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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1938
Page
7
Lou Gehrig marked his 2000th consecutive game for the New York Yankees as they defeated the Boston Red Sox 12 to 5. He pledged to continue playing daily, despite murmurs of rest, and his streak stands as the longest in major league history.
Local gym and bar venue City Grille has joined the City Duckpin League as its season unfolds. Ached by strong demand, Ohio State football tickets may sell out three to four home games this fall, with May 25 opening and August 25 finish in sight.
Yesterday's hero Lou Gehrig, the Yankee first baseman, extended his remarkable streak by appearing in his 2000th consecutive game, a record of durability and consistency in baseball history.
The Bittners defeated Standard Cleaners 8 5 on the Hamilton diamond. They knocked Pete Roka from the mound in the third inning and continued the attack on Don C Gurney as Walt Boreski earned the win with Hugh Cross catching.
A final organization meeting of the City Softball League will be held Friday at the Y M C A at 7 30 p m. Teams signed up include United Presbyterian Church Bittner Funeral Home Dobrowski Meats Rone Radio Service Harvy ard Market Ohio National Guard Elyria Dairies and Post Office.
The article praises ring courage after a hard bout as Barney vows to quit forever if defeated. It mentions Armstrong's possible achievement of holding three titles, Lew Ambers as lightweight champion, and hints at further sports coverage on Page 6.
Cubs manager Charlie Grimm announced Dizzy Dean will return to pitching in 7 to 10 days after club physician Dr. John F. Davis reported bursitis has cleared. Dean, sidelined since May 4, shows arm improvement and will throw daily to keep supple before a controlled return to mound duties.
United Press report from New York describes Henry Armstrong delivering 15 relentless rounds of blows to Barney Ross. Ross fought valiantly, bearing the punishment but losing his title as Armstrong, a tireless 133 pound machine, wins in a display of brutal efficiency.
Cleveland starts a long road swing against Philadelphia as Mel Harder is set to pitch with George Caster opposing. Manager Vitt plans to ride the Big Four in rotation, but Rollie Hemsley is out three weeks with a broken finger. Frankie Putlak to handle catching while Helf may back up only in emergencies.
Vic Silvers Jewelers will meet the Ukranian Club of Lorain in a 6 o'clock game tonight as part of the American Lace diamond schedule.
Cleveland wrestler Charley Tomzak advances to the light heavy semi final at the Rialto Theatre in a Friday bill. He faces Danny Savich former Utah All American as part of an event stacked with scientists Teslock and Buck Jones in a two hour two out of three falls main feature. The opener starts at 8 30 p m.
Harvard Markets staged a five run third inning to erase a deficit and beat Vic Silver's Jewelers 5-4 on the American Lace diamond. Winning battery was Basinski and A Wircenski with Ternes and Jalowiec on the mound for the losers. Mahl caught. Leagues to meet on junior and intermediate play.
The Elyria Athletic Club issues a 6 o clock drill at Ely Stadium diamond tonight. All players are urged to attend and report promptly for the practice.
The Harvard Market will travel to Grafton this evening to face the White Eagle team. Markets members are asked to meet at Smitty's Place at 5:45 p m.
The notice invites Mocsny Yucka Fritz Tisza A Miko B Miko Roka Dodsley Polchey Ozminski Barkacs Wilbert Penzes and others to report tonight at six o'clock for tryouts at Roosevelt diamond.
The Y M C A will host two boy leagues on Monday evening. The Junior League targets boys 13 and under, while the Intermediate League serves boys 14 and older. Further details available at the Y M C A desk.
Standings show Knoxville at 9-1 leading the Southern Association, with Nashville 3-4, Little Rock 3, Memphis 2, New Orleans A, Birmingham. In the Texas League San Antonio 4, Beaumont and Dallas at Tulsa, rain, Shreveport 10 Houston 7, Oklahoma City 5, Fort Worth. In the Pacific Coast League San Diego and Sacramento 1. Only game scheduled.
Barney Ross, defending welterweight champion, endured a brutal 15 round beating by Henry Armstrong at Madison Square Garden, then conceded defeat and hinted at retirement from boxing. Armstrong, 25, claimed the title and eyed Lou Ambers next, as promoters tallied a 26,430 paid attendance and substantial gate.
West Side Comets defeated Amherst Inn 8 to 7 in a hard fought game. Pitchers J Bedoes and J Herold started for the Comets with J Toth catching. Comets players are asked to report at Cascade diamond today at 6 15 p m.
William J. Lorenz carded a 4 over 183 for 36 holes to win the Linder Coy tournament at Elyria Country Club. Earle Foster won low net with 186-30-156, while club ladies posted solid scores including Lorenz 88 and Jack Flynn 90.
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