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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1954

Page

18

Detroit Red Wings Capture Stanley Cup

Tony Leswick scored a 40-foot overtime goal past Gerry McNeil to lift Detroit to a 2 1 win in game seven at the Detroit Olympia. The victory gives the Red Wings their sixth Stanley Cup as fans watched a record crowd of 15 791. Each player earned $1 000 for the win.

Detroit INS Tony Leswick Montreal Gerry McNeil Detroit Red Wings Detroit Olympia Glen Skov Canadiens Wings Red Wing

Prowler Strikes Trout Residence Nothing Missing

An attempted burglary at Orrie Trout's home last night ended with no theft. Deputies report William Trout, 14, heard footsteps upstairs and alerted his parents as drawers were found open and contents scattered. No valuables were taken.

Orrie Trout Stoney Rider Ra Sheriff's Department Trout William

Little League South Meeting Set for Monday Evening

The Little League South officers managers and coaches convene Monday at 7 PM at the United Polish Club. Invited are Len Monske Nick DeFazio George Ross Ed Ross Paul Fritz John Fritz Paul Rees Harry Yearly Joe Karby Frank Polimene and Louis Lapos president of LLS. Tryouts are scheduled for April 24 and 25.

Little League South United Polish Club Len Monske Nick DeFazio George Ross Ed Ross Paul Fritz John Fritz Paul Rees Harry Yearly Joe Karby Frank Polimene Louis Lapos LLS

Detroit and Montreal Clash in 1947 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Detroit defeats Montreal in a series of close games with decisive wins on April 4 6 8 10 and 11. Montreal captures a single win on April 13 but Detroit seals the championship with a final playoff victory on April 16.

Detroit Montreal Montrea Serine

Canadiens and Red Wings cash playoff shares set

Detroit players earned 3000 each for the series as the Red Wings swept Toronto in five games to advance. Canadiens were awarded 1500 apiece after defeating Boston in the first round, with players across both teams collecting specified playoff bonuses.

Detroit Toronto Canadiens Boston Montreal

Lord Blears Versus Baron Leone In WXEL Wrestling Card

WXEL airs wrestling at 8 with Lord Blears facing Baron Leone. Boxing follows Langlois versus Basilio in a 10 round middleweight bout at 9. Both events broadcast on WXEL.

Lord Blears Baron Leone Pierre Langlois Carmen Basilio

Elyria Umpires Association Meeting Postponed

A meeting of the Elyria Baseball and Softball Umpires Association scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until Sunday April 1 1925.

Elyria Baseball and Softball Umpires Association

Athletics show surprising spirit under Eddie Joost

In Sport Parade notes Philadelphia Athletics overachieve this season under new manager Eddie Joost. The piece credits Joost with motivating a young, determined squad and keeping momentum through the dog days. It also surveys Hall of Fame efforts for George Hooks Wiltse and other baseball and sporting anecdotes from the period.

NEW York Philadelphia Athletics Eddie Joost Joost Baseball Hall of Fame George (Hooks) Wiltse John McGraw Giants Hooks Abner Doubleday Jockeys Guild

Multisport Star Chuck Dayton Eyes Ninth Letter at Columbia High

Columbia High School senior Chuck Dayton, a 170 pound left handed athlete, has earned eight letters across football, basketball and baseball and may reach nine as baseball pitcher, basketball scorer, and football standout. Coach Johnny Evanoff hails Dayton as the finest all around athlete he ever coached and notes his talent in golf, a sport not in CHS curriculum. Dayton, president of the senior class and two-time basketball captain, hopes Baldwin Wallace College will benefit from his versatile talents, with golf as his strongest personal passion and an early career highlight a runner up finish in the 1950 Cleveland District Golf Association junior tournament. He lives near Columbia Hills Golf Course where his father is greenkeeper.

Columbia High School Johnny Evanoff Husky Charles Chuck) Dayton Columbia High Evanoff Dayton Johnny Columbia Baldwin- Wallace College Cleveland District Golf Association Columbia Hills Lester Dayton Chuck Columbia Hill John Randall Larry Schaefer Belden

Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Summary

In the American League Cleveland and New York lead with low batting averages amid limited Friday play. The National League features Cincinnati and Brooklyn atop the standings with several key matchups set for Sunday including Pirates at Phillies and Reds at Brewers.

Cleveland New York Baltimore Detroit Philadelphia Washington Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Euss Enone Sea Milwaukee Sesccce Parckouten Eweeeenee St. Louis Escesearecer Senses Giants Laraine Day New York Giants Leo Durocher John McGraw Polo Grounds Brooklyn Dodgers

Athletics Refuse to Part With Zernial In Trade Talks

Philadelphia Athletics vice president Roy Mack dampened reports of a Gus Zernial sale to the Chicago White Sox for up to 150000 dollars. Mack said owner Eddie Joost wants to keep Zernial, a local favorite, and the club even seeks another outfielder.

Philadelphia Roy Mack Philadelphia Athletics Gus Zernial Chicago White Sox Mack Eddie Joost Zernial Eddie Gus

Bowling instruction shows Day delivering with spin release

Ned Day performs a four step action sequence with a low arc note straight right arm, wrist twist, and fingers applying spin as he positions for a hook spin release. The description notes a transition to final steps and a crouched stance ready to finish.

Ned Day Day

Cotton At Peak After 30 Years Of Pin Thumping

Lorain bowler George Cotton, 50, in his 30th season, posts a combined 204 average across the Tarry Tavern All City League, Home League, and Lorain County Classic. He owns five 700 series this season, including 702 to 727, with a high 725 in November and 727 on April 1, suggesting even higher scores next season.

George Cotton Cotton Lorain Tarry Tavern

Lakewood 4 Mile Relay Team Wins Mansfield Relays

Lakewood's four man relay team of Al Wykoff John Skillman Jim M Mack ett and Jim Barewall won the four mile relay at Mansfield Relays in 20 06.6. Mt Lebannon Pa Cleveland Rhodes Brecksville and Detroit St Joseph's followed in the results on a muddy track forecast to slow remaining events.

Mansfield O. I'S Lakewood al Wykoff John Skillman Jim M.mackett Jim Barewall Mt. Lebannon Cleveland Rhodes Brecksville Detroit Mich St. Joseph’s

Basilio Fights Langlois Tonight

Syracuse New York welterweight Carmen Basilio of Canastota meets French middleweight Pierre Langlois in a nationally televised 10 round rematch. Their first bout last December 19 in Syracuse ended in a draw. Basilio, No 1 contender for Kid Gavilan’s 147 pound title, eyes another TV appearance while Langlois seeks victory after recent results in Philadelphia Toledo and Italy.

Syracuse N. Y Carmen Basilio Canastota Pierre Langlois Langlois Basilio Kid Gavilan

Pianowski Named To International Basketball Officials Panel

Cleveland figure Tony Pianowski secretary of the Indians farm system and a noted basketball and football official was named to the executive committee of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials. The group will meet in June in New York to discuss techniques.

Cleveland SS Tony Pianowski Cleveland Indians International Association of Pianowski New York

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