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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

5

Welter Title At Stake Tonight As Champ Ross Meets Tough

United Press reports a world welterweight title bout at Madison Square Garden between Henry Armstrong the featherweight champion and Barney Ross the welterweight ruler. The match tests a featherweight king moving up and a light welterweight defending the crown in a clash of weight classes.

Champ Ross Armstrong United Dress Staff EW York U.P Madison Square Garden Long Island Bowl Henry Armstrong Barney Ross Ross Mike Jacobs Jimmy McLarnin McLarnin Garcia Canzoneri

Ross Armstrong Fight At Madison Square Garden Tonight

United Press reports a clash between Barney Ross and Henry Armstrong at Madison Square Garden. The bout may decide who claims the welterweight crown while shaping future matchups with Lou Ambers and potential pay-per-view-like gate records. The match airs on NBC at 9 p.m. EST.

Inverness Invitational Opens With Top Golfers Named Favorites

Horton Smith and Harry Cooper were installed as favorites as 16 top golfers began the Inverness Invitational at Toledo. Smith and Cooper defend their titles while facing Dick Metz and Gene Sarazen in opening matches. The four day, 126 hole round robin awards 4600 dollars in prize money.

Toledo Uri Horton Smith Harry Cooper Inverness Smith Cooper Dick Metz Gene Sarazen Ed Dudley Ky Laffoon Lawson Little Jimmy Demaret Sam Snead Vic Ghezzi Jimmy Thomson Tommy Armour Willie Gogxin Frank Walsh Henry Picard Johnny Revolta

New London Students Earn Track Letters

Six seniors four juniors three sophomores and two freshmen received track letters at New London High School this week. Senior awardees include Harry Bilton Minor Bedford Clifton Patchen John Hogsett D Sears and posthumous honoree Roger Renkel. Juniors Lucius Bartlett Robert Carpenter Robert Phiefer Arthur Witzlaben. Sophomores Darry Bilton Lester Shays James Wolfe. Freshmen Tom Johnson Dick Evans serving as manager.

New London New London High School Harry Bilton Minor Bedford Clifton Patchen John Hogsett D. Sears Roger Renkel Lucius Bartlett Robert Carpenter Robert Phiefer Arthur Witzlaben Darry Bilton Lester Shays James Wolfe Tom Johnson Dick Evans

East Side Blues Baseball Practice and Game Schedule

The East Side Blues will practice tonight and tomorrow at the American Lace diamond at 5 p m. Players listed include J Lowery R Burgett Wharton Johnson Karnes Telzerow Shambacher Shay Smith Klinect Ratcil and Pitts. A game is set at the Lace diamond Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock and all players are asked to report.

East Side Blues American Lace Diamond J. Lowery R. Burgett Wharton Johnson Karnes Telzerow Shambacher Shay Smith Klinect Ratcil Pitts Blues Lace Diamond

Cross Homer Delivers 2-0 Win for Locals

Hugh Cross hit a ninth inning solo homer with Mel Gerhardinger aboard to break a pitchers duel and give the Bittners a 2-0 shutout of the Berea Colored All-Stars on the Hamilton diamond. Hank Ernest allowed three hits with 15 strikeouts while Causby yielded four hits and six Ks.

Hugh Mel Gerhardinger Bittners Berea Hamilton Diamond Hank Ernest Causby Ernest

Vic Silvers Jewelers and Standard Cleaners Clash Tomorrow

The Vic Silver’s Jewelers faces Standard Cleaners in a scheduled 6 o’clock game for the American Lace diamond. Players of both teams are asked to take notice of the evening clash.

Vic Silver Standard Cleaners

Ely Stadium to Host Team Practice Sessions

The Elyria Al will hold a practice tonight and tomorrow at the Ely Stadium diamond with all players reporting at 6 o clock. The A. C. is slated to meet the Bittners on Sunday.

Elyria al Wil Ely Stadium A. C

Fake Antiques Trade Flourishes in Rome

In Rome the crafting and selling of counterfeit antiques has become a notable and profitable enterprise. Local artisans and traders reportedly blur lines between reproduction and forgery, attracting collectors and investors amid a growing demand for period pieces.

Rome

Ross Defends Welterweight Title In New York Tonight

Barney Ross meets Henry Armstrong at Madison Square Garden with Ross defending his welterweight crown as an 8-5 favorite. The bout airs nationwide on NBC and WHE radio in Cleveland with a 9 PM start.

Ross Armstrong New York Barney Ross Madison Square Garden Henry Armstrong National Broadcasting Company WHE Cleveland

Goodman Eliminated In British Amateur by Kocsis

Johnny Goodman of Omaha, the US and betting favorite, lost to Chuck Kocsis of Detroit 3 and 2 in the British amateur championship. Charley Yates of Atlanta advanced with Kocsis after beating England’s Andrew McClure 7 and 5.

Troon Scotland Johnny Goodman Omaha Chuck Kocsis Detroit Goodman United States Charley Yates Atlanta Kocsis Yates Andrew McClure England

Vic Silver's Jewelers Dominates Elyria Independents 9–1

Vic Silver's Jewelers routed the Elyria Independents 9 to 1 on the American Lace diamond last night. It marked the Silvers' 12th straight win as Don Ternes and Cappy Johnson pitched, with Jack Ternes catcher. for Elyria, Young and Kovalesky pitched and Dumke caught.

Vic Silver Jewelers Elyria Independents Don Ternes Cappy Johnson Silvers Jack Ternes Young Kovalesky Independents Dumke

Parmelee Secures Sixth Victory for Millers

Columbus notes Roy Parmelee right hander for the Minneapolis Millers in a 9 to 1 win over Milwaukee. Parmelee, wild with ten walks but two hits allowed, earns his sixth win of the season and drives the club within one game of second place in the American Association pennant chase. Indianapolis tops Toledo 5 to 4. St Paul defeats Kansas City 6 to 2. Columbus beats Louisville 6 to 3 to climb from last place.

Columbus Roy Parmelee Minneapolis Millers Parmelee Millers Milwaukee Brewers New York Giants Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Colonels

Harvard Market and West Side Comets Face Tonight at Mc Kinley Diamond

The Harvard Market and West Side Comets clash on the Mc Kinley diamond at 6 15 this evening. Players from both teams are requested to take notice of the scheduled game.

Harvard West Side Comets McKinley

Hardware Juniors Triumph Over Mudhens 12-4 in Western Automatic

The Elyria Hardware Juniors defeated the Mudhens 12 to 4 at Western Automatic diamond. Battery of Finnegan and Bendik earned the win, Pollock pitched, H Heath caught for Mudhens, Balk and Walend led hitting for their teams, J Heath homered, Roig fielding stood out.

Elyria Hardware Mudhens Finnegan Bendik Pollock H. Heath Balk Walend J. Heath Roig

Imperial Airways Connects Four Continents in Global Service

Imperial Airways expands reach across four continents serving 29 countries. The airline operates routes linking Britain with major hubs overseas, signaling growing postwar international air travel.

Britain Imperial Airways Company

MacFayden Puzzles Reds In Bees 2 1 Victory

In Boston, Danny MacFayden pitched a complete game for the Boston Bees to beat the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 1 in 11 innings. MacFayden held Cincinnati to seven hits while Dusty Cooke drove in the Reds' lone run in the eighth. Derringer took the loss for Cincinnati as Deb Garris delivered the decisive hit in the 12th.

Boston Mass Cincinnati Reds Danny MacFarden MacFayden Boston Bees Reds Bees Cincinnati Lonnie Frey Max West Dusty’ Cooke Frey Paul Derringer Derringer Gene Moore Warstler Deb Garris Moore Jim Weaver Ray Davis Jim Turner

Vic Silver’s Jewelers Meet Crystal Clear Cleaners Tonight

Vic Silver’s Jewelers faces Crystal Clear Cleaners of Lorain in a 6:30 PM game on the American Lace diamond. Players from both teams are asked to note the schedule.

Vic Silver Crystal Clear Cleaners of Lorain

Elyria Merchants Clash with Darek Meats at Longfellow Diamond

The Elyria Merchants host Darek Meats tonight at Longfellow Diamond in Lorain. Merchants members are asked to meet at Helli's at 5 13.

Elyria Longfellow Diamond Lorain Helli’s

Standings From Yesterday's Mesales Show Mixed Results

Yesterday's Mesales matches show Minneapolis 9 Milwaukee 1 and St Paul 6 Kansas City 2. Columbus 6 Louisville 3 Indianapolis 6 Toledo 5. Southern Association games include Atlanta 1 Memphis 0 Chattanooga 5 Little Rock 4 Birmingham 6 Knoxville 6. Note 10 innings.

Mesales Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Southern Association Atlanta Memphis Chattanooga Little Rock Birmingham Knoxville

Better Truck Line Topples Wildcats In Eight Inning Tilt

The Better Truck Line edged the East Side Wildcats 10 to 9 in eight innings on the American Legion diamond. Reynolds and Dumski teamed for the win. Drage Ditched and Yanke caught for East Side.

East Side Wildcats American Legion Reynolds Dumski Drage Yanke

Seabiscuit and Admiral Entered in Suffolk Race

The Big Four of racing War Admiral Seabiscuit Stagehand and Pompoon will clash in the $50 000 added Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs on June 29 Charles Adams of the Eastern Racing Association announced Seabiscuit owner Charles Howard will ship the horse to Suffolk within ten days War Admiral owner Samuel Riddle said the unbeaten three year old champion will be on hand Pompoon boosted by his Dixie Handicap win and Stagehand the Derby favorite are among 43 nominations for the race.

Boston Mass War Admiral Seabiscuit Stagehand Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Charles ¥. Adams Eastern Racing Association Charles Howard Adams Howard Belmont Track Suffolk Oval Samuel Riddle Pompoon Maxwell Howard

Mrs Weil Wins State Medal Play Title in Ohio

Mrs Burt Weil of Cincinnati, three time state champion, captured the annual state invitation al medal play title in Granville Ohio. She carded a final round sub par 80 and a 36 hole total of 161. Janet Shock of Dayton finished second with 681-167. Caryel Sherretts, a 13 year old Coshocton girl, won the third flight with 217 strokes.

Granville Burt Weil Cincinnati

Merchants Defeat Harvard Market 4-2 at Roosevelt Field

Elyria Merchants beat Harvard Market 4-2 last night. Sebastion pitched masterfully for Elyria allowing only a single hit by Al Wircenske, the first batter he faced in the opening frame.

Elyria Harvard Roosevelt Sebastian al Wircenske

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