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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1931

Page

4

Annual Sporting World Migrates to Kentucky Derby

Louisville hosts the 57th Kentucky Derby as Churchill Downs fills with 109 990 expected spectators. Eastern contenders Mate Twenty Grand and others arrive amid open race expectations. Final derby trials near will settle the favorite amid western hopefuls including Sweep All Major Lanphier and Spanish Play.

James M. Kerr United Press Louisville Sporting World Churchill Downs Kentucky Ben Block Morstone Jamaica Mai Vland Ladder Surf Beard Anchors Aweigh Equipoise Prince D’armour Lanphier J. N. Crofton High Cloud Idteness Mike Hall Kenashaw

St Agnes Juniors beat Band B Oils 12 to 7 at Jefferson Field

The St. Agnes Juniors defeated the Band B Oils 12 to 7 last night. Joe Bedocs led the winners with three hits in four at bats and also starred on the mound. Tonight they face the Hungarian Reforms at Cascade Park at 6 30 with all St. Agnes players asked to arrive by 6 15. Base hits listed for Bedocs Michaels Monroe Battenhouse Yourkovitch. Batters, pitchers notes follow.

St. Agnes Band B Oils Jefferson Field Joe Bedocs Cascade Park Park Michaels Monroe Battenhouse Yourkovitch Muruk Stanfield

N. W. Leaders Clash Today

In Columbus Ohio on May 12 Bowling Green College the Northwest Ohio Baseball Conference leader meets second place Defiance College. Both teams own 3 0 and 0 records. Toledo University third plays Bluffton. Bowling Green visits Findlay and Defiance visits Bluffton on Saturday.

Columbus Bowling Green College Northwest Ohio Defiance College Bowling Green Toledo University Bluffton Club Findlay Defiance Bluffton

Saint Paul Tops Toledo To Lead American Association

In Columbus on May 12 St. Paul won 5 to 2 over Toledo to take sole leadership in the American Association. Maurice Bream pitched the Saints to two hits allowed. Saluzgaver collected four hits in four at bats. Rain halted the other ASA games.

Columbus St. Paul Toledo Maurice Bream Saints Mud Saluzgaver

Merchants Play Oberlin Sunday in Key Clash

The Oberlin Pennzoils meet the Elyria Merchants Sunday at 3 p.m. in Oberlin. A hard fought game is anticipated as both teams are strong. Oberlin’s Holtzman brothers lead the battery while Merchants pitch either Smith or Banville with Fortman catching. Pennzoils edged Oberlin 3-2 in their last meeting at Oberlin.

Oberlin Pennzoils Elyria Merchants Oberlin Holtzman Brothers Smith Banville Merchants Fortman Pennzoils Oberlin Merchants

Big Six Track Meet Set for Oberlin Again

Oberlin hosts the Big Six track meet May 29 and 30 with Oberlin favored last year but weakened by star sprinter Jim Barnes. Wooster, Reserve, Mt. Union, Heidelberg and Muskingum field strong squads, while Akron to Kenyon and others are eligible to compete. Top marks this season include Johnson Oberlin 190 yd dash in 10 flat, Squires Case 220 yd dash 22.4, and Barth Case 61 in high jump.

Oberlin Ohio Jim Barnes Butler Case Wooster Reserve Mt. Union Hedelberg Musamgum Akron Ashland Baldwin-Wallace Capital Dayton Hiram Kent Kenyon Marietta Northern Otterbein St Mayier Whitcomb Reepnack Case Beck Gram Baldwin- Wallace Vokaty Heidelberg Gaize Teal Barth Spangler Raber Mount Union Tannehill Lindamood Mr Union

City Motors edge Sacred Hearts in 7th inning comeback

City Motors rallied from a 2 0 deficit after five innings to beat Sacred Hearts 3 2 at McKinley. Bainbridge allowed one hit, a Penzes homer in the first, while Wircenske homered with two on to spark the winner.

Afer Sacred Hearts City Motors McKinley Bainbnage City Motor Penzes Yucka the Sacred Hearts Siath Wircenske ABR H Barkacs LE Pastare Mike Polehey Thomas Weenas Moser Topoly George Koikia Wegen R.H

Elyria High golfers take second at Lake Erie tournament

Elyria High School finishes second in the Lake Erie golf tournament at Ridgewood Country Club. Heights High wins with 352 strokes, Elyria totals 353 led by Bob Birch 87 and Bill Rosie 88. Mike Fasciano of Heights posts medalist 83, Norm Tagliaferri 84. Other Elyria scorers include B. Birch 87 and B. Rosie 88 with Basinger 89.

Bob Heimsath Eliria High Lake Erie Ridgewood Country Club Heights High Elyria Shaw Terain Mike Fasciano Heights Norm Tagliaferri Bob Birch Bill Rosie

Washington Beats Detroit 14 to 4. Rain Delays Other Games

Washington defeated Detroit 14 to 4. Several other games were postponed due to rain and cold weather, delaying the schedule.

Washington Detroit

American Games Today Showdowns Across Five Cities

Washington visits Cleveland while Philadelphia travels to Chicago. New York meets St. Louis and Boston faces Detroit. Multiple NBA or similar matchups listed with regional teams and venues implied.

W. Pet New York Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit Chicago Boston St. Louis i St. Louis

National Results Phillies Triumph Over St Louis 2 1

National results show Philadelphia 2 St Louis 1 and Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 7 in recent action. The games highlight Philadelphia and Pittsburgh scoring bursts while Brooklyn falls behind Brooklin.

Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh Brooklin

National Games Today Matchups Across Major Arenas

Cincinnati hosts Boston in two games while Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn Chicago plays New York and St Louis meets Philadelphia in a packed schedule with multiple cities hosting key matchups today.

St Lous New York Boston i Chicago A Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklynuan Cincinnati Boston Brooklin Chicago St. Louis

Association Results St Paul 5 Toledo

Rain postponed other games. Today Toledo meets St Paul while Columbus faces Minneapolis Indianapolis plays Kansas City and Louisville competes with Milwaukee in the association schedule.

Pet St. Paul Association St Paul Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee

Marietta Crew Heads to Maiden Race Against Elite Opponents

Marietta College pioneers, Ohio's only collegiate rowing team, prepared today for its maiden race scheduled next Saturday against Harvard Penn Navy on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Coached by Ellis MacDonald the crew has trained on Muskingum and Ohio rivers, with a last minute course change to a 1.5 mile distance. Rusty Callow, Penn coach, once tutored MacDonald. After Philadelphia, Marietta will race against Washington when the Huskies arrive.

Marietta, O Ohio Marietta College Pioneers Harvard Pennsylvania Navy Schuylkill River Philadelphia Marietta Muskingum Ellis MacDonald Washington Henley Rusty Callow MacDonald Huskies

Trojans Favor Title Defense at IC4A Meet With Star lineup

Southern California faces Philadelphia May 29 30 to defend the IC4A title. Led by Wikoff and Carls the Trojans bring ten men who scored 31 1 4 points of 44 1 4 last year. Williams Barber and Hall pace key events as Pekers aim for fourth IC4A in seven years. Ohio State cancels rain ruined baseball games vs Wisconsin Illinois and Purdue.

Los Angeles Cal University of Southern California Philadelphia Boston Trojans Southern Californians Frank Wykes Dean Cromwell Wikof Bill Carls Ernie Payne S. C Jim Stewart Bob Hall Vic Williams Howard Paul Dick Barber Wikoff Carls Payne Stewart Williams Paul Bill McGeagh Pete Chlentzos Hall Milt Maurer Jesse Mortensen Bill Hubbard Bill Livingston Jeddy Welsh Bob van Osdel Columbus Ohio State Universiy Wisconsin Ilinois Purdue

Washington-Marietta Boat Race Set for June in Philadelphia

Plans announce the Washington-Maria crew race for June 9 with both freshman and varsity eights racing. Thirteen men are likely to go to Philadelphia this week alongside Coach MacDonald and Crew Manager Howard Pattin.

Poughkeepsie Tegatta Washington-Marietta Philadelphia MacDonald Howard Pattin

Kerr May Coach Reserve Team In 1932

Colgate football mentor Andy Kerr said he had not reached a definite agreement with Western Reserve officials regarding the 1932 Reserve coaching post. He noted his Colgate contract runs seven months more and that a decision would require Reserve action after further talks in Pittsburgh and Youngstown.

Cleveland Andy Kerr Colgate University Western Reserve University Kerr Gordon Locke Colgate Pittsburgh Youngstown

Ashland Elyria Meet Here Today

Ashland and Elyria face Iniand High today at 3 45 in Ely Stadium. Coach Roy Clymer plans to use Ken Long or Ace Mosher as pitcher while Ben Burley returns from injury to play shortstop. Black remains at third with Aldridge at first as a fill for the shortstop gap.

Roy Clymer Elsymen High Iniand High Ely Stadium Clymer Ken Long Ace Mosher Ben Burley Burley Black Aldridge

Capital University Defeats Muskingum 19 to 7 in New Concord

Capital University baseball team defeated Muskingum 19 to 7 in New Concord on Monday, showcasing strong offense led by key batters and solid pitching to secure the victory for the home side.

New Concord Capital University Luskingum

Ohio State Improves to Undefeated Run in Chicago

In Chicago on Monday May 12 Ohio State’s undefeated tennis team defeated local squad 6 to 3. Four singles matches and two doubles actions featured strong performances by OSU, extending their winning streak and leaving Chicago with a narrow setback.

Chicago Ohio States

American League Race Justifies Preseason Views

The 1931 American League pennant race shows the Yankees, Senators, Indians, and Athletics in first division contention as Philadelphia trails by one game. Washington’s 14 run rout of Detroit, Philadelphia’s close loss to St. Louis, and rain postponements shape a tight early season with the Yankees holding a one game lead over the Athletics and Indians.

Leo H. Petersen United Press New York Amersat Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankee Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Athletics Yankees Indians Washington Ion Philadelphia Indiana Detroit Tigers Senators Tiger Fischer Tigers Chuck Klein Mallon Atlett Heine Meine Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Meine Robins Dazzy Vance Pirates Vance Cincinnati Boston

Sign Heavy Title Bout Contract Sets Cleveland Fight

Cleveland officials sign a contract confirming the Schmeling Stribling title fight for July 3 at the lakefront Stadium. Promoters begin advance ticket sales as Schmeling trains May 28 in Pennsylvania and Stribling arrives May 21 to open camp in Ohio. City will collect 22000 for stadium rental and 5000 to boxing commission. council adoption of the ordinance ended hopes for Chicago bid and a million dollar gate is anticipated with reservations over 200000 dollars already noted.

Cleveland Schmeling Lakefront Stadium Conneaut Lake Park Georgia Geauga Lake Herman Finkle Chicago

Eagles Drill Tonight at Riverview Park Practice

The Elyria Eagles baseball team holds a 6:00 practice at Riverview Park tonight all players are asked to attend. Sunday the squad opens the Tri-County season at Riverview against Lorain Nationalities while last Sunday’s opener at Lorain was rained out.

Elyria Eagles Riverview Park Riverview Lorain

Pioneering Reds hurler George Chumard Jr. dies at 77

United Press reports in Cincinnati that George Chumard Jr., age 77, former Cincinnati Reds pitcher from nearly five decades ago, died at his home on Monday. He was among the early curveball specialists.

United Press Cincinnati George Chumard, Jr Cincinnati Reds

Sande To Aid In Broadcasting Of Kentucky Derby

Earl Sande legendary jockey will help Grae ham McNamee and Clem McCarthy broadcast the Kentucky Derby from Louisville NBC announced. Sande will provide views on the horses and riders as they prepare for the race late Saturday afternoon.

Sande New York Earl Sande Graeham McNamee Clem McCarthy Louisville National Broadcasting Company

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