Greatest Thrill In Sports Tells Of 1940 41 Akron Rivalry
Frank Wargo recalls Akron South High battles during the 1940-41 season. Sunes Catarers beat Massillon Tigers 45 42 with Horace Gillom starring. Elyria High defeated Akron in a key sectional at Goodyear gym. Other notes include Derby talk and coaching moves.
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Akron Beacon-Journal
Frank
Doc) Wargo
Akron South High
Sunes Catarers
Paul Browns
Massillon Tigers
Horace Gillom
Wargo
Fritz Nagy
Wyndel Gray
Gorgon
Raich Larenon
Jack Austgen
Ara Parseghian
Elyria High
Akron
Seth
Goodyear Gymnasium
Aaron Bauer
Pin Association schedules annual meeting and banquet
Elyria bowling group announces two May events. The annual meeting to elect officers through 1952-53 will be Sunday afternoon May 11 in the Lorain County Bank directors’ room. A Banquet of Champions is set for Wednesday May 28 at American Legion Post 12 with champions from ten leagues invited.
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Elyria City Bowling Association
Lorain County Bank
American Legion Post 12
Douglas Wins Greens With Snead Penalty
Newark Delaware's Dave Douglas won the Greens with a 277 total after Sam Snead was penalized two strokes on the 17th hole for a lateral hazard. Snead led at times but finished tied for third as Art Wall and others posted 280s and 281s.
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N.C
Wpi
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Newark
Del
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PGA
United Press
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Douglas
Bobby Doerr
Snead
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Ed Oliver
Lemont
Art Wall
Honesdale
Wall
Skee Riegel
Tulsa
Okla
Julius Boros
Mid Pines
N. C
Lew Worsham
Oakmont
Bob Toski
Northampton
Mass
Milan Marusic
Herkimer
N. Y
Rain Delays Elyria Little League Tryouts Schedule Change
Officials of the Elyria Little League West postponed initial tryouts due to rain and moved the three week program back one week. Nine year olds drill 1 to 4 pm with ten year olds 4 to 7 pm, followed by 11 and 12 year olds in similar blocks. Tryouts end May 3 with hourly age group sessions.
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Elyria
Little League West
Ed Siffert
Elyria Oberlin Track Meet Postponed By Wet Weather
Uncertain spring weather forced Elyria High to postpone the scheduled dual track meet against Oberlin High. Coach Bill Cover said the soggy track at Ely Stadium would delay this afternoon’s events and a new date had not been announced at press time.
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Elyria High
Bill Cover
Oberlin High
Indians
Ely Stadium
Hockey Playoff Scores and Schedule Highlights
In the American League series Pittsburgh defeated Providence 4 1 on April 8 and 3 0 on April 10 while Providence won 3 1 on Sunday and the next games are set for Providence tonight with potential games in Pittsburgh if needed. In the National League Detroit beat Montreal 3 1 on April 11 and 2 1 on April 12 with Detroit winning 3 0 on Sunday and games slated for Detroit and Montreal with possible additional games on April 22 if necessary.
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Providence
Montreal
Detroit
Montrea
L. Pet. G
New York
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Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
National Agu - x-New York Aary
Brooklyn
Edict Of Heights Superintendent Grants Ball Game Absences
Cleveland suburb schools head Orville K. Hill announces that up to 10 000 pupils may be excused for Friday's Cleveland Indians home opener on two conditions a written parental request and a ticket to the game. Students watching on television may also be excused if they arrange to make up missed work.
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Cleveland
U.P
Orville K. Hill
Cleveland Heights
University Heights
Hill
Cleveland Indians
London to Honor Doc McMillen on Day of Tribute
London prepares for Doc McMillen Day honoring William N. McMullen known as Doc. The Madison County horseman kept a long career at the county fair grounds driving pacers and earning Ohio Harness Horse of the Year honors. He posted strong stats across 325 starts with 98 wins and a .457 win percentage in 200 or more races.
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London
McMillen
Gilbert Shively
Cyrus
Lexington
Berardino Rejoins Indians After Return to Club
Veteran infielder Johnny Berardino signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians and wore a wide grin. The 27th member of the team greeted general manager Hank Greenberg and said he was “a lucky bench warmer in 1948.” He had left the Indians in 1950, played for San Diego, then Pittsburgh and the St. Louis Browns before being released last winter.
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Chicago
U.P
Johnny Berardino
Cleveland Indians
Hank Greenberg
Berardino
Indians
San Diego
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Browns
Bill Veeck
LBS to Continue Big League Broadcasts After Court Loss
Liberty Broadcasting System vows to keep airing major league games this season despite a federal ruling that bars a temporary injunction. Network President Gordon McLendon says litigation will continue against the American and National Leagues and 13 clubs, with opening series against the Indians and White Sox.
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Chicago
Liberty Broadcasting System
Gordon McLendon
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
John P. Barhes
Liberty
Big League
Fight Results From UPI Boxing Card
Fight results from United Press across multiple cities show Gil Turner stopping Chico Varona in Philadelphia, Jimmy Slade stopping Charley Lester in New York, Gianni Ubaldi outpointing Kid Centaela in New Orleans, Holly Mims defeating Sammy Walker in Holyoke, and Chuck Foster drawing with Wesley Brown in Chicago.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Gil Turner
Chico Varona
Havana
Cuba
New York
St. Nicholas Arena
Jimmy Slade
Charley Lester
Detroit
Sixtal Officers Named for Elyria Little League East
Organization of Elyria Little League East announced for the 1952 season with Eugene F. Burnworth as president and a full slate of officers and sponsors. Tryouts at Lexington Avenue field on April 20 and 27 invite boys aged eight to twelve, with time slots by age group and registration beforehand. Umpires and a player agent are sought, with volunteers to contact listed officers or report at the field during tryouts.
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Elyria
Little League
East
Eugene F. Burnworth
James F. Walters
Robert Kiely
Paul Eager
L. N. Nicholas
G. C. Nixon
R. J. Price
P. E. Weisbrod
G. J.gaffer
John DeMarco
Robert Fosselius
Knights of Columbus
Vic Stewart
Gardner Jewelers
Howard Coles
Lorain Glass
Ralph Lawrence
Coney Island
James Curtis
Lexington Avenue
Reds May Force Game Five in Calder Cup Finals
Providence Reds aim to even the best of seven Calder Cup finals with a win over the Pittsburgh Hornets in Providence after losing the first two games in Pittsburgh. Coach Terry Reardon hopes similarities to their comeback against Cleveland fuel another rally.
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R. I. WU
Providence Reds
Cleveland Barons
Pittsburgh Hornets
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Reds
Terry Reardon
Barons
Hornets
UPC Pin League Matches Tonight at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes
The UPC Pin League schedules six matches at 7 PM on Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Granite Concrete Block faces Arvay's Chips, Elyria Motors plays Mackett's Dairy, Gibby's Place meets United Polish Club, Plas Construction takes on Toggery Shop, Steve's Barber Shop walls against Les Gast Insurance, and Mom's Open Kitchen opposes Thomason's Chips.
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Arvay’s Chips
Elyria Motors
Mackett’s Dairy
Gibby’s Place
United Polish Club
Plas Construction
Toggery Shop
Steve's Barber Shop
Les Gast Insurance
Mom's Open Kitchen
Thomasson's Chips
Many Star Players Absent as Baseball Opens New Season
Many well known stars are missing as a new baseball season begins with DiMaggio and Williams leaving the lineup. DiMaggio moves to a Yankee TV booth while Williams heads to Marine service. Rookies Jensen Cerv Mantle Throneberry Lenhardt and Lepcio vie to fill key roles as headlines point to replacements and departures.
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United Press
New York
Joe DiMaggio
Bobby Doerr
Sam Chapman
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Gerry Coleman
Yankees
DiMaggio
Williams
DiMag
Yankee Stadium
Jackie Jensen
Bob Cerv
Mickey Mantle
Don
Footsie
Lenhardt
Faye Throneberry
Braves
Throneberry
Sox
Sportsman's Park Opening Deferred Due to Rain
Bedford reports the 1952 stock car inaugural at Sportsman Park Speedway postponed for a third straight year as heavy rains forced a delay. The opener will be moved to Sunday with gates opening at noon and time trials starting then, seven events slated to begin at 3 p m.
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Bedford
Sportsman Park Speedway
C TM Loop Tenpin Schedule Final Four Matches Tonight
The Bowl-00 Drome C League holds its final four regular season matches at 9 PM with officers to be elected about 30 minutes earlier. Pairings feature Larson Foundry versus Elida Motors, Yates Construction versus Spicer Realty, Meta-Weld versus Saxonian Import House, and Dr. Pepper versus Buckeye Mold and Die.
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Loop
Larson Foundry
Elyda Motors
Yates Construction
Spicer Realty
Meta-Weld
Saxonian Import House
Dr. Pepper
Buckeye Mold & Die
Varona Quits In Seventh Round Against Turner
Cuban welterweight Chico Varona refused to answer the bell for round seven of a scheduled 10 rounder with Gil Turner in Philadelphia. Turner was awarded a technical knockout for Varona’s retirement after a close fight on even terms through six rounds. The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission planned a hearing on Varona’s refusal and his withheld purse. Varona cited repeated low blows not being called as his reason for quitting.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
Chico Varona
Havana
Cuba
Gil Turner
Varona
John (Ox) DaGrosa
DaGrosa
Wings Seek To Clinch Title In Stanley Cup Clash
DETROIT CPi Goalie Terry Sawchuk and the Detroit Red Wings chase a record sweep as they lead Montreal Canadiens 3 0. Detroit aims to finish with eight straight victories and become first to win the Cup after a perfect playoff run. Montreal trails after a winless run through Toronto.
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Cpi
Terry Sawcchuk
Detroit Red Wings
Montreal
Canadiens
Red Wings
Toronto
Firemen's Bowling League Action At Stoney's Rainbow Lanes
Carlisle Firemen's Bowling League presents six matches in tonight's program at 9 o'clock. Carlisle Firemen No 1 faces Kopp Builders while Imperial Furniture meets Ohio Screw Office. Also on the lanes are Carlisle Firemen No 3 versus Keno's Cafe Hendrix Auto Parts versus Benton & Super Electric Lorain County Tractor Sales versus Carlisle Firemen No 3 and Ohio Screw Shop against Witbeck's Trucking.
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Carlisle Firemen
Stoney
Rainbow
Kopp Builders
Imperial Furniture
Ohio Screw Office
Keno's Cafe
Hendrix Auto Parts
Benton & Super Electric
Lorain County Tractor Sales
Ohio Screw Shop
Witbeck's Trucking
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