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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1947

Page

5

Elyria Rec Board Grants Oberlin Road Softball Lease

The Elyria Recreation Board voted to lease the Oberlin Road field for the coming year, likely keeping softball at the Route 20 Ida site. The rent total for summer is 440, with partial payments from Frank Miynks and Anthony Frobotta and a 125 contribution from Minko to boost local business. Additional notes mention potential site moves to Gull Road by St Mary’s High School and early 1947 season plans, with district tournament arrangements and board member changes looming.

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Opening Day Celebrations Set Amid Baseball Hype

Major league fans brace for the 1947 season as Bob Feller prepares to debut with the Indians against the White Sox while President Truman and other officials anticipate a strong crowd. Opening day promises high attendance across parks with forecasts of record totals amid labor tensions and historic interest. The schedule features key matchups in both leagues as teams aim for a standout campaign.

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Elyria High Sport Schedule Brings Opening Tests

Elyria High opens spring season with baseball track and golf squads ready for initial competition. Baseball and track meet Parma at Bly Stadium Friday while golf trials at Cherry Hill and Spring Valley shape starting lineup for Norwalk match. Parma beat Cleveland Heights in 1947 and features Carmen Cozza on the mound. Track faces Sandusky High Friday with last year’s dual meet results not repeated.

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Lindell Brings New Power to Yankees Ahead of Season

Johnny Lindell faces main duty to replace DiMaggio as New York Yankees open the season in Washington. Lindell, a six foot four and a half inch slugger from Greeley Colorado, vows not to ride the bench as Joe McCarthy bets on his improved batting wrist action and better confidence. The former minor league star led the International League in earned run average and winning percentage before moving to the majors, where his power and promise could reshape the Yanks.

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Wragg Ryan Named to Lead Local Legion Baseball Team

Ryan Wragg to manage the Elyway American Legion squad with Paddy Ryan also noted as a key figure. The announcement, dated post November 12, outlines duties and invites candidates to submit information for a public posting.

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Foundry Baseball Nine To Work Out On Tuesday

The Foundry baseball team scheduled a Tuesday practice at Gigittent Park instructing players including Leake Le Tate Mets Opeth and Reber to report. Coaches named Yorkee Hasler Mb Wre and Novi Butne among participants with plans for a Tuesday session to prepare for upcoming games at Puget 4g.

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Fragmented Local Schedule Teases Hidden Details

An OCR snippet shows garbled text with sporadic names and times. The readable bits hint at a schedule or notices but lack clear events. No coherent persons or organizations emerge to anchor a complete news card.

Ohio Colleges In Big Four Athletic Loop Forming

Ohio colleges including Kent State Akron and Baldwin Wallace move toward forming a new Big Four athletic league after a meeting led by Ray Watts and university officials. Officials anticipate an official announcement soon and potential scheduling implications for football and other sports.

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Truman to Toss Out First Pitch at Opening Day

President Truman, flanked by Mrs Truman and daughter Margaret, attends the Washington Senators vs Yankees opener at Griffith Stadium. Forecasts call for clouds and possible rain as 34,000 fans fill sold out seats. Opening day features Newsom against Bevens for the Senators and Yankees respectively, with coaching debuts by Driessen for New York and Harris back with Washington, plus a weathered ceremonial flag-raising.

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Golf League Meeting On Schedule For Tonight

A pre season meeting for the Spring Valley Golf League is planned for this evening at Taavdwk. Representatives and interested persons are invited to attend the gathering to discuss league rules and the season’s upcoming phase.

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Agnes Wnek Sets Sevon Marks In Women's League

Agnes Wnek led Olympic Recreation Saturday at Olympic Recreation bowing event by rolling 248 in a single game and SR4 in a series to push General Industries to a clean sweep over Olympic Recreation. The performance matched season highs and moved General Industries within two games of Louise's Beauty Shop Quintet atop the standings. General Industries also won team honors with a 675 single game and a 2429 series, edging Moose Regiera Clarence Conrath and his Bast.

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600 Club bowling tops Elyria league weekend standings

Clarence Conrath led Elyria Moose in a weekend bowling at Olympic Recreation with a 245 single and 610 series the highest city totals. Agnes Wsner Kate Hutchison and East Bridge also posted notable scores while Olympic Recreation edged Jackson Hotel Gardner for top team honors.

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All-Star Keglers Enter Youngstown Classic

Bowler from the city All-Star League will compete in the George Valles Classic at Youngstown on Saturday. Teams include Elyria Hardware led by Bill Rogers and Jerry Barkacs with Norm Loeschier, Sam Nagy and Ted Carpenter, General Industries crew with Ted Ruth John Fritz Ed Evan ish Smitty Sayles and Monroe Heywalds, plus three independent performers George Smith George Knipper and George Cotton.

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