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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

4

Grove Limits Tigers To Three Hits As Athletics Register Twelfth In Ron

Philadelphia Athletics inched toward another pennant as Lefty Grove held the Detroit Tigers to three hits in a 3 0 victory. Foxx homered in the win, extending Mack’s club win streak to twelve. The Yankee and Giant results add context to a busy day across the leagues with Arlett leading NL home runs.

Grove Tigers Athletics Ron Detroit Tigers Farnshaw Lefty Grove Foxx George Uhie Mack New York Cleve Washington Yankees Chicago White Sox Pat Caraway Spencer Sam Jones White Sox St. Louis Boston Browns Gaston Moore Walter Stewart New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Brooklyn Cardinals John Berry Reds Giants Silas Johnson Bill Terry Babe Herman Bill Hallahan Robins Arlett Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Boston Braves

Flashes Crush Streaks 15-8 in McKinley tilt

The Flashes defeated the Crimson Streaks 15 to 8 yesterday at McKinley. Pitcher Storm led the winners with strong hitting while Thornton Streaks defense contributed. The Flashes travel to Ridgeville Saturday to face Ridgeville.

Hastern Heights Crimson McKinley Storm Flashes Ridgeville Jones Dodsley Smith Elliott Custar P Rf. Storck Dumskr Beach Huber Knipper Harper Kouy U Erickson Holbrook Nton Dunstan Maddock Milliken

Ridgeville Elyria High Game Postponed to Later Season

The Ridgeville versus Elyria High School game at Ely Stadium postponed yesterday afternoon due to war grounds. Officials announced the contest will be rescheduled for a later date this season.

Ridgeville Elyria High School Ely Stadium

Pole in the East and a Nautical Mile Fact

A historical note confirms that the pole has long existed in the East and states that a nautical mile equals 6,080 feet, clarifying measurement convention.

Pole

Close Race Is Feature In Ass'n Championship Chase

In Columbus May 21 1930 the American Association leaders Louisville St Paul and Columbus were separated by only .006 percent. Louisville tied St Paul by losing to Indianapolis 5 to 2 in 10 innings, while three games Toledo at Columbus Milwaukee at St Paul and Kansas City at Minneapolis were postponed due to cold weather.

Columbus Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis

Bat and Fidel Wind Up Training for Featherweight Bout

New York May 21 Bat Battalino and Fidel Labarba completed final workouts for their 15 round featherweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Labarba weighed 196 pounds in the tapering drills while expected to weigh about 124 pounds in the ring. Betting odds against Battalino have fallen to 5 to 1 with Labarna listed as 2 to 1 favorite at this time.

New York Cy. Bat Battalino Fidel Labarba Madison Square Garden Labarba Bartalino Labarna

Midshipman Vernon Hain to be honored during June week

Annapolis Maryland March 21 Midshipman Vernon R Hain of Dayton Ohio captain elect of the Academy Rifle team will gain another honor in June week his name to be inscribed on the cup presented by the General Society of Sons of the Revolution as part of the academy’s ceremonial recognition.

Annapolis Vernon R. Hain Dayton Ohio Academy General Society of Sons of the Revolution

Cherry Ridge opens new public golf course in Ohio region

Formal opening of Cherry Ridge Inc public golf lake set for Saturday March 23. Located on West River Road between Elyria and Lorain, the 3115 yard par 5 course sits on a scenic historic site near Gulf Farms and Spring Valley. The layout features varied par 3s and par 4s with water hazards, bunkers, and river views.

Cherry Ridge, Inc West River Road Elyria Lorain Gulf Farms Spring Valley Mashie Niblick

American Results Update Headlines and Scores

Philadelphia defeated Detroit 3 0 while Washington blanked Chicago 2 0. The standings note St Louis and Boston figures and Cleveland faced New York as New York hosted Cleveland in later games. Matchups listed include New York at Cleveland and Washington at Chicago with Philadelphia at Detroit and Boston at St Louis.

Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Boston Washington Chicago Cleveland-New York Iain New York Cleveland Wash'rston Phladelphia St. Louis

National Results Summary of Baseball Scores

Brooklyn defeats St Louis 5 to 4 Philadelphia beats Pittsburgh 11 to 7 Chicago wins over Boston 7 to 4 New York tops Cincinnati 4 to 4 remains tied with no clear winner

Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Boston New York

National Games Today Rail Cards and Matchups

Chicago plays Boston at St Louis of Breckenridge, Cincinnati faces New York, Pittsburgh meets Philadelphia in a lineup of today’s games.

Chicago Boster St. Louis Cincinnati New York Pittsburen Frjadelphia

Association Realms Tearapeis Louisvtade

A postponed event shows Leite over Eames and a scheduled delay affecting the Louisvtade meeting as organizers seek to reschedule the Therapy session and related activities.

Tearapeis Louisvtade

Association Games Today at Tajeds Tansy

TA gpara at Tajeds Tansy headlines a busy schedule with football and basketball events across venues. Local teams Coombus T and S- Paul vie for wins as TV ads and promotions accompany the day’s matches.

Tajeds Tansy Coombus S- Paul

Vosmik to be honored as Indians face Yankees in series finale

On May 24 Joseph Vosmik, champion rookie of baseball this season, was to be honored by the Southeast Business Mens Association before the Indians Yankee finale. The West Side neighborhood crowd and his former Sandiniter status frame a comeback amid a batting slump this spring, as the team caps a shortened two game set.

Cleveland PRP Joseph Vosmik Hall West Side Indians Yankees Bov Southeast Business Mens Association Vosmik Woks Ag

Grafton Manager Seeks Games With County Teams

The Grafton Soft Ball manager asks to contact Joe Bedoes of St. Agnes at 129 Monroe Street. St. Agnes seeks to arrange games with any county teams.

Grafton Joe Bedoes St. Agnes Monroe Street

The Most Proficient Midshipman in Practical Ordnance and Gunnery

A concise appraisal of the outstanding midshipman renowned for mastery in practical ordnance and gunnery skills, highlighting superior training, discipline, and performance in naval exercises and instruction.

Fred Carlson Heads Into Final Track Season at Furia High

Fred Carlson, a junior at Furia High, has one more season of track ahead. This year’s letter will be his second. His main events are the high and low hurdles, plus 880 relay duties and occasional broad jumps. He is expected to make a strong impact on the track next season.

Fred Carlson Freddy Carlson

Collins to Lead Next Year’s Track Mile Relay

Floyd Collins will not graduate this June and remains for another track year. Joe Kaminski and Collins form the nucleus of next year’s mile relay with Collins also set as chief 140 dash man. Collins has earned two letters this year by tuning the 440 and the mile relay.

Floyd Collins Floyd Joe Kaminski Collins

Six Front Wheel Drive Cars Enter Indianapolis Race

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30 six front wheel drive cars contest the one and a half mile race. The Harry Hartz Miller-Hartz Special leads entries with Billy Arnold driving, William Matlock as riding mechanic, Hartz in the pits, and Jean Marcenac as master mechanic.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway Harry Hartz Billy Arnold Chicago Arnold Wil William “Spider” Matlock Hartz Jean Marcenac

Londos-Washburn Go Tops Canton Card Friday

Canton Ohio May 21 A demonstration of science and skill is anticipated Friday night when Jim Londos heavyweight wrestling champion defends his title against Jack Washburn of Salt Lake City at City Auditorium Coliseum Athletic Club. Londos faces a weight disadvantage of about 30 pounds and seven inches height, yet has invented holds like the airplane spin leg lock and front head lock. The program features four matches with the semi final pairing Jean Mazzan and Pat Flannigan plus Charles Fox and Jack Brunowicz.

Canton Jim Londos Jack Washburn Salt Lake City City Auditorium Coliseum Athletic Club Jim Londos Jean Mazzan Pat Flannigan Arizona Charles Fox Jack Brunowicz

Stribling Arrives for Title Fight Training Camp

Georgia challenger Young Stribling lands in Cleveland with his family and sparring partners to train for the July bout with Max Schmeling. He will train at Geauga Lake and attend a Madison Square Garden Corporation dinner in Ohio. Schmeling settles at Conneaut Lake Park after a Cleveland banquet and plans road workouts ahead of the fight. Ringside seats, especially $25 options, are selling briskly as promoters pace reservations.

Cleveland Georgia Stribling Max Schmeling Geauga Lake Madison Square Garden Corporation Ohio Battling Bozo Bobby Hooks Luke Russell Mercer University Max Conneaut Dunn

Oils clash with 15-5s in feature City Soft Ball League

The Johnson Oils, largely former Hungarian Reform players now with Holy Cross Juniors, meet the 15-5s at Hamilton Field in the feature City Soft Ball League. Other games on the card include Richwines versus Pfaudlers at McKinley and Welsh Coal Co. against Krugman Transits at Richwines.

Johnson Oils Hamilton Field Oils Their Holy Cross Richwines Pfaudlers McKinley Welsh Coal Co Krugman Transits

Jezewski Set to Edge McHale in Eagles Card Fight

Tony Jezewski and Marty McHale weigh around 150 and 147 pounds for a pivotal bout at Eagles Hall Monday. Local nerves ease as bettors back McHale to stop Jezewski within 12 rounds while fans anticipate a slugfest. Other undercard bouts feature Jezewski, Dailey, Pollock, Wilson, Miller, and Beck.

Tony Jesewski Marty Mclale Eagles Hall Jezewski Mchale Avoirdupois Bors Marty K. O Joe Martin Sorain Frankie O'Keefe Medina O'Keefe Elyria Rings Martin Port City Gascoigne Moose Coliseum Joes Johnny Jezewski Elyria Pat Dailey Lorain Willie Davis Andy Pollock Pea Wee Wilson Sandusky Pat Allison Johnny Miller Joe Beck Cleveland

Rosenblums Play Berea There On Memorial Day

Berea Ohio May 91 A major part of Memorial Day on May 30 will be the Berea Boosters Club program. The Rosenblum Baseball Team, leading in Cleveland Class A, will play Berea in suburban league action. Cleveland Blopp Knit Girls vs Ohio National Guard Howitzer Team of Berea also slated. The American Legion Post Band will entertain.

Berea Ohio Berea Boosters Club Rosenblum Cleveland Blopp Ohio National Guard Howitzer American Legion Post

Elyria A C to Battle North Olmsted in Sunday Game

Elyria A C s, after a 3-2 eleven inning loss to Elyria Business Men, prepare to face North Olmsted. North Olmsted sits in the cellar of the C and L league but is deemed strong as it hits its stride. Elyria A C s hold drills at Richwine grounds and Cascade Park with 6 p m arrival.

Elyria Business Elyria A. C.’s North Olmsted Richwine Grounds Cascade Park

All Stars Beat St Agnes Juniors At Cas cade Park

East Side All Stars defeated St Agnes Juniors 17 to 4 at Cas cade Park. Flicker and Blair led at bat with strong defense from Blair and Murkowski. St Agnes next hosts Murray Ridge All Stars at Cas cade. game began 6 30 and ended on the hill with Mruk earning the win and Heimsath the loss.

St. Agnes Cascade Park Flicker Blair Murkowski St Agnes Murray Ridge Cascade Gleason Viheher Haswell Koehn Myers Mruk Michaels Fortman Rurns Gutensohn All Stars Heimsath Mrauk H .Haswell Noehn Miller N ‘Kopp Vousaw Ndonnelly Totais Joe Bedas Reig Michaels Aly Lease Monroe Bedacs Edo

Big Ten Track Meet Opens at Dyche Stadium in Evanston

Chicago May 21 More than 300 athletes gather at Dyche Stadium Evanston for the Big Ten track and field championships opening tomorrow Preliminaries scheduled in eleven events with finals set for Saturday Michigan the defending champion is favored to repeat while Ohio State Illinois and Wisconsin are expected to challenge Indiana Iowa and Minnesota show strength in specific events Ed Gordon and L Weldin lead Iowa in jumps and javelin the Minnesota squad is at its best in years

Chicago Dyche Stadium Evanston Big Ten Michigan Ohio State Ilinois Wisconsin Indiana Iowa Ed Gordon L. Weldin Minnesota

Lorain Elyria High Nines Clash Friday At Stadium

Lorain and Elyria High meet McCaskey's Lorain Pine at Ely Stadium in an independent tilt. Franko, a 17 year old with six wins and one loss, starts for McCaskey. Clymer plans to field regulars including Clawson behind the plate. The 3:45 p.m. game follows a rainout and earlier Lorain beat Clymer 7-2 at Lorain.

Lorain Elyria Clymermen Mike Franko McCaskeymen Franko Clymer Clawson Burley Finat Hutchings Coniam Block Elbert Bierek Harper Beegin

Shields Wood U S Hopes In Opening Davis Cup Match

In Montreal on May 21 1948 Frank X Shields and Sidney B Wood of New York carried the United States hopes in the opening Davis Cup North American Zone final doubles against Canada's top players Dr Jack Wright and Marcel Rainville. Shields favored over Wright while Wood with Rainville was a toss up. The two will again face in tomorrow's doubles with Shields and Wood forming the U S pair against Wright and Rainville as Canada fields its top players in likely all five matches. If the U S wins the first three matches, Cliff Sutter and Gregory Mansin may be chosen for the final singles.

Leo H. Petersen United Press York Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Mack Earnshaw Simmons Jove and Foxx Cochrane Montreal Frank X. Shields Sidney B. Wood New York United States Canada Shields Wood Mexico Jack Wright Marcel Rainville Wright Rainville Clifford Sutter Gregory Mansin

Forter Rhodes Diamond valued over 300000 dollars

The Forter Rhodes gem weighing 152 carats is valued at more than $300,000, highlighting its size and market appeal.

Wakeman Hosts H. and S. Bakers in Sandusky tilt

Wakeman C. hosts George Vahm's H. and S. Bakers baseball club for a semi pro game in Sandusky on Sunday. Bakers formerly played as Studebakers and represent Sandusky this season. Last season Sandusky beat Red Caps 1 to 0 after seventeen innings. This is the second road game for Wakeman, after a 4 to 2 win over Ravenna two weeks earlier. Either Owens or Duncan will start with Wasem in reserve.

Wakeman Red Caps Sandusky George Vahm H. & S. Bakers Bakers Studebakers Innnings Ravenna Red Sox Ravenna Owens Duncan Wasem

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