deadlines.
Parrish Meats shut out Bittner Funeral Home 4 to 0 on McKinley diamond last night. Pig Weller held six hits, while Sito and Bittner Butler allowed four hits but received poor support from teammates.
The Troxel baseball team uses tonight 5 30 Ely Stadium for tryouts and reorganization under George Smith as Elyria Hi-Speeds manager backed by Corts and Kohn Hi Speed. Barney Bittner of Grafton asked to contact Smith at 331 Harvard Ave or 7532. Girls on the South side may try out for a softball team at Hamilton Grounds 6 30. Names listed include E Goodman J Karghner I Justovic H Samut S Boreski and others.
The United Dry Cleanery softball team requests a game for tomorrow night at McKinley. Interested managers should call 2046 this evening.
Cavalcade emerges as Derby favorite following two rapid wins at Havre de Grace. Jockey Mack Garner rides the colt, trained to race the distance, with Peace Chance and Mala Hari among the top rivals. The field includes Sgt Byrne, Bazaar, Discovery and Sir Thomas as contenders with a wary eye on long shots.
Bay colt Peace Chance by Chance Shot out of Peace by Stefan the Great, owned by Joseph E Widener, trained by D E Stewart. Record shows 7 starts with 2 wins 3 seconds and 1 third. earnings $1,400. Noted for fast workouts at Churchill Downs, breeders say he may be a router and Derby contender with gradual conditioning. Cascade racing card features Western Automatics versus Nixon Barbera tomorrow at 6 oclock.
Drage of the East Side Braves hurled a no run no hit game yesterday against Porttman's Grocers, leading a 19 to 0 victory. He struck out 20 batters as the Braves dominated the matchup in a season highlight.
Elyria Hardware of the Eastern Heledcs League faces Javier's Repair Shop tonight on the Franklin diamond. The game is set for 6 15 and players from both teams are asked to report.
The Sears Roebuck softball team will hold a practice tonight at Gates School at 6 o'clock. Players listed include Molson, G Valerina, Lr Pinsky, Kovelesky, Lindwar, McDermott, R Fortman, Stricker, J Daxis, H Reed, M Passnore, R Dean, C Proski. Others may attend as tryouts.
Avon, seeking a fifth straight county title, faces Brownhelm and Ridgeville in the Lorain County Class B track meet at Oberlin Oil Field. Star rider Date Lower is out with a leg injury, while Erwin Hubbard Solter and Howard Neiderst lead Avon in hurdles, sprints, and distance events. Brownhelm counters with Miller Reinhardt Fairchild and Mori, and Ridgeville relies on Spicer. Competition starts at 10 a.m. with a full schedule of trials and finals, medals for top three, banners for winning teams, and separate boys and girls scoring.
Cambridge May 1 Harvard's varsity crew for the season will include only one rower who stroked Harvard to last year's decisive Yale victory. The returning group features the holdover from the 1937 boat under Captain Bradford Simmons.
In Columbus on May 1 the St Paul Saints routed the Minneapolis Millers 10 to 2, pushing the league leaders deeper into a skid. McWilliam drove in five, with Fenner and Todt homering. Columbus beat Toledo 7 to 0, Ward Cross pitching for the Red Birds allowed three hits. Louisville rose to a tie with Indianapolis after a 7 to 3 win over the Indians. Milwaukee edged Kansas City 6 to 5 as the Blues struck late.
Marshall College, leader in the Buckeye Conference baseball race, has one game this week against Wittenberg at Huntington, W. Va., next Saturday. Marshall has four straight victories. Ohio Wesleyan plays at Cincinnati Friday and at Miami University Saturday. Conference standings list Marshall atop with 4-0, Ohio U 5-1, Cincinnati 3-2, Wittenberg 2-3.
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