Return bout hopes fade as Sharkey demands higher purse
Charley White, manager of Gussie Smallwood, faces a stalemate with Mike Getz over Sharkey's guaranteed share for a May 22 Rialto rematch. A disputed April 29 decision sparked interest, with many believing Sharkey was unfairly treated. If no agreement, no fight and a crowded Rialto remains unlikely.
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Illy Conn Johnstown And Lakewood Eye Wins In Big Night
Illy Conn aims to defeat Selly Krieger in New York. Johnstown and Gilded Knight expected to win the Pimlico Preakness with Impound and Ciencia as challengers. Lakewood seeks to defend its Lake Erie League title despite Shaw attack. Lorain is a dark horse. Elyria Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights hold outside chances.
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Milnar Poised to Bolster Indians Pitching Staff
Milnar of the Cleveland Indians emerged as a key left hander after manager Oscar Vitt nearly released him. He beat the New York Yankees 2-1 in a one inning duel with Lefty Gomez and then whitewashed the Oakland Athletics 7-0, allowing five hits and eight walks in a strong showing that could anchor a strong pitching corps alongside Allemand, Harder, Feller and Hudlin.
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Ready tops Elyria Country Club scoring with 83
Jack Ready shot 83 at Elyria Country Club to lead the day’s scoring. Among the women, Mrs Earle Foster posted 98 and Mrs J T Fawcett 102.
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Elyria Elks Win Prizes in National Bowling Tournament
The Elyria Elks placed 67th overall and earned a team prize of 22 dollars. Byron McCoy finished 7th in singles earning 4 dollars, Dick Aldrich 207th also 4 dollars, and the doubles team of Spence and McCoy finished 9th with 8 dollars. Remaining teammates Huneke Fell and Tufford shared the team prize.
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Dick Aldrich
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Chuck Fell
Len Tufford
St Agnes Youth Organ ization Defeats Freedom Gas 8-1
St Agnes Catholic Youth Organization routed Freedom Gas 8-1 on the Superior diamond before darkness halted play after five innings. John Bedoes and Jerry Finegan pitched for the winners with Carl Osborn catching.
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Lakewood Favored in 13th Lake Erie League Meet
Lakewood High’s track team is the early favorite to win the 13th Lake Erie League track and field championship at Cleveland Heights led by coach George Corneal. Shaw High threatens, Lorain is the dark horse, while Elyria Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights are seen as long shots. Cowen could lead in scoring with wins in hurdles, broad jump, and high jump. Blayney is a top contender in the half mile and 440.
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George Corneal
Cleveland
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Wilbur Coven
Bob Blayney
Cowen
Crimson Star
Blayney
Reds and Cardinals Open Series Seeks NL Leadership
Cincinnati and St. Louis begin a crucial series for league leadership after Brooklyn’s 4 3 win over Cincinnati ended the Reds and Dodgers in a tie for second. Paul Derringer to pitch for Cincinnati against Mort Cooper for St Louis as manager McKechnie hunts a top relief pitcher. The Reds play single games with St. Louis this weekend.
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Bill Werber
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Bill McKechnie
Deacon
Elyria Horseshoe Club to Stage Round Robin Tournament
The Elyria Horseshoe Pitching Club will stage a round robin tournament Saturday night at the club courts at the Fairgrounds. The event is open to all city residents and serves as a social get-together for old and new members and visiting pitchers.
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Legion Junior Nine To Practice Sunday
A reorganization meeting and practice of the Elyria American Legion Post No. 12 junior baseball team will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Ely Stadium diamond. The team is open to any junior player in the city who was not 17 years of age before January 1, 1939.
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Elyria
Yankees Lead AL After West Road Swing, 10-Day Tour
The New York Yankees returned from a 10-game West road trip with an American League lead of a game and a half. They posted eight wins and 91 runs while amassing 124 hits and 69 walks. Joe DiMaggio sat out with a pulled leg, and Lou Gehrig set a consecutive games record at 2,130 in the trip's first game.
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al Milnar
Cleveland
Athletics
Roy Weatherly
Milnar
Indians
Senators
Conn and Krieger In Garden Battle at Madison Square Garden
In New York May 12 Conn Pros, Inc. promotes a boxing card at Madison Square Garden led by Billy Conn favored to beat Solly Krieger in a 12 round bout. The event features Jackie Conn as a rising boxer in the undercard.
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Jackie Conn
Browns Bring Joe Grace to Toledo in Option Deal
LOUISVILLE Ky May 12 The Toledo Mud Hens reinforce outfield strength by acquiring Joe Grace on option from the St. Louis Browns. Grace hit 308 for Memphis last season and was batting 303 in 13 games with the Browns this Spring.
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St. Louis Browns
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Browns
New London Merchants Vi to Meet Medina Nine Next Sunday
New London travels to Medina to face the Medina Business Men's Club baseball nine for their second win attempt after a strong opening game. Manager Walters will confirm the starting lineup for the road contest.
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Oberlin Faces Rochester in Track and Baseball Dual
Oberlin College varsity track and baseball teams host the University of Rochester at Oberlin athletic field this Saturday May 13 with track events at 2:30 and 3. The Oberlin track squad seeks ups to seconds or thirds after last week’s win over Western Reserve. Rochester comes off a loss to Union. The baseball doubleheader opens at 1:30 after a rainout at Kenyon. Rochester has three wins over Syracuse Colgate and Hartwick despite three cancellations. Next week Ohio Wesleyan hosts the third dual track meet, followed by Wooster visiting May 16 and 17.
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Field Of Seven For Preakness Stakes Drawn At Pimlico
Seven horses remain for the 49th Preakness after morning entries with Johnstown the favorite alongside Gilded Knight and Challedon in tight betting. Ciencia Well Backed and King Ranch contender Ciencia loom. Belmont winner War Admiral not in field. If Johnstown wins, the Belmont is the only national title left.
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Ciencia
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Large Crowd Anticipated for Elyria High Football Benefit
Up to four thousand fans expected at Ely Stadium as Coach Roy Clymer's 1939 Elyria High grid eleven faces a composite 1938 team. Proceeds go to the Elyria Recreation Board for summer programs. Gates open 7, kickoff 8, tickets 20 cents in advance, 25 cents at gate. a football give away and coaches’ get together planned at Hotel Graystone.
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Akron U
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Findlay
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Wooster
George Ga
Graystone
Rone Radio Service Defeats WPA 3-1 On Ely School Diamond
The Rone Radio Service beat WPA 3-1 last night on the Ely school diamond. Battery of Rone and Dumke led the win with Rone allowing five hits. Flicker pitched for the losers with Kellerman and Richards catching.
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Kansas City Blues Claim A. A. Flag Lead In Win
The Kansas City Blues climb to first in the American Association after beating the Minneapolis Millers 6 to 4 in Minneapolis. Frank Makosky shut them down the last four innings, Jack Saltzgauer homered triple and single, Wright of the Millers was ejected after a 10 minute flare up. The Saints won 9 to 9 over Milwaukee as Babe Phelps hurled well and Pete Fleming homered and drove in four. Freddie Hutchinson earned his first win of the year as Toledo beat Louisville 8 to 4. John Wriggeling held Columbus to five hits as Indianapolis won 10 to 0.
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Water Works softball contact request for Shorty Richards
Walt Meyers of the Water Works softball team is asked to contact Shorty Richards at 414 Lodi Street after 4 30 today.
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Water Works
Shorty Richards
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