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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

3

Shaker Heights Names Willard Pederson New Coach

The Lake Erie League welcomes Willard M. Pederson as head football and basketball coach at Shaker Heights High, replacing Art Francis who steps down at the start of the Fair term. Pederson, 28, a Western State College alum and former All-America candidate, is noted as tall and athletic and is pursuing a master’s in English.

Lake Erie Willard M. Pederson Pederson Western State College Colorado Shaker Heights High Art Francis Francis Shaker Heights Carl Brubaker Shaker Struthers Erie Loop Tme Western State Trevor Rees Shaw Roy Clymer Elyria Clymer Ralph Ness Lakewood Jimmy Price Cleveland Heights Price Hay Pryor Lorain Rees

Former Lorain star Kramer quits Michigan football due to knee

The column notes Paul Kramer's forced retirement from University of Michigan football because of a bad knee after prior remarks by Jack Meyer. it adds other local sports notes including Ed Neill's funeral, Ernie Braden's secret marriage revealed after a crash, and Elyria Softball Commission actions on player contracts and league organization.

Ed Neill Mantey Smitty Weill Ernie Braden Irene Rehoreg Elyria Avenue Lorain Braden

LaGrange Edges Camden To Break Tie In Seventh

LaGrange High baseball beat Camden 4 to 3 on LaGrange diamond to end a tied game. Urbanski held them to two hits for Camden while LaGrange benefited from six errors by Urbanski's teammates. Adams and J Moulder shared pitching for LaGrange with Adams starting and relieved by Moulder. Camden had nine hits off the LaGrange duo.

LaGrange High Camden la Grange Andy Urbanski Urbanski Adams J. Moulder LaGrange Moulder Dodgers Cardinals Johnny Mize Eddie Lake Ike Pearson Phillies Cubs al Todd Bees Pirates Frankie Frisch Lou Finney Dom DiMaggio Red Sox Indians Finney Yanks Detroit White Sox Joe DiMaggio Yankee Senators Browns Athletics

Elyria Trackmen Fall to Oberlin Freshmen in Final Tune-Up

Elyria Crimson tracksters lost to Oberlin College Freshmen in a practice meet at Oberlin yesterday. MacBeth won the broad jump with 20 feet 2 inches and 100 yard dash in 10.2 seconds as Smith led the 100 with 10.2, Cartier debuting in the event and Martin close behind.

Elyria Oberlin College Lake Erie Ely Stadium Crimson Tracksters Oberlin Crimson Clayton MacBeth Johnny Howard Chuck Cartier Jack Smith Carter Claude Martn

South Amherst Opens District Play With Canton St. Johns

South Amherst High begins the Northeastern District Class B baseball tourney at Kent State Friday noon facing Canton St. Juan's. If they advance, they meet the winner of the Geauga County vs Bedina qualifier. Sixteen teams compete across Kent State and Mason Tire fields under officials from Kent State and the Northeast District board.

South Amherst High School Kent State University Canton St. Juan’s Quarrymen Biedina Geauga County Kent State Mason Tire and Rubber Co Donald “Rosie” Starn Howard Cook Northeast South Amherst Grafton Lorain County Columbus

Standings and results from major leagues and local events

The column lists American League standings with teams Boston Detroit Cleveland and New York, plus results including Boston 6 Cleveland and Detroit 2. It covers National League standings, results from St Louis, Brooklyn and Chicago, and notes other leagues standings and yesterday's results. It also previews today’s games, mentions American Association and International League results, and notes local events at Hamilton diamond and Wykrent's Duck Pin League meeting.

G. W. Il Boston Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia O. IF Washington Chicago New York Petroit St. Louiis Philadelpha Gowk Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Loui Brooklyrn Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Port Jersey Baltimore Reochester Newark Montreal Buffalo Syracuse Jersey City Toronto Rochester Butaio Mid-Atlantic Leagle W. le Pet Youngstown Utena Dayton Laat Mata ABF Tandlun Charleston Portsmouth Dayton Canton Akron

Lorain group to host first public fish fry of season

The Lorain County Fish and Game Association sponsors its first public fish fry of the season Friday evening at the Wellington Grange Hall in Wellington. Fry begins at 6 30 with entertainment by Wellington members. Additional Sport on Page 8.

Lorain County Fish and Game Association Wellington Grange Wellington

Ralph DePalma Analyzes 300 Stars In Indy Feature

Indianapolis report notes Ralph DePalma, famed racer and 1915 winner, arriving in town to discuss the prospects for the 500 mile race on May 30. He recalls his 1912 debut at Hoosier Speedway, his 495 mile lead before a breakdown, and predicts the 300 record of 137.2 mph could fall. His series begins tomorrow in this paper.

Indianapolis Ind Ralph DePalma DePalma America Hoosier Speedway

Sarazen Calls for Fixed Open Championship Courses

Gene Sarazen argues the Open should be staged only at permanent, top courses. He criticizes the U S G A for rotating venues to the highest bidder and urges adopting six fixed sites like St Andrews, Sandwich, or Prestwick to ensure suitable courses for golf’s premier event.

Larsten U.S. GA St. Andrews Sandwich Prestwich

Black River Shooters Defeat Sandusky Team in Range Match

The Black River Rifle Club defeated Sandusky 1418 to 1375 at the local range last night. George Washburn led with 289 points, followed by Elmer Fleming 283 and Al Rose 282 among many shooters including Dick Baird Glen Pixley Roy Mumford John Winans and Harold Bassett.

Black River Rifle Club Sandusky George Washburn Elmer Cy) Fleming Black River al Rose Dick Baird Glen Pixley Roy Mumford John Winans Harold Bassett H. Brown A. Wallace E. Rader T. Frisbee B. Wailshead P. Reis R. Sharp Joe Hohhenedel F. Myers

Golf As It Should Be Played By Clark Black

Clark Black presents a 24 lesson guide from Elvira Country Club pros to help golfers reduce scores. The tips stress a finger grip, firm hold without tension, keeping the left hand tight at the backswing, practicing grip at home, and strengthening fingers, noting pros’ use of finger exercises and aids.

Clark Black Jack and Elvrra Country Club Ppga Purdue University Clark

Two Elyria Women Win Places In Sweepstakes

Two Elyria women earned spots in the coast-to-coast 5000 Queens Handicap Sweepstakes with scores released today. Dorothy Mackin led Elyria bowlers with 1834 to place 90th in Section 3, while Ann Chet scored 1752 to finish 546th as more than 30 000 women participated under the Women's International Bowling Congress.

Elyria Queens Dorothy Mackin Ohio West Virginia

Carlson Re Named President of All City Pro League

Walter Swede Carlson was re elected president of the ANH-Cit League at the First Annual Banquet held at Odd Fellows Hall. Earl Cotton was elected vice president in a four way race. Smythe Sayles was re elected treasurer. Mayor Petro awarded WykErent's Recreation team and the runner up Federal Store with honors. Mixe Yubhas of Lorain held the league's highest individual average at 135.

Walter Carlson Odd Fellows Hall William Rogers Willem Mackin Earl Cotton Tim Donovan Sam Nagy Ray Knight Smythe Sayles Elyria City Curlson

Tight Defense Elevates Reds To Within One Half Game Of Leading Dodgers

Reds rally past Giants 7 6 behind timely offense and errorless defense. McCormick and Joost drive winning run as Cincinnati stretches streak to five games. Dodgers stay within half game atop the standings.

Reds Dodgers George Kirksey United Press York U.P Bill McKechnie Mehechnie Cincinnati Reds Bill Werber Mike McCormick Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Harry Danning Eddie Joost Lonnie Frey Joost Danning New York Alban Glossop Frank McCormick Frey Ekecord

Vic Silver’s Jewelers Ball Team Schedules Practice

The Vic Silver’s Jewelers soft ball team will practice today at 6 o'clock on the American Lace diamond. All team members are asked to take notice.

Hamilton Bittner Funeral Home Hart Jewelers Lorain John Wircenske Bittners Joe Chapin Jewelers Vic Silver

Lorain Elks Seek Twilight Games in Northern Ohio League

The Lorain Elks of the Northern Ohio S Baseball League request Wednesday and Friday twilight games with any opponent. They aim to slot matches at convenient local fields and are open to scheduling flexibility to fill the season.

Lorain Elks Northern Ohio S Baseball League

Lakewood nets 10th Lake Erie Loop crown at Cleveland Heights

Lakewood captured the league title with 45 points in a tight Lake Erie Loop meet at Cleveland Heights on May 13. Lorain followed with 40, while Cleveland Heights Shaw Elyria and Shaker Heights trailed. Wilbur Cowen helped Elyria score 24, and Bob Blayney won the half mile. Wally Erickson set a discus mark of 142 feet 2 inches after a weight change.

Lake Erie Cleveland Heights Lakewood Lorain Shaw Elyria Shaker Heights Shaker Wilbur Cowen Ersts Bob Blayney Wally Erickson

Elyria Teams Win Places in Red Crown Handicap Sweep

Six Elyria five-man teams earned spots in the $50,000 Red Crown Handicap Bowling Sweepstakes. Nickel Plate Feed led Elyria Recreationals with 10,040 for 217th in Section 3. Other Elyria winners included Hidge Tool 9,923 441st. Checker Cab 9,920 451st. Tarry Tavern 9,868 603rd. Nichols Funeral Home 9,861 627th. Hi-Speed Gas 9,828 737th. All on Elyria Recreation alleys except Hi-Speed Gas on Wikrent.

Elyria Nickel Plate Elyria Recreationallers Ohio West Virginia Virginia North South Carolina Hidge Tool Checker Cab Tarry Tavern Nichols Funeral Home Elvrra Wikrent

Local Managers Invited for Northern Ohio League Interest

Interested managers are asked to write to Manager M. Telatnik at 206 Kansas Avenue Lorain or call 83 092 for information about teams in Northern Ohio.

Ohio M. Telatnik Kansas Avenue Lorain

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