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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1949

Page

12

Bowers Tops District Golf With 68 At Lakeside

Frank Bowers shot a 34-34-68 at Lakeside, beating par on a district course for the second time in two years. Only one other sub par round occurred, as Joe Guysick made 71 at Congress Lake, Jack Muniz 72 at Edgewater, and Bob Shively 70 at Alliance Sleepy Hollow.

Jack Delong Lakeside Frank Bowers Art Slicker Frank Bowers Joe Guysick Congress Lake Jack Muniz Edgewater Bob Shively Alliance Sleepy Hollow

Canton and Alliance Golf Teams Clash in Six Man Meet

Canton defeats Alliance 1242 to 11 percent in a six man golf battle for the K of C clubs. Max Stone and Hal Phister led Canton with 76 and 85, while Al Polinon and Pay Griser added for Alliance with 87 and 78. Both clubs aim for the upcoming state K of C tournament in Cleveland.

Anton Alliance Max Stone Hal Phister Canton Stone Phister al Polinon Pay Griser Cleveland Fabe Hossler Meinie Henry Charles Hoch Charles Fiala Ray Griser Pat Welsh Joe Liberti John Yoder Steve Barany

Blind bogey results and golf notable day

Net score leaders were Jerry Grabensteader Walter Tilscher Bob Simpson and W Neilson at 99. Second place at 76 included Mrs Gus Krumroy Bob Harsch Mrs Fred Byal and George Northy. Third at 77 featured Gus Krumroy and Mrs R T Feiss. Grabensteader hit an eagle on the par four seventh, holing out from 150 yards.

Jerry Grabensteader Walter Tilscher Bob Simpson W. Neilson Gus Krumroy Bob Harsch Fred Byal George Northy R. T. Feiss Bob Whippy H. A. Arnold Gerald Grabensteader Grabensteader Joe Guysick Norman Jackson Bert Reasch Jim Doll Joe Remington George North Malcolm Guy

Brookside Wins Amid Mixed Golf Scores and Upcoming Event

Brookside finished with 89 points led by William Lamb and William Gazey while Gordon Walters and Virgil Mills scored second. Ed Vogt and G A Beatty tied for third with 83, low gross honors went to Jack Carnahan Charley Reiter and Paul Belden Jr. Cole posted 78 and Sampson with Mollett 80. Pro Cliff Thompson announced the midsummer two ball mixed foursome would be staged next Sunday.

Brookside William Lamb William Gazey William Zink Gordon Walters Virgil Mills Ed Vogt G. A. Beatty H. L. Sampson Paul Belden Jr Jack Carnahan Charley Reiter T. Cole Sam Mollett Cliff Thompson

Golf results and low scores at Lehnert Sunday event

The report lists players and placings including 75 by C J Russell and Paul Lippey for second, 84 by Bob Frey and Ralph Schuter for third, and 76 by Bup Pearick with multiple finishers. J H Lehnert shot a lifetime low 79, while W V Frey earned low gross with 77 and Pauline Frey posted 78.

C. J. Russell Paul Lippey S. C. McDowell M. P. Lucco William Leedy Bob Frey Ralph Schuter Bup Pearick W. B. Anderson N. Deah C. H. Weaver Pauline Frey John Rossetti S. J. Conley J. H. Lehnert W. V. Frey

July handicap tournament opens with 48 players in three flights

Pro Johnny Vasco announced all first round matches must finish by Friday as 48 competitors enter the annual July handicap tournament. The field is divided into three flights including players listed as 76 Dr I Rubin, 82 Herman Geigle, and 85 Lou Feinman.

Johnny Vasco Dr. I. Rubin Herman Geigle Lou Feinman

Pierce and Henry win two-ball mixed foursome with 69

The team of John Pierce and Pat Henry won the two-ball mixed foursome with a net 69 on Sunday. Ralph Smith and Mary Lou Covey took second with 73, while Bob Hobbs-Mrs. A. T. Davis and R. J. Van Able-Mrs. Howard Elis tied for third at 76. Don Albert posted best gross of 72 one over par. Others included Hobbs 75 Gulick and Boring 76 Oz Morgan and Mays 78.

John Pierce Pat Henry Ralph Smith Mary Lou Covey Bob Hobbs A. T. Davis R. J. van Able Howard Elis Don Albert Stark County Chet Gulick Klee Boring Oz Morgan Bob Mays

Local golf field set as Blair leads with 73

Don Blair shot a 73 to lead the Sunday golf field by one stroke. Ed Slish close behind at 75. Others included Jerry Russell and Bob Farber at 78, Husky Jones 79, Adolph Roth 80, Kenny Blair 81, George Ackerman 83, and Andy Kopan 86.

Don Blair Ed Slish Jerry Russell Bob Farber Husky Jones Adolph Roth Kenny Blair George Ackerman Andy Kopan

Local golf scores include Hathaway 78 and Fultz 72

Sunday-Ray Hathaway posted a lifetime low of 78 while Jerry Fultz led the day with a 72. Others featured include Sam Martin 73, Jim Carpenter 75, Roger Becker 77, Mike Vinci 77, John Creager 78, Max Perdue 78, Dr. H. A. Jones 78, Walt Southworth 78, Robert Borden 78, Dick Metzger 79. Two top women, Marjorie Titta 70 and Doris Dornecker 83, also posted notable rounds.

Jerry Fultz Sam Martin Jim Carpenter Roger Becker Mike Vinci John Creager Max Perdue Dr. H. A. Jones Walt Southworth Robert Borden Dick Metzger Marjorie Titta Doris Dornecker

Lakeside golf scores show Bowers 68 and others

Frank Bowers shot 68 to lead a Lakeside round with Lou Cohen carding 71 and Elmer Schriver and Dick Tolles posting 78 each.

Lakeside Frank Bowers Lou Cohen Elmer Schriver Dick Tolles

Ost Leads Clearview Nine-Hole Score With 44

Only one score surfaced from Clearview nine holes, a 44 by D. L. Ost. The report notes Ost posted the best round on the short layout, highlighting Ost as the lone scorer in the event.

Clearview D. L. Ost

Sleepy Hollow Scores Highlight Local Talents

The report lists Pete Shoup and Bernie Harwell scoring 72s, Bob Hahn 74, and Earl Shoup 79 in a local event. The scores showcase a range of performances by Sleepy Hollow participants.

Sleepy Hollow Pete Shoup Bernie Harwell Bob Hahn Earl Shoup

Local Golfer Scores Lead As Four-Tour Result Emerges

In a compact scoring list, Jack Muniz posted 72 while Bill Burleson followed with 76 and Harry Simmons and Floyd Myers each carded 77. The event highlighted a tight leaderboard among four competitors.

Jack Muniz Bill Burleson Harry Simmons Floyd Myers

Ohio Amateur Match Play Opens With Record Field At Mansfield

The 43rd Ohio Amateur golf championship began at Westbrook Country Club with 183 players, including 170 private clubbers and 13 public linksmen. The 64 low scorers from 36 holes advance to match play, with defending champion Harold J. Paddock Jr. favored to repeat amid a field missing several past winners.

Mansfield Ohio Westbrook Country Club Simonpyres Harold J. Paddock Jr Chagrin Falls

Reds Welcome Best After Double Beating

The Cincinnati Reds, exhausted by eight home games in near 100 degree heat, welcomed a three day layoff after the All Star break. Ewell Blackwell and Walker Cooper were the Reds chosen for the classic. Cincinnati lost twice to St. Louis, 4-2 and 7-4, before 20,316 fans.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Ewell Blackwell Walker Cooper Reds St. Louis

Delayed Finals Set In Spring Lake Tennis Championship

Defending champion Billy Talbert of New York meets Frank Parker of Los Angeles in the singles final. The doubles final pairs Talbert with Gordnar Mulloy of Miami against Parker and Richard Gonzales. Rain postponed both matches yesterday.

Spring Lake N. J Billy Talbert New York Frank Parker Los Angeles

Middle Atlantic League Scores Chronicle

Johnstown defeated Butler 3 to 0 while New Castle overwhelmed Kuesterris 7 to 0. Oil City beat Uniontown 10 to 5 and Erie won 8 to 3 over Vandergrift. Vandergrift trailed as the slate of league games progressed with several teams posting decisive outcomes.

Johnstown Butler New Castle Kuesterris Oil City Uniontown Erie Vandergrift

Brooks Hold Slim Margin Over Cardinals

Dodgers rely on their infield of Hodges Robinson Reese and Cox as Jackie Robinson leads the league hitters with .362, 111 hits and 20 steals. He comes through in the rain at Ebbets Field to beat the Giants 7 3, keeping Brooklyn first while St Louis gains, Cardinals beating Reds 4 2 and 7 4. Pirates drop to Cubs as Cavarretta drives in five in opener and Kiner hits his 23rd and 24th.

Servis McCarthy Stranahan Westbrook Paddock Brooklyn Dodgers Gil Hodges Jackie Robinson Pee Wee Reese Billy Cox Robinson Flatbush Jackie Dodgers Hodges Reese Pee Wee Harry Cat) Brecheen Red Birds al Brazie Gerry Staley Reds Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes Field Phil Cavarretta Ralph Kiner

Rain Postpones Braves Phillies Game and Yankees Senators Doubleheader

Rain postponed the Boston Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies game in Philadelphia and a Yankees vs Washington doubleheader in New York. Cleveland beat St. Louis 7-4 as Bobby Feller earned the win before rain ended the first game after six innings and the second game was postponed. Jackie Graham homered twice for St Louis as they fell. Indians closed to within five-and-a-half games of the Yankees. Boston Red Sox swept a Philadelphia Athletics doubleheader 8-5 and 11-10, extending their winning streak to seven. Dom DiMaggio hit a three-run homer in the first game. Sam Chapman and Hank Majeski homered off Ellis Kinder in the nightcap, which ended early due to darkness. Detroit and Chicago split, White Sox 4-2 in the opener and Tigers 1-0 in the nightcap. Lefty Bill Wight beat Hal Newhouser.

Boston Braves Phils Philadelphia Yankees Washington New York Bobby Feller Cleveland St. Louis Browns Jackie Graham St. Louis Indians Yanks Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Dom DiMaggio Sam Chapman Hank Majeski Ellis Kinder Connie Mack Cal Hubbard Detroit Chicago White Sox Tigers Randy Gumpert Bill Wight Hal Newhouser

Five Bouts Slated At Auto Theater

A boxing card of five bouts is set at the Midcity Auto Theater starting at 8 tonight. Main bout features Paul Covote against Paul Paul in 135-pound class as a possible Golden Gloves preview. Semifinal is a rematch between 118-pounders Tom Webster and Chuck Miller with a prior brilliant exhibition.

Midcity Auto Theater Paul Covote Paul Paul Tom Webster Chuck Miller Webster Pete Williams Junie Cliffin Dewey Dorsey Alliance Don Nesbitt Canton Boyd Webster Ray Burrell

Channel Swimmer Shirley May France Impresses Ahead of Attempt

New York report notes 16 year old Shirley May France of Somerset Massachusetts swam a four hour fifty minute 14 mile warming test from the Battery to Coney Island. She then covered about two more miles completing a grueling practice in rain as she prepares to pursue the English Channel crossing on August 13.

New York Shirley France Somerset Mass Battery Coney Island Coney

Harrisburg Inn Edges Mennonite Church In Softball Thriller

Harrisburg Inn defeated Mennonite Church 6 to 5 Sunday at North Nimishillen Field. Harsh went 3 for 3 to pace Harrisburg Inn, with Litner and Schmucker, Hostetler contributing in a close district game.

Harrisburg Inn Mennonite Church Nimishillen Field Harsh Harrisburg Litner Harsh Schmucker

Army Navy blanks Wilson Rubber in practice game

Army-Navy shut out Wilson Rubber 5-0 at Arnold Field. King allowed three hits as the Lions held Wilson to three runs. Scafate and Geisinger contributed to the win with strong pitching while Kevm and King were key in the margin. Southern Association results showed Chattanooga 3-0 over Memphis and Birmingham at Mobile rain. Little Rock 2-2, Nashville 1-16.

Army-Navy Wilson Arnold Field King Kilis Wilson Rubber Scafate & Geisinger King & Kevm Southern Association Chattanooga Memphis Birmingham Mobile Little Rock Nashville

Ohio-Indiana League standings update

Muncie 11 Richmond 4 Newark 4 Zanesville 3 Lima 11 Marion 1 Springfield 3 Portsmouth 0. Updated league records reflect wins and losses for each listed team.

Muncie Richmond Newark Zanesville Lima Marion Springfield Portsmouth

Stark Golfers Sweep Elms Event in Akron District

In Elms Country Club’s Elms, Stark area golfers dominated the Akron District Golf Association pro-amateur event. Pro Bill Boehm and Val Anderson of Alliance CC shot 68 to win the pro-am division, while Evan Brown and Jack Baker of Highland claimed the amateur-amateur title after a sudden-death playoff on the first extra hole. Other Pro-Am scores included 71 for two teams, and numerous 73 to 79 by listed pros from Alliance, Cleveland, and other clubs. amateur-amateur runners-up included Dan Rotar Angelo Spitale 73 and Coke Massaros Connie Spitale 74.

Akron District Golf Association Elms Country Club Bill Boehm Val Anderson Alliance Country Club Evan Brown Jack Baker Highland Ed Miller Dick Tillett Tom O’shanter George Torey del Trautman Cleveland Ross McElvee Don Donaldson Akron Caermen Bell Don Meneghene John Stevenson James Bertram Alliance Sleepy Hollow Johnny Vasco Don Stein Arrowhead Howard Black Cy Walters Elms Bill Carli Mac Candussa Alliance C. C Babe Wagner Don Pierce Evan Schiltz Dan Rotar Angelo Spitale Mark Moots R. G. Bessi Shady Hollow Coke Massaros Connie Spitale Frank Masterana Carl Knupp Joel Notturno George Zugrave

Harper Ink Defeats Russell In Northeastern Ohio Tennis

In Shaker Heights today's schedule opens with first round women singles and third round men singles at the Northeastern Ohio championships. Nick Vodanoff, a Cleveland junior and district scholastic champ, won the junior boys title 6 3 6 4 over Al Kover. Harper Ink, Canton city champion and second seed among outsiders, beat Joe Russell Jr. in the sole third round men singles match.

Cleveland INS Shaker Heights Nick Vodanoff al Kover Harper Ink Canton City Joe Russell Jr

Medical Fund Board to Convene Tonight

The board of directors of the Sandlot Medical Fund will hold an important meeting at WR Sports tonight at 8 o clock. The agenda includes funding decisions and long term strategy for medical aid programs.

Medical Fund Board The Sandlot Medical Fund WR Sports Tonight

Hoosiers Tie All-Time Mark With 40-Run Doubleheader

Indianapolis and St Paul split Sunday doubleheaders to stay atop the American Association. The Indians crushed Minneapolis 20-8 and 20-5, matching the all time record for a doubleheader with 40 runs and 38 hits. Jim Romano earned his eighth win, Clem Labine aided in relief, and Karl Morrison allowed only four hits in the nightcap. Louisville, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Columbus also posted wins as the circuit chase continued.

Associated Press Indianapolis St. Paul American Association Indians Tribe Minneapolis Millers Warriors Toledo Jim Romano Clem Labine Karl Morrison Louisville Kansas City Blues Colonels Milwaukee Columbus

Young Auto Racer Sets Half Mile World Record

Troy Ruttman a 22 year old from Ontario California set a new world record for half mile auto race tracks at Funk speedway Dayton. He completed one lap in 20.91 seconds and won the 20 lap feature finishing a half lap ahead of Jackie Holmes of Indianapolis. Rex Mays escaped serious injury when his car’s steering rod failed during warm up. the car vaulted the wall and embankment, was demolished, Mays thrown clear and treated at St Elizabeth's Hospital for minor injuries and released.

Dayton Troy Ruttman Ontario Calif Funk Speedway Ruttman Jackie Holmes Indianapolis Rex Mays Glendale Mays St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

International League hockey results and rain delays

Buffalo edged Rochester 11 to 0 while Toronto won 3 to 1 and Montreal slipped to 1 to 7. Jersey City visited Baltimore with rain delays and Syracuse at Newark also reported rain, shaping a quiet day for the league.

Buffalo Rochester Toronto Montreal Jersey City Baltimore Syracuse Newark

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Tam O’shanter Dales Angelo Procario Americo DiMenna Joe Kutka Gail Reigle Lou Schueller al Gusky John Mizanoski V. Burson G. S. Tillett John Monnett al Morena Herm Schueller T. Gamble Howard DeHoff Dick Eicher Edgewood Ray Hathaway Bob Servis Maurice J. McCarthy Jr Frankie Stranahan E. Hugh Sockeye) Davis Ohio Golf Association Brooks Cardinals Ralph Roden Auto Theater Stark Charles King Frank Castelberg Bill Frey Ken Stone Russ Stone Canton 1 Barry Bruce Aluminum Sys Soreng Ruth Tool Company Cummins Fai ARBOR Boy Scouts Scoutmasters Venient Jacobs Chuck Cherry Ave DIAL Hoosiers Brews al Epperly al Lakeman Redbirds Ernie Logan Brewers Paul Burris Howie Moss Nick Etten Charley Stancey Young Auto Racer FAME Launderers DRY Cleaners Marion Ave Melrose Cmelrose U.S.A Melrose and Co., Inc
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