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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1931

Page

2

Crimson Flashes Win Seventeen Medals at Lakewood Relays

OACH W L Vaughn and Elvira High celebrate after the Lakewood Relays where Crimson Flashes earned seventeen medals and a bronze plaque. Elyria and West Tech set records. Cleveland East Tech led with top honors, while Lakewood and Toledo Scott followed. Notable marks include Hardy of Elyria in the shot, Bruce of Dover winning with 48 feet 1 8 inches, and Elyria's four mile relay time a new mark of 19 min 25.2 sec.

Oach W. L. Vaughn Elvira High Sixth Street Crimson Flashes Lakewood Cleveland East Tech Toledo Scott Elyria West Tech Mansfield Hardy Puiter Gordon Heights Bruce Dover Luke Boyson Owens East Tech Lyons Carlson Berson Shapiro Greene John Adams Vaughn Hall Collins Kaminski Hoose Parma Cleveland Heights Toledo Scott Genco Holden Cooper Harmon Robl Senia Freeman Andrucci Young Elsra Collinwood Thess Wagner Karrap Klug Elsria Woose Cathedral of Latin

Mike Skryp Hurls Fishers To Win

Mike Skryp former City Team hurling ace pitched his second game for the Fisher Foods of Cleveland and beat Dark Novario's Quaker Sugars 6 5 at Woodhill Park. Skryp held the heavy hitting Sugars to ten hits while contributing a run for the Fishers with Arndt in right field also scoring.

Mike Skryp Fisher Foods Cleveland Dark Novario Quaker Sugars Woodhill Park Sugars Mike Skrup Fishers Arndt

Sarazen’s Daring Wins Tournaments And Loses Them

A star amateur golfer explains game methods in a fourth installment. The piece previews how readers can improve their play by studying Sarazen’s bold strategies while noting the ups and downs of his tournament results.

Sarazen

Sarazen's nerve drives high stakes golf duels and wins

Gene Sarazen thrives on bold bets in golf, risking long putts and daring shots from deep rough to seize victories or suffer losses. This daring has earned him money and fame, as seen in his La Gorce Open triumph where a missed cup could have forced a tough comeback.

Gene Sarazen Sarazen

Flashes Blank Streaks 16-0 Behind stellar pitching

Eastern Heights flashes blanked the Crimson Streaks 16-0 at McKinley Field Saturday. Pitcher Jon Weller scattered four hits and struck out thirteen, leading the victory. a note invites Class C teams to arrange games with the Flashes through Roland Faulhaber at 2d Princeton Avenue or by phone.

Jon Weller Eastern Heights Crimson Streaks McKinley Field Weller Flashes Roland Faulhaber Princeton Avenue

Find the Right Putting Stance Dont Change It

Central Press golf writer Roy Grove notes putting stances vary by comfort but core fundamentals remain key. While pros may adjust to break slumps, greats like Horton Smith and Bobby Jones share similar stances, with Denny Shute favoring a steady balanced footing and consistent swing.

ROY Grove Central Press Horton Smith Bobby Jones Denny Shute Smith Denni

Risers and Grips in Golf: Sarazen’s Form Leads Field

The article argues golfers should study professional putting styles and adopt a stance that fits them while ensuring the stance is sound. It highlights Gene Sarazen as the most dangerous pro, with Walter Hazen as a strong contemporary. It notes Sarazen’s past success at Scioto and expectations for Ryder Cup and National Open years ahead.

Sarazen Gene Walter Hazen Scioto Hall Toledo Smith and Shate

Cardinals Beat Tigers 4-2 In Pitchers’ Battle At Cascade Park

The Cardinals defeated the Tigers 4-2 in a pitchers’ duel featuring Mevers for the Cardinals and Michaels for the Tigers. The win marked the Cardinals’ third of the season as they prepare to face the Thomas Furnitures at Cascade Park and later the Eastern Heights Flashes at Richwine diamond. Players are urged to note details and contact R. E. Dumke for future scheduling.

Cardinals Cascade Park Tigers Mevers Michaels Thomas Furnitures Eastern Heights Richwine Elyna R. E. Dumke Footes Avenue

Amherst Tops Furnitures 11-8 In Free-Hitting Contest

Amherst Independents defeated the Thomas Furnitures 11 to 8 at Ely Field in a high-scoring game. Key performers included Kreeger, Hunt, and F. Ross for Amherst with Storm contributing for Furnitures. Pitchers Gutril and Storm worked heavily, with several players credited for runs, hits, and defensive plays.

Elyfield Thomas Furnitures Amherst Independents Merterty Kreeger I Muriga Brown Taomas Mia S&s Furnitures H.G ALE Woviah Barrer F. Ross Storm Booseyeceas Finnegas Cf Os Carr Reedeest Boreski A. Ure EL Ross Ress Ross Gutril Story Bailse Wenning Gurth Tong Orm Howse Tims Manske

Motors Defeat Oberlin 13 to 10 in Exhibition

Motors defeat Oberlin 13 to 10 in a high scoring game. Key players include Maddock Keifer Homa with multiple runs and two base hits. Winning pitcher Powell, losing pitcher Phaft.

Motors Oberlin Eeue Aia Maddock Keifer Homa D. Robertson Cox Henke Wircenske Amenhauser Yeager Keifer Powell Phaft

Tigers Trounce Amherst in 13-4 Batting Rout

The Elyria Tigers snapped a four game skid by defeating the Amherst Independents 13 to 4. Mackin led with three home runs while Sadoski Sagert and Mackin powered the attack. Kroeger pitched for Amherst but received poor defensive support.

Elyria Tigers Amherst Independents Sadoski Sagert Mackin Kroeger

Unknowns Edge Collegians Rally For 8 7 Victory

The Unknowns edged the Collegians 8 to 7 at Richwine Yield Friday. Forester pitched well, earned the win, and hit the lone home run. Maddock led Collegians with four singles in a tight, well played game.

Unknowns Collegians Richwine Forester Maddock

Indians Lose Fourth In Row In Boston Game

Cleveland falls to Boston as they drop their fourth straight. Sewell, Porter, Durham, Webb pace offense with two hits apiece and Webb hitting a homer. Harder and Thomas mowed down hitters while Shoffner struggled with three innings, and Durham fanned six as Cleveland racks up ten singles.

Boston Cleveland Harder Thomas Shoffner Sewell Dineen Guthrie Campbell Cleveland Mayic Boston Red Sox Vesternddy Cleveland Indians Redskins Sowbutt Bull Durham Indians Rothrock Sweeney Webb Oliver van Camp Porter Fonseca Hodapp Morgan Vosmin C Es Goldman Park Hunnefield

Eastern Teams Gain Big Edge Over Western Clubs

Eastern major league clubs hold a nine win margin over Western rivals with six of seven in the American League and three of four in the National. Washington and Boston fueled the East surge, while Pittsburgh stood as the lone Western survivor. Boston routs Cleveland 9 4 as Indians slide in standings. Washington defeats Detroit in 12th on Kuhel’s bases loaded double. Giants beat Chicago 5 0 as Fitzsimmons shines with a homer. Pittsburgh tops Brooklyn 3 1. Cincinnati vs Boston rain delays.

Leo H. Petersen United Press New York Atlantic Seaboard Washington Boston Boston Red Sox Cleveland Red Sox Indians New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Durham Harder Thomas Kuhel Detroit Tigers Senators Uhlo Hart Jones Hadley Marberry Chicago Phiadelphia St. Louis Chicago Cubs Giants Fred Fitzsimmons Cubs Fitzsimmons

Baer Paolino Meet At Reno

Reno May 11 Jacob Dempsey signed heavyweight Max Baer and Paolino Uzcudun for a July 4 bout here as the 21st Reno Johnson Jeffries clash anniversary. Dempsey to referee the 29 round fight with winner taking 60 percent of a 30000 dollar purse and loser 40 percent. Both must report by June 4 to train. Dempsey plans to start divorce suit against actress Estelle Taylor after arriving in Reno.

Reno Nev Paolino Uzcudun Basqus Tex Rickard Jeffries Dempsey Estelle Taylor

Wisconsin And Ohio State In Favorite Roles

Ohio State leads in track depth and Wisconsin dominates field events as Big Ten hopefuls. A quadrangular meet in Chicago saw Ohio State edge Wisconsin by about 1.75 points while Wisconsin swept the shot put. Indiana rose by beating Illinois, Purdue managed 13 points, and Michigan defeated Minnesota in an Ann Arbor dual.

Chicago Ohio State Wisconsin Evanston Onin State Northwestern Indiana Illinois Bloomington Ind Purdue Michigan Minnesota Ann Arbor

Mate And Twenty Grand Favored Indy Derby

St. Louis May 11 P Tom Kearney a local bookmaker quotes A C Bostwick s Mate and Greentree s Twenty Grand as joint favorites for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with 21 2 odds after Mate won the Preakness. Also listed are Equipoise 4 1 Morstone 8 1 Surf Board 8 1 and other top contenders with varying odds.

ST. Louis Tom Kearney A. C. Bostwick Mate Greentree Stable Churchill Downs Kearney Equipoise Morstone Surf Board Pittsburgher Sweep Ladder Anchors Aweigh Inseo Boys Howdy Princes’Armour Don Leon Clock Tower Aegis Rip van Winkle

B and B Oils Defeat Parks In Eight to Five Victory

The B and B Oils defeated Birmingham Parks Sunday afternoon eight to five. Battenhouse pitched for the Oils with Ehrmen catching. Henry and Hutchinson were the Parks battery. final score Oils eight Parks five.

Birmingham Parks Battenhouse Ehrmen Henry Hutchinson

Association Leaders Hold Positions After Weekend Games

In Columbus on May 11, Association leaders retained their positions after St Paul lost to Columbus 4 to 3. The Louisville Colonels were rained out in their doubleheader with Kansas City. Milwaukee and Indianapolis combined for 30 runs in a doubleheader with Milwaukee taking game one 15-11 and Indianapolis the nightcap 15-11. Toledo moved from last to avoid cellar by winning two, 5-2 and 4-9.

Columbus. O Jeaders St. Paul Columbus Louisville Colonels Kansas City Indianapolis Muilwukee Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis NEW York Rr Boston Brooklyn Chicago New York St Lous Philadelphia Cincinnati American Association Cams St Paul Fea Tug Liowisvillé Colunbus Seai Aulwaukee Louisville-Kansas City Ames

Local Fairways Tie Leads in Blind Par Tournament

Nelson Church, Art Kranz, Charles Showell and George Lippert tied for first in the blind par event at Spring Valley. Ed Mizen was second. low gross went to Lawrence Walchi and Ed Mizen with cards of 1. Today Acacia hosts a pro amateur with District Pros and Greens Committee. Bob Randall and Nelson Church represent Bring Valley. Next Wednesday at 1:30 Helen MacDonald of L A Young Co. appears to advise ladies on golf and demonstrate shots.

Spring Valley Nelson Church Art Kranz Charles Showell George Lippert Ed Mizen Low Gross Lawrence Walchi Acacia Country Club Bob Randall Bring Valley Helen MacDonald L. A. Young Company Waller Hagen Golf Clubs

Truce Sought in Big Ten North Central Dispute

Peace plans emerged after a meeting of committees from the Big Ten and North Central Association of Colleges. North Central leader H M Gage of Coe College signaled no insistence on Big Ten athletics supervision. Walter Dill Scott of Northwestern, Western Conference chair, reported the agreed course following campus investigations.

Chicago Tmm Big Ten North Central Association of Colleges North Central Group H. M. Gage Coe College Walter Dill Scott Northwestern North Central Scott

Business Men And A. C.'s Cop Sunday's Battles 2-2 Tie

Elyria league action saw the Business Men defeat West View 6-1 on the road as Wilbert and Mahl starred for the winners. The Athletic Club beat North Eaton 4-3 at Cascade Park in six innings. A 2-2 tie followed between the Merchants and Lorain Crusaders when rain halted play in the seventh.

Business Men A. C Merchants OTH Elyria West View North Eaton Cascade Park Elyria Lorain Crusaders Cascade Wilbert West View Boys Ben Mahl Baumhardt Stickradét Merchants and Lorain Crusaders Banville Sokol Crusaders Lorain ALC Richwine North Eaton AB A. H Carpenters W. Grills Reynolds Yost Alexander Dettman R. Grills Carpenter Massey Blaksley Hotow Rf Lorain Cru Broski Hornik Ty Korantki Edleman Winkle Cf Cerne Mosho Hermondsz Simko Tai Foree & Se Ae Pacer Koran Crewe Koranski Cook Sadoski Hraminski Mas- Spy Flyria OoOff Winkle Fea J. Britch F. Smith J. Smith It. Smith Bako Moody Braden Stanic J. Bryda A. Stone Riddle A. Bryda J. Stanic Hayes Mellonbrook F. Stanic Es Phillips Papinbey Temple Chingruen

Postponed game at Longfellow diamond for Elyria Eagles

The game scheduled yesterday between the Elyria Eagles and Goldthorpe Tires at Longfellow diamond was called off due to rain.

Longfellow Diamond Lorain Elyria Eagles Goldthorpe Tires

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roy Grove Amherst Tops Furnitures City Motors B. Maddock H. T. Robertson Siegmund Ae Henke Squire H. Bryant Deidrick Brrant Amherst RHE Tigers Unknowns Edge Collegians Wile Copsright Comra. Press Association. Inc Fense Pittsburgh Larry French Robins Pirates Phelps Traynor O'Doul Baer, Paolino Oils Parks Ass’n Mahl Crusader America York Kiladerionia Im. Y Laague L. Pet le Iu Cleveand G. AB. RB. H. Pet Ruth Simmons Phila Cleve Ferrell St. L Burnett Cluc G. AB Auburn Studebaker H. M. Andress Cesar Rabesive
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