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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

5

College and high school coaches invited to Ely Stadium game

A gathering of college and high school football coaches is invited to attend the Ely Stadium game tomorrow evening. Notable college attendees include Ernie Godfrey Ohio State, Bill Edwards Western Reserve, Jimmy Aiken Akron, Ray Ride Case, Lysle Butler Oberlin, among others. High schools represented include Paul Brown Massillon, Herb Eisele Cathedral Latin, Ralph Ness Lakewood, and Johnny Kerekes Loudonville. Several 1938 varsity players such as Tony Wolodzko and Johnny Simon are highlighted as possible college timber.

Ely Stadium Ernie Godfrey Francis Schmidt Ohio State Bill Edwards Western Reserve Jimmy Aiken Akron U Ray Ride Case Lysle Butler Oberlin Tom Conley John Carroll Ray Watts Baldwin-Wallace George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan Harris Lamb Ohio Northern Stu Holcomb Muskingum L. C. Bules Wooster Howard Kissell Findlay Harry Oberman Bowling Green Rosie Starn Kent State Paul Brown Massillon Herb Eisele Cleveland Cathedral Latin Ralph Ness Lakewood Bob Whittaker Sandusky Trevor Rees Shaw Hal Pryor Earl McCaskey Lorain Johnny Kerekes Loudonville College Timber Tony Wolodzko Johnny Simon Bob Schumar Larry Forbes Don Brubaker Bob Yanke Johnny Wilhelmy

Jewelers dominate regular season against Recreation squads

Haserodt Jewelers edged MpHE Haserodt Jewelers and Elyria Recreation in 12 of 18 meetings this season. They won two early exhibition games and swept the A League first half while splitting in the second half. In A B C play they won all three matchups and claimed the league title roll-off. The Lake Erie League track meet looms Saturday with Lakewood favored to win, Shaw and Lorain contesting runner-up, Elyria led by Wilbur Cowen and Bob Blayney, though Lakewood seeks its 10th title in 13 meets.

Mphe Jewelers Lake Erie Elyria Lakewood Shaw Lorain Wilbur Cowen Bob Blayney

Feller Shines as Indians Win Big Pitching Battle

Cleveland's young star Bob Feller improved to five wins and one loss by beating the Philadelphia Athletics. He and Willis Hudlin have carried the Tribe, combining for seven of eight team wins, while Milnar, Harder, and Allen have yet to win this season.

Feller Indians Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Bob Philadelphia Athletics Iowan Tribe Yankees Redskins Willis Hudlin al Milnar Mel Harder Johnny Allen

Crimson Golfers Dominate Sandusky In Lopsided Meet

Elyria High golf team cruised to a 11 12 to 4 2 victory over Sandusky at Plum Brook. Hank Dudek led with 41 40 81 scoring 31 2 points, while Bill Fey and John Sukey added four points each for Elvina. The Crimson opened the season by routing Ashland 15 12 to 32 and slated further matches at Lorain and Elyria clubs next week.

Elyria High Walloping Sandusky Plum Brook Bay City Hank Dudek Elvina Bill Fey John Sukey Elvna Ashland Crimson Lorain Lorain Country Club Elyria Country Club Cherry Ridge

Major Loop Leaders Batting and Home Run Highlights

A summary of top batting leaders across major leagues with stats for players like Mazzera of the Browns and Kuhel of the White Sox, plus listed home run leaders including Greenberg and Gehringer. Also notes a lopsided Mobilgas Juniors 17 Blackhawks 3 game in Hamilton with Ber nino allowing only two hits.

G. Abl TI Pet Mazzera Browns Kuhel White Sox Foxnx Red Sox Weatherly Ind Greenberg Tigers Gehringer McCormick Reds Camills Dodgers Foxx Williams Berger Selkirk Yankees Roadman Ecaee Walker Ais Wright Senators McCosks Abeveeasene Rolfe Vyaukees McCosky aArnovich Phillies O Mobilgas Blackhawks Hamilton Bernino

Ass'n Clubs In Important Battles In Eight-Game Run

United Press reports major league like clashes as Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis and St Paul vie in a six game set over five days to alter the American Association standings. Millers lead Brewers by 2 1/2 games with Saints close behind and KC within half a game.

Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul American Association Minnapolis Millers Milwaukee Brewers Millers Saints Blues Mississippi River Brewers Pete Fleming John Lindell Columbus Red Birds Louisville Eddie Morgan Buster Adams George Kutowski Red Birds Indianapolis Toledo Mud Hens

Mobilgas Junior softball team seeks games in Elyria

The Mobilgas Junior softball team wants to schedule games with Class D teams in Elyria. Interested managers should contact R. Jones at the Mobilgas station on 18th Street and Oberlin Road.

Mobilgas Elyria R. Jones 18Th Street Oberlin Road

WPA Softball Team Seeks Members for Evening Meeting

All WPA softball team members are called to meet tonight at 3 43 at the home of Shorty Richards 414 Lodi Street. LAPPIN Flicker J Smith and J Brown are asked to take notice.

WPA Shorty Richards Lodi Street Lappin Flicker J. Smith J. Brown

Elyria Trackmen Head to 13th Lake Erie Meet

Elyria High coach Wilbur L Vaughn sends eleven players to Cleveland Heights for the 13th Lake Erie League track and field meet. Star performers Wilbur Coven and Bob Blayney lead entries in sprints, hurdles, and distance events as Lakewood chases a 10th title, while Elyria eyes at least third place.

Elyria Lake Erie Wilbur L. Vaughn Elyria High Tracksters Cleveland Heights Vaughn Chuck Carter Bob Blayney Jack Smith Clayton MacBeth Bob Minch Ray Helling Bill Lahiff Jack Reinhardt

Reds Struggle on Road Trip as Dodgers Rally

Reds muddled by food poisoning call on Bucky Walters to quiet the Dodgers in Brooklyn. The Dodgers surged with a seven run seventh inning while Babe Phelps and Ernie Roy powered the attack. Cincinnati battles health woes and aims to finish the trip at .500 before returning to face St. Louis.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Bucky Walters Dodgers Redlegs Walters van Mungo Reds St. Louis Cardinals Junior Thompson Moore

Merchants Beat Read's Jewelers 8-7 in Seventh Inning

The Merchants rallied with two runs in the seventh to edge Read's Jewelers 8 to 7 at the American Legion diamond. Paul Krebs delivered the deciding single as Smallwood earned the win and Lowers took the loss with 11 strikeouts.

Merchants Read’‘s Jewelers American Legion Paul Krebs Plas Smallwood Merchants AB Krebs Wharton Lowers Sponsler Novak Kaiser Ehlert Kends Jewelers Abr H EL Simmons Woeodful Ib Hon Meeche R. Kaiser Gehring Mm Ool Renee Aa B. Lowers Read's Jewelers Novak, Spensler Simmons Bo Lowers B. Lowery Umbires—Young and Mudge

Kreeger shoots Ridge Course in 72 at Cherry Ridge

Wes Kreeger posted a 72 at Cherry Ridge Golf Course Elyria with nine hole scores of 38 and 34 the lowest total of the day. C G Sheppard finished at 85 while Baker eagled on No.

Wes Kreeger Cherry Ridge Elyria West River Road C. G. Sheppard Perme Baker

City Duckpin Loop opens with Unknowns leading week one

The City Duckpin League kickoff at Elyria Recreation saw Unknowns win two from Pitts-Dunfee Service and sweep three from Wonder Bar, with Little Brown Jug taking two from Electro Alloys and D and N Sandwich Shop sweeping Junior Order Mechanics. High team was Unknowns at 2,039 and 709. top individual was Bill Rogers of Unknowns with 480. George Knipper had 216 for the high single.

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Red Crown Classic doubles score set for Brunswick event

Hal Rothgery and Al Buchholz posted 3540 total with 200 handicap for 16 games in an eight game doubles count at St John’s alleys. The report lists individual game scores for Rothgery and Buchholz and notes a 100 and 1796 handicap. Also on the page, Bittner Funeral Home and Timms Spring Company softball teams duel at Hamilton diamond at 6 15 with uniform issue and a team meeting planned.

Hal Rothgery al Buchholz St. John’s Rothgery Buchholz Cee Buchholz Livid Rothgery Hamilton Bittner Funeral Home Timms Spring Company Bittner

Elyria Ladies Handicap Pin Tournament Slated Tonight

The Elyria Ladies Bowling Association hosts a handicap tourney at Elyria Recreation alleys. Start times shift from 8 to 6 30 for football game attendees at Ely Stadium. Local merchants donate several prizes for winners.

Elyria Ely Stadium

Read Jewelers Plan Evening Practice at Ely Diamond

Read Jewelers softball team schedules a 5 30 practice on the Ely diamond. Players listed to note include C Simmons B Lowery B Woodfill C Gehring B Kaiser E Bill E Meecha F Meschke Bob Doebel and any others wishing to try out.

Read Jewelers Ely Diamond C. Simmons B. Lowery B. Woodfill C. Gehring B. Kaiser E. Bill E. Meecha F. Meschke Bob Doebel

Feller Defeats A's For Fifth Win Of Season

Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller earned his fifth win of the season by beating the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 4. Hal Trosky had four hits and Rollie Hemsley three as Cleveland pounded 12 hits. Feller allowed 12 hits and struck out eight, remarking he had relied too much on curve balls this year.

Cleveland. O al Milnar New York Yankees Cleveland A’s Feller Tribe Hal Trosky Rollie Hemsley Athletics Cleveland AB. R.H Heath Keltner Shuiling Grimes See Philadelphia Gantermbem Johnson Trosky Nagel Etten Hemsetes Etton Shilling Trasks S. Chapman Newsome Miles Lalls Pippen Beckman Bean i Dean Fotller Lou Fette Cubs Boston Bees Chicago Yanks West St. Louis Browns Dickey Selkirk Tommy Bridges Detroit Tigers Washington Bob Feller

Smith Pitches No Hit Game For All Stars

Jack Smith of the Green All Stars threw a no run no hit performance as the All Stars defeated the Merchants 8 to 0 on the Legion diamond. Bill Greene took the loss while Greene also hit a home run for the winners.

Smith Jack Smith Green All Stars All Stars Merchants American Legion Bill Greene Lowery Greene

Umpires To Meet At Y M C A Tonight

Elyria recreation board softball umpires will meet at the Y M C A tonight at 7 o clock before the 1939 season. Attendance is urged for all listed umpires to be present.

Elyria Recreation Board

Pirates Rally To Win Eight Of Nine In National League

United Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates manager Pie Traynor stayed calm as his club recovered from an eight loss start to win eight of nine. They shut out the Giants 5-0 to move out of cellar and narrow the gap near first place. Rip Sewell pitched six hits for the victory.

United Press W York U.P Pie Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Caspar Milquetoast Pirates Traynor Pittsburgh Giants Rip Sewell Alabama Terrymen Phillies Terry Reds Brooklyn Whitey Moore Gene Thompson Tra Hutchinson Dodgers Babe Phelps Bees

LaGrange Hardwares Set To Battle Cleveland Team

La Grange Hardwares travel to face the White House Coals of Cleveland next Sunday afternoon in a 2 30 PM start. Jack Storm likely starts on the mound with Alden Hopkins catching after a season-opening loss to Medina York.

LA Grange la Grange Hardwares Medina-York Hardwares White House

Holy Cross Juniors Hold Drill At 6 Tonight

Holy Cross Juniors schedule a 6 o clock practice at the Holy Cross diamond. Report expected from Ted Dumski Harry Murawski Zig Walczak Karp Carl Snizek W Szlempa Ed Klimczak Joe Pawinski B Monske John Kazmarczyk Ed Gutowski H Smith Alvin Gregorczyk Joe Lenowicz R Wineski Joe Staski.

Holy Cross Ted Dumski Harry Murawski Zig Walczak Karp Carl Snizek W. Szlempa Ed Klimczak Joe Pawinski B. Monske John Kazmarczyk Ed Gutowski H. Smith Alvin Gregorczyk Joe Lenowicz R. Wineski Joe Staski

Conn 12-5 Favorite To Beat Krieger In Madison Square Garden

Billy Conn, rising Pittsburgh boxer, is a 12-5 favorite to defeat Sally Krieger of Brooklyn in a rubber match at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Krieger, world middleweight champion per the NBA, outpointed Conn in their first bout. Conn won the return.

New York Billy Conn Pittsburgh Sally Krieger Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Krieger National Boxing Association Billy Conn Kayo Selly Melo Bettina Beacon N. Y New York Commission

American Legion Junior Ball Nine Reorganizes for Season

The American Legion of the city plans to reorganize its Junior Baseball team for the coming season. A meeting and practice will be held Sunday afternoon at Ely Stadium at 2 o clock for all boys under 17 before January 1, 1939 who wish to try out.

American Legion Ely Stadium

St Agnes Youth Softball Practice Tonight at Superior Diamond

The St Agnes Catholic Youth Organization softball team holds a practice session tonight on the Superior diamond at 6 o'clock. Players are asked to take notice and report.

St. Agnes Catholic Youth Organization Superior

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