Johnstown Poised for Preakness Crown In Derby Fame
Horse racing note highlights Johnstown favored in the Pimlico Preakness with Gilded Knight as the likely challenger. Woodward’s Derby winner fans belief that Ajax bloodline breeding could shape American thoroughbreds for years, with Jamestown and Teas Over lineage stressed.
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Gilded Knight
Wiliam Woodward
Jamestown
St James
Dark Ronald
America
Hanover
Tea
Glencoe
Over
Grandam
Mile
Dazie
Jamestowns
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William Woodward
Woodward
Ajax
la France
Sir Gallahad II
Flambette
Jacob
Omaha
Flares
England
Scout
Black Devil
Klein Quits Baking to Handicap Horses
Herman Klein plans to leave the baking business to handicap horses. He claims Johnstown will win the Preakness after predicting Derby winner in February. Klein recalls past success and hints at Maryland travel for the Preakness while joking about Derby prices and rivals.
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Erman
Juicy
Herman
Johnstown
Kievns
Maryland
Jonnstown
Haserodt Jewelers win Elyria city bowling title
Haserodt Jewelers defeated Elyria Recreation keglers to claim the Elyria city championship, taking two of three games by 88 pins. Jewelers led first half and second half seasons, finishing with strong records while Recreation matched them in games won. Bill Machin, who bowled for Recreation last year, switched to Jewelers this season.
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Haserodt Jewelers
Elyria
Elyria Recreation
Jewelers
Recreation
Gonfalon
Bill Machin Machin
Lowe Auronsan Machin
The
Suutty’s
Waldorf
Vander Meer Falls as Phillies Bash Reds in Eight
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated Cincinnati 7 to 3 in Philadelphia as five runs in the eighth inning broke open the game. Johnny Vander Meer failed to notch his first win of 1939 after a seven inning showing marred by wildness. Lonnie Frey and Huck Klein contributed key hits for the Phils.
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Cincinnati Reds
Phillies
Phils
Reds
Cincinnati
Lee Grissom
Lloyd Moore
Syl Johnson
Hugh Mulcahy
Vandy
Johnny Vander Meer
Huck Klein
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Klein
Dom Weaver
Lonnie Frey
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Carl Hubbell
Vox
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White Sox
Edgar Smith
Athletics
Yanks
Wes Ferrell
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Bengals
Biull Nagel
Cleveland
Ken Chase
Washington
Indians
Willis Hudlin
Reds power up with three safeties including homer
Frank McCormick hit his third home run of the season for Cincinnati as Wally Berger and Mueller also connected for four base hits. The Reds showcased strong hitting with a mix of power and steady singles.
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Frank McCormick
Reds
Wally Berger
Mueller
Phils
Red Sox Buy Finney From A's In $10,000 Sale
Philadelphia May 9 The American League Athletics announce the sale of Lou Finney to the Boston Red Sox. Finney, a first baseman and outfielder, spent five years with the A's and is noted for a single 300 batting season in 1936. The Phillies release Eddie Feinberg to St Paul in the American Association.
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Philadelphia
American League Athletics Today
Lou Finney
Boston Red Sox
Finney
A’s
Phillis
Eddie Feinberg
St. Paul
Major Loop Leaders By United Press Batting
The list shows players and clubs with batting totals including games, at bats, runs, hits, and averages. Names such as Mazéera Browns Kulielh White So Weatherls Ind Tome ans Graenebrye Tigers Gonringer Tigers and Goodman Reds appear amid incomplete line data from the United Press report.
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Mazéera Browns
Kulielh White
Weatherls
Ind
Tome
WPA Team Cops Past Cascade Pick-Ups in Softball Showdown
The WPA softball squad hammered 24 hits to win 19 to 7 over the Cascade Pick-Ups in a decisive game played last night.
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WPA
Cascade
Tattersall Dairy edge Read Jewelers 6-5 in diamond clash
Selman and Petrisko powered Tattersall Dairy to a 6-5 victory over Read Jewelers on the American Legion diamond. Lowery and Siegman pitched for Read Jewelers with Simmons catching. Selman and Siegmund hit home runs in the tight game.
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Read Jewelers
American Legion
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Petrisko
Lowery
Siegman
Simmons
Siegmund
Paul Fritz
Bittner
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Oguirishi To Cverhardingtey
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Indians Beat Senators Behind Hudlin and Feller Hope
Cleveland in second straight win 6 to 2 as Willis Hudlin holds Washington to six hits and Bob Feller eyes his fifth win. Jimmy Webb injures knee. Feller seeks form after two uneven outings.
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National League pennant race tight as early May unfolds
Eight clubs in NL contend with Reds leading by 2.5 games over Pirates and Dodgers Cardinals in pursuit. Key games lift Phillies over Reds 8-7 after late rally, Pepper Martin steals home for St. Louis in 1-0 win over Brooklyn, Cubs top Giants 4-2 as Hubbell returns.
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Phillies
Johnny Vander Meer
Phils
Chuck Klein
Pittsburgh
Jim Tobin
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Pepper Martin
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Bill Lee
Cubs
Giants
Hubbell
Red Evans
Standings update Knoxville at Birmingham rain delays game
The Southern Association reports a single scheduled game between Knoxville and Birmingham with rain affecting play. No other games on the slate.
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Southern Association Knoxville
Birmingham
Heights A. C. Triumphs Over Timms Spring 2 1
The Western Heights A. C. edged Timms Spring 2 1 in a softball contest at Roosevelt Diamond. Kasden pitched for the A. C. while Thomas went for Timms in a pitchers duel.
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Timms Spring
Western Heights
Timms Spring Company
Roosevelt Diamond
Kasden
Thomas
Timms
Cavaretta of Cubs Breaks Ankle in Game
Chicago Cub outfielder Phil Cavarretta was hospitalized with a broken right ankle, likely out a month or more. He twisted the ankle sliding into second base while stealing in the second inning, feared to be torn. Giants baseman Burgess Whitehead called for assistance as teammates aided him off the field.
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New York
Phil Cavarretta
Chicago Cub
Cavarretta
Joe Marty
Burgess Whitehead
Cavarrella
Tattersall Dairy to Face Timms Spring at Legion Diamond
Last year's Tattersall Dairy will meet Timms Spring in a softball game on the American Legion diamond tonight at 5 30 o clock. Players of both teams are asked to take notice and be on hand.
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Tattersall Dairy
Timms
American Legion
Rone Radio Service and WPA to Clash at Cascade Park Diamond
The Rone Radio Service and WPA softball teams meet tonight at Cascade Park Diamond at 6 o clock. Players from both sides are asked to take notice of the schedule and venue.
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WPA
Cascade Park
Winners Share Spotlight as Woodfill Triumphs
For the winners, while Woodfill got one for the losers.
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Woodfill
Bittners and Standard Cleaners Clash At Hamilton Diamond
Two top city softball teams meet tonight on Harmon Field at 6 o clock. The Bittner Funeral Home last year s district champions face the Harmon Field night monarchs the Standard Cleaners. Players are asked to report promptly.
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Harmon Field
Hamilton Diamond
Plans Set for Elyria Softball Park Opening Night
Opening at Harm on Field on East River Street features two games with Page Dairy of Toledo facing Bittner Funeral Home Elyria and Frank's Bakery girls of Elyria meeting Myers Cleaners of Ashland. Mayor Petro to throw first ball and Little Joe Boddy to announce. proceeds fund field debts.
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East River Street
Frank’s Bakery Girls
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Myers Cleaners
Ashland
Steve Bake
Umaire
Elyria Recreation Board
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Joseph Q. Petro
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Little Joe Boddy
Grafton Nine To Meet Cuyahoga County Winner
Grafton High's baseball team, champions of Lorain County Class B, will face the Cuyahoga County winner in the District Class B tournament opening Friday at Kent. The Grafton Cuyahoga game is set for 2 PM Friday. if Grafton advances, Lorain County meets the Wayne County champion at noon Saturday. Lorain County superintendent C A Gibbens announced that the championship trophy donated by Lorain Hardware Co. will be presented to Grafton in the near future.
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Cuyahoga County
Kent
Jefferson St Agnes softball practice announced
The practice for the St Agnes Catholic Youth Organization softball team is set for today at Jefferson diamond No 2 at 6 PM. Players are instructed to take notice.
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St. Agnes Catholic Youth Organization
Jefferson Diamond No. 2
Nagy Leads Haserodt Jewelers to City Bowling Title
Nagy steered Haserodt Jewelers to the City Class A bowling crown by defeating Elyria Recreation in a late roll-off at Elyria Recreation alleys. The Jewelers, first half champions, quickly sealed the victory with a strong opening game.
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Elyria Recreation Outfit
Elyria
Jewelers
Loup
Jewelers defeat Recreation 43 pin margin for league title
Sam Nagy led the Jewelers with a 646 series and games of 198 212 236 as the Jewelers rolled 2 817 pins, 88 more than Recreation. Vic Krugman was reelected president with George Bohn as VP and Edgar Martin as secretary after the annual A League election.
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Haserodt Jewelers
Haserodt Jewelers Smythe Sayles
George Knipper
Sam Nagy Aede
Ween
Beene See
Bill Mackin
Wee Nesey Ae See Nee
Bill Rogers
Elyria Recreation
George Bohn
Wid Bowman
Louie Aurensan
Aba Bee Tit
Frank Traxler
Eanee
Tom Ball
Sam
Nagy
Maples
Vic Krugman
Edgar
Shorty) Martin
Bohn
Clayton Sick
Martin
Bill Gemble
Elyria Net Club Courts Reopen For Summer Season
The Elyria Tennis Club on Hamilton Street reopens for the summer, entering its eighth season with red clay courts. Membership stands at about 25, open to any city player, with Jim Sharkey heading the committee and inquiries welcome at the courts.
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Elyria
Hamilton Street
Jim Sharkey
Vic Silvers Jewelers Versus Ridgeville St Peters clash at six
Vic Silvers Jewelers and Ridgeville St Peters church team prepare for a scheduled game tonight on the Ridgeville diamond at six. The matchup pits local clubs in a early evening contest with likely fan turnout.
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Vic Silver
Jewelers
Ridgeville St. Peter's Church
Ridgeville
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