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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
8
Lake Erie track meet heats up as teams eye a close finish with high school athletes and local officials pushing for a speaker. The piece notes Yerringer may be traded, Clymer challenging Eaton for golf, and the turf at Ely Stadium receiving praise for its condition.
New York reports Izzy Janazzo defeated welterweight champion hopeful Celebron in a 19 round boxing match. Janazzo won five rounds and two were drawn on the United Press score sheet as he supplied a boxing lesson to Celebron of Rockford, Illinois, in a bout described as a showcase for the nation’s No. 1 contender.
The City Duckpin Bowling League opens with two matches on the K of Caleys. Electro Alloys No 1 faces Chronicle Telegram, and City Cab squares off with Vice Silver’s.
The Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators 6 to 3 to pull within a half game of the lead in the American League pennant race. Earl Averill injured in the sixth, out two days. Lloyd Brown pitched well until the ninth inning. Johnny Allen and Jimmy Deshong scheduled to start today, with O Neill ejected in the eighth.
The Elyria Tennis Club, at a reorganized meeting at Hotel Newell, unveils 1936 officers led by president Robert Altfeld and secretary Frank Brogan. Altfeld succeeds Pierre R. Smith. Dave Horan is treasurer. Board members include Altfeld, Sharkey, Horan, Ferri and Brogan. Sharkey is club captain and tournament committee chair.
Joe Coscarart, third baseman for the Boston Bees, delivered a pivotal seventh inning double with two men out and the bases loaded, driving in three runs to help defeat the St Louis Cardinals.
McLain of Hamilton and Wild Red Berry of Pittsburg meet in a two hour time limit feature at Rialto Theatre, each with a signature hold, in risqué rough house wrestling billed by Dan Morris. Angelo and Logos clash in a one hour two fall semi final. two amateur bouts cap the curtain at 8:30 pm.
Lorain County Fish and Game Association reports on its first membership drive started in January and concluded recently at tonight's meeting at Day's Hardware. Each new member who signs up 15 others earns a free dinner. Items include dam projects on East branch of Black River, leasing farms for hunting and game preserves, and a committee report on purchasing a coon. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. All local sportsmen and farmers are invited.
Debrowski Meats and Elyria Hardware teams scheduled to play at 6 PM on Hamilton diamond. Meats players to report at 5 45 PM at the field.
The Loci Street Krogers and Five-Points Market softball teams played to a 7 to 7 tie last night. The game was called at the end of the fifth inning due to darkness.
Thomasson Schmidt triumphs as shuffleboard champions in a local league. With top honors settled, three teams vie for second place as recent results show Niebling Bauer 4 1 Neufer Tressel and Hager Schmidt 4 1 Faulhaber Borsch. Standings feature Pennzotis and Wirrent Girl meeting Wednesday at McKinley Diamond. Starting time remains to be announced.
United Press reports Dick Shikar of Germany and Ali Baba the Detroit Turk clash tonight at Madison Square Garden to decide the world heavyweight wrestling title. The New York commission notes Michigan’s no decision law blocks a title change, keeping Ali Baba the recognized champion in several states.
Sixteen Lorain County schools converge on Ely Stadium Saturday for the County Class B meet. Avon Lake, defending champion, is the team to beat after last year’s win over Avon. Dark horse Penfield Junction and Clearview loom for upset, with preliminaries morning and finals in the afternoon at Ely Stadium.
The Mid-Atlantic League begins its 12th season with eight clubs Huntington and Charleston West Virginia Akron Canton Darton Portsmouth Zanesville and Johnstown Pennsylvania. Opening day matches Canton at Akron Darton at Portsmouth Johnston at Zanesville and Huntington at Charleston.
The Pennzoils topped Sacred Heart in a hard fought game as part of additional sports coverage on page seven. Pennzoils 74 Sacred Heart 68 with key performances by leading scorers and assists from the guard lineup.
Shaw High defends its league cross country title as Elyria and Lakewood pose strong challenges in a tight Erie League meet at Ely Stadium. Lorain and Heights also factor, with notable performances expected from Joe Scott and Chuck Decker of Elyria in field events and Bob Curtis of Shaw in distance races. The hurdle changes and new point system shape the competition while Shaw eyes a third straight crown.
Funeral Home will play Perry Fartonishi at Hamilton Diamond at 6 o'clock. All Bittner players should report to the field by 3 54 PM.
Freddie Steele aims for a middleweight clash with Edie Risko after a curtain-raiser draw with a schoolmate. LeRoy Haynes racks KO wins and decisions against notable rivals, while ILLY CELEBROX and Lou Harper face mixed fortunes. Bruce Campbell recovers from meningitis and plans to return. The St Louis Cards’ six-game streak ends in a 7-6 Boston loss. Earl Averill injury cues a brief absence.
In a tight American Association race, St Paul won its ninth straight by blanking Columbus 3 to 0 as Glenn Spencer pitched five hits allowed. Kansas City Blues edged Toledo 9 to 8 in ten innings and Milwaukee beat Louisville 9 to 5 while Minneapolis fell to Indianapolis.
Tonight at the Little Scorpion Club in Grafton Ra residents are invited to a social event featuring Brother Scorpions for Mothers. A 25 cent fried spring chicken meal is offered with fish or steak options and shuckhart will be present. Proceeds support club activities and community outreach.
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