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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1938

Page

8

Cardinal Rookie Hurls One Hit Game Against Dodgers

Bill McGee, Cardinal rookie, pitched a one hitter as St. Louis defeated Brooklyn 2 to 1. Rosen’s single was the only Brooklyn hit. McGee also contributed a run and an RBI. Other NL games saw Reds 13 Phillies 1 and Bees 1 Pirates 0.

Cardinal Dodgers EW York U.P National League Cincinnati Reds Phillies Bill McGee St. Louis Cardinal Brooklyn Goody Rosen McGee Russ Bauers Truett Sewell Boston Bees Garris Bauers Bees Pittsburgh Milburn Shoffner Boston Pirates Lloyd Waner Elbert Fletcher Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Gashousers

Bar ny Ross Armstrong bout eyed in New York

Reports say Barney Ross is a clear favorite at -5 against Henry Armstrong for a May 26 fight in New York. Mentions strong betting support and training form on both sides, with observers wary of the Armstrong upset potential amid expert chatter. Also notes Seabiscuit versus War Admiral Belmont Park race interest and Esther Morris promoting Friday Rialto mat show with Johnny Swenski and Pete Belcastro.

Hwe Barney Ross Henry Armstrong New York Ross Henry Armstrong Eddie Meade Sonnterest Belmont Park Seabiscuit Esther Morris Rialto Theatre Johnny Swenski Pete Belcastro Morris Swenski Belcastro Bad Pete Mrs. Morris Johnny Rialto

Softball Meeting Slated For Friday

A Elyria Recreation Commission meeting to organize a City Softball League will be held at the M C A Friday evening at 7 o'clock. The session was postponed from last night due to illness of Carl W Wagner, Elyria Recreation Commissioner. The event aims to gather officials for the season at the M C A Friday at 7 30 o'clock.

Carl W. Wagner Elyria Recreation Sesson Elyria Recreation Commission

Amateurs In Chicago Mitt Bouts Tonight

Europe’s eight top amateur boxers clash with Chicago’s Golden Glove champions in the seventh International Golden Glove event. Past internationals have produced only two draws against the Chicagoans in six previous meetings.

Chicago Europe

Western Girls Cup Opens With Big Win Over North Olmsted

The Western Automatic girls, last year’s Industrial League champions, started their season at North Olmsted with a 16 to 4 victory. They poured runs in two innings, plating nine in the third and seven in the fifth. Taylor and McAlpin paired for the win. Limpert pitched and Irish caught for North Olmsted.

Western Automatic Girls North Olmsted Taylor McAlpin Q. Limpert Irish

Bittners Romp Beats Rowe Radio Service 11-1

Hank Ernest pitched the Bittner Funeral Home to an easy 11-1 victory over Rowe Radio Service on the Hamilton diamond. He allowed five hits, the lone run off him a Causby homer. The winners erupted for seven runs in the second inning and totaled 16 safeties led by Ross with three. Deb Urig added a homer for the victors.

Hank Ernest Bittner Rowe Hamilton Diamond Ernest Causby Jones Ross Deb Urig

Meats Whip Hawks in South Amherst Showdown

The Dobrowski Meats defeated the South Amherst Hawks 5 to 3 last evening in South Amherst. Len Monske pitched for the Meats and would have allowed fewer runs with steadier fielding.

Dobrowski

Oberlin Shell seeks Class A or B softball games

Oberlin Shell softball team seeks opponents from Class A or B in Lorain County. Interested managers should write or call the Shell Service Station at Park and Lorain streets in Oberlin.

Oberlin Shell Lorain County Shell Corner Park Lorain Streets Oberlin

Oberlin Shell to Host South Amherst Hawks Clash at Lowe's Field

The Oberlin Shell hosts the South Amherst Hawks tonight at Lowe's field in Oberlin with a 6:30 p m start time. The teams meet in a scheduled game likely drawing local fans and giving both squads a late season matchup.

Oberlin Shell South Amherst Hawks Lowe’s Field Oberlin

Vic Silver's Jewelers defeat West Side Comets 10 to 3

The Vic Silver's Jewelers defeated the West Side Comets 10 to 3 last evening on the American Diamond. Pitcher Ted Jalowiec and catcher Bob Mah caught for the Jewelers. D Forbes and Max Jalowiec hit homers for the Jewelers.

Vic Silver West Side Comets Ted Jalowiec Bob Mah Jewelers D. Forbes Max Jalowiec

Vic Silvers Jewelers vs Standard Cleaners Game Canceled

The scheduled game between Vic Silvers Jewelers and Standard Cleaners is canceled. Players from both teams are advised to take notice of the postponement.

Vic Silver's Jewelers Standard Cleaners

Auto Wrecking backed Class C team holds Friday practice

A Class C softball team backed by City Auto Wrecking and managed by Ray Bdleman will practice at the Allen school diamond Friday at 4 30 p m. All team members are asked to report.

City Auto Wrecking Ray Bdleman Allen School

Better Truck Line Defeats Old-Timers In Legion Diamond Clash

The Better Truck Line beat the Old-Timers 11 to 9 on the American Legion diamond. Karnes and Dumsky powered the winners with Heritage on the mound and Kemp catching for the Old-Timers.

American Legion Karnes Dumsky Battery Heritage Kemp

Rough Grappler Debuts Friday at Rialto Theatre

III Zimovich of Nicaragua meets Hal Davidson of Glendale in the undercard to the Swenski Belcastro bout at the Rialto Friday night. Zimovich touts a 75 percent victory rate, while Davidson aims to replicate last week’s upset. The program starts at 8:30 with two falls in one hour to decide the main bout.

III Zimovich Nicaragua Hal Davidson Glendale Calif Johnny Twinkle-Toes Swenski Pete Belcastro Rialto Theatre Esther Morris Zimovich Bill Ellow Davidson Steve Menoff

Walker Cup Favorites Set for Britain Trip

America’s Walker Cup team are clear favorites to top Great Britain in the biennial series at St Andrews June 3-4. Johnny Fischer led a practice round with 69 at Sunningdale, while Charles Kocsis and Johnny Goodman posted 71s as the U.S. squad trains and contests the British amateur at Troon May 23-28.

London Great Britain St. Andrews Scotland Johnny Fischer Cincinnati U. S Sunningdale Charles Kocsis Detroit Johnny Goodman Omaha Troon

Rain Loses Games Delays American Association Schedule

Bad weather extended delays across the American Association as eastern teams faced western intraleague clashes. Only 20 of 48 games had been played amid rain and cold, leaving all teams idle yesterday and postponements piling up.

Columbus. C American Association

Local Fairways Open Golf Matches At Cherry Ridge

Colson Corporation Golf League opened at Cherry Ridge with Shaffstall Flyers defeating Thomasson Silver Rings 8 0. Kovac Speed Kings beat Walsh Com manders 6 2. Rudy Rovers topped Gildenmeister Scouts 6 2. Selby Olympics and De maria Bannerstring tied 4 4. Low scores shared by Chuck Rudy and H Rea Selby with 3S. Elyria Country Club women's session notes 36 attendees. Mrs Walter Ayres won Class A with 27 putts, Mrs Quincy Winsor Class B 31, Mrs Wallace Bower and Mrs George Livingston tied Class C 35. Turned-in low score 97 by Mrs Leonard Tufford. Friday guest day planned. Linder Coy tournament starts Tuesday. Wallace Bower shot 37 36 73 to equal par at club.

Colson Corporation Hirty Elyria Country Club Walter Ayres Quincy Winsor Wallace Bower George Livingston Leonard Tufford Linder Coy Shaffstail Flyers Padley Renee Haarper Solida Chandler Wee Thomasson Henke Wellert Tar Kovacs Speed Kings Kovacs Wee Ty McMullen Elberts Walsh's Commanders Walsh Beal Shreutzfeld Terete Rudy Rovers Mullen Regal Res Baer Kalter Warren Vate Gugenmeister Scoutia Sildenmeister Ennes Wee Wigginton Seer Valerius Selby Secore Beane Hamilton Schneider Weisman Serene Warren Demaria

East Side Blues Hold Practice At American Lace Diamond

The East Side Blues will hold practice sessions tomorrow and Friday at 4 30 p m on the American Lace diamond. Report to J Lowery R Burgett Wharton Johnson Karns Pitts Telzerow Bruner Kliinec Ratcil Shay and others hoping to try for the team.

East Side Blues J. Lowery R. Burgett Wharton Johnson Karns Pitts Telzerow Bruner Kliinec Ratcil Shay

Large Entry List In National Open Golf Tournament

About 1,160 golfers filed entries for the National Open to be held June 9-11 at Cherry Hills Country Club Englewood California, per the U S Golf Association. Entries may rise above 1,160 after final recount. Qualifying rounds start May 6 across 31 districts with 42 spots plus 28 exemptions. Notable absentees include Johnny Goodman Charles Kocsis and Frank Strafaci.

New York Cherry Hills Country Club Englewood Cal U. S. Golf Association Johnny Goodman Charles Chuck) Kocsis Detroit Frank Strafaci Goodman Kocsis Strafaci

Handcuff Captures Acorn Stakes at Belmont

Brookmeade Stable's Handcuff a stretch running daughter of Whichone wins the featured Acorn Stakes at Belmont Park. Invoke finishes second with Catalysis third as Charley Kurtsinger guides Handcuff from midpack to win by about a length in 1 10 2 5.

Belmont N. Y Brookmeade Stable Handcuff Whichone Invoke Catalysis Charley Kurtsinger Chocalula Kurtsinger Roebling

Bone Radio Service CCC Camp Clash at Jefferson Diamond

The Bone Radio Service and CCC camp teams meet tomorrow evening at the Jefferson Diamond. Game time is 6 o'clock.

Bone Radio Service CCC Jefferson Diamond

Rone Radio Service to Meet Oberlin Business Men Tonight

The Rone Radio Service will meet the Oberlin Business Men tonight in Oberlin. Game time is 6 o'clock. Local team members should assemble at Middle Avenue and 17th Street at 6 15 P M.

Rone Oberlin Middle Avenue 17Th Street

Markets Triumph in Softball Narrow Win

The Harvard Markets beat Timms Springs 7 to 6 on the McKinley diamond. Battery of Ben Volk and J Wircenski fueled the victory while Chuck Raynor pitched for Timms.

Harvard Timms Springs McKinley Ben Volk J. Wircenski Chuck Raynor Timms

Roosevelt diamond game set for 6 15 p m meeting

The Bittner Funeral Home and Elyria Merchants will face off tonight at 6 15 p m in a scheduled Roosevelt diamond game. Both teams vie for a win on the local diamond with stakes tied to standings and pride.

Bittner Funeral Home Elyria Roosevelt

Derringer Delivers Fifth Win as Reds Rout Phillies

Paul Derringer pitched a four hitter and Cincinnati exploded for 13 runs to crush Philadelphia 13 to 1. Frank McCormick led with four hits while Cooke Goodman Derringer and Lombardi added three apiece as Cincinnati, still unbeaten on the road, moved toward a possible 20 win season.

Philadelphia Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Reds Philadelphia Phillies Derringer St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Philly Phils Cincinnati Claude Passeau al Smith Pete Sivess Frank McCormick Cooke Goodman Lombardi Joe Cascarella Hugh Mulcahy

Dayton Star Seeks Third Straight Ohio Golf Title

Joe Zotkiewicz of Dayton aims to become the first to win the Ohio Intercollegiate golf championship three consecutive times. The defending team champion Dayton is favored to repeat as the eight annual meet opens at Terrace Park Country Club with 36 hole qualifying and match play to follow. Other contenders include Paul Genung Wilbur Deuser Sonny Startsman and Jack Wood along with Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University the University of Akron Xavier and Miami.

Cincinnati Joe Zotkiewicz University of Dayton Zotkiewicz Granville Dayton Terrace Park Country Club Paul Genung Wilbur Deuser Miami Jack Wood Sonny Startsman Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University University of Akron Xavier

Ditty About Governor Davey Moves Cleveland Sit-Downers

Relief sit-downers in Cleveland City Hall listened to four young women sing a ditty about Governor Davey. Miss Ann Grey, 21, performed a solo praising the verse trimming Davey’s tree and expressing that the people feel cheated and want him defeated.

Davey Cleveland, O Cleveland City Hall Ann Grey

Swiss Mountain Corps Formed To Aid Winter Sports

A new Swiss mountain corps of men and women is organized to assist winter sports enthusiasts in distress. Each member will carry a short wave radio set when departing on mercy missions.

Switzerland

Players of both teams are asked to take notice

A brief public notice requests players from both teams to acknowledge a forthcoming action. It emphasizes compliance and awareness of official timelines and requirements.

Whitehill Wins Return as Indians Top A's 5-1

Earl Whitehill pitched four hits over eight strong innings lifting Cleveland to a 5-1 win over Philadelphia. Jeff Heath tripled and Hal Trosky homered as the Indians scored three in the seventh to seal the victory. Syn Lary led the defense with seven chances at short.

Portside George Caster Philadelphia Tribe Cleveland Jeff Heath Earl Averill Hal Trosky Cleveland AB A. E Lary Campbell Ave Hale vPenee Heath Irene Averill Avene Trosky Eenene Keltner vene _ Hemsley Wees Pete Eee Kitehill St Awe Moses Ambler Werber Siebert Johnson Brucker Chapman Lodigiani Wane Hayes Teeee

County Accepts 3169 For Damage Claim

Lorain County commissioners accepted 3169 as full settlement of the county’s claim against the defunct Lake Shore Electric Railway for damages to the Erie avenue bridge and for bridge rental. The 169 damage amount was settled in full while 8000 for rental represented a 75 percent settlement negotiated by Prosecutor Howard R Butler. The settlement came via a check from F W Coen, former railway president and federal court special master. Butler noted rental settlements in other counties were one third.

Lake Shore Electric Railway Erie Avenue Lorain Howard R Butler F. W. Coen Federal Court Butler

Three Convicted Murderers Recaptured After Escape

Three convicted murderers George Wingard Herbert Moorman and Clayton Crans were recaptured and returned to the state penitentiary near Columbia after a day of freedom from Richland County Jail. Wingard and Moorman were seized near the city edge and Crans captured about an hour later under close guard.

Columbia, S State Penitentiary George Wingard Herbert Moorman Clayton Crans Richland County Wingard Moorman Columbia Crans

Finnish Air Service Opens Arctic Route This Summer

A new Finnish air service will connect Lapland to the Arctic region from June 14 to August 15 offering seasonal flights. The venture aims to boost tourism and accessibility to remote northern landscapes during peak travel months.

Arctic Circle Lapland Arctic

Ramsgate Yard Transforms From Sail to Car Park

In Ramsgate England the historic shipyard once famed for launching racing yachts and fishing smacks is being repurposed as a conventional car park.

Ramsgate England

Barney Ross Armored by Six Pound Edge in Arm of Armstrong Fight

United Press interview with Sam Pian argues that Barney Ross holds only a six pound advantage over Henry Armstrong for the welterweight title, and that Arm strong shows equal size in shoulders arms and chest. Pian notes Ross’s recent training and public bettors’ rising confidence, while warning against Ross becoming stale before fight time.

Henry McLemore United Press York Sam Pian Pian Barney Ross Henry Armstrong Ross Barney Armstrong Henry Barneys Rongtime

Ladies Bowling Banquet Set By Elyria Association

The Elyria Ladies Bowling Association holds its first annual banquet tomorrow evening at the Gypsy Fiddle on Woodford avenue starting at 6 30 p m. Members and others wishing to attend should call secretary Mrs Margaret Henke at 39 682 by 7 p m today.

Elyria Ladies Bowling Association Gypsy Fiddle Woodford Avenue Ass'n Margaret Henke The Ass’n

East Side Blues Meet Dunns Reds Saturday Baseball Clash

The East Side Blues and Dunns Reds clash Saturday afternoon at the American Lace diamond. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p m with all players asked to report.

East Side Blues Dunn Reds

Hamilton Edges Gates 3-2 On Roosevelt Diamond

Hamilton defeated Gates 3 to 2 yesterday on the Roosevelt diamond. Winning pitcher Willie Howe and loser Bell were the standout arms, while Randall and Powell of Gates led at the plate.

Hamilton Gates Roosevelt Diamond Willie Howe Bell Randall and Powell

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