Outdoor guide to fishing and hunting across several states
Hank Andrews of the Cleveland Press outlines a 96 page guide to fishing hunting and outdoor fun with 70 pictures and maps. It covers Ohio Canada Kentucky Pennsylvania Michigan and New York State and is available by mail for 40 cents from the Public Service Bureau The Press Cleveland Ohio. The book includes where to write for information mid western fish identification a list of Ohio game protectors lake fishing reef fishing Lake Erie muskie fishing and trips to Canada plus Ohio parks and Muskingum Lakes information. It also notes local sports items including youth baseball tryouts West Carlisle and Elyria Recreation Field teaching staff changes and local tennis and boxing events with schedules and leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Andrews
Cleveland Press
Ohio Outdoor Writers Association
Ohio
Canada
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Michigan
New York State
Public Service Bureau
the Press
Cleveland
Ana Limtie
Lake Erie
Lake Chautauqua
New York
Tennessee
New Lakes
Muskingum Lakes
Ascot Hangs Up Two Opening Day Marks
Ascot Park opens Ohio racing season with a record attendance of 8,295 and a record total wagering of 348,584 dollars on the eight race card at Summit County track.
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Ascot
Akron
Ascot Park
Summit County
Ohio
Cotton Leads City Circles With 665 Series
George Cotton topped the Tarry Tavern Home League last night with 204 224 237 for a 665 series and the high single 237. Fellow leaguemates Sam Nagy 626 and Bill Sabo 600 also earned honors on the night.
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George Cotton
Tarry Tavern
Ieries
Cotton
Sam
Sam Nagy
Bill Sabo
Rainbow Lanes honors led by Siffert and Pomeroy bowling
Evelyn Siffert rolled 517 and Gerry Pomeroy 515 to pace the Rainbow Lanes feminine honor roll. Iona Carter had a 228 best game in the Women's Wednesday Afternoon League at Bowl-O-Crome, setting a new league record. The Harvey Women's League season ended as Elderread Co. claimed both halves, avoiding a title playoff.
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Tarry Tavern
Timms Spring CO. League
Home Tavern
Perera Russ Begle
Frank Metera
Tool Room
Peravene
Couch-Athe Eawereee Oes
Bolero Club
USI
Dominic Milett
Tony Parisian
Kasper Foundry
Lea Walt Maloney
Sreseesses
Beens
Beteville P T
Peene
Dolores Peebles
Toggery
J. Bonnett
Enteres Ae
Nehi Beverage
Cadillac
Eterno
Marge Lachman
Women OF the Moose League
Swank's Gulf
Elyria
Yaere
Greenhouse
Ralph Schroeder
Ranstine Waldron
Stoney
Grassie’s Inn Eaters
Lehman Cartage Oe
Neaes
Harries Wilson
Calkins Ri
Ed Biases
Gerna
Eunice Shuttleworth
Grafton
Ae. Larson Foundry
Werd McGul
Leagu Lorain Co. Excavat
Nehi Bottler
Wagon Wheel
Lawrence Smith
Jared Johnston
Diexen Funeral Home
Popp Contractors
Rarsies
Elyria Spring
Dave Beenarz
Buckeye Meid & Die
Gardner Jewelers Be
Sam Poves
Isabel Smith
Frank Hescen
Dad's
Iona Carter
Yeyry
Tom Davis
Hugh
Kopp Builders
L. Tans
Loretta Hayes
Edna‘sa
Behike Grocery
Igh
Arline Wisniski
Lake Ave
Rorick Insurance
Evelyn Siffert
Rainbow Lanes
Sederis
Betty Pummell
Hart Construction
Royal Catering Aeee
Myrtle Kiem
Lloyd Supply
Johnson Naupance
Marie Daley
Gerna's
Smith Construction
Garry Pomeroy
Gerry Pomeroy
Harvey
Elderread Co
Avon Lake Shoremen Over Avon In Opening Track Meet
Avon Lake Shoremen defeated Avon 57 to 35 on Avon’s soil, winning eight of 12 first places and tying another. standout performances came from Bob Tomanek who swept low hurdles and sprints and anchored the 850 yard relay, Walter Victor Coleman who led Avon in weight events and matched first in high jump and pole vault, and Bill Brandstadt who won the high hurdles and tied for pole vault. The meet featured strong showings in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, the 440, 880, and field events with Avon Lake collecting a relay win and several second and third places. There was no mile run or mile relay.
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Avon Lake
Shoremen
Avon
Bob Tomanek
Bob Healey
Coleman
Walter Victor Coleman
Bill Brandstadt
Tom Diffenbaugh
Dick Vasich
Beck
A. L
Peak
Hubach
Russ Beck
Holowecky
Dittenbaugh
M. L
Boles Eee A
Moore
Asag Hemnal
Bob Toadera
Kosel
Kraker
Tim
Bill lBrandsted
Green
Pee Tomvanek
A L
Olg
Dee jChant
Phil Hubach
Woody DeChant
Frank Schaeffer
Walter Vactor Coleman
Wearsch
Banjoff
Walter
V. Coleman
Banjolf
Reneehe Rue Healey
Vas- Neh
A. Ted
McCulough
Heth
Brandstadet
Hes- Ney
A. L. Thed
Simmons Seen Bigger Winner Than Roberts
By Carl Lindquist United Press Sports Writer Curt Simmons looks sharper than Robin Roberts this spring and may outpace his Philly neighbor. Simmons threw a four hit 6-0 win over the Pirates in Pittsburgh, with Willie Jones driving in three runs and Simmons adding two hits. Newcombe and Lopat highlighted other games as Yankees and Indians posted early wins. Wednesday’s star: Curt Simmons, who blanked Pittsburgh 6-0 with a four hitter.
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Carl Lindquist
United Press
Curt Simmons
Philly
Robin Roberts
Simmons
Roberts
Robin
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Willie Jones
Dodgers
Giants
Don Newcombe
New York
Indians
White Sox
Bob Lemon
Yankees
Washington
Baltimore
Detroit
Columbia In 2nd Win LaGrange Henrietta Cup
Columbia and LaGrange won division 1 baseball games in Lorain County Class B action. Henrietta beat Birmingham 11-4 in the division 2 opener. Columbia improved to 2-0 with a 5-2 win over Grafton on two-hit pitching by Chuck Dayton. Don Richards tallied a triple and a single, while Bob Stumpf added a double.
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Columbia
LaGrange
Henrietta
Birmingham
Lorain County
Grafton
Chuck Dayton
Don Richards
Bob Stumpf
How They Stand AMERICAN LEAGUE Brief baseball results and standings
In a high scoring day five hits produced three runs in the fourth inning. LaGrange shut out Eaton 12-0 as Summers allowed one hit and struck out seven. Henrietta jumped to a fast start beating Birmingham as Davis and Campbell led with timely hits. Cleveland topped Chicago 6-2 while Detroit defeated New York 2-1 and Philadelphia edged Cleveland. National League results included Philadelphia’s 6-0 win over Pittsburgh and Brooklyn 6-4 over New York. Playoffs and pitchers for upcoming games listed.
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Gary Summers
LaGrange
Eaton
Red Davis
Bruce Campbell
Dick Logan
Birmingham
John Marksworth
L. Pett
Cleveland
R. H
Philadelphia
C. Young
Fishburn
Smitz & Fish
Hardy
Summers & Pearce
Detroi
Boston
Chicago
Creveland
Baltimore
Detroit
New York
Washington
Onis
Phiadelphia
Kener
Morgan
Porterfield
Hudson
Cincinna's
Asescateaces
Wscccseeneus Acseevew
Brooklyn Eegtens Ae
Csenseaenees
Princephia
Csesseenecers
St Louis
Aera Aeemene
CTO
Muinavikee
Eeadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Pischurzh Surcont
Brookton Meyer
Dew Yers
Antone
Dickson
Louis
Raschi
Milwaukee
Cincinnatus
Baczewski
Pollet
American Association
Indianapolis
Toledo
Lousville
Kansas City
Line Scores Of Major Loop Games
Scores from several baseball games include Baltimore over Detroit 8 to 6, New York and Washington 2 to 1, Cleveland over Chicago 6 to 3, Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh 6 to 4, Brookline over New York 6 to 4, with pitchers and late innings noted for each contest.
Legion Pin Pairings Six American League Tenpin Matches
The matches are set for 7 o'clock this evening at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Twe airings feature Pitch Co. versus Plowers by Wetty, Mppell Builders against United Cleaners, M Service Store versus Peirce Inocorators, Welsh Plumbers against West Wide Lumber, Baker's Office Equipment versus Jack Knight Dry Cleaners, and Elshe Goldcamp Funeral Home against Meister Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoney
Rainbow Lanes
Pitch Co
Plowers
Wetty
Mppell Builders
United Cleaners
M_ Service Store
Peirce Inocorators
Welsh Plumbers
West
Ide Lumber
Baker's Office Equipment
Jack Knight Dry Cleaners
Elshe Goldcamp Funeral Home
Meister Co
Kilgore Outpoints La Motta In Miami Beach Fight
Billy Kilgore defeats Jake La Motta by decision in Miami Beach pushing his record and marking a notable United Press boxing result. Kilgore controlled the bout from rounds one through ten, earning a clear points win over Le Motta in a televised or headline bout.
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United Press
Miami Beach
Pla
Billy Kilgore
Miami
Fla
Jake la Motta
New York
Speedway Sparks Work Begins at Lorain County Speedway
Track manager Bill Turner ordered a full face lift at Lorain County Speedway starting with grading and leveling of the surface using a new diesel grader. The landmark officials stand in the infield will move to the entrance for ticket takers. Announcer's quarters to be rebuilt atop the grandstand. The track, dry and hard, will be torn up and calcium dust control applied as weather allows. Ground leveling extended to the main entrance from Route 113 to improve access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Speedway
Bill Turner
Speedway
Castellani Fights Gonzales On Cleveland Arena Card
Cleveland hosts a full day of sports with three 10 round bouts led by Rocky Castellani headlining the Cleveland Arena. If Castellani defeats Pedro Gonzales, he will push for a shot at Bobo Olson. The Indians also open their home baseball season against Detroit.
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Elyria
Bugs
Larry Atkins
Cleveland Arena
Nate Brooks
Mickey Mars
Rocky Castellani
Pedro Gonzales
Paulie Brooks
Jackie Blair
Nicky Harris
Jesse Rodriguez
Roosevelt Williams
Ike Bell
Ted Tangles
Cal Nathan
Cleveland
Olson
Philadelphia
Joey Giardello
Castellani
Brooks Brothers
Bowbenders Hear Update On Archery Laws In Ohio
Harold Dalrymple spoke for the Black River Bowbend ers Archery Club at the Y.A.C.A. meeting. He outlined current hunting laws for archery and announced future plans by Ohio’s conservation department. About 40 members attended as refreshments followed the business session. The next meeting is set for Wednesday May 12.
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Harold Dalrymple
Lorain County
Black River Bowbenders
Y.A.C.A
Dalrymple
Conservation Department
State of
Ohio
Barons Defeat Bears to Win Calder Cup in Cleveland
Cleveland Barons capture the Calder Cup by defeating the Hershey Bears 5-3 in Cleveland Arena. Barons, third in the regular season, won their third Cup in four years, finishing strong with a 13-2-0 run in their last 15 games. George Sullivan opened scoring for Hershey, but Cleveland surged ahead with two goals in the second period and held on through the final period.
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Cleveland
INL
Barons
Hershey
Buffalo Bisons
Hershey Sextet
Cleveland Arena
Bears
George “Red” Sullivan
Buffalo
Buffalo Club
Hit 3 004 For Fourth In ABC
Pasadena team moves to fourth in the American Bowling Congress team event with a 3004 total in Seattle. John Levandoski of Scranton rolled 700 in the doubles, the second straight year with a 700 or better. Leaders across four classes remain unchanged after Wednesday.
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Seattle
Jack Twohey
Cafe
Pasadena
Calif
John Levandoski
Scranton
Tony Sparando
Rego Park
N. Y
LaMotta Loses Narrowly to Kilgore in Miami Bout
Jake LaMotta, 32, seriously considers retirement after a split decision loss to Billy Kilgore at Miami Beach Auditorium. Kilgore earned two judges votes while LaMotta led early rounds. final tallies were Gardner 98-93 for LaMotta, Jackson 98-91 for Kilgore, Sarron 97-95 for Kilgore.
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Miami
Beach
Fin
Jake
Billy Kilgore
Miami Beach Auditorium
Kilgore
Johing Jake
Carl Gardner
LaMotta
Gus Jackson
Pete Sarron
Louisville And Indianapolis Cup Opens 1954 Baseball Season
St Paul opens at Charleston today while Minneapolis hosts Columbus as the American Association starts its 1954 season. In other Wednesday openers Louisville beat Kansas City 4 to 1 at Kansas City and Toledo lost 9 to 8 to Indianapolis. George Crowe homered for Toledo with two aboard in the ninth but a late rally fell one run short. Louisville six hits but a four run eighth inning sealed the win.
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Brooklyn
Giants
Newcombe
Ebba St. Claire
Newk
Gil Hodges
Junior Gilliam
Dodgers
Lemon
Cleveland
Bill Glynn
Wally Westlake
St. Paul
Charleston
Minneapolis
Columbus
Ohio City
American Association
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
Indianapolis
Hoosier Center
George Crowe
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West Carlisle
LaGrange Hot Stove
Willard
Vicky) Wolcott
Recreation Field
J. R. Easton
Elyria Recreation Board
Easton
Recreation Board
W. O. (Mac) McClellan
Cliff Stubblefield
Ely
Stubblefield
Sophia Trakoff
City Hall
Jack March
Frank Sedgman
Netter
Dick (Pancho) Gonzales
Wooster College
Kent State
Wooster
Morris
Dick Milligan
John Swigart
Don Morris
Ed Siffert
Siffert
Little League
Dick Notley
Harry Fawkes
Lou Lapos
Shorty Lappin
The
600 Club
Ilorain County Speedway
Newcombe Tires
Lopat
Ed Lopat
Johnny Schmitz
Nats
Wayne Terwilliger
Ed Yost
Mickey Mantle
Yogi Berra
Gil MacDougald
Sam Mele
Vern Stephens
Phils
W. L. Pet
Ridgeville
Dayton
Summers
Pram
Milo
Howe
Becker
Angelo
Wasem
Bie
Umbis
Madaras & Bittner
Dayton & Adams
Pillette
Courtney
Herbert
Aber
Garver
Lakeman
Sain
Berra
Schmitz
Pitt Gerald
Hegan
Harshman
Johnson
Fornielles
Flanigan
Dorish
Lollar
pitchher—Harshman
Lopata
LaPalme
Purkey
Hetki
Cooper
Brooknae
Deuamber
Campanella Gomez
Corwin
Tange
Pleone
Wilhelm
St. Claire
Gomesz
Legion
Speedway Sparks
By Bob Nelson
Gonzales
Battling Brooks
Mickey Mags
Brooks
Paulie
Los Angeles
Bowbenders
Green Parrot
U.S. Route 20
Barton Rd
Francis
Williams
Kraftcheck
Shero
Karrys
Gordon
Stearns
Ross
Ceresino
Bathgate
Glover
Blair
Stoddard
Poeta
Sahirney
Henderson
Branigan
Gariepy
Whitney
Sullivan
Kullman
Teal
Ferguson
O'Brien
Mc'Kenney
Fisher
Corcoran
Costello
B. Matthew
Wees
Perguson
Holdings
Willams
Gartepy
McKenney
Dal
Shirley
Dee
Jack Mehlenbacher
Bernie LeMaitre
Mike iwicMahon
ABC
International News Service
Rally
Vestal
Middle Avenue
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