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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1937

Page

2

Elyria High Qualifies Five For State Track And Field Meet Finals

Elyria High's Flyers earned five boys spots in the Ohio state finals at Columbus by placing in the top three at the Lakewood district qualifier. Decker won pole vault, set a district mark in low hurdles, Pfaff won the javelin, and the medley relay of Carter Decker Hart Blayney finished third to earn Columbus bids.

Elyria High Lyria High Columbus Lakewood Chuck Decker Benny Pfaff Pat Carter Henry Hart Bob Blayney Flyers East Tech Decker Pfaff Carter Hart Blayney John Rhodes West Tech Cleveland Blondie Blayney Dan Gulgin Lorain Ely Stadium Purple and Lavender Sixth Streeters

Oberlin High Leads Northeastern District Track Drive

In Lakewood and Mentor meets the Lorain and Elyria squads posted strong showings. Oberlin High swept district honors led by McCarthy winning the 100 and 220 dashes, shot put, and a relay. Decker and Pfaff along with others qualified for the state finals. Elyria and Clearview also advanced multiple athletes including Decker in pole vault and Uszak in 220 hurdles as teams eye state meet points.

Lotain County Elyria Crimson Flyers Lakewood Lorain Moore Mentor Oberlin High Oberlin McCarthy Syria Chuck Decker Benny Pfaff Pat Carter Henry Hart Bob Blayney Decker Pfaff Wilburn L. Vaughn Ben John Rhodes

Dobrowski Meats Fall To Berea 3 2 In Narrow Loss

The Dobrowski Meats lost 3-2 to Berea's St Adelbert Holy Name at McKinley Diamond in their second defeat of the season. Lefty Raymond earned the win for Berea, allowing six hits as Len Monske gave up seven. An error by Koviak in the fourth inning produced Berea's three runs. Zig Sadowski homered for the Meats.

Dobrowski Meats St. Adelbert Holy Name Be- Tea McKinley Diamond Lefty Raymond Berea Len Monske Koviak Zig Sadowski

Oberlin Tracksters win District B meet at Mentor

Oberlin High School’s track team, defending state Class B champions, captured the Northeast Ohio District meet with 64 points at Mentor, nearly doubling second-place Orange’s 35. The Red and Blue set a new district scoring record as multiple events produced wins and fast times, led by McCarthy in sprints and Wood, Platek, and Frye among others.

Oberlin High Ohio Mentor McCarthy Hudwell Smith Sterling Schlaich Reinhart Breck Blackmore Sayer C. F J. Hammel Yost E. C Perkins Davis Ettinger E. F Daniels Reeves Bagnall Hage Char Skarupa Woods Anderson Cooley Johnson Uzsak Close Stow May Rye Steakley Oberlin Willbond Orange Fairview Independence Brecksville Hudneil Crocker Ro Ferguson D. Olds Sehneider Wall Schaikner Col Trivanovich Wolcott Walsh FE. C C Fercuson Howell Menarthy Thompson Gutarzie Si Buss Jackson C. Hammel Huisman Butwowicz Allenn Teivrabend CF Sloboda G. Hammel Clayton Dintance Th. Tim

Columbus Sells Catcher Paul Chervinke to Dodgers

The Columbus Red Birds announced the sale of catcher Paul Chervinke to the Brooklyn Dodgers. A former Illinois athlete, Chervinke began pro baseball with Elita in 1933 and is 25 years old. Carlisle AC swept a doubleheader from the SFS Club at Hamilton, 83 and 76, with Roka winning the first game and Sito the nightcap pitcher.

Columbus Columbur Red Birds American Association Today Paul Chervinke Brooklin Dodz Chervinke University of Illinois Elmi+ta Carlisle Carlisle A.C Hamilton Roka Sito Stahi

Rules of the Game of Golf Books At Elrria Country Club

The official Rule Books of the United States Pro Golfers Association are available at Elrria Country Club. Interested readers may obtain them from Clark Black, the club professional, via the Chronicle Telegram want ad for results.

United States Pro Golfers’ Association Elrria Country Club Clark Black

Avon Merchants Triumph 11-0 Over Elyria In Opener

Avon Merchants routed Elyria 11-0 in the Loraln Amateur Baseball Association Class A opener at Cascade Park. Lefty O'Dell tossed a five hit, 13 strikeout gem as Elyria committed miscues fueling the blowout. Elyria's Les Drage and batters gathered two hits but could not prevent the rout. protest announced by Elyria manager Loren Portman over players claimed by Avon manager Ernie Linden.

Elmer J Stalla Elyria Loraln Amateur Baseball Association Avon Merchants Cascade Park Central Park Lorain Lyon Tailors Duskey Brothers Les Drase Bob O'Dell Lefty O'Dell Avon Alex Bierek Happy Mahl Jack Siffert Les Drage Business Men Bob Yanke Bob Adams Yanke Loren Portman Ernie Linden J. Siffert Mittendorf Mahi Tanke Drage Adams Graber Elyria Business Men Bitcher Gonzalez Portman James and F. Bedoes E. J. Staila

Yesterday's Hero Harry Kelley Keeps Athletics Atop AL Parade

Harry Kelley earned a second win in as many days to lift the Philadelphia Athletics to the lead in the American League standings. The star pitcher baffled opponents with his control and clutch performances, helping his team extend its early-season margin.

Harry Kelley Philadelphia Athletics

Coin counting machines may come to Istanbul Turkey

Reports indicate an interest in introducing coin counting machines into Istanbul and broader Turkey as part of modernizing retail and banking operations. The move would affect local shops and financial services, replacing manual counting with automated technology.

Istanbul Turkey

Athletics Lead American League Race Despite Critics

Philadelphia Athletics rebound from setbacks to hold a top spot in the American League race. Connie Mack’s club, once 100-1 outsiders, leads the standings more days than any other team, aided by pitchers Lynn Nelson, Almon Williams, and Harry Kelley who has five wins. Meanwhile Yankees, Tigers, Indians, and other clubs trade wins as Dean, Root, and the Pirates, Cardinals, and Cubs win big in both leagues.

United Press EW York U. P Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack A's Mackmen New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Cleveland Boston Mack The Athletics A’s Kelley Lynn Nelson Almon Williams Harry Kelley St. Louis Cleveland Indians Yanks Washington Senators Chicago Dean New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Dean Philadelphia Phillies Charley Root Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds

La Grange Hardwares Sweep Bittners in Twin Bill

LaGrange Hardwares defeated Elyria Bittner Funeral Home in both ends of a doubleheader played yesterday in La Grange. Scores were 16-5 and 9-0 as LaGrange pitchers Carmen, Cox, and Forbush shut down the Bittners hitters while LaGrange batters rapped 14 and 15 hits respectively. A Hopkins and L Forbush led the offense with three hits each. Carmen added three hits and dominated on the mound.

la Grange Bittners Twin Bill LaGrange Hardwares Elyria Bittner Funeral Home Hardwares Jaycox L. Forbush Yost Darby Maiden A. Hopkins LaGrange Wayne Carmen Carmen Gulgin R. A. E. LaGrange R. A. F. LaGrange

I T S Pitchers Win By Forfeit

The I T S Horseshore pitching team won by forfeit from North Olmsted in a match scheduled yesterday at North Olmsted. The next competition for the locals will be June 6 at Gordon Park in Cleveland for a double header with Graphite Bronze and Gordon Park teams.

I. T. S. Horseshore North Olmsted Gordon Park Cleveland Graphite Bronze

TEAMS PLAY TONIGHT AT STEEL AND TUBES DIAMOND

Jack's Lunch and Steel and Tubes meet tonight at 5 45 on the Steel and Tubes diamond. All members of the Lunch team are asked to report.

Jack Steel and Tubes

Martin And Estes To Meet In Mat Semi Final

Buck Estes of Elk City meets Buddy Martin from Chattanooga in the Rialto Theatre mat semi final. Keniston was injured, forcing cancellation of several bouts. Red Devil debuts with Cecil McGill as unmasked foe. ladies admitted free next Wednesday at 8 39 p.m.

Buddy Martin Bob Keniston Buck Estes Elk City Okla Dan Morris Rialto Theatre Keniston Estes Martin Chattanooga Tena Morris Hey Middle West Red Devil Cecil McGill Long Beach Calif McGill Cecil

Wakeman Red Caps Open Season in 11-3 Win

Wakeman caps opened their season with an 11-3 victory over the Cleveland Sea Foods. Garber powered the offense with a homer and a key two-run drive in a seven-run inning. Pitching data shows Waseem, Whittaker, Youngs, and Whale with various innings logged. Umpires were Matusak and Bellamy. Time of game about hours and minutes.

Wakeman Ted Cape Quaterday Rovert Sea Foods Cleveland Caps Garber Waths Gerber Fonen Santusky Rages Spratt Semriner Bartlome Gerder Yarsa Waseem Youngs Whittaker Whale Jones Mitcher Young T Matusak Bellamy

City Duckpin League Tonight Matches Schedule

The City Duckpin Loop presents tonight’s matches at the K of Calleys. Pass Service Station faces Junior Order Mechanics, D and WN Sandwich Shop plays Keller John Kloaks, Reights of Columbus meets Ridge ville Hatchery, and Inter-City Coal challenges Electro Alloys.

K ‘of Calleys Pass Service Station Junior Order Mechanics WN Sandwich Shop Keller John Kloaks Reights of Columbus Ridgeville Hatchery Inter-City Coal S Electro Alloys

Mudhens Beat Elyria Country Club Caddies 8–6

The Mudhens defeated the Elyria Country Club caddies 8 to 6 in a Saturday softball game at Hamilton diamond. Andrew and Reese teamed up as the winning battery.

Madhens Mudhens Elyria Country Club Hamilton Diamond Andrew Reese

Elyria High Golfers Blast District Record In Cleveland

Elyria High’s golf team won the Northeastern District tournament at Grantwood Club, shot a district record 321, and with Cleveland Heights will advance to the state tournament in Columbus. Matt Zaleski led with 76 and earned medalist honors, while Bill Fey and Joe Carlone tied for second with 78. Brush protested a ruling but the score stood, making Elyria the district winner by 27 strokes over Brush.

Biba High Grantwood Club Cleveland Cleveland Heights Columbus Arlington Crimson Matt Zaleski Zaleski Elyria Bill Fey Joe Carlone Brush High Fey Carlone Max Jalowiec Tony Wolodzko Brush Ralph N. Shafer H. R. Townsend Townsend Columbus

Blind Par golf yields tied leaders at Elyria CC tournament

Five players tied for first with a net 28 at Elyria Country Club in the Blind Par event. J H Koutft Paul M Gentzel R Kroger Leonard Tufford and Dale White shared the top spot as Walter Masiyk led the day with 74 at Cherry Ridge. Ed Brandt and J Sinko posted notable scores amid a bustling weekend crowd.

Elyria Elyria Country Club J. H. Koutft Paul M. Gentzel R. Kroger Leonard Tufford Dale White Walter Masiyk Cherry Ridge Masiyk J. Sinko Cleveland Ed Brandt C. G. Sheppard A. R. Dittrick West River Road National Carbon Company Spring Valley Joss Sinko Paul Walker Jack Warner Gulf Road Course George Walehli R. B. Stearns A. M. Orient O. M. Kappler E. D. Hopper al Crooks Jadles Mra. QO. M. Kappler Swinner

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