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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1948
Page
2
A mixed sports column previews the 1938 baseball pennant races with Red Sox Dodgers Yankees and Tigers as top contenders and notes managerial changes. It also analyzes the Kentucky Derby ahead of May 1 focusing on Citation and rivals Bewitch Saggy and Dit with Derby history and potential upset scenarios.
Elyria High School golfers opened their season Friday with a four man match at Cherry Ridge. Frank Wattoe led Elyria with a 65 and took top honors while teammate Sexton posted 95 and Dick shot 84. Lorain’s Fran Watlow carded 106 to lead their scorers.
Milwaukee earns a 12 to 3 victory over Columbus behind six hit pitching by Al City as they declare intent to seize the American Association crown from Kansas City Blues. Indianapolis, Louisville beat Minneapolis, and St. Paul beat Toledo in other league games.
Brookside High School holds its annual basket ball banquet this evening to honor the Northeastern Division champions of the Lorain County Class B League and sectional qualifiers. Les Gast, former Elyria High coach, will be the chief speaker as dinner is served at 6 30.
A terse update records last night’s bowling events with notes on amendments and professional game decisions. The piece indicates a shift in venue and players, outlining the impact on schedules and standings.
Cleveland returns from training to the Stadium for two days of exhibitions with the New York Giants ending the 1948 schedule. The club features 14 new uniforms and stars like Edgar Jones and Bob Lemon to showcase in the home games. The Tribe has a 19 13 record in exhibitions, including eight losses to the Giants, after a bush league loss to New York.
Miami secured a 2 6 3 win over Western Reserve to take the conference lead. Miss Noe Howard starred with 13 strikeouts guiding the victory as Tetion Fagen prepared for four matches on the schedule. Several matches were postponed from February 14.
The American Bowling Congress delegates proposed easing racial restrictions for the third year in a row and awarded the 1950 tournament to Indianapolis. The ABC will handle all future competitions, and Lester C. Baston was elected president, succeeding John Martino as the convention concluded for 1948.
Wilfrid Hoffman won the singles crown with a 901 total after games of 19 188 235 and a 07 handicap. Kirk and Prvyce captured the doubles title with a 1 269 total. Kirk posted a 512 series with a 126 handicap for 628 and Price a 484 with 147 for 631.
The West Side Lumber and Ceal Baseball team will practice on the Cascade Ps Giamond at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Co managers J H Dean and Ralph Lawrence request that all members of last years teams and any one any tryouts to report. Fe mce Callister and Til lacx are asked to take special notice.
Clothiers prevail in American Legion League action at the Bowling Center earning sole leadership after decisions over Miller's Nursers. Sibley Roofers posted a 2,572 team series led by Ec Robson with a 574, while Keys and Balns shared single-game honors at 230. Welsh Funeral Home dominates Women’s All City League, rolling 1,737 to win playoff, led by Ann Chet 394 two-game total. Truckers clinch second-half title with 2,258 Brickers series as G Box posts 209 and 550. T and J Movers tally 2,490 as Tony V fondo leads with a 595 series in St John’s Lutheran League.
Brookside High thumped Clearview 8 to 2 on the Longfellow diamond in Lorain. Chuck Leidenheimer pitched for Brookside with Ken Hicks backing him. Clearview starter Jim Kereez yielded the loss after being relieved by Eddie Kosakowski in the fourth. Brookside next hosts South Amherst at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Havre de Grace Md Citation Calumet Farms Citation takes on Sagry owned by Mrs Helen Sagner in the 25000 Chesapeake Stakes with the Derby favorite from the Winter Book aiming for victory after a prior one length setback to Sagry in the Chesapeake Trial.
Arthur L. Kach former judge who presided over 600 German military cases is retained as associate counsel for Paul Cash. A Dover boxing promoter is charged with first degree murder in the death of 19 year old Roy Baker, who died from injuries four days after April 9.
Elyria Pioneers beat Lakewood Rangers 3-1 in a Lake Erie League baseball game. Lefty Spike pitched all seven innings allowing four hits with six walks and six strikeouts. Lakewood’s only run came in the first inning as Yurick lined a single to drive in Grumney.
The 9th Annual Women s Handicap Bowling Tourney begins Monday with 14 teams slated to roll at Bonner Court Lanes at 8. The event runs Tuesday Thursday and Friday with schedule changes due to alley use. Prize money totals 297.16 with 116.80 to top team, 79.92 to runners up, 73.44 for winners in the prize pool, and 23 for special prizes.
The V F W 1079 softnail team will hold a practice session Sunday at 1 o clock on the Edison School diamond weather permitting. All players interested in joining the team this season are asked to report for the drill.
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