Elyria Pioneers Fall 5-0 to Cleveland Heights in Opener
Elyria High baseball opened with a 5-0 defeat to Lake Erie League champion Cleveland Heights. Pitcher Spike held the Tigers to two hits, but Elyria committed five errors and pressed practice gaps as Wedrich powered the Heights. In bowling news, Paul Kirby bowled a 300 in a non league set at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes, the first perfect game on Oberlin Road runways.
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Lake Erie
Cleveland Heights
Ralph Bauer
Lake Ere
Jeb Wedrich
Elyria
Lefty Les Sose
Adornis
Spike
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Paul Kirby
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Edwin Kirby
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General Bloters Corporation
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Jack) Betts
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Tiny) Schriner
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Olympic Recreation
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Bill Werle
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Notes From Camps Of Major League Teams
Spring training notes show Connie Mack touting the Athletics pitching staff as the best in the American League after Lefty Lou Brissie blanked Memphis to lead a 5 1 victory. Taft Wright and Joe Astroth homered for Philadelphia in that win.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Memphis Tenn
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Joe Astroth
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A’s
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Veeck and Black Plan Conference on Blacx Return
Cleveland reports pitcher Don Black plans to confer with Veeck and Black about his status after a tough training period. Black left the camp Wednesday and is set to return for further talks following limited progress since late September.
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Black
Cleveland
Don Blacx
Cleveland Ind
Bless Thorsd Blatx
E Tripe
Fariamna
Fila
Tracins
Pro Cage Playoffs Mixed Conference Notes
The section covers National Pro Basketball Association playoff standings and schedule mentions
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S. Washington
Booster Club Plans Season Tickets for Elyria High Football
The Elyria Booster Club launches advance sales of $10 season tickets good for all six home games and a Booster Club membership from August 1, 1949 to July 31, 1950. Committee head Maj or Henry Ault will oversee the drive with club leaders including Gil Schiesz and others. sale ends April 22 with payment by check or money order to Paul Corbin. The six home games include Lake Erie League clashes with Lorain Laxewood Cleveland Heights and independents Akron Garfield Akron Buchrel Fremont Ross.
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Elyria High
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Lloyd Barton
Denny Ryan
Don Sotherden
Russ Davies
Midwest Keglers Sweep Congress Titles From 1940s ABC
Nine Midwestern bowlers dominated the American Bowling Congress event in Atlantic City. Donald Van Boxel of Green Bay and Gene Bernhardt of Sturgeon Bay led the doubles with a 1 332 series and $500 each. The Jimmie Smith five from South Bend won the team title with 3 027 and $2 500. Ben Rusche of St Bernard captured the singles with 716 and $500, while Johnny Small of Chicago won all events with 1 941 and $1 000.
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Wis
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van Boxel
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South Bend
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Harold Kelly
John Nemeth
Drennen Tatman
Harry Luckey
Olympia Wins Experimental Handicap No 2 at Jamaica
Eddie Arcaro guided Olympia to a seven length victory in the mile sixteen at Jamaica for the Experimental Handicap No 2, wrapping up the experimental titles with No 1 previous week. Model Cadet ran second and Stone Age finished third as Arcaro did not use the whip.
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Eddie Arcaro
Olympia
Jamaica
Arcaro
Fred W. Hooper
A. L. Rice
Alfred G. Vanderbrlts
Grafton and Kipton Ready to Resume Series
GRAFTON The best of games in the basketball league series resumes Tuesday after a rough opener. Grafton High School defeated Kipton Merchants in the first game, with the second contest set for TRG Osloes. The third and deciding game looms as the teams retire to the floor seeking the series comeback.
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Hupton Merchans
Pat
Rafter
Nellize
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Osloes
Graften
Mos Gare
Zeme
Pune
Cocks, cash and secrecy behind grim barn fights
An undercover look at cockfighting rings along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts reveals hidden game clubs where men bet modest sums on two cocks armed with steel spurs. Birds fight to the death in dirt pits while owners boast, gamble, and defend breeding plans, claiming invulnerability.
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Oscar Fraley
United Press
Sutle Gray
iIt
Atma Jantic Seaboard
Pacific
Autorm
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Weaer
Snead Wins Masters Open by Three Strokes
Samuel Snead captured the Masters title in Augusta with a 252 total, three strokes ahead of Ralph Gidley. Snead fired 67 on the final round, matching the day before, and earned $2,500 with another $1,900 in additional prizes. his win marks his first major after a long career.
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White Sulphur Springs
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Ralph Guidzhl
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Tersucnous
Elyria Trackmen Open Campaign At Ashland
Elyria High School track opens its season with an independent dual meet at Ashland. Pioneer veterans Walt Williams Phi Hahn and 7 lettermen compete in sprints hurdles and field events as Ashland, returning eight lettermen, seeks a close meet to avenge last season's 72 to 46 defeat.
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Ashland
Phil Lersch
Dick Haffner
Ray Bates
Deon Wagner
Howard Fackler
Im Reynolds
Howard Honaker
Bill Hochstetter
Elyria
Walt Williams
Phi Hahn
Cerry
Vietry
D.stande
Mer Dee Hall
Fred Hammons
Russ Sherman
Rirdy Davis
Second half competition in the Three Bow League close
Fragmented notes show a local league schedule with teams names like Olsen Wanuta c Harveys Adgeville and Carter Reservints against MELS A Labor Union. Reads like a rough listing of matches with unclear results and participant spellings.
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Tua
Gibby
Clare Finegan
Excavataa
Senassors
Spper Club
Olsen Wanutac
Harveys Ve
Adgeville Spors Carter Reservints
Melsa Labor Union
Elyria Amateurs Score Wins On Lorain Program
Three Elyria amateur boxers on Matchmaker Johnny Papke's card at the Hotel Antlers Auditorium scored victories. Ted Tarry stopped Lou Morris in the first round, while Elyria welterweight Jack Wilbert won by technical knockout against Joe DeMarco after DeMarco broke his nose and could not answer the bell.
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Lorain
Elyria
Johnny Papke
Lorain Boxers Score in Feature Bouts at Lorain Card
A crowded Lorain arena saw Bee Bennett of Sandusky KO Rocky Bogdan of Lorain in the fourth round in the headline middleweight bout. Mickey Mars of Cleveland defeated Johnny Harris of Cleveland in the third round, while Tony Esthiza of Cleveland beat John Cert of Cleveland on points. The card featured several three round decisions as Lorain and Cleveland fighters faced off in front of a large local crowd.
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Elyria
Bill Gonzales
Lorain
Bogdan
Bee Bee Bennett
Sandusky
Rocky Bogdan
Mickey Mars
Cleveland
Johnny Harris
Bennett
Bogden
Mars
Harris
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Injury To Mikan Threatens Lakers Playoff Push
Washington reports a broken right wrist for Mikan, casting doubt on his availability in game five of the Lakers vs Capitals series. Coach Kundla says George Mikan may play little or none as Minneapolis weighs the impact of his absence on scoring and rebounding.
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Miken
Basketball Association of America
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Big George
Johnny Kundla
George
Sportsman's Club to Hold Practice Today
The Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church Sportsman's Club softball team will hold two practice sessions today at 6 o clock on the Roosevelt School diamond. Manager Bill Ignatz asks all members interested in trying out for the team to report for the drill.
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Elyria Pioneers Open Season With 9-0 Loss
Elyria Pioneer baseball opener ends in a 9-0 defeat to defending champion Cleveland Heights Tigers in a Lake Erie League game. Les Spike struck out 15 but walked eight as errors doomed Elyria. Jeb Weidrich allowed two hits and fanned 13 for Heights. Lorain beat Shaker Heights 4-2 in the other league game as Shaw and Lakewood prepare to open.
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Crop And Lariat Members Meet At LaGrange Road
Crop and Lariat Club members gathered Sunday at Weizel tables on LaGrange Road. Members practiced jumps and Bend end Tie while others enjoyed group riding. Next meeting planned for Sunday April 24 at Weikel Stables with horse owners invited and transport arrangements via secretary Mildred Weikel.
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Callng
Mildred Weikel
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