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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1952
Page
10
Elyria Chronicle Telegram column summarizes local sports chatter and school events. Mentions Rusting Thru Sports notes, coach resignations at Elyria High, basketball rule changes, hospital thanks, and bowling league standings with team shifts and playoff rosters across Wheels, Shipping, Crib, and other local circuits.
Mackin of the Shell quintet rolled a 666 series to win citywide pin scoring by one pin over Don Gurney of Rothgery Motors in the All-City League at Olympic Recreation last night. Rothgery Motors led with a 2,993 team total, while Gurney posted a 665 and a 253 line to tie for top single-line honors with Don Robinson of Les Gast Insurance at United Polish Club League action at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes.
Montreal swept Boston 4-1 in a best of seven, winning last night 3 1 to claim the series. Montreal’s victory caps a dramatic playoff run as Boston drops out after multiple close games.
In Baltimore the Dodgers beat the Boston Braves 4 1 behind Clem Labine nine innings on eight hits. Labine reported elbow burning gone, signaling a potential replacement for Don Newcombe. The story highlights spring training results across multiple cities and teams.
Bullet Bobby Feller dominated the New York Giants over seven innings allowing five hits and no runs as the Cleveland Indians blanked New York 5 to 0 in Houston. George Zuverink finished the shutout. the Indians seek an 11th win in 13 against the Giants.
In Boston four Ohio boxers reach the National AAU finals or semi finals as David Moore of Springfield advances to the 119 pound final to face Choken Maekawa of Honolulu. Columbus Johnny Palmer also reaches 119 pound semis but loses to Maekawa. Ohio contenders include Isaac Vaughn Cleveland Aster Nethers Zanesville and Frank Perry Wilberforce with others eliminated yesterday.
The Rainbow Lanes league features six matches tonight at 7 PM at Stoney's. LaGrange Hardware faces MacWilliam for Sheriff, Smith Construction meets Edna's Beauty Shop, Fulton Funeral Home plays Lloyd's Supply, Elyria Nursery versus Rudy's Candlelite Inn, and Hart Construction against Rorick Insurance with Johnson Insurance as the final pairing.
Johnny Defazio of Bayonne N J drew with Jim Champagne of Philadelphia in Newark. Sal Bellofse of New York defeated Roosevelt La board of Newark N J by decision in White Plains.
Cleveland manager Al Lopez believes the Indians can win the pennant if their power keeps pace with pitching. He cites improved infield play around shortstop Ray Boone and second base Roberto Avila, Rosen's bounce back, and a promising outfield hint in Jim Fridley. Bob Feller leads a strong rotation with Lemon Garcia Wynn, while hitters aim to match the staff’s pace.
Findlay Ohio a common pleas judge ruled the Ohio High School Athletic Association cannot declare 17 year old David Miller ineligible for the Findlay High senior basketball team Miller played while still a junior high pupil The ruling follows a prior OHSAA decision last winter that Miller was eligible and caused forfeiture of nine wins The boy's father sued and obtained a temporary injunction pending the hearing Attorneys for OHSAA said they would appeal the ruling
The B Pin League schedules eight matches across two shifts tonight. Early shift at 7 features LaPorte Inn versus Borero Club, Team Will versus Olympic Recreation, Kaderoexs Builders against Cherney's Beverages, Dugan's Donuts facing Carlisle Lumber. Late shift at 9 pairs Cheminate with Home Tavern, Nehi Beverages against Ridgeville Plumbing, Team No 3 versus Miller United Shoes, Ray's Grandpas versus Supper Club.
Shreveport Louisiana reports that Brooklyn Giants manager Leo Durocher praised the big slugger Bob Elliott who will move into Monte Irvin's cleanup role. Giants traded Sheldon Jones and about 50 thousand dollars cash plus Elliott’s 828 thousand salary, costing near 100 thousand overall. Elliott, a 13 year veteran right handed hitter with 1099 RBIs, batted 285 last season and may play left field for the Giants beginning 1952.
Regular six matches in Stoney's Home Bowling League are on schedule at 7 o'clock tonight on Rainbow Lanes. Pairings include Nehi Boulers versus Cher ness Beverages and Wyckoff Cleaners against Grassie's Wayside Ian Benton & Super Electric against Oberlin Hardware. Other matches: Grafton Department Store versus Ero Radio Larson Foundry versus Lehman Carnage and Terrell Service versus Dicken Funeral Home.
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