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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

6

Rough Matmen Clash In Rialto Match

The Rialto Theatre hosts a six bout card led by Bob Montgomery of Fort Worth vs Pete LaRue Galveston in a two hour two out of three falls main event. Local favorites Earl Hill and Bob Dean open the program at 8 30 p m with additional Mack Gill Venable matchups and crowd drawing potential noted.

Stith Rialto Theatre Dan Morris Bob Montgomery Bob Dean Hill Dean Morris Montgomery LaRue Billy Venable McGill Venable Middle West Rialto Theater Pete LaRue Cecil McGill Btnge

Schmeling training camp mystery for phantom Braddock bout

Henry McLemore reports in a whimsical column about Max Schmeling setting up a training camp in Speculator New York for a Braddock fight that won’t happen. He questions motives, noting costs, publicity, and boxing interests around a fight likely never staged.

Henry McLemore United Press EW York Liberia Max Schmeling Upper New York State

Lewis and Ettore to Fight June 15 in Philadelphia

Light heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis and Philadelphia heavyweight Al Ettore will clash for the third time on June 15 at Phillies Ball Park. Lewis holds a decision over Ettore. their first meeting was ruled a draw after an initial win. The title will not be at stake in this 15 round bout.

Philadelphia John Henry Lewis al Ettore Lewis Ettore Phillies

Stella Walsh Reports Car Burglary in Cleveland

Stella Walsh, noted woman track star, told police in Cleveland on May 17 that a thief smashed her parked car and stole her driver's license, stopwatch, tape measure, a set of shoe spikes, two peak cartridge pistols, and a prayer book.

Cleveland, CO Stella Walsh

Play at Hamilton Sets Bittner Funeral Home vs B M Billiards

The Bittner Funeral Home faces B and M Billiards of Lorain in a 6 o'clock game scheduled at Hamilton diamond.

Hamilton Bittner Funeral Home B and M Billiards of Lorain

Sears Roebuck and Coach-Uthe Meet Tonight at Lace Diamond

Sears Roebuck and Coach Uthe softball teams clash tonight at 6 at the American Lace diamond. Expect a tight game as both squads vie for early season momentum and bragging rights in the local league.

Sears Roebuck

Esker-Fox and Dean's Lunch Meet Tonight at McKinley

Esker-Fox and Dean's Lunch teams will meet tonight in a game on schedule for 6:15 at the McKinley diamond. The report notes confusion over a Schmeling-Brad dock fight contract discussion and questions why such efforts are not more clearly shown as goodwill. The snippet is attributed to United Press from 1927.

McKinley Esker-Fox and Dean McKinley Garden United Press

Yesterday's Hero Lines Frey Stars For Cubs In Win

Frey, subbing at short for the Cubs, went 2 for 4 with a double and a triple, stole a base, scored a run and drove in three as Chicago beat its opponent 5-2. The Cubs controlled the game with timely hitting and strong defense.

Lines Frey Ats Shortsion Chicago Cubs

Three Automatic Golf Matches End In Tie Scores

Three of four matches in the Western Automatic Golf League at Cherry Ridge finished 4-4. Inverness tied Oakmont Mead ow Brook tied Palm Beach and Augusts tied St. Andrews. Pinehurst defeated Miami Beach 6-2 in the remaining match.

Cherry Ridge Inverness Oakmont Meadow Brook Palm Beach St. Andrews Pinehurst Miami Beach M. Reach Carvin Gtte J. Knuff Deubdle Tate ‘ Barkacs Elberta Feveree Dombresky Dunfee Eereeeed Qakmont Ktely Beesseeee Ritz J. Knuth, Jr J. Miller T. Miller Finnegan Fiedler Wd Oldfield Mead Palm Sackett Isurdock Bauer Nagy Weees Greenich Murphy Pre. Cochrane Dolbee Hackashora W. Carvin Bob Kiely al Surdock

Judge Dismisses Garden Request in Braddock Fight Case

NEWARK May 18 Federal Judge Fate dismissed Madison Square Garden's bid for a temporary injunction to block Heavyweight Champion James J Braddock from fighting Joe Louis before Max Schmeling. The ruling ends the Garden's chance for a final hearing and forces an appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.

Schmeling N. Y Oaks Elms Jimmy Braddock Braddock Mid-West Joe Louis Madison Square Garden Newark N. J Guy L. Fate James J. Braddock Max Schmeling Fake Garden the Garden Court of Appeals Philadelphia

Two Share Big Ten Golf Lead

Evanston May 18 Bill Ploetz of Wisconsin and Sid Richardson of Northwestern shared the lead with 148 strokes after the second round of the Big Ten golf tournament. Ploetz totaled 73 75 and Richardson 74 74 as Northwestern moved to challenge Michigan for the team title leading with 612. Michigan was second at 623 and the field followed.

Evanston T.P Bill Ploetz University of Wisconsin Sid Richardson Northwestern Ploetz Richardson

Cronin Injury Not Serious After Pre-Game Hit

Washington report says Boston Red Sox manager Joe Cronin was struck in the cheek by a ball thrown by Pinky Higgins during pregame practice. He was taken to a hospital with no broken bones and a mild abrasion described as a burn. Cronin is expected to return to the lineup tomorrow.

Washington Mar Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Pinky Higgins Cronin Higgins

Vichy Congress Plans Open Headed by World Medical Leaders

Paris reports the International Congress on Hepatic Insufficiency to meet in Vichy September 16 to 18 with 45 nations represented. American and British doctors will lead discussions, sixteen reports by international authorities aim to advance liver disease treatment, and the event follows an earlier gastroenterology congress in Paris.

Paris Vichy Maurice Loeper French Academy of Medicine France G. H. Whipple America Public Heath Argentina Germany Spain Rusgium Italy England Poland Anthony Bassler New York Nathan A. Grandal A.C. Ivy Chicago Norman Elton Readius Hyman Goldstein Camden

Elyria Golfers Hand Lakewood 13 3 In Meet

Elyria High golf team improved to 2-1 this season by routing Lakewood 13 3 on the Grant Wood course. Matt Zalewski led with 79 while Zalewski Fey Jalowiec and Wolodz contributed four points each. Grantwood hosts the Northeastern Ohio district meet Saturday with Crimsons aiming for state trials in Columbus next week. The Crimson have defeated Lakewood once before and lost to Ashland earlier this season.

Elyria High Lakewood Grant“Wood Matt Zalewski Elyria Bill Fey Max Jalowiec Tony Wolodzo Grantwood Ohio Crimson Columbus Ashland

Eight Teams Seen Likely For Y Industrial Softball League

Eight factories attended the YMCA Industrial Softball meeting at the Y. Plants represented included Steel and Tubes, Superior Div, Fox Furnace, General Industries, Western Automatic, and others. A Board of Arbitration was named by Carl Wagner to govern the league with a May 17 eligibility date and a June 1 entry deadline, entry fees set at 30 dollars to 36 dollars per team depending on league size.

Westle Steel T. McKenney Timms Board of Arbitration Carl Wagner National Amateur Softball Association William Bleck Hall Fred Maddock

Softball Managers Meet At YMCA Tonight

Managers and sponsors of softball teams will meet at the Elyria YMCA at 7:30 tonight to discuss organizing a city softball league. All interested are urged to attend.

Elyria ¥. M. C. A

Four Games Separate Pace Setters in American League

The Philadelphia Athletics lead the American League by two games over the New York Yankees, with Washington Senators four behind. Pittsburgh Pirates top the National League, while Boston Red Sox drop two back. Washington defeats Boston 4 3 as Senators rally in eighth. Cubs beat Reds 5 2 in NL action. no other NL games played.

American Boston Red Sox New York Yanks Athletics Yanks Philadelphia New York Bill Dickey Dickey Bob Johnson Bill Cissell Lefty Gomer Lynn Nelson Bud Thomas Washington Jimmy Deshong Red Sox Rally Ferrell Senators Wes Ferrell Chicago Cubs Cin 1Cinnati

Indians Start On Road Trip With Feller In Shape

The Cleveland Indians open an eastern road trip against the Boston Red Sox with Mel Harder slated to start and Fritz Ostermueller opposing him. Jim Shilling joins the roster as a utility infielder after John Kroner’s illness forced a purchase. Bob Feller is pronounced fit and may see relief work before a possible start.

Feller Boston Mass Cleveland Indians Steve O'Neill Mel Harder Boston Red Sox Fritz Ostermueller Indians Jim Shilling Milwaukee American Association John Kroner O'Neill Bob Feller Iowa St. Louis Browns

War Admiral Entered For American Derby

War Admiral, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, has been nominated for the 28th American Derby at Washington Park. Announcement cites Washington Park Jockey Club president and notes a possible $5,900 bonus plus the $25,190 regular value if Belmont Stakes and American Derby wins are achieved.

Chicago Washington Park Walter J. Gregorr Washington Park Jockey Club

Team Wants Games In Akron Barberton League

The Firestone AA team seeks to book Sunday games during June July and August in the Akron Barbert on League.

Firestone AA

Toledo Mudhens Loom As Threat In Ass'n Race

The Toledo Mudhens emerge as the chief threat to the western clubs led by Milwaukee after a 5 to 1 win over Minneapolis. Adding a winning pitcher from Detroit and a strong hitter, Toledo sits near second place and views two weeks at home as a chance to close the gap. Milwaukee lost to Indianapolis 3 to 2 in 14 innings, while Louisville routed Kansas City 15 to 10. Columbus beat St Paul 9 to 6 to move within a half game of a first division berth. Red Birds then lost to St Louis 14 to 5 in an exhibition.

Columbus Toledo Mudhens Detroit Tigers Toledo Minneapolis Clyde Hatter Milwaukee Mudhens Brewers Indianapolis Ralph Winegarner Louisville Kansas City Colonels St. Paul Red Birds St. Louis Cardinals

Esker Fox Beats Tiger Team In 132-Run Showdown

Esker Fox walloped the Tiger team 132 in a high scoring game featuring Dellisant Sebas Man two base hits and Abookirr Olisanth home run. Sehlmeyer Lapoose Sabo led on base with walks while managers are urged to contact Jack Elliott in Akron or Firestone Local by mail. Tonight Gates Diamond report time set for 6 o clock with listed players T Fillmon J Fillmon Goslin E Stalla Har ver Kilmerak Kristoff Herald Willis Haun Youngman Asby Smith Weiland.

Dellisant Sebas- Man Abookirr Olisanth Dellixanti Sehlmeyer Lapoose Sabo Jack Elliott Dietz Avenue Akron Main Firestone Gates Diamond T. Fillmon J.fillmon Goslin E. Stalla Harver Kilmerak Kristoff Herald Willis Haun Youngman Asby Smith and Weiland

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