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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1938
Page
9
New York Giants stumble in a rough stretch, dropping a third straight and four of five to trim their NL lead to 3 1 2 games. Cubs, Phillies, and Dodgers win as Cleveland and Boston pace the American League. Lefty Grove earns his seventh straight win for Boston.
Basily en reshaping Ascot Park ahead of spring racing on May 25. Greyhound wrap at North Randall on July 2 features top fields. Elyria High golfers dominate Northeastern District. state finals in Columbus. Boxers and horseshoes activity noted with local figures and broadcasts on WHE.
The Lorain County Fish and Game Association opens its new grounds off Penfield Junction to Amherst Road on former Dynalite Co. property. A fish fry will be served all day, with a wagon chase and trap shoot features on the program.
The Elyria Recreation bowling team won the City Class A League title after a season of strong showings. They tied Ridgeville Hatchery for the first half with 24–8, won the second half 45–21, and edged the Hatchery in a season final roll off to claim the A championship. Veteran lineup led by George Bohn 190 and Frank Traxler 188 powered a 934 team average. Bill Coghlan 185 and Bill Mackin 185 followed. Members pictured include Traxler Huneke Bohn Mackin Coghlan Ball and Gilgenbach with Aurensan as co-backers.
The Elyria Athletic Club will face CCC Camp at Ely Stadium tomorrow afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 2 30 with AC players Mason Rose Firestone W Thompson Smith Geigey Swindling Forbes Van Arsdale H Lauer M Lauer and Stoll asked to report at 1 30.
Fred Hussey of Ohio University was named president of the Ohio Intercollegiate Golf Association. Jack Lohymer of Akron was chosen secretary, with a three member faculty committee including Dr. H. B. Whaling of Cincinnati Joe Hol singer of Dayton and Karl Davis of Western Reserve. No site was chosen yet for the 1989 tournament. a possible venue is the new Ohio State University course in Columbus.
The Dobrowski Meats host the Stevenson Service team of Berea in a scheduled game at Hamilton tomorrow afternoon. The tip is set for 2 o clock.
All members of the Harvard Market softball team are asked to report tomorrow at 1 o'clock. An Ohio horseshoe club offers annual privileges for a nominal fee at the state’s best court. Sammy Baugh, a Texas Christian All America footballer, tried out with the Cardinals and was sent to Columbus after struggles.
The D and X Sandwich Shop and Elyria Recreation led the City Duckpin League after scoring loop match victories at Elyria Recreation. D and N beat Shadix Diner while Recreation swept Junior Order Mechanics. Frank Traxler led Shadix with a 427 series as Recreation posted a 1945 team score.
The Standard Cleaners defeated the Elyria Merchants 7 to 2 last evening on the Roosevelt diamond. Pete Roka pitched well allowing six hits while Lefty Wircenske caught. Alex Mike started for the Merchants with Bud Polchey catching. Heimsath DodsKey and Gutowski had two hits for the Cleaners. Yucka and A Miko tripled for the Merchants.
Elyria Dairies Team No. 1 will play a 2 pm game against Team No. 2 at Cascade Park followed by a 3 pm contest with the Harvard Markets. All players on Team No. 1 are to report by 1 pm.
The East Side Blues baseball club invites Class C teams in Lorain County to schedule games. Interested managers should call 38 883 and request R Burgett. East Side Reds are notified to take notice.
Joe DiMaggio slipped 19 points but kept the American League batting lead as of May 21 with .391. Hal Trosky gained to .407 for second. Frank Hayes fell to .310. In the NL Joe Medwick led at .403, with Cookie Lavagetto and Frank McCormick rising in the order. Lefty Grove continued 6–0 as AL pitching pace leader. Melton led the NL with 6–0. Team leaders include Foxx and Ott in RBIs. Foxx and Ott tied for hits with 39 and 26 respectively. Averill led triples with 32.
Elyria High's golf team captured the Northeastern Ohio District qualifying event at Grantwood with a 340 stroke total to earn a state finals berth in Columbus. Bill Fey led the Crimson with 74 while Ed Janowiceg 86 Hank Dudek 7 and Tony Wolodzko 3 filled the scoring. Brush was runner up at 343 and Collinwood third with 358.
Belcastro last night displayed rough-house tactics at the Rialto Theatre in Elyria. Referee George Nichols disqualified him in the third fall and the Elyria Boxing and Wrestling Commission suspended Belcastro indefinitely for the incident.
Vic Silver's Jewelers defeated Bittner Funeral Home 9-7 on the Hamilton diamond in a three run seventh inning rally. Earl and Bob Mahl homered, with Bob’s coming with two aboard in the sixth and Earl’s bases loaded shot in the seventh. Ted Janowiec and Bob Mahl were the winning battery as Walt Boreski pitched for the losers.
Cleveland benching and recall of Lyn Lary payed off as he homed his two hits and flawless defense while Johnny Allen notched his fourth win. The Indians toppled Washington 6 to 3 to hold the American League lead. Earl Averill and Alvaro Stone homered, with Hogsett and Leonard each taxed by Cleveland’s five-run second inning.
Dayton shooters seize control as four reach the final four in the Ohio intercollegiate golf tournament. Defending champion Joe l Zotkiewicz faced teammate George Hamm while Paul Genung, medalist, met Akron’s Andy Card in the semi finals.
The Elyria Horseshoe Pitching Club starts its Greater Cleveland League season tomorrow at Riverview Park courts with a match against Lakewood. The event marks the league’s official opening in the afternoon.
William Howell Hawkes of Union College claims he has run 1 151 miles during his four year cross country career. He bases the total on a personal log of every practice and race.
Dick Jamerson resigns as Oberlin College swimming coach after three years to become Assistant Professor of Physical Education and head Swimming coach at the University of North Carolina. He coached multiple sports at Oberlin and will begin his UNC duties in the fall.
The Elyria Business Men travel to Lorain for a Class B League opener against the Moncrief Coals at Central Park. Game starts at 3 p.m. Manager Bill Allison will assign either Tom Smith or Les Draga to the mound with Gene Graber behind the plate. 12 players are listed to report at the Y M C A at 1 p.m. including B Adams G Graber B Yanke J Jaslyk G Willis E Nano J Radebaugh T Smith L Drage G Wehlber E Smith and S Karby.
In Granville on May 21 Denison University won the third annual Ohio Conference golf team title with a 648 total for 36 holes. Kenyon finished second at 662 with Wooster, Marietta, Mount Union, and Oberlin following. Marietta’s Dan Cawley led individuals with 150 after 73 and 77, while Janet Shock of Denison posted 80 54 164 in the co-ed segment.
The Standard Cleaners travel to South Amherst Sunday for a two game series with the Hawks. Game one starts at 2 o clock and all players should meet the team at the store at 1 o clock.
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