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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1961

Page

2

Quarterbacks Get Hayes Attention at OSU Spring Practice

Ohio State head coach Woody Hayes led the Buckeyes through their first spring workout with about 80 players under 40 degree conditions. Seven quarterbacks were given snaps as candidates battled for the job to replace Tom Matney, with sophomore Bill Minkowski leading, then John Mummey and Paul Warheld. Hayes praised the session noting no injuries and favorable weather, while outlining plans for 19 more spring sessions to shape the fall team.

Woody Hayes Buckeye Hayes Tom Matle Woody Bill Minkowski John Mummey Paul Warheld Buckeyes

Russell Lovellette Key Men In NBA Title Race

Boston’s Bill Russell and St Louis star Clyde Lovellette pace the NBA championship showdown. Lovellette aims to return from a back injury for weekend games after a 123 95 loss in St Louis. Russell, MVP, could sway the outcome as Red Auerbach counts on his core to clinch the series.

Boston Giants Bill Russell Boston Celtics Clyd Lovellette St. Louis Hawks Garden Hawks St. Louis Russell Celtics Red Auerbach Auerbach Lovellette NBA

Oberlin golfers show early promise in spring qualifiers

Oberlin College coach Julian Smith sees brighter prospects as qualifiers head into spring. Senior Chuck Lowry leads with an average just over 77, followed by freshman George Vradenburg at 78. Captain Eric Gislason, Glenn Grommets, and Ray Kier posted strong nine hole averages around 41.

Oberlin Julian Smith Oberlin College Chuck Lowry George Vradenburg Eric Gislason Glenn Grommets Ray Kier

Gulfstream Double Nets Twenty 4575.70 Each Race Wagering Big Daily Double

Hallandale Florida UPI reports a Gulfstream Park scene where twenty bettors, including Roger Smith and Stan Dobrin, vie for places on a four to six man team as two dollar tickets yield a large daily double payout of 4579.70 with ticket buyers required to show ID. The event ties to a broader Florida season and an Ohio Wesleyan meet, as huge wagering drives the track’s current excitement.

Roger Smith Hallandale Fla UPI J.P Greco Pacific Larry Clingingsmith Harry Patterson Ken Roseman Attrack Stan Dobrin Yeoman Mt. Union Gulfstream Park Alliance Country Clubs Florida Hallandales Ohio Wesleyan

Fight Results By United Press

In a New York report United Press notes Ondulin Nunes of Puerto Rico stopped Phil Moyet in Portland Oregon at 18 seconds of the leash. In Buffalo Jackie Donnelly outpointed Tommy Tibbs in Boston scoring a ten round affair.

United Press New York Ondulin Nunes Puerto Rico Phil Moyet Portland Ore Bupfalo Jackie Donnelly Buttelo Tommy Tibbs Boston

Elyria Summer Recreation Program Expands Activities

Elyria's summer lineup includes swimming dancing softball tennis and arts and crafts with West Recreation Field hosting five baseball and softball diamonds and pools at West Recreation and Eastern Heights. The program, larger than last year’s 35000 budget impact, runs May through August with classes lifeguard and water safety courses plus new features for mentally retarded participants and expanded square dancing and playground programs.

J. Riley Johnson Elyria Charles Hoagland West Recreation Field West Recreation Eastern Heights Recreation Department Ely West Recreation Pool City Industrial League Hoagland Ohio West Recreaton Broad and Park Avenues Franklin Ave Bell and Furnace Streets

Pirates Second Line Looks Fine As Spring Works

Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh sees potential in a strong second line pitching staff led by Umbricht Gibbon and Green after a five hitter over the Cardinals and Cheney in relief of Friend. The Twins Yankees Phillies Angels Giants results and injuries to Shantz mark a spring with us counting on firemen like Face Haddix Mizelli and Lewis for NL defense as Murtaugh readies 1961.

Pittsburgh Pirates Danny Murtaugh Murtaugh Pirates Jim Umbricht Joe Gibbon Fred Green St. Louis Cardinals Lyates Fig Umbricht Gibbon Gréen Ure Elroy Cheney Minnesota Twins Yankees Pittsburgh Detroit Tigers Harmon Kil Murtagh Lebrew Don Twins Philadelphia Phillies New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels San Francisco Giants Bobby Shantz Bobby Cal Washington Senators Wallers Dre Baltimore Orioles Injta Frank Zupp Vern ‘Law Wilmer Mizeli Lewis Cardinals Harvey Haddix Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox

Not That Kind Of Eagle Mike Plays Golf Parody

Warren H Williams wrote Gov DiSalle asking for state protection for a pair of eagles nesting at Osborne Prison Farm near Brook Country Club. DiSalle sent the query to Dr Robert A Haines noting humor while acknowledging the birds may be disrupted by golfers and alluding to birdies on the course.

Columbus UPD Sandusky Michael V. DiSalle Warren H. Williams Osborne Brook Country Club Williams DiSalle Robert A. Haines Department of Mental Hygiene and Corrections

Elyria Pioneers Churn Up Pitching Hopes For Season

Elyria Highs Pioneers bring 10 of 13 returning players led by coach Ray Wilson as they chase a Buckeye Conference title. Key figures include pitching hopefuls Bob Clark Dick Roberts and Greg Cluley with batting threats Dave Dicken Larry Sanford and Larry Gould. Legion Junior club experience boosts prospects as the team eyes Bay Berea Oberlin and Midview battles.

Elyria High Ray Wilson Pioneers Buckeye American Legion de Wilson Elyna Pioner Wilson Ely- Tia Dave Dicken Larry Dak Nedson Joe Shupp Sen Terry Deal Dicken Ken Lengel Ted Matex Jeff Buswell Rick Breckerhammt Clares Wilson Cleveland Legion Junior Hall Club Elyria Ashland Pioneer Barberton Lorain Mansfield Euclid Westlake Bay Berea Oberlin Midview

Wellington High Forms First Tennis Team Under Coach Lutz

Wellington High School begins organizing its first tennis team for spring play. Coach Lowell Lutz will establish tentative rankings and a lineup while arranging matches. Ten hopefuls with some playing experience attended the organizational meeting. no prior team coaching or playing experience. Lutz, Ohio Northern University graduate from Jeromesville, backs building interest and offers contact through Wellington officials.

Wellington Wellington High School Lowell Lutz Lutz Otranize Ohio Northern University Jeromesville Ashland County

Texans Fast Mile Relay Sets Record at Penn Relays

The Abilene Christian College mile relay team entered the Penn Relays on April 28-21 as a major threat to Villanova’s six year hold on the event. They established a new mile relay record with a 5.08.8 clocking last Saturday, signaling rising momentum for the Texans in the meet.

Philadelphia UPI Abilene Christian College Villanova Texans Mansfield

Avon Oaks Members Eye Club Purchase Plan Analyzed

Avon Oaks Country Club members consider buying the land clubhouse and facilities from the Plas brothers developers of Elyria-Laurence. A proposed member buyout is under study with a committee of Evan Hamilton William Bernardi Robert Cook Elmer Cowan Jr. and James Burke. Plas notes the club’s sale is the only action contemplated.

Avon Oaks Country Club Plas Brothers Elyria Laurence, Raymond, and Cyril Lorain County Avon Oaks Evan Hamilton William Bernardi Robert Cook Elmer Cowan Jr James Burke Ray Plas

Robson 87, Proudest Bowler as League Closes

Tom Robson, 87, the oldest active bowler in the city, delivered 337 actual and 143 handicap for a 580 net as Senior League action ended at Bowl- O-Crome. He earned praise for topping his average in the league, while Team No. 4 was crowned champions. Chuck Habar led Elyria Home League with 620 set and Marion McClelland topped Bowl-O-Crome Town and Count League women with 340. Other notable scores included Siffert 615, McClelland 540, and Mate 524.

Tom Robson Tom Bowl- O-Crome A & Pnze Chuck Habar Elyria Bowling Center Marion McClelland

Sewer Rats Dominate Morn Day Night Bowling Standings

Wellington reports the Sewer Rats posting a 2 439 pin total over three games at Strike Out Lanes in Morn day Night Amateur League. High single game 87 and Huck Settle mire's 200 lead the Rats, while Norwood Knapp of Rigo's Cafe tops three games with 347. Rigo's Café moves into first place, 2 415 to 2 415.

Wellington Sewer Rats Mornday Rats Norwood Knapp Rigo's Cafe Rigo’s Klassen Poiner Grocers

600 Club Scores and Participant List

A summary of club members and scores shows Chuck Hobar on 620 at the top, followed by Jack Siffert with 615 and Virgo Shuster with 609. Other standings include Art Dawson 606, Ed Flickinger 606, John Varady 605, Bud Traxler 604, Ed Dages 602, Marion McClelland 540, Connie Mate 524, Gretchen Vitovitz 514, Wilma Yanich 508.

Habar Jack Siffert Virg Shuster Art Dawson Bud Traxier Ed Flickinger John Varady Elks Flickinger Varady Ed _Dages McClelland Wilma Yanich Rudy's Bowl Connie Mate Gretchen Vitovitz Chuck Hobar Virgo Shuster Bud Traxler Ed Dages Marion McClelland

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Ohio State Bill Robin Robin Roberts Cletis Boyer Roberts Elyrians Parks Department Cascade Park Pools Red Cross Law, Friend & Co Bucs By Joe Sargis United Press International Mike By J. Riley Johnson Bob Clark Dick Roberts Bob van Valkenberg Greg Cluley Clark VanValkenberg Cluley Call Fairfax Walt Haury D.B.A. Haury Bros 4Th Street East Avenue Wellington High Ketch Eye Club Purchase Jim Ketchum Plas Bill Grice Joe Howell Cleveand East Tech Columbus South Bob Duncan Jim Scullion Lakewood High Duncan South Elyria Country Club Art Audnutt Eddie Meister Kirtland Mike Rudd Spring Valley Bob McIlvain Richard McDermott Oberlin Golf Club Thomas W. Miller Itl Robinson Robson Mark Cag Monro-Matic Cig Ay Tod Li Ted Lodi Street Beil Co Ted Ristas Buckeye American Insurance Agency Cetar Parsons Broad
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