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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1954
Page
10
The report surveys opening day prospects for the Cleveland Indians against Detroit, noting uncertain first-base choices and possible lineup shifts. It also covers ticket sales through The Men's Shop, Calder Cup playoff timing for the Cleveland Barons, and a boxing title bout featuring Carl Olson against Kid Gavilan with betting odds and expectations.
Cleveland pitcher Early Wynn went seven strong innings in Beaumont Texas to lead the Indians past the Giants 3-0 in spring play Wynn walked one and struck out two while allowing four hits Dale Mitchell was the only regular hitting over .300 with two hits and Philleys homer provided the deciding run Cha kales worked the last two innings with three walks but no runs credited to him The Indians improved to nine wins and twelve losses in spring play while maintaining a 9 record against the Giants
New York report describes Bobo Olson and Kid Gavilan as contrasting figures before tonight’s middleweight title bout at Chicago Stadium. Olson, a shy, home-loving fighter with a fair show of in-fighting skill, seeks more money and legitimacy, while Gavilan, a flamboyant Cuban with showy moves and the famed bolo punch, brings drama and national pride to Cuba.
Exhibition game line scores from multiple cities show wins for various teams. Notable pitchers include R Shantz Muller Hasch Wynon and Newcombe with several teams scoring runs across the matches.
Twenty four Greater Cleveland schools will be represented tonight in the 29th annual indoor scholastic track meet at the Cleveland Arena. About 5,000 spectators are expected as more than 600 athletes compete. Lakewood's Rangers are the premeet favorites, though East Tech could challenge for surprises.
Chicago manager Paul Richards moves to emulate Casey Stengel by using a two platoon approach. He lists likely starters and reserves, including Fox, Carrasquel, Minoso, and Lollar, with spring form and rookies shaping the lefty-righty rotation and outfield depth for the 1954 season.
A 1954 bowling guide advises beginners to pick one push-away position whether chest high waist high or knee high, spend practice time on it, and avoid constant changes. It emphasizes that sound timing stems from advancing the ball out in front in harmony with the first step of four-step footwork, with swing driven by the push-away.
Carl Bobo Olson meets Kid Gavilan in a 15 round middleweight world title clash on WNBK and WJW at 10 pm. Also highlights Greatest Fights featuring Olson versus Turpin from October 1953 airing at 10 45 pm on WNBK.
The Lorain County Class B High School League softball playoffs resume this spring after last fall’s weather halt. Avon Lake, Northern Division champion, faces Birmingham, Western Division champ, by April 23. The winner meets LaGrange, Southern Division champ, for the title.
Four matches are scheduled for 6 45 this evening at Tarry Tavern alleys in the Elyria Eagles Bowling League. Pairings include Milford Rivet vs B and B Food Market Eds Live Bait vs Knowies and Sniezek LaPorte Inn vs Green Dracon and Baziey Market vs Memos Tavern.
The first 1954 softball planning meeting for Elyria will be next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in city council chamber. Cliff Stubblefield, Elyria Recreation Board program director, announced the open session invites Class B teams Industrial teams and Blooper League teams to attend.
Sunny Seven defeated Spartans 42 to 24 while Jets beat Eight Aces. Arline Patyak scored 18 and Marion Kozel 16 for Sunny Seven, Grace Maiorca led Eight Aces with 14, Beverly Morris had 11 for Jets. Standings: Sunny Seven 2-0 Eight Aces 1-1 Jets 1-1 Spartans 0-2. Friday games set Spartans at Jets 7:30 and Sunny Seven at Eight Aces 8:30.
The Ohio Wildlife Council issued the first fishing report of the season predicting poor fishing statewide this weekend due to high water. Catfish and some bluegill catches noted near Buckeye Lake, bass reported in Jackson and Lawrence counties, while northeastern and northwestern streams remain high and muddy with little fishing expected.
Three new track coaches were named in Akron late Thursday as the Rubber City's scholastic track program was completed. Walter athlete was appointed at Buchtel, Frank Buhas, a former Akron University athlete, at Central, and Ray Baker, a Heidelberg product, takes over at Ellet.
Four matches start at 9 o clock tonight at Tarry Tavern. Pairings include Better Line versus Elyria Hardware, West River Hardware versus Elyria Business Men, C H Merthe versus Prindie Cleaners, Brownie Furniture versus Smstie's Package Store.
Chicago boxing crowd braces as Carl Olson a 25 year old San Francisco favorite at 8 to 5 defends his world middleweight crown against Cuba's Kid Gavilan in a 15 round title fight at Chicago Stadium. Olson has 54 wins and six losses, Gavilan 98 wins in 115 prior pro bouts.
Cincinnati radio sportscaster Dick Baker urged Ohio State to play four Ohio colleges Cincinnati Xavier Dayton and Miami in football. He noted Ohio State last faced an Ohio opponent in 1934 Western Reserve defeated them 76 to 0. Baker doubted the Buckeyes now field the best team in the state.
James D. Norris promotes the middleweight title clash as Sugar Ray Robinson’s era peers Olson and Gavilan enter Chicago with peak form. Gross receipts projected around 390000, below the 1971 indoor record, as both fighters face common opponents and seek a defining win following recent bouts.
A Lorain County public hearing on fish and game regulations is scheduled for Saturday night at 8 o clock in the Elyria Council Chambers. Participants include Harold Dalrymple, George Griffith, Dan Armbruster, and Ben Anderson, ready to answer questions. The Lorain County Conservation Committee urges broad public attendance, not limited to conservation club members.
British heavyweight Don Cockell refuses a guaranteed $25,000 to meet Tommy Jackson at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field in June. He aims for the world title and Rocky Marciano's defense against Ezzard Charles, after defeating Roland LaStarza in London this week.
Detroit defeats Toronto 4 to 3 in five periods of an overtime thriller to clinch their series and push into the Stanley Cup finals against Montreal. Ted Lindsay scored at 1:01 of the fifth period as Detroit swept to victory in the best-of-seven semi final.
The LaGrange Hunting and Fishing Club will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday night in the LaGrange Town Hall at 9 o'clock. The rifle range will be open 7 to 9. Secretary William Forbush reports a pheasant shipment will be released Saturday. Open membership invites nimrods and fishermen to join.
The Elyria Women's Bowling Association tournament deadline is near with entries due by midnight Saturday. Team, doubles, and singles must be mailed to secretary Florence Klinect at 2170 South West River Road Elyria. The annual event opens at Tarry Lanes on Saturday May 1.
Tonight at nine o clock the Home Pin Loop League schedules six matches. Kence Pump faces Carling's Beer while Troxel Co. meets Juniors. Elgins Corrugated Box meets C. L. O. No. 3 and Pfeiffer's Beer battles West Texaco Service. West Side Lumber plays Concrete Masons Empire Spring faces McGuire's Auto Parts.
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