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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1961

Page

6

Scholastic Spring Sports Schedule Snapshot

Readable segment lists daily events across multiple schools including Clearview Vermilion Wellington and Monroeville with track golf tennis and baseball fixtures. Notable matchups include Firelands vs Kew London and Vermilion vs Ambrist along with several venues such as Probst and Weetlake.

Clearview Vermilion Wellngton Bocseye Mecunaiar Elst Wellington Bertie Charvir Kestone Ricgeville Gunsee Falls S Lake Firelands Loodon Elyti Vermilion Ambrist Golf Este Catholic Obeciin

Featherweight title bout ends in KO in Los Angeles

Daver Moore knocks out Danny Valdez in Los Angeles fly featherweight title bout. Jorge Fernandez defeats Denny Moyer in Portland to claim victory.

Gatcrda Los Angeles Calif Daver Moore Springfield Ohio Danny Valdez New York Jorge Fernandez Argentina Denny Moyer Portland Ore

Celtics poised to close series after St Louis win

Boston Celtics beat the St. Louis Hawks 119 to 104 in St. Louis to take a 3-1 lead in the best of seven NBA finals. Bob Cousy and Frank Ramsey sparked a second half rally as Cousy posted his third straight 20 point game in the series.

NBA St. Louis Boston Bill Russell St. Louis Hawks Cliff Hagan Bob Pettit Celtics UPI Boston Celtics Hawks Althugh Red Auerbach Bob Cousy Frank Ramsey Celtic Cousy Ramsey Llub St. Lows

Palmer Seeks Masters Title Rebound After Rain Delays

Palmer keeps hope alive in Augusta as Gary Player leads after rain shortens play. Weather halts action with Palmer one stroke behind and two-time defending champ Palmer facing a fresh start under windy, partly cloudy conditions.

Leo H. Petersen Augusta UPI Gary Zith Palmer Rene Arnold Pal Paul Harney Pal Charlie Coemer St Tokes Harney Don January Player

Wholesalers and Barmen Win Final Bowing Lanes Rolloff

Laubenthal Wholesale and Herb's Happy Hour Bar win the final rolloff for Tarry's Lanes team eliminations. They will bowl in the Bowling Proprietors Association regional tournament in Detroit later this month. Gib Henke of Laubenthal's rolled the high series, 640, on lines of 203 231 and 214.

Tarry Laubenthal Wholesale Herb Happy Hour Bar Bowling Proprietors Association Detroit Laubenthal Eagles Gib Henke

Elyria High Opens Delay Cancelled by Wet Weather

Elyria High School's baseball opener against Ashland at Ely Stadium was cancelled this morning by athletics director Russ Dean due to wet weather. Coach Ray Wilson's Pioneers will instead open Thursday at home against Rocky River.

Elyria High School Ashland Ely Stadium Russ Dean Atheties Ray Wilson Pioneers Rocky River

Elyria High Track Opens Season With Dual Meet

Elyria High hosts Olmsted Falls at Ely Stadium to begin the season. Falls enters with an outdoor win over Bay and Fairview in a triangular meet, led by Jed Falls with a 100 yard dash win and a broad jump, plus Ken Kreigmont and Carl Gerbasi winning middle distance events. Dave Lloyd posted a win in the low hurdles.

Elyria High Ely Stadium Olmsted Falls Falls Bay and Fairview Howard Burnett Jim Burnett Jed Falls Ken Kreigmont Carl Gerbasi Dave Lloyd

Wings Hawks Are Even As NHL Finals Shift To Chicago

Chicago coach Rudy Pilous said the Black Hawks will counter Detroit Red Wings helter skelter offense in game three of the Stanley Cup finals in Chicago. Detroit leads the series tied 1-1 after a 3-1 win in Detroit.

Chicago Rudy Pilous Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Red Wings Detroit Pilous Red Wing Jack Adams Hawks

Elyria Little League Draft Names For 1961 Season

LL North completes 1961 draft at Elyria sewage plant meeting. Electro-Alloys defending champions as six team league begins second season. Read lists include many drafted players with numerous surnames and typos.

Elyria Little League North Elyria Electro-Alloys

Midview's Sherman Tops Prep Riflers

Curt Sherman of Midview High School led Ohio scholastic rifle shooters at the State Championships, earning first sharpshooter with 582. Midview placed seventh as Fremont won with 1,114, Sherman posting 95 offhand 97 prone 94 kneeling plus 296 in prone to total 582.

Columbus Curt Sherman Midview High School Ohio Sherman Midview Fremont Don Bohac Janet Eppley Dave Ross

Kennedy Opens 1961 Baseball Season With First Pitch

President Kennedy throws ceremonial first ball at Griffith Stadium to inaugurate the 1961 major league season. The opener features the Washington Senators against the Chicago White Sox amid a host of new faces and a 162 game schedule as Hank Aaron and Vern Law are named 1961 NL stars.

Washington UPI Kennedy Minneapolis Los Angeles Wiliam Howard Tait White House Griffith Stadium Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Early Wynn White Sox Dick J . Donovan Lyndon B. Johnson Mickey Vernon Pittsburgh Pirates Srates Aing Senators Calvin Griffith Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Yankees Los Angeles Angels Aaron Law Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Vern Law Pittsburgh Pirates Leo H. Petersen Milton Richman Norman Muller Yankee Stadium Milwaukee County Stadium San Francisco Minneapolis - St. Paul Houston New York Philadelphia

Managers Wax Optimistic Over 1961 Pennant Race

National League leaders like Danny Murtaugh and Charlie Dressen project strong campaigns with Pirates and Braves aiming for the title. Other managers including Walt Alston, Al Dark, Gene Mauch, Fred Hutchinson, Vedie Himsl and Ralph Hank anticipate improvements in pitching, defense, and youth as they eye a pennant.

New York UPI Dannny Murtaugh Pirates Dodgers Charlie Dressen Braves Sally Hemus Cardinals Walt Alston al Dark Giants Harvey Kuenn Don Blasingame Gene Mauch Phillies

Frick Foresees Five Year Era of Baseball Growth

Commissioner Ford C Frick outlines a plan for orderly expansion to 24 major league teams by 1965 with realigned minors. He cites 73 million young players ages 8 to 21, growing stadium construction, and underwritten minor leagues as keys to future growth and national interest. He urges immediate planning and action.

Ford C. Frick Baseball New York UPI Milwaukee United States Androld Natation

Elyria Keglerettes Shine At Ohio Tournament Findlay

Elyria finished among six teams at the Ohio State Women's Association Bowling Tournament in Findlay over the weekend. Standouts included Gene Miller with 639 in singles and Jeri Pomeroy with 614, Miller placing third in singles as the Tarry's AllGiyami Rainbow Lanes team held top local honors.

Elyria Ohio State Women’s Association Findlay Gene Miller Jeri Pomeroy Miller Tarry AllGiyami Rainbow Lanes Pomeroy Dot Pavelka Pat Sanicky Betty Sailer Ann Evanish Ruth Hastings Nancy Broz Broz Sanicky Jessie Ellis Billie Baden Betty Ryan Coletta Sittinger Peg Taylor Sittinger Flo Fuerst

Henke Leads 11 Week Bowling Standings At Elyria Center

Henke tops the 11 week competition with 200 Peterson points in singles at Elyria Bowling Center. Traxler is second with 199, Moran Sr. and Kane tied at 196. Weekend high series goes to Henke with 860, Komko 843, Dane 835.

Gib Henke Elyria Bowling Center Peterson Jack Traxler Jim Moran Sr David Kane Henke John Komko Dane

Lorenzen Wins Virginia 500 Despite Rain Shortened Race

Elmhurst driver Fred Lorenzen claimed the $800 first prize in the Virginia 500 at Martinsville, as the stock car event was shortened by a persistent drizzle. Trace Sunday reported the wet conditions led to the early finish.

Martinsville Fred Lorenzen Elmhurst Trace

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