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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1939

Page

3

Yankees Favored In World Series Opener As Reds Challenge

The column predicts a New York Yankees sweep of the Cincinnati Reds in six games at most. Predictions note Reds at appealing odds and point out rival pitchers Bucky Walters Paul Der ringer and possibly Eugene Thompson will test the Yankees. Additional items cover Wykrent’s new Lodi alleys opening with Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. Walt Machock starting Home Coal Company. John Murbach’s football role at University School. and Dewey Forward Stan Cofall's participation at Cleveland Heights and University backfields.

New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Yanks Reds Bucky Walters Paul Derringer Eugene Thompson Joseph Q. Petro Wykrent Lodi Hizzoner Walt Babe) Machock Elyria High Machock New Home Coal Company West St B and O John Murbach Murbach Roy Clymer Elyria Dewey Forward Cleveland Heights Stan Cofall Tigers United Press York U.P Ruffing Browns Bie Joe McCarthy McCarthy Bill McKechnie Buckyers Gene Thompson Cincinnati

Elyria High Fans Show Fair Spirit Amid Rough Start

Elyria High football fans have been unusually fair as the team loses two of three, with little criticism of coach Roy Clymer. The writer recalls 1936 struggles and notes the present supporters understand the tough situation at Sixth Street school and stand with the team regardless of early results.

Lyria High Roy Clymer Elyria Campbell Memorial Ely Stadium Sandusky Cleveland Heights Toledo Scott Clymer Shaw Shaker Heights Crimson Lakewood Fremont Oberlin Lorain Ely Park Sixth Street

Massillon and Sandusky football systems praised by editor

Mansfield News-Journal sports editor SCAR RUHL notes Massillon and Sandusky boast strong football development. Massillon’s junior highs prep for 1942 varsity, Sandusky mirrors effort on a smaller scale, Elyria and Mansfield discussed for future series, plus local ties linking Kemp and Brown families.

Scar Ruhl Mansfield News-Journal Massillon Sandusky Mannsfield Ruhl Brown Paul Brown Ohio Mansfield Elyria Leland Paul Kemp Massillon High A. £. Kemp Second Congregational Church Bernell Bunny” Brown Elyria High Ford Brown Muskingum College

Oberlin Drills For Rochester Ahead Of Oct Game

Oberlin College football coach Lysle K. Butler reports the offense has learned most plays and is polishing for the Rochester opener on Oct. 7. About 4,000 spectators expected for High School Day. next home game Oct. 28 vs Swarthmore. Center Bob Porter nursing a foot injury but likely ready. linemen Scofield and Swartz bolstering the line. Competitive battles for starting spots continue among nine lettermen and many reserves.

Oberlin University of Rochester Lysle K. Butler Oberlin College Rivermen Rochester Swarthmore Butler Charles Erdmann Bob Porter Europe Alfred Scofield Jefferson Ohio Phil Swartz Englewood N. J Scofield Or Swartz Ben Clymer

Columbus Player Rises in Varsity Contention

A prominent Columbus reserve has mounted a strong bid for a regular position on the Varsity line this season, signaling a potential shift in the team’s lineup.

Columbus Ohio

Bowling Scores in Kelier Kolin Company Matches

Team B defeated Team A in two games while Team C and Team D split their pair in Kelier Kolin Company girls matches at K of Calleys. Franks of Team B led with a 365 high series.

Kelier Kolin Company K of Calleys Franks

Rochester Beats Louisville to Even World Series 2-2

The Rochester Red Wings defeated the Louisville Colonels 13 to 3 to even the Little World Series at two games apiece. The Red Wings, from the International League, overturned a 3-0 win by Louisville from the previous day in a decisive offensive showing.

Louisville Rochester Red Wings Louisville Colonels American Association Red Wings Colonels

Garcia Seeks New Fights After Middleweight Title Bid

Celerino Garcia, new claimant to the world middleweight title, wants bouts with Billy Conn or Al Hostak after a seventh round KO of Fred Apostol at Madison Square Garden. He and manager George Parnassus doubt such fights due to stacked cards while Conn defends against Gus Lesnevich on Nov. 17. Garcia, who earned New York State recognition, seeks to settle the dispute with Hostak and pursue the light heavyweight crown if possible.

New York U.P Ceferino Garcia Billy Conn al Hostak Garcia Fred Apostol Madison Square Garden Conn Garcia Apostol Billy Kavanagh Conn Pittsburgh George Parnassus Gus Lesnevich the Garden Hostak Seattle National Boxing Association Celerino Apostoli New York State

Elyria Akron West Tickets Offered In Grid Contest

Five pairs of tickets to the Elyria Akron West football game at Ely Stadium Friday night October 13 are offered in the Chron Telegram Dope the Results Contest. Clip coupon, choose winners in 20 games, mail before 6 pm Thursday October 5. First five correct or nearest correct coupons win with editor final decision.

Ely Stadium Chronicle-Telegram

Elks Pin League Opens at New Wykrent's Alleys

Elyria Elks Bowling League opened at Wykrent Recreation alleys on Lodistreet. Federal Store beat West Side Lumber and Couai two games to one, Glen Rogers Motors swept Firestone Service Store, Shafer's Barbers took two from Clark's Clearview Clippers, and DeBray Body Shop defeated Coca-Colas. Clippers' Chuck Clark led with 353 followed by Shafer's Chuck Fell's 240 for top single.

Elyria Elks Wykrent Lodistreet Federal Store West Side Lumber and Couai Glen Rogers Motors Firestone Service Store Shafer’s Barbers Clark Clearview Clippers DeBray Coca-Colas Chuck Clark The Clippers Chuck Fell Barbers Federal Store Hobert Om Iss ATA Gould Aldise Goldenberg Kothe Nemeth Aldrich Tor Atmoe Emericvk - Les li Stull I Trylor Orks Bi Kershaw Debray Dody Saul Haines Delray Rye Preety Henke Lauce Schnelnerst Warden Hawee Dt Aldridge Clark's Perry Iss Wiehard Los Schulke Oe Loa Iss Glen Roghers Wolrors Welty Feam Elyria Lakewood Rumerduh Tim Mans Ilwy Mansivik Lot Alt Shaw Pirestone Mlind Sane Snyder Iz Hush Jobinson Munulta Lee Olio State Missouri Kbrandau Tee van We Craham Am Baker Forelham Alabama Cawneer Sea Lam Sdebibe Fee Spence Hi Tom Bakleiteltataer John Carrol Iee Frankhe Olin Agers le Cornell Syracuse Matlinon SS &S

Candies Lead In Recreation Class B Bowling Standings

The Moulton Candies remain undefeated atop the Elyria Recreation Class B Bowling League after last night’s results at the Recreation alleys. They defeated Tattersall Dairy to extend their lead. Moose Club, Wayne Feed, Gerber’s Meats, Tarry Tavern, Elyria Nursery, and Ridgeville Hatchery each posted two wins. High team score went to Moulton Candies with 2,669. top individual was Struck of Gerber’s Meats with 627. Ralph Steinmetz (Moodt’s Sohicans) 616 and George Bohn (Elyria Nursery) 609. West Side Bulldogs hold practice at Jefferson Field tonight. tryouts urged for players 150-180 pounds. Scotty Walace to contact Perry Clapp by Friday night.

Moulton Elyria Recreation Recreation Tattersall Dairy Moose Club Mike's Tavern Wayne Gerber's Meats Blue Sky Inn Tarry Tavern Moodt’s Sohicans Ely West Side Bulldogs Jefferson Field Cy Jewell Scotty Walace Perry Clapp Lodi Street Elyria Nursery Loescher Mike's Tavern Kemper Hoopkina Aa Valerius Gismondi Veterans of Foreign Warn Bradley Waldron Heene le Ilann Nauipper Eas Holtwick Atwear RBS Aurensan Karchner Checker Cab Carmen Nt Anderson Tsp Fldridge Eee TS. Val Woulton Candica Fleed Ag Ben Nantpak Ag Minnick Ant Gebhardt Tattersall Deir Brown Eos Wircenske Ri Daniecia Rogera Warry Travers Cotton Barape Tarry Puppeat Gilgenbach Kregman Meadt's Sohioann Gurney Freeman Keisler Volleet Eae Stelmmedx Gerber's Meats Knowles Khuchhel

Yankee Pitching Deepens World Series Drama

The October 3 World Series preview centers on Red Ruffing’s shaky right arm. If he can pitch, he starts for the Yankees. if not, Monte Pearson or Oral Hildebrand will take the opener. Derringer and Walters pace the Reds rotation with Thompson ready for Cincinnati.

McCarthy Pearson Hildy Yankee Lefty Gomez Reds Ruffing Gomez Monte Pearson Oral Hildebrand Hildebrand Bump Hadley Derringer Walters Yanks New York Cincinnati Gene Thompson

Blood Resigns As Pittsburgh Coach After 32-0 Loss

Johnny Blood resigns as head coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates after the team’s 32-0 defeat by the Chicago Bears. Club president Art Rooney accepts the resignation and says Walt Kiesling, the assistant coach, will be asked to lead the team for the remainder of the season. Rooney plans to confer with Kiesling.

Pittsburgh Johnny Blood Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Chicago Bears Blood Art Rooney Walt Kiesling Pirate Rooney Gennes Kiesling

Marshall Rassles In Lorain Friday

Lorain hosts three feature wrestling matches at the United Polish Club Friday promoted by Jack Pettit. Everett Marshall of Pueblo faces Young Joe Stecher. Dutch Heffner of St Louis meets Bull Komar of Cleveland. Iron Man Talun of Poland wrestles Jack Ganson of New York City. All bouts are over all affairs with a one hour time limit.

Lorain United Polish Club Jack Pettit Pettit Everett Marshall Pueblo Colo Young Joe Stecher Dutch Heffner St. Louis Bull Komar Cleveland Iron Man Talun Poland Jack Ganson New York City

All-City Pin League Opens At Wykrent's

The All-City Bowling League begins tonight at Wykrent's Recreation with seven matches on the schedule. Fourteen teams are entered this year, down from 18 last season when it was City Class B. Early shift features Hi-Speed Gas vs Road Jewelers and others. late shift includes Electro Alloys vs Array Potato Chips and Peders Store vs Wykrent's Grille.

Wy Krent’s Road Jewelers Welsh Piuneral Finegan Bakery Jackson Grille Gypsy Fiddle Gardner Jewelers Shell Petroleum Electro Alloys Array Wykrent Von Mehi

Rene Radin team Members Gather for Uniform Fitting

All members of the Rene Radin softball team are asked to report to the West Avenue poolroom at 7 30 for jacket measurements.

Autice Rene Radin Softall West Avenue

Renew Grid Contract Philadelphia

RENEW GRID CONTRACT Philadelphia October 3 with PK Contracts renewed today under city grid management. Officials say terms preserve service while boosting efficiency and ensuring uninterrupted power distribution.

Philadelphia

How The United Proud Writers Pick Series

New York readers see United writers forecast the World Series. George Kirksey predicts the Yankees win in six games while Harry Ferguson backs the Yankees. Henry McClemore notes the Reds take five with Junior son as sole winning pitcher.

New York United. Press Sports George ‘Kirksey Yankeige Harry Ferguson Yanks Erloo Reds Henry McClemore Yees Juniorson Cincinnati

Competition Opens in North School Athletic League

The North School Athletic League, six schools strong, includes Lorain County teams and New London in Huron County, Vermilion in Erie County. Last year’s co champions Clearview and Medina must win Friday as new play begins. results recall Medina’s 186 and North Ton’s 60 losses for Medina, while Clearview beat Bay Village 20-12 and River 20-2.

Lorain County New London Huron County Vermilion Erie County Medina Clearview Norwalk St. Paul's Sandusky St. Mary's Bay Village River Wooster Northton

Crosley invites President Roosevelt to World Series

Powel Crosley Jr, president of the Cincinnati Baseball Club, telegrammed the White House inviting President Roosevelt to attend the Reds Yankees World Series game in Cincinnati. Crosley said the visit would honor baseball on its 100th anniversary and the pennant celebration.

Cincinnati Powel Crosley Cincinnati Baseball Club Roosevelt Crosley

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Archie Ellis, Jr Harry Stella Brooklyn Casey Kankakee Illings ARMY ZOO Joe Cronin RED Sox San Francisco Per Nationwide Navs Service Inc Allan Bergner Navy Apostolic N. Y Akron Elks New Wykrent’s Dope Adure Ss Iowa Indiana Georgia Tech Notre Dame Michigan Michigan State Texas Wisconsin Rutgers Yale Columbia Case Lehigh Louisiana State Holy Cross Heidelberg Kent State Mount Union Muskingum Candies Handing I. Pet Moulton Candies Ridgeville Hatch Elyria Nursery Moodt's Mobloans Wayne Feed Gerber'n Meats Rennae A Terry Tavern Moune Club Mike's Tarver Checker Cab St Tees Bell Company A Veeh Ae Chandler By Georgs Kiresay Yankee Stadium McKechnie Ival Goodman Lonnie Frey Billy Myers Cubs Myers Jack Doyle Army-Navy Marshall Rassles United Proud Writers
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