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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1931

Page

6

Nine Teams Enrolled In New City Softball League

The opening of the City Softball League, sponsored by the Y.M.C.A., will start Monday with nine teams including Western Automatic, City Motors, 15-5s, Krugman Transits, Crescents, Richwines, Ohio Fuel Gas, Johnson Oils, and Pfaudler Co. Games run Mondays and Thursdays at McKinley, Hamilton, and Richwine’s, starting 6:20 PM.

Russell Davies Bob Moore Y. Mlc. A Western Automatic City Motors Krugman Transits Crescents Richwines Ohio Fuel Gas Johnson Oils Pfaudler Co McKinley Hamilton Richwine Fields Krugman Riuwine The Holy Cross Steel and Tubes Steve Kaminski Kaminski Brothers Vic Frank Stace Johnny Cebula Stanley Ozmiunski Johnny Fritz Hank Ernest Joe Zlat Chuck Kaiser Kreutzfeld Shaffstall Reed

Saints Colonels In See-Saw Race Summary

In Columbus on May 15 the American Association schedule featured two games. St Paul regained the lead after beating Louisville, while Milwaukee defeated Kansas City 13 to 9. Minneapolis and Columbus traded blows as Minneapolis prevailed 21 to 11 in a high scoring contest. Louisville toppled Milwaukee earlier, and Kansas City fell to Indianapolis 7 to 6, with multiple pitchers used in the slugfest.

Columbus Iro American Association Kansas City Milwaukee St. Paul Alinneapolis Louisville Saints Toledo Ouisville St. Louis New York Boston Ae Tchicago Fittsburgh Zee Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Peeter Minneapolis Indianapolis

Elyria High Cinder Star Dick Hoose Leads Hurdle to Relay Shift

Elyria High star Dick Hoose, after setting local indoor records in the 440 and 880, shifted to hurdle and mile relay duties. The senior, poised to place at the Northeastern meet in Lakewood and earn a second trip to Columbus, is expected to boost next season’s team before graduating in June.

Dick Hoose Lakewood Columbus Hick

Loughran Meets Campolo Tonight in NYC Bout

Tommy Loughran veteran light heavy meets Victoria Campolo Argentine giant in a ten round heavyweight opener at Madison Square Garden. The winner eyes the Carnera Sharkey and Stripling Schmeling scraps as a path to a title. Loughran favored 7 to 5, seeks a Sharkey rematch after recent wins.

EW York Tommy Loughran Victoria Campolo Madison Square Garden Carnera-Sharkey Brooklyn Stripling-Schmeling Cleveland

Tilden Annexes Pro Tennis Title

William Tilden of Philadelphia won the mythical professional tennis title by defeating Vincent Richards of New York 6 4 5 7 7 3 1 2 in a five match series. The victory marked his third straight win in the series for the world singles crown while the players set to meet again in Chicago Saturday night.

Philadelphia William T. Tilden Tilden Vincent Richards New York Big Bill Chicago

Smith Cards 72 In Southport Golf Tourney Round

Pi Horton Smith, US Ryder Cup team member, fired a 72 in the third round of the Dunlop Southport Golf tournament at Southport, amid two days of wind and rain. He opened in 35 with three birdies and an eight-yard putt at the 9th, lifting his total to 218 after today's 42.

Southport Eng Pi—Horton Smith Smith

Mount Union Defeats Hiram In Ohio Conference Tilt

Mount Union beat Hiram 19 to 4 on Thursday after Hiram committed 14 errors while Mount Union made six. Winning pitcher Thompson yielded six hits.

Hiram. O Ohio Mount Union Hiram Thompson

Soviet Five Year Plan Maps 26500 Mile Air System

The plan outlines an air network totaling 26500 miles to be completed by 1933, detailing targets for expansion and integration across key regions under the Five Year Plan guiding infrastructure growth and transport priorities.

KE H S Registers Shut Out Victory at Avon

Elvira High defeated Avon 14 to 0 in a road game as Kushin and Mosher split pitching duties for KEH. Avon collected thirteen hits but could not score. Clawson went 4 for 4 with Brerek Contam and Hutch Ings each posting three hits. Elyria meets Brookside at Ely Stadium tonight and closes Lake Erie League play versus Cleveland Heights tomorrow.

Elvira High Avon Avon High Kushin Mosher Clymermen Clawson Crimson Flash Brerek Contam Hutch Ings Elyria Brookside High Ely Stadium Lake Erie Cleveland Heights

St Agnes Triumphs Over Odd Fellows 10-4 at Cascade Park

St Agnes Juniors stretched their win streak with a 10-4 victory over Odd Fellows in a Cascade Park clash. Monroe and Miers led with two base hits and home runs by Miers Robinson Decker and Michaels. Muruk earned the win over Olmsted who took the loss.

St. Agnes Odd Fellows Cascade Park Myers and Michaels Grafton Jefferson Grounds Joe Bedoes Gene Oberlin Bax All Stars Lorain St. Ag Monroe Miers Michaels Robinson Decker Bedoes Myers Flicker Blair Krieg Fellows Muruk Olmsted Bedocs F. Bedoss

Motors Blank Trucks start season with 7 0 shutout

The Motors blanked the Elway Transits 7-0 at McKinley grounds in a season opener. Pitcher Gurney allowed only one hit by H Tulk in the seventh. Next game is at Erhardt A C's on Sunday with all players due at 12 39 at the garage.

City Motors McKinley Grounds Elway Transits Gurney Motors H. Tulk Erhardt

Indians Lose Another Game to Senators in Narrow Defeat

Walter Miller pitched well for Cleveland but the Indians faltered at the plate against Sad Sam Jones, dropping their sixth straight. Jones drove in two Washington runs, while Burnett and Cronin added key hits for the Senators. In another note, Ohio State defeated Purdue 5 to 4 as Bill Kermode allowed six hits.

Cleveland Walter Miller Cleveland Indians Sam’ Jones Miller Senators Griffs Jones Washington Philadelphia Athletics Brown Hank McDonald Mack Washington AB. R. H. O. A Kuhel Jordan Bluege Spencer Cleveland AB. R. H. O. A. E. Jamieson Fonseca Averill Hodapp Porter Burnett Sewell, c Goldman Myatt Park O Thomas Vosmik Columbus Ohio State Purdue Bill Kermode Buckeyes

Clark Granted Leave To Coach Portsmouth Grid Team

Earl Dutch Clark, coach at Colorado College, has been granted a leave of absence to play professional football with the Portsmouth team this fall, as learned today in Portsmouth Ohio.

Portsmouth Earl ‘Dutch’ Clark Colorado College

Local ties loom in Decatur tryouts for NL teams

Each of these youngsters aiming for Decatur NL Three-I team jobs has a major league sibling. H S Seeds, top, is brother to Cleveland Indians outfielder Bob Seeds, Carl Brown, center, is brother to Indians pitcher Clint Brown, and Bob Whitney is brother to Pinkey Whitney of the Philadelphia Nationals as third baseman.

Decatur H. S. Seeds Top Bob Seeds Cleveland Indians Carl Brown Clint Brown Indians Bob Whitney Pinkey Whitney Philadelphia Nationals

Kent's Endymion First Edition Valued at 3000

The first edition of Kent's Endymion from 1818 is valued at three thousand dollars. The item attracts collectors seeking rare early 19th century literature.

Kent Endymion

American League Standings and Results

The American League table shows Philadelphia leading with 20 wins and 13 losses, New York 22-14, Washington 25-14, Detroit 27-14, Cleveland 24-12, Boston 23-30, Chicago 2-23, and St. Louis 20-14. Results include Washington 5, Cleveland 4. Philadelphia 5, Chicago 2. Boston 4, Detroit 3. New York 14, St. Louis 2. Today Philadelphia visits Cleveland, Boston plays Chicago, Washington contests St. Louis, and New York faces Detroit.

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

Crescents Manager Defends Protest Over City Motors Win

Crescent manager Ed Elbert responded to Fred Maddock the City Motors captain whose protest followed a 5-4 Crescents victory at McKinley Field. Elbert said the Crescents would replay the game on an open date, defended umpire Doc Ehrke, and urged City Motors to rely less on umpires for outcomes.

Fred Maddock City Motors Crescents McKinley Field Ed Elbert Elbert Crescent Doc Ehrke Maddock

Duncan To Hurl For Wakeman At Local Park

Wakeman lefty pitcher Duncan is slated to start Sunday afternoon against the San Dusky Colored Elks at the local park. Link Wasem, Wakeman’s top hitter last season at .487, will be catcher as usual. The Elks bring three pitchers Lytle Ferguson and Crudup and three catchers Ragsdale Jackson and Singletary.

Wakeman Lefty Duncan Wakeman Red Caps Sandusky Colored Elks Link Wasem Lytle Ferguson Crudup Ragsdale Jackson Singletary

Ridgeville Juniors Seek Games in Lorain County

The Ridgeville Robins won their opener over Holt Wicks 13 to 12 and seek home games on Saturdays or Sundays against Lorain County teams for players up to 14. Merrill Walker in Elyria is the contact. Elyria Tigers and Unknowns are notified.

Ridgeville Juniors Ridgeville Robins Holtwicks Lorain County Merrill Walker Elypia Ohio Elyria Tigers

Disarmament proposals heard in sixth century B C China

The report notes discussions on disarmament during the sixth century before Christ in China. It highlights early debates on reducing weaponry, diplomacy, and peacekeeping ideas that influenced later political thought.

China

Derby Favorites Mate And Twenty Grand Rule Joint Derby

Louisville May 13 Twenty Grand and Mate remain joint favorites for the fifty seventh Kentucky Derby with about 11 horses expected to run. A dry track at Churchill Downs should favor Twenty Grand over Mate, while a muddy surface could boost Equipoise and hinder western contenders like Pitsburgher Sweep All and Spanish Play.

Mate Louisville Greentree Stable Churchill Downs Equipoise Pitsburgher

Leading Hitters Baseball Stat Summary Excerpt

National and American League leaders listed by player with games at bats runs hits and pets for the season. Notable names include Ruth Simmons Fothergill Alexander Fonseca Hornsby Roettger Lindstrom Orsatti Bottomley and Stevenson. A year ago today Rice led with .414 in the American League and Stevenson led the National League with .456.

AB. R. Ate Ruth N.Y Simmons Phil Fothergill Chi Alexander Det Fonseca Clev Rice Washington AB. R. HH Pet Roettger, Cin Lindstrom Orsatti St. L Bottomley Stephenson Chicago

Midget Teams Clash at Alumni Field

Holy Cross Juniors meet South End Midgets Saturday at 10 am at Alumni Field. Monske to pitch for Holy Cross while Suki starts for the Midgets.

Holy Cross Monske Suki

Elyria High Tracksters Ready For District Meet At Lakewood

Elyria High track coach W. L. Vaughn has molded a ready squad for the Northeastern Ohio District Meet at Lakewood. Over forty-five schools compete as events promise spots to Columbus. Kaminski, Lyons and Shapko headline sprints while Innes Gehrke vie for the half mile. The mile relay squad Hall Collins Kaminski House aims to shine, with only House and Boryson nursing injuries.

Elyria High Lakewood House Boyson Vaughn Banks Oach W. L. Vaughn Ohio Flashes Columbus Baanh TW Yo Vanewha Han Anta WUVGU VAM Shapko Innes Lyons Kaminski Vaughn Tion Collins Moose Hoose Wil Lamberton Triplett Vaugan Banks Carlson C. Kushin Hardy Greene Hall Dick House Luke Boryson

Red Sox Hold Own Against West in Interleague Play

Boston, once weak in the AL, challenged Western clubs and beat Cleveland three straight after starting 11 losses to Eastern teams. They then split with Detroit, winning 4 to 3 after a 2 0 and 2 1 setback, with five sixth inning hits. Sad Sam Jones starred for Washington, driving in two runs and securing a 5 to 4 win over Cleveland as the Indians dropped their fifth straight.

UYU New York Boston Red Sox Boston Cleveland Indians Indians Red Sox Cleveland Detroit Tigers Waits Hoyt Durham Lisenbee Moore Sam" Jones Washington Senators Jones

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Wea Krugman Brothers Barkaes, Yucka, Tisza, and Co Elyria High Cinder Stars Loughran Campolo Jack Sharkey Max Bear Ernie Schaaf Tuffy Griffiths Sharkey Tilden Annexes KE. H.S R. H Monroerf Fortman Joe Bedocs Fahmon Bainbridge Siegmund Brove R. OH L. Krugman Life Gebhart Eaee E. Tulk Rogers Tompkins Sadowski V. Kiugman CIA B. Robertson Powell Henke Wircenske Rte Seigmund Moran Ft Cox Iss Iwoehn Rosie Thomas Cronin West Blueze Burnett Sewell Duncan Oberlin Pfaff and Morris Ross Soja Hamilton Field R. H. Krist Kruss Heath Watson Rhostyo Fritz Muffis Abeess Cross Leahy Parker Gaines R. Krueger Esteem Hamlin Hoeh Davis Pl& M Krist Elyria’s Theatre Broad ST Over Dreamland Theatre Pitas Aroun W. Broad St
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