Rustling Thru Sports and Baseball Notes
A collage of bits from Ohio sports figures clarifies Don Scott’s Canton roots amid Misunderstandings with Massillon rivals. Esther Morris may shift wrestling plans to Sandusky while Elyria rumors fade. Joe Scott missed Standard Cleaners lineup in Sandusky. Cy Slapnickata’s Indians chatter and Terry Ferrell trade talks spark debate. Qurrrel hunters eye Sept 26 season opener. Pytlak feats vs Tower height noted. Tex Oliver jokes on undefeated Oregon schedule.
Giants Owner Tim Mara Reveals Giants Pride and Wit
United Press profile of Tim Mara, owner of the New York Giants, detailing his calm betting demeanor at Aqueduct while fearing football nerves. Mara recalls buying the Giants for 2500, noting the franchise’s impact and pride, and predicts a strong showing against the All-Stars at the Polo Grounds.
Greyhound Misses Own World Record at Indy Track
A new mile trotting record for the Indiana State Fair track was set, but Greyhound failed to match his world record, clocking 1:56 3 4. The dog Hanover the Great died after the first heat of the Governor's stake, in front of thousands.
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Schmidt Loses Veterans Will Rebuild Ohio State Team
Ohio State faces a rebuilding season as coach Francis A. Schmidt loses eight veterans from the 1937 starting lineup and prepares 46 players for two daily practices ahead of the October 1 opener with Indiana. Key departures include backs Jim McDonald Nick Wasylik Dick Nardi and Jim Niller and linemen Fred Crow Charlie Ream Gust Zarnas Sol Maggied Ralph Wolf. Returning lettermen and several sophomores compete at every position including ends Bartschy Sarkkinen Bliss Lohr Whitehead Williams and Clare. tackles Kaplanoff Schoenbaum Aleskus Young with Grun dies Bolser Oman Rosen. guards Marino Rutkay Gales Smith Nosker Tucci and center options. quarterbacks lack a letterman as Bullock Scott Sexton vie for the spot.
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Dick Nardi
Jim Niller
Fred Crow
Charlie Ream
Gust Zarnas
Sol Maggied
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Ross Bartschy
Esco Sarkkinen
Keith Bliss
Wendell Lohr
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Quent Williams
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Frank Clair
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Howard Chappell
Carl Kaplanoff
Alex Schoenbaum
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Claude White
Dick Wuellner
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Charlie Maag
Bill Bullock
Don Scott
Jim Sexton
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Jim Straushbaugh
Alf Zachegno
Forrest Fordham
Jim Langhurst
U S L T A Returns Check To Mrs Moody
The U S Lawn Tennis Association returned to Mrs Helen Wills Moody a check for 1309.45 representing her expenses as a member of the U S Wightman Cup Team in Europe. Moody withdrew from the national championships due to neuritis and asked for the return of the funds.
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Indians Win Eighth In Row Tie Sox For Second Place
Veteran pitcher Mel Harder aimed for win number 15 as Cleveland's Indians sought to extend an eight game streak to climb even with the Boston Red Sox for second place in the American League. Bob Feller fired a four hitter, striking out six in a 6–0 victory over Detroit, tying for the league lead with 14 wins. The Indians, who face Detroit in today’s finale, benefited from key hits by Weatherly Heath Hemsley Trosky and Feller, though rookie third baseman Keltner missed his first game with a blistered foot.
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Elyria Country Club Ladies Playoffs Open Flight Victories
Local fairways saw first round matches in the September Elyria Country Club ladies flight. Results include Fauver over Flynn 2 up, Staff over Murbach on 19, Hoke over O Donnell 2 and 1, Barton over Dyble 1 up, Loufman over McConnell 1 up on 19, Britenstein over Fawcett 1 up, Plocher over Lorenz 7 and 5, Roach over Barbour 2 up. Second Flight Hallleck over Timms 4 and 3, Livingston over Beltz 4 and 2, Foster won by default, Savage won by default. Hoke and Britenstein earn closest-to-pin prizes in Classes A and B. Low score day 90 by Flynn, Fauver 95, Plocher 98.
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Elyria Country Club
L. B. Fauver
Jack Flynn
Rudy Staff
Ralph Murbachl
George Hoke
F. A. O'Donnell
Lloyd Barton
George Dyble
W. J. Loufman
Clark Mc Connell
Vic Britenstein
J. T. Fawcett
K. W. Plocher
W. J. Lorenz
Paul Roach
H. C. Barbour
C. R. Halleck
Dick Timms
G. Livingston
Plocher
City Class C Pin Loop Meets Tonight
A meeting to reorganize the City Class C Bowling League for the coming season will be held tonight at the Elyria Recreation at 8 o'clock. All team representatives, captains, and bowlers are urged to attend.
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Elyria Recreation
Little Rock rookie fires no hitter in Southern Association game
Atlanta Sept 7 Um-A rookie Woodrow Rich pitched a no hit no run game for Little Rock against the Atlanta Crackers leaders of the Southern Association. Little Rock won 4-0 in the first game of a double header as Rich, from Clarkesdale Mississippi, improved to 18 triumphs with nine losses this season.
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Merchants Practice Session Tonight In Elyria
The Elyria Merchants football team will conduct an important practice and meeting tonight at 6 30. Players must report on time or be cut from the squad. The event is at Cascade and involves West Ridge WPA and CCC.
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Lorain County Fair Horse Show Headlines Weekend Event
The 92nd Lorain County Fair features a horse show on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8 o'clock in front of the grandstand with cash prizes trophies and plaques. Entrants include Will Doreene Medina Parker Kenned y Road Kileaully Mans field Equestrian Cleveland and several Elyria owners plus notable horses Dazzler Rex Senorita and others competing for the Clement trophy with permanent possession requiring three wins. Trophy displays are shown at First Savings & Loan on Middle Avenue.
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Westerns Rout Ohio Provisions In Evening Girls’ Game
Westerns overwhelmed the Ohio Provisions of Cleveland 11 to 3 under Harmon Field lights. Dorothy Pius limited the provisions to few hits while Western Automatic pounded Kelly for ten runs. Pitts homered with two on base, and Leola Bommer added a three bagger to fuel the victory.
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Portsmouth Team Is Mid-Atlantic League Champion
The Portsmouth Red Birds, a Cardinals farm system affiliate, were crowned 1938 Mid Atlantic League champions after beating Akron 12 to 2. They led Canton by half a game as the regular season ended. Playoff action starts Thursday with Springfield and Akron pairing with Portsmouth and Canton respectively. Prizes award $700 to first place and $300 to runner up. the champion earns a trophy.
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Camp Teams Clash at Cascade Park Diamond Tonight
Camp teams meet at Cascade Park diamond at 5 30 p m for a night game. Players of both teams are asked to take notice.
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Reds Seek Pennant Test in Two-Game set with Pirates
Cincinnati faces league leading Pittsburgh in a two game series in Cincinnati. A sweep would cut Pirates lead to 2 1 2 games and fuel belief the Reds can challenge for the National League title. The day’s results also saw Dodgers beat Phillies and Feller front Cleveland spark a .
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Giants Favored To Beat All Stars In Charity Game
New York football Giants meet the Eastern College All-Stars at the Polo Grounds in a charity tilt. Giants, nearly unchanged from last season, are even money to win three straight over the Collegians, who recently beat Washington Redskins. Coach Steven Owen reports three weeks of training at Pearl River, aiming to uphold professional prestige.
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Kansas City Tries to Overcome St Paul Lead in A A Baseball
United Press reports five days of the American Association season remain with Kansas City in second place and three games behind league leader St Paul. The Blues gained a half game as Whitlow Wyatt starred for Milwaukee in a 4 to 1 win over the Saints, driving in the winning run in the ninth with the bases loaded. St Paul’s attendance tops 242,502 to date, surpassing 1924’s mark. Columbus clinched seventh with a doubleheader sweep of Louisville, while Toledo and Indianapolis split a twin bill for fourth place playoff hopes.
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New London Gridders Prep For Season Opener
New London prepares for the Lorain Reserve game on September 16 under coach Richard Meyer. Five lettermen lead the nucleus Thomas Sprague McConnell Witzlaben Carpenter with about twenty five players in preliminary practices, signaling a stronger squad this season.
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