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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1931

Page

2

Ashland High Overwhelms Elyria In Slow Rain Game

Elyria High beat Ashland 14 to 5 at Ely Stadium amid sloppy fielding. Clawson Harper and Black starred for Elyria with Long on the mound allowing four hits. Morrison fanned nine Elyria batters for the visitors and Ashland plans to rebound in upcoming Lake Erie League and non league dates.

Ashland High Elyria Jesse Skriletz Ashland Ely Stadium Crimson Flashes Clawson Harper Black Long Clymer Block Burt Morrison Asmand Hara Invaders Elyria Batemen Elyna Avon Lake Erie Burley Lakewood Lorain Elvria Stine Rushin Fox Dolby Long d Kushin Roig Frankfather

Eagles to Meet Lorain Nativity League Opener

Elyria Eagles prepare for the Tri County League opener against Lorain Nativity at Riverview Park after weather delays. Manager Chuck Wragg plans Connie Schroeder to start Sunday with Len Wragg catching and Buck Needles likely behind the plate as Burton works the other end.

Elyria Eagles Lorain Nativities Riverview Park Norwalk Birdmen Nativities Amherst Chuck Wragg Connie Schroeder Nats Sundar Schroeder Medina Len Wragg Straka Buck Needles Burton

Brady Versus Dix Set For Grays Armory Card

Cleveland Ohio May 12 A benefit boxing show for Referee Matt Brock shot earlier at Galion Ohio will be held at Grays Armory tonight A six round welterweight headliner features Jackie Brady of Syracuse against Madison Dix of California Brady has defeated Canada Lee Gorilla Jones Lupe Tenorio and Joe Middell recently and is favored to win

Cleveland Matt Brock Galion Ohio Gray's Armory Jackie Brady Syracuse Socker Madison Dix California Brady Canada Lee Gorilla Jones Lupe Tenorio Joe Medill

Fight Results From Indianapolis And Other Cities

United Press summary of boxing results from Indianapolis Cleveland and Seattle with Rosales Wiggins Rhodes Youngstafel Anderson Kerr and Payne securing decisions or draws in various rounds. Ohio Northern baseball beat Leidriberg 7 to 4 as Kus Melkerson earned his seventh win helping Polar Bears to lead the Ohio Conference.

United Press Indianapolis Rosy Rosales Cleveland Chuck Wiggins Billy Rhodes Marion Youngstafel California Denver Wmlthev Cohen Denner Jose Goodman Portland Ore Bounge Tirpo Burke Sda George Dixon Negro Ada Ohio Northern Tleidriberg Kus Melkerson Ohio Northern Moundsman Polar Bears

Hill-Climb Sunday at Mill Hollow Hill

Two Tired Motorcycle Club of Lorain Ohio invites families to a sectional hill-climb at Mill Hollow Hill on Sunday May 17 at 1 30 PM. Insured event with free parking and 50 cent admission.

Mill Hollow Hill Lorain Ohio

American Results and Schedule Rain Hits Baseball Card

Rain delayed games with American teams Philadelphia and Chicago posting 5 to 2 and 2 to 2 scores. Detroit and Beston fA noted. Upcoming American games list Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at St Louis Roton at Detroit.

Philadelphia New York Cleveland Washington Detroit Chicago Boston Setee Ee Ann St. Louis Beston Fa Wes York St Loui

National Resuits Boston 4 2 Cincinnati 23

Boston beats Cincinnati 4 to 2 in a national results brief. Other games were postponed due to rain and cold conditions.

Boston Cincinnati

National Games Today St Louis at Boston and More

Today features key matchups with St Louis visiting Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Top teams vie for early season momentum in a full slate across major venues.

New York TAN Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia

Association Results: Milwaukee Defeats Louisville 13–0

Association games today feature matchups including Indianapolis at Kansas City, Toledo at St Paul, Columbus at Minneapolis, and Louisville visiting Milwaukee. Louisville cannot break through against Milwaukee as Milwaukee wins 13 to 0.

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

Wakeman Faces Elks After Road Win in Ravenna

Wakeman prepares for a Sunday game against the Sandusky Elks after a strong 2 1 victory at Ravenna. Stnny Owens starred on the mound with an excellent start for Wakeman, while Wasem Purvis and Gerber delivered key hits to rally the team.

Wakeman Sandusky Elks Red Caps Ravenna Red Sox Wasem Purvis Gerber Paster M. Bement Berber Stnny Owens

Elyria High Tracksters Eye Northeastern District Meet

Elyria High School faces a tight Northeastern District meet in Lakewood with coach W U Vaughn focusing on key events. The Crimson Flash squad, led by strong mile relay and long jump prospects, aims for scoring chances while contenders like Hardrinas, Drusendahl, Lamberson, and Boyson target places in distance and field events.

Mandy Schon Columbus Elyria Northeastern Lakewood W. U Vaughn East Tech West Tech Crimson Flash Crimson Flashes Inras Drusendahl Elytia Lamberson Jim Boyson

Spring Valley Ladies Golf Holds Season Opener

The Spring Valley Ladies Golf Association held its first meet of the season at Elyria Country Club. Twenty five players entered a poker tournament with Mrs James Donnelly taking first prize and Mrs E M Hutchins second. Putting honors went to Mrs R W Falls. In low gross play Mrs Ed Gillis led Class A, Mrs John Worth won Class B, and Mrs Don Granger won Class C.

Spring Valley Ladies Golf Association James Donnelly E. M. Hutchins R. W. Falls Elyria Country Club Ed Gillis John Worth Don Granger

Ass'n Leaders Beaten in Tough Tuesday Standings Shifts

In Columbus Ohio and surrounding markets, leading clubs in the American Association were overwhelmed by Toledo Milwaukee and Minneapolis. Milwaukee toppled Louisville 13 to 0 as Wilwaukee pushed 11 runs on 14 hits. Minneapolis hurled one of the season's best pitching efforts to win 16 to 2 in four innings. Indianapolis faded to tied last with Minneapolis as Kansas City Blues edged a 4 to 3 victory, driving Kansas City into the playoff chase.

Columbus Paul Loweville American Association Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis i Mais Madden Louisville Wilwaukee Colonels Jonnard Brewers Benton Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Blues Blues

Bowling Green Beats Defiance To Maintain Conference Lead

Bowling Green College protected its Northwest Conference baseball leadership with a 4 to 0 victory over Defiance College on Tuesday May 13 at Bowling Green. The win solidifies BG’s top position and extends its undefeated conference run.

Bowling Green Bowling Green College Defiance College

Bluffton College Beats Toledo University 4–2 in Sixth Inning Rally

Bluffton College score all four runs in the sixth inning to defeat Toledo University 4 to 2 in a Northwest Conference baseball game in Bluffton. The win boosts Bluffton's conference standing as both teams clash on the field.

Bluffton, O Bluffton College Toledo University

Eastern Entries Remain Heavy Derby Favorites

Eastern candidates, led by Mate and Twenty Grand, hold strong Derby hopes as Western entrant Pittsburgher and others contest the field amid muddy Churchill Downs conditions. Some entries may withdraw. Vice President Curtis to attend and present the trophy.

Pittsburger Mate Twenty Grand Marstone James H. Kerr United Press Otisville UPI Daa Pitttsburgher Theodore Ler Spanish Plar Major Lanphier Price D'Amour Goa Hasserrers Ben Block Morstone Equipoise Ladder Surf Board Anchors Aweigh Churchill Downs H C Hatch Canada Bors Hands Howdy Price Damour Grand Pittsburgher Insco Up Ilium Insco Charles Curtis Derny Curtis

Amateur Boxing Records Set in U S France Match

In Chicago at Soldier Field the United States and France held an international amateur boxing tournament. The Golden Gloves winners from Chicago and New York defeated the French champions five matches to three before over 40,000 fans. Gate receipts totaled about $67,000, marking new highs in amateur boxing attendance and earnings.

Chicago United States France Soldier Field New York

Schmeling and Stribling Promote Heavyweight Title Show

In Chicago both Schmeling of Germany and Stribling of Georgia attended the France versus United States boxing bouts. They sat together in press seats and exchanged light banter. Stribling refereed an opening bout while Schmeling observed, and Schmeling then refereed as Stribling watched the fighters. Stribling displays faster feet and greater activity as a referee.

Chicago Supmax Schmeling W. L. (Young) Stribling Georgia Cleveland France United States Stribling Schmeling

French boxing team's heroics draw charity funds

The French wrestlers and boxers, four thousand miles from home, staged three round bouts in a charity match despite language barriers and harsh cold. Though crowd size was limited by cold, cheers rose for a “They shall not pass” spirit as several Frenchmen narrowly avoided knockouts yet finished all fights standing, some with bloody but unbowed heads. Proceeds will aid Chicago charities and the Association of Disabled French War Veterans.

Chicago Association of

Tilden Beats Richards Again In Boston Tennis Match

William Tilden and Vincent Richards, top stars of Jack Curley’s tour, left Boston for Philadelphia to clash in the third world pro championship match tomorrow. Tilden drew strong favor after a five set victory over Richards, -5, 3-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-9, securing a second consecutive win.

Boston Mass William T. Tilden Vincent Richards Jack Curley Philadelphia Tilden Richards

Heidelberg Depends On Star Hurdlers in Dual Meet

TIFFIN Ohio May 13 Heidelberg College hinges on two top hurdlers Vokaty and Smith who have led in most meets this season as Heidelberg prepares for a key dual with Ohio Northern. In field events Oberlin challengers Hutson Vokaty and Echack are expected to place while Niederhauser is favored in distance races.

Tiffin Heidelberg College Ohio Northern Vokaty Smith Tividelberg Oberlin Hutson Echack Niederhauser

15-5s Wallop Grafton In Narrow Softball Win

The 15-5 softball team defeated Grafton 9-8 at Cascade Park as Ross pitched well for Grafton but Rothgery struggled. 15-5s prep for Thursday visit to Oberlin to face P and M, seeking revenge for an earlier setback.

Ross Rothgery Grafton Cascade Park Ely Stadium Oberlin

St Agnes Juniors blank Hungarian Reforms 3 0

The St Agnes Juniors extended their winning streak with a 3-0 shutout over the Hungarian Reforms at Cascade Park. Flicker and Miers starred. schedule notes say a game versus Odd Fellows Thursday at Cascade, with players to gather 6 13.

St Agnes Cascade Park Flicker Miers Odd Fellows Cascade St. Agnes Park James Joe Bedocs Gene

Unknowns Defeat Collegians 11-5 at McKinley Field

The Unknowns defeated the Collegians 11 to 5 at McKinley field yesterday. It was Unknowns third straight win, improving their record to four wins and one loss. Key hits included Wiely Gleason Cl Smith with two base hits, and three steals by Heimsath plus Gleason, Thornton, and McDonald. Forester, Banville, and Thorton pitched, with Banville charged with the loss. Umpires were Storm and Faulhaber. Time of game listed as Ilcol.

Unknowns Collegians McKinley Field Wiely Gleason Cl. Smith Heimsath Thorton McDonald Forester Banville Mad Hoae Thornton Maddock Ib Schaefer MacDonald Ch Smith McKitrich Ch. Smith Hemel Wea Mahl Kiely Waar Brown Dodsley

Sarazen and Farrell Headed to British Open

New York May 13. Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell, top American golfers, left for England to compete in the British Open. Sarazen sailed on the Berengaria with his wife and Farrell accompanied by his mother.

New York Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell United States England Sarazen Farrell Berengaria

Athletics Regain AL Lead In 1931 Standings Push

Philadelphia Athletics surge back to first in the American League led by Lefty Grove Simmons and Cochrane in a 5 2 win over Chicago. New York Yankees and Detroit also win while rain delays shuffle schedules. Boston Braves split a doubleheader with Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Yanks Detroit Boston Reds Braves Leo H. Petersen United Press EW York Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Athletics Connie Mack Washington Senators Lefty Grove Pat Caraway Chicago White Sox Grove Foxx Simmons Cochrane Philadelphia Fore Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Red Sox Cleveland Vic Sorrell Tigers Russell Lisenhes Owen Stone Hayworths Washington New York S T Louis St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds Wally Bergers

Crescents Defeat City Motors in tight 4-3 game

The Crescents beat City Motors 4-3 on the McKin levy diamond last evening. Moran pitched for the Crescents with Powell for City Motors, but a late sixth inning run gave Crescents the lead as support faltered on the Motors. The game ended after the sixth inning due to an incomplete seventh. The Crescents seek more opponents in Loram County and invite team managers to contact Ed Elbert at 495 Kenyon Avenue, 37254, after 6 PM.

Crescents City Motors McKinlevy Motors Imarker Moran Powell Loram County Ed Elbert Kenyon Avenue

Richwine Softball Beats Oberlin 4-1 Behind Zlatkowski

Joe Zlatkowski dominated on the mound for Richwine, surrendering two hits and fanning sixteen as the Richwines defeated Oberlin Business Men 4-1 for their fourth straight win. Zlatkowski also set a record with eight consecutive strikeouts. Johnny Fritz collected two hits in four at bats. The Richwines schedule includes a 6:15 p.m. game vs the Old Timers at Hamilton Field.

Joe Zlatkowski Richwine Oberlin Zlatkowski Johnny Fritz Richwines Hamilton Field

Holy Cross Juniors open season with 19 16 win over South End Midgets

Holy Cross Juniors beat South End Midgets 19 to 16 in season opener as Monshe and Fortman hit home runs for Holy Cross. Mon-

Holy Cross Jrs Holy Cross South End Monshe Fortman

Schmeling Stribling Title Fight Advances Prompt Tickets

In Cleveland on May 13 promoters push for the July 3 heavyweight bout at Public Auditorium. Madison Square Garden Corp of Ohio reports 100000 expected to attend as seating plans unfold with only 40 rows of $25 field seats and higher prices for elevated seats.

Cleveland CPI Madison Square Garden Corporation of Ohio Public Auditorium Charles McManus New York Yankees Lakefront Stadium Dunn

Odd Fellows Meet Oberlin Tonight

The Odd Fellows Soft Ball team will play Seaton Service tonight at Oberlin. All players must be at the club rooms at 6 o'clock prompt.

Odd Fellows Seaton Oberlin

Holy Cross Juniors Split Pitching Leaders Fortman Ske

Fortman Ske and Sadoski shared pitching duties for the Holy Cross Juniors, dividing innings and responsibilities to manage the game. The trio combined for a coordinated effort on the mound.

Ske Fortman Sadoski Holy Cross

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