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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1961

Page

6

Elyria Pioneers beat Falls in close dual meet opener

Elyria High Dominates with nine second places and seven thirds to beat Olmsted Falls 69 73 to 48 45. Dean Poling led with wins in shot put and discus while Harrison Hildreth scored in sprints. Davis Lloyd highlighted field events with high marks and led Elyria to 16th straight dual meet win.

Pioneers Falls Bulldogs Ehmas Berea Ely Stadium Braves Cleveland Dean Poling Pioneers Stocks Onges Dave Lloyd Fails Hebbe Martin Tim Halatha Waliung Lioyd Eliza Moe Streigth Harrison Hildreth Poling

Yeoman squads begin Oberlin season with multiple sports

Oberlin colleges open four of five sports this Saturday with two home and two away meets. Case and Akron meet on the local track at 3:30, Bald win-Wallace at 2:30 for tennis, Otterbein visit Westerville for baseball, and Kenyon at Gambier for lacrosse. Lacrosse, under new coach Fred Shuits, won four of five practice games. Captain Bill Webster led with 14 goals and 3 assists on the trip. teammates Dick Baker 9 goals 18 assists, Gene Rostow 8, Herb Dresser and Bob Kidder 7 each.

Oberlin Akron Baldwin-Wallace Otterbein Westervale New England Kenyon Gambier Fred Shuits Yeoman Hamilton Wesleyan Conn Holy Cross Trinty Thei Hobart Tif Bill Webster Dick Baker Gene Rostow Herb Dresser Bob Kidder

Scholastic Spring Sports Schedule Highlights Local Meets

Readable fragments show multiple Thursday events across track tennis golf and baseball. Schools listed include Brookside Avon Midview Elyria Clearview Ridgeville Oberlin Wellington Firelands Elyria Catholic and Vermilion among others with matches at sites such as Korwell St Paul Elyria Amherst and Avon Lake.

Brookside Buckeye Avon Milen Korwell St Paul Rocky River Elyria Midview Westlake Ridgeville Clearview Ambhemst Larain Fridae Berea Elyria Catholic Wellington Aroherst Berlin Hts Reystone Firelands Avon Oberlin Olmsted Fails Avon Lake En Londer Milan Tenais Tol St Francs Elytis Vermitlog Amherst Golf Elyna Catholic

Vermilion High Tennis Dominates Huron in Opener

Vermilion High swept to a 70 victory over Huron in the season opener as Sailors players posted singles wins by Harge Darles over Williamson 61 63 Ken Brown over Hunter 73 108 Denny Owen over Grumrey 60 60 Ken Esper over Humphrey 60 61 Tom Rodgers over Baughman 62 60 Darley Owen over Williamson Hunter 42 34 42 and Brown Esper over Baughman Grumney 42 40 The Sailors host Amherst Wednesday and a track meet at Wellington was postponed due to weather.

Vermilion Vermilion High Huron Vermillions Welington Harge Darles John Williamson Ken Brown Rick Hunter Denny Owen Packard Grumrey Ken Esper Slap Humphrey Tom, Rodgers Bob Baughman Darley-Owen Williamson-Hunter Brown Esper Baughman-Grumney Amhersts

Celtics Clinch Third Straight Title in NBA History

Boston Celtics beat St Louis Hawks 121 112 to become the second team in NBA history to win three consecutive championships. Bill Russell led with 30 points and 28 rebounds, backed by 19 from Tommy Heinsohn, 18 from Bob Cousy, and 16 from Sam Jones and Frank Ramsey as Boston pulled away late.

Boston Lpi Boston Celtics National Basketball Association St Louis Hawks Celts Bil Russell Russell George Mikan Boston St Lews Minneapolis Celtics Hawks Tommy Heimsohn Sam Jones Heimsohn Bob Cousy Jones Frank Ramsey

U S Amateurs Arrive for Akron Tour Stop

The United States All-Star basketball team will play an intra squad game at Goodyear Gym in Akron tonight. The squad features All America Jerry Lucas of Ohio State and five Cleveland Pipers AAU champions, before a second intra squad game Saturday night at Cleveland Public Hall.

AKRON UPI United States Russia All America Jerry Lucas Ohio State Goodyear Gym Cleveland Pipers Cleveland Public Hall

Elyria Legion Baseball Teams Schedule Weekend Workouts

Coach Bob Reith announces Elyria American Legion team workouts this weekend at West Recreation Field. Sessions are Saturday and Sunday at 4 pm on Diamond 3. The Elyria Legion Cubs perform Thursday at 6 pm on Diamond 4.

Elyria American Legion Bob Reith West Recreation Field Legion Cubs of Elyria

Columbia High cindermen wait for better weather

Columbia High School track coach Norm Willbond waits for clear conditions to test his Raiders after a postponement. He lists seven experienced athletes including Dick Todd, Larry Smith, John Carse, Leon Johnson, Art Brook, Charles Martin, and Bill May, with a busy schedule ahead across Buckeye, Midview, Avon Relays, Firelands Invita tional, and district and state meets.

Columbia Norm Willbond Columbia High School Raiders Dick Todd Larry Smith John Carse Leon Johnson Art Brook Charles Martin Bill May Willbond Buckeye Midview Avon Torain County Clearview Firelands Berea

Indians rally as Perry powers early win over Tigers

Lanky Jim Perry led a fast start for Cleveland with two hits and four RBIs as the Tribe beat Detroit 6 2. Perry opened the scoring with a two run double and later drove in another run as Cleveland, idle today, prepares for a home opener next Tuesday against Detroit led by Gary Bell and Johnny Antonelli.

Detroit UPL Ind Perry Jim Perry Tigers Carolina Piersall Prersall Bubba Phillips John Times Beng Bomny Temple Mercy Whitefly Wile Earhland Philips Karkland de Base Jon Cleveland Frank Lane Lane the Indians The Willie Kirkland Gary Bell Johnny An Indians Harvey Kuenn

Oberlin Wins Stemmis Opener Over Amherst

Oberlin High edged Amherst last night in a stemmis opener, taking a $2 win in a tightly contested early season matchup. The result sets both teams in a promising start for the season.

Amherst Oberlin High

Kegling Thunder Toggles Titles In Elyria Leagues

In Elyria bowling action three squads clinched league crowns for the second half while two teams earned second half titles to set up a rolloff with the first half champions. Gene Resar Builders won Tuesday Ladies League at Tarrys Lanes with 3114. Production captured Western Automatic League with 3715 1215 at Tarrys. Mary Carter Paints won Bowle-Dromes Banner B League with 3114. Stroh's Beer led Evans Lanes C League and Hayseed Tavern topped Ridgeville League. Individual leaders include Jack Travis 631 in Elks Tuesday League and Jane Surdock 519 in Tuesday Ladies League at Tarrys. Surdock opened with 191. Two Bowl-O-Drome B League players shared top men’s game honors with Walt Watters firing 246 of a 619 series and Russ Louthan finishing 244.

Gene Resar Tarry's Lanes Tarry’s Mary Carter Paints Bowle-Drome's Stroh's Beer Evans’ Lanes Hayseed Tavern Ridgeville Evans Stroh Russ Louthan

Midview High School football coach Gene Turke resigns

Gene Turke resigns after six seasons at Midview High School where he led the Middies to 18 victories and 27 losses. He will return to the faculty as a physical education instructor at Chippewa Lake, planning golf and possible further studies. Harold Kraus remains the track coach as the district seeks a new football leader.

Cleveland Detrabr S . Freona WE Briton Coogi Fesan Hlano Colagitio Hed Ss Icasn Ib Peter Boros Philips Brown Romaio Flindez Perry P Bunning Regan Virgil Donohue Osborne Fischer Dongbu Detroit Les Boag Baus Grafton Gene Turke Osborne Midview High Creeland Temple Powers Cleve Midview Board of Education Jane Detoit Lips — Land Plersall Power Bieta Turke Kalle Phillips “Wood S—Power Philips Temple Fernandez Ee Sea Post Eaton Absor Ty Beer AW Iepka Os Es Midview Middies Bunding Tas Zimai Regan U— Runge Awdi Culver- Stockton College Canton Chippewa Lake Madview Harold Kraus Inishead Hinsdale Culver-Stockton Ating Turke Elyria Country Club

Major League Opening Day Attendance Falls Across Leagues

Opening day across eight games drew 259 107 fans, over 80 000 fewer than last year. Phillies Dodgers at Los Angeles led with 51 765, NL down 24 555. AL turnout 103 879, down 38 447, Indians Tigers at Detroit 41 643. Grand total 155 228 vs 179 783 in 1960. Kansas City at Boston 10 227 smallest. Twins Yankees 14 607.

New York APL Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Cleveland Indians Tigers Detroi Kansas City Boston Minnesota Twins Yankees

Kies Kegs 514 Trio Tops Tuesday Nite Ladies Bowling

Kies Kegs 514 Trio won with 514 series at Stakeout Lanes in Wellington Marion Kies 186 180 148. Walter and Patton led Walter and Patton Grinning with 2180 team, Pepsi Cola Boulers high game 76. Lois Handley top game 211. Wights Jewelry leads 34 11. Oberlin Pizza House high game 731 and 2207 series. Gnandis Electric atop league with 2913.

Wellington Marion Kies Kies Walter Patton Pepsi Cola Boulers Lois Handley Wights Ethel Neff Joan Whitney Oberlin Pizza House Gnandis Electric

600 Club Members and Scores Listed

The record lists members Jack Travis, Bill Grove, Walt Watters, Paul Fritz, Dave Smith, Russ Louthan, Ray Benson with scores 631 629 619 613 607 and 605 respectively, indicating a ranking order within the club.

Jack Travis Bill Grove Walt Watters Paul Fritz Dave Smith Russ Louthan Ray Benson

Circle Dane Surdock and others noted in standings

A list shows Circle Dane Surdock 519 Joanne Martin 517 Helen Ritter 514 Edna Hume 509, indicating scores or placements in a local event with named participants.

Dane Surdock Joanne Martin Helen Ritter Edna Hume

Welterweight Champion Don Jordan Returns to Witness Stand

Don Jordan former welterweight champion testified for the defense in Frankie Carbo extortion case telling how he won his title in December 1958. He said Jackie Leonard and Jackie McCoy acted as undercover managers during his championship run.

Los Angeles UPI Don Jordan Underworld Frankie Carbo Jordan Benny Kid) Paret Jackie Leonard Jackie McCoy

Cavalier Juniors Sweep South Amherst Track Meet

In South Amherst, the Cavalier Juniors won the class meet with 82 points led by Don Eberhardt in shot and discus and John Hemmiu nger in broad jump. Seniors led by Bil Wills with multiple wins totaled 62. Sophomores edged freshmen 37 36 2 to 36 2 despite Tom Deichler sweeping the mile and 440. Deichler outscored Ron Wimarsk 21 42 to 16 2.

South Amherst South Amherst High Don Eberhardt John Hemmuinger Ingh Bil Wills Wills Art Roose Bill Jones Inghe Pont Tom Deichler Ron Wimarsk Deichler

Elyria Netters Fall to Cleveland Heights in Nonleague Play

Cleveland Heights defeated Elyria 4-4 in nonleague action as Dick Holliday won at number two singles and Sandy Frankel upset Elyria’s star. Heights swept doubles with Loren Spector and Bob Strauss, and Alan Itzkowitz with Mel Stone securing the two wins. Pioneer coach Rakestraw praised balance and noted early losses in inexperienced doubles cost the team. The setback followed Elyria’s Buckeye Conference defending champion Erne Uhn seeking improvement against Lorain and the Steelers in upcoming matches.

Cleveland Elma Highs Pioneers Cleveland Heights Elynas Dick Holliday Paul East Sandy Frankel Elyma Larry Stark Rick Hutchings Richard Ream Heights Rally Volk Loren Spector Bob Strauss Nick Pappas Chuck Lewick Alan Itzkowitz Mel Stone Elymans Clyde Rosenbaum Dick Summons Jum Rakestran

Bowling Notices Elyria women’s bowling association dinner meeting

The Elyria Women’s Bowling Association executive board will hold a dinner meeting on April 20 at 6:30 PM at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Mary Movers is taking reservations.

Elyria Womens Bowlng Assocciations Execute Board Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes Mary Movers

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