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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1959
Page
17
The Northern Ohio Stock Car Racing Association sets its season opener for May 3, a Sunday post noon, with Sunday afternoon programs shifting to Saturday nights when weather allows. Shorty Terrell says no change in auto specs, super modifieds headlining, with special programs planned for other car types.
About 60 tickets sold for Elyria High School basketball banquet with remaining tickets from Warfield Rock Les Drage Paul Hovey George Day Bob Hersman Russ Dean and Dale Reichenbach. Banquet set for Bess and Andy's Cafe next Wednesday at 630. Ascot Park opening crowd over 8000 in sixth race Angel's Delight won Pax Vobliseum placed White Glory showed with $14.80 return Pax Voblseum paid 108 for second and White Glory 4.40 for third.
A new Fostoria Junior Baseball plan aims to end adult interference by creating three leagues for ages 9 to 17. The system features rookies and older players, with nine to 12 players per team, mandatory play time, and positions rotated to reduce adult influence. Originator Tony Lucadello, a Phillies figure, hopes the program fosters independent play and could be adopted elsewhere.
James McQueen of Elyria advanced to tonight's National Senior AAU 165-pound final at the Toledo Sports Arena by prevailing in two bouts. He faces Clarence James of Oakland, Calif., for a Pan American Games trials berth. McQueen defeated Willie Williams of Washington, D C, in three rounds and then outpointed Calvin Stephens of Detroit in a tight semi-final.
A feature on liquid center golf balls and how USGA rules govern legality. USGA specs limit diameter to 1.680 inches and weight to 1.620 ounces, with velocity bounds around 255 feet on testing. Ball construction details include liquid centers, winding, and balata covers, plus the role of temperature on distance. The piece also covers Little League concerns and how standardized testing maintains fair play.
Crowd of about 150 watched Elyria boxers lead Sheriff Smith A C to four wins in eight bouts at the Palladeum. Notables included Chuck Newton and Dan Wilson earning unanimous decisions, with Matos and Williams delivering a split decision and a bloody bout respectively. Promoter Kehl said the show lost $20 but hopes to buy jackets and a ring for the Sheriff Smith boxers.
Filing and repair details listed for Herwig Sawing with routes and contact notes. Location references Avon Aciden Road N Ridgeville Ohio plus EVAN'S REPAIR SHOP 412 Cleveland St. include delivery and pickup options.
Five Elyria women bowling teams compete in the Ohio State Women's Bowling Tournament at Akron starting at 8:30 p.m. Teams include C. H. Merther and Fort Construction of Rainbow Lanes, West River Hardware, Vermilion Truck Line, and Elyria Business Men in the AUS-City League. Doubles and singles events conclude tomorrow at 4 p.m.
In Elyria league bowling action Del Holtzman led the Bowl-O-Crome Home League with a 623 series on games of 199 227 197 at Bowl-O-Crome. Peg Taylor led the Women’s All City League at Tarry Lanes with a 575 series including 234 140 201. Other notable scores include Russ Wood 607 in the Elyria Eagles League, Kay Uhl 512, Gerry Pomeroy 512, Arline Wisinski 509 in the Women’s League, Mae Jennings 510, and Wilma Garn 501. Taylor’s 234 was the top game in the group.
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