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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1931
Page
2
Welterweight bout tonight features Marty McHale of Cleveland versus Tony Jezewski of Elyria in a six round main event. Jezewski enters heavier and with a chance to upset if he can land his power, while McHale views it as a workout and aims to advance on future bills.
The Thomas Furnitures defeated LaGrange 8 to 7 at Ely Stadium, overcoming a 5 2 deficit with three runs in the fifth and two in the third. Furnitures will play LaGrange again on Decoration Day at LaGrange and host Nativity B of Lorain on Sunday at Ely Stadium.
Lakewood holds strong in the Lake Ere League track aims to defend the title at Cleveland Heights field on Friday May 29. Purple and Gold leaders Frank White Warren Blanke Harvey Farmer Nick Hellstrom Dick Schroeder Krantz power the sprint hurdles distance and pole vault with a star mile relay team that shined at the State meet in Columbus.
A. Jajkels homer in the ninth breaks the tie as Pete's Newsies of Lorain beat the 15-5s 10-9 yesterday at Lorain. Next Sunday they meet again at Cascade Park. 35-5s visit Amherst tomorrow night and North Olmsted Wednesday at Hamilton. West Side comes to Ely Stadium Thursday.
Elyria High will host Avon High tomorrow afternoon at Ely Stadium in an independent title showdown. Crimson Flashes pitcher either Long or Kushin faces Lefty Blake's Avon squad, as Elyria aims to avenge a 14-5 home win from the earlier meeting with Clymermen traveling to Ashland for a return game.
A cheeky musing on marriage in the Tri County League era describes a husband’s grip claimed through food and an ironic note that wives’ love proves harder to secure. The piece frames domestic life with playful regional voice and social humor.
Alonzo Hardy was the sole Elyria High athlete to place, earning second in the shot put with a 47 foot distance. The Elyria mile relay suffered a bad start, stalling progression as Sandusky won in 3 minutes 3.25 seconds, while Elyria had clocked 3 minutes 31.9 seconds at Lakewood the previous week.
The City Motors meet Ohio Fuel Gas in a pivotal game at MMec Kinley Field to break a four way tie for first place in the City Soft Ball League. Also on the schedule are Richwines vs Western Automatic at Hamilton and Pfaudler vs Johnson Oils at Richwines.
Maroons win 7 to 3 as Gerush and Arvay share pitching duties. Spencer scores two runs late while Maroons surge for five in the seventh. Gerush falters in the eighth before Arvay closes out. Postgame notes mention Bud joining a luncheon club and a trip to Otterlin for a Pennzotls game.
Eaton beat West View 2-0 in eleven innings to seize first place in the C and L League as Dettman and Hayes pitched a pitchers duel. R Grills starred at first with two decisive double plays. The Business Men lost to Olmsted Falls 11-9 in a game marked by five costly Eaton errors. Olmsted Falls rallied with five runs in the eighth after Parker dropped a fly, and Olmsted took the lead in the eighth. North Olmsted edged Elyria A. C. 5-2 at Cascade Park, with Schultz and Stickradt delivering strong pitching for the winners. All Business Men report for practice Tuesday amid a heavy weekend schedule.
Tonight at Where-Eagles Hall the program features a six round main event pitting Marty McHale of Cleveland against Tony Jezewski of Elyria at 8:15 PM. The card includes a six round semifinal K C Joe Martin of Lorain versus Frankie O’Keefe of Medina and four other four round bouts.
American results show scattered scores with Philadelphia leading New York and Detroit, while Cleveland faces Washington and Boston hosts New York as Philadelphia visits. The OCR text is garbled but indicates multiple city teams and a mixed slate of games.
National results show New York 10 and Pittsburgh 1 with various player tallies including Boyton 4 and Broskista 6. Cininnati and Louis appear with multiple entries, while several games are listed as scheduled with no full results.
In the second game, Indianapolis beat Toledo 3 to 2. St Paul topped Kansas City 4 to 2. Columbus defeated Louisville 6 to 7 in a tight clash. Upcoming games feature Indianapolis at Columbus, Louisville at Toledo, Milwaukee at Minneapolis, Kansas City at St. Paul.
The Elvira Eagles, led by a dominant Sharp who allowed only five hits, crushed Berlin Heights 7-0 at Berlin Heights to strengthen their grip on first place. Chuck Wrage collected three of five hits, with McMann and Schroeder adding two apiece. The Eagles jumped ahead in the first inning and built the lead with a three run third, aided by timely hits and aggressive baserunning, while Berlin Heights’ Tusko was battered. The win extended the Birdsmen’s lead as Huron and others chase a possible tie for second in the Tri County.
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