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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1930
Page
2
Elyria must beat Berea to secure at least a tie for second place in the Suburban League. The Berea squad, lacking strong pitching this season, hopes to derail Elyria at Local Park and extend the rivalries dating back to earlier matchups.
New York Giants manager John J McGraw signs a five year deal beginning 1921 restoring harmony among owners. McGraw resumes duties after illness and plans to finish his career as NL manager with an early salary of 70000.
A chow dog owned by Mrs. J. J. Howlett of Cleveland Street Elyria won first prize in the chow dog class at a national exhibition in Toronto Canada the Chronicle Telegram learned yesterday via Western Union telegram.
A quartet of Cleveland horned owls began stealing golf balls at a Lakewood practice driving range. They swooped down seized one ball apiece then discarded them near the railroad. Each night they gather dozens of balls and bury them in nearby lots, turning the episode into local lore.
Lieut. D. BM. Westfall of Fort Wayne Indiana won the members meet at Camp Perry after inspection of his target and that of Capt J. P. Lions of Fort Benning both officers contending for the title in the National Rifle Association meet with a possible score of the same value.
Ohio Northern University signed a contract to play the Army football team at West Point to start the 1991 season. The opener is scheduled for September 26 at West Point.
The Colson team defeated Steel And Tubes 8-6 last night at Ham fan nds, tying them with Olr Fuel Gas for leadership in the event. Cotson's perseverance kept Shelmen to five hits and the three-way race remains active.
Local athlete Rockwood faltered at the county fair tournament, losing to rival C Cash in a decisive round. He later defeated L Cash in a rematch, but Cash bested him again, while Pitcher C. Cash stood out with a standout performance and high hitting average in the event.
Hamlin's Circuit Swat defeated the Pfaudlers 8 to 6 in a high scoring game. The report notes key plays and a late innings rally at Richnehein with Pirates victory framing the matchup.
A fragment lists leading batters in both American and National Leagues with names such as Gehrig, Ruth, Rice, Terry, and Waner. It includes games played, at bats, runs, and hits with batting averages and team affiliations, though the text is garbled and several figures are unclear.
Jack Berg defeated Buster Brown in Newark New Jersey in a 133 pound bout. Brown suffered facial cuts and a swollen eye as Berg earned a decisive victory in a one night event with Brown weighing 158 pounds.
Akron Ohio National Guard team plans a schedule with open dates and hopes to arrange games with strong teams in Elyria area. Contact Matt R Klucher at 11 West Crosier Street Akron Ohio by phone Hancock 7491.
Purdue, Illinois and Minnesota face major losses as key players depart. The piece notes guards, backs, ends and linemen leaving Purdue and Minnesota, with references to notable figures like Bronko Nagurski and Herb Joesting, and mentions Ohio State losses including Alan Holman and Arden McConnell.
American standings show Philadelphia leading with 11 wins Boston 4 New York 10 Washington T and Cleveland at Chicago await today’s games. National results list Pittsburgh 9 Chicago 6 New York 5 7 Boston 3 11 with several games scheduled including New York at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St Louis. Association results include Columbus 7 Indianapolis 4 Louisville 11 Toledo 7 Milwaukee 12 Kansas City 6 Milwaukee 11 St Paul 7 in 11 innings. Tonight Toledo at Louisville Indianapolis at Columbus Milwaukee at St Paul Kansas City at Minneapolis.
Freddie Kushin faces Rudy Staff in a playoff for the Spring Valley individual golf title after semifinals wins. Art Krenz meets Jack Warden for Class B, Chuck Persons faces Scott Cook for Class C. Cubs drop fourth loss as Pirates rally to win, shrinking Cubs lead over Giants to 3 1 2 games.
In Cleveland League Park speaks of a record crowd as Young Jack Thompson of Chicago meets Tommy Freeman of Cleveland for the welterweight world championship. Freeman weighed 145 pounds, in top shape, while Thompson showed quickness and ring craft during workouts. The match follows Freeman’s rising form and Thompson’s recent title-winning performance against Jackie Fields.
Amherst Ohio September 4 Coach Norwood Hearn and Assistant Coach Butsberge led open practice for Amherst High with over 30 boys. The season schedule lists games against Lorain New London Bellevue Medina Wadsworth Vermilion Wellington Ridgeville and others through November.
The Church of Christ and Holy Cross clash in the opening game of a three game series for the Church league championship at McKinley Field. The Church won the first half title 10 matches to nine while Holy Cross took the second half, setting up a pitchers’ duel between Curly Bainbridge and Joe Satkowski as both teams seek to claim the title.
Mrs Hollin Moran of 951 East River Street shot a 49 at the Bob O Link miniature golf course in North Olmsted. The score marked a women’s course record and qualified her for the Bob O Link miniature golf tourney in Cleveland.
All Haserodt Jeweler players are urged to attend a team meeting tomorrow night at Pop Keres residence on 14th street. Reorganization will be discussed and it is essential that players and hopefuls for this season be present.
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