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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1965
Page
19
Pete Swanson, C T Sports Editor, contributes Elyria area sports notes from the Chronicle Telegram dated April 11, 1965. Local teams, players, and results are summarized for readers.
In Grafton a tornado devastated homes as Ed Kubuski, Midview High athletics director and coach, aided an unconscious Tom Hengartner to an ambulance and saved family members while his own house suffered severe damage. Neighbors recount the night of destruction and Ed's decision to protect his family.
Four rookies with big smiles top the Angels and Cubs rosters as spring drills end. Jose Cardenal and Tom Reynolds win starting roles amid strong showings, while Roberto Pena and Johnny Lewis push infield and outfield spots. Veterans like Whitey Ford and Bob Gibson loom in early season matchups as teams begin play.
Spencer Black River High School appointed Dan Jordan to head the Pirates football program next year. The Medina City Schools freshman coach, 24, has a 14-4-4 record in football over three years at Medina and a 20-9 mark in basketball. He will also teach biology and science and may coach another sport and assist track. The move follows four winless seasons and a 6-6 tie with Mapleton after leaving the Inland Conference for the Firelands.
The Toledo Mud Hens face the 1965 International League opener with no chosen starting pitcher. Gov Rhodes, ill since visiting Toledo disaster areas with President Johnson, has been ruled out. Mayor Potter and Maumee leader Clifford Duffel are also considered, while Congressman Thomas Ludlow Ashley is floated as a likely opening toss choice.
Umpiring focus for city league summer games with a 4 0 pm Monday Elyria YMCA Room B gathering. Members urged to attend and contact Kay Tampson George Scrivens Larry Chaney Marty Kmpar Jack Traxler or Betty Jackson for details.
NYC column surveys stars across sports asking if Nicklaus gains spin on wedges, whether Cardinals slept through bells, if Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain should settle who is best, and other quirky previews. It ponders Hat sizes for Bouton and Alcindor’s college choices, plus Derby jitters and Autodrome roof calls.
Bold Lad the 85 to 1 Kentucky Derby favorite led a field of 12 in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct with a 1-3 odds to win the $60,710 purse in a race worth $93,400. Dapper Dan Flag Raiser Isle of Greece Turn To Reason and others chased the champion in New York's final major prep for the May 1 Rose Run. The Wheatley Stable owned colt, son of Bold Ruler, has been sidelined by injuries but seeks a strong year after eight wins last season.
Ron Luciano a former NFL lineman and ex AFL player for the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills joins the six man Eastern League umpiring staff. He previously worked in the Florida State League and is the only newcomer on the roster.
Randy Matson of Texas A&M, a 1968 Olympic silver medalist, seeks to beat his world mark of 67 feet 11 inches in the 40th Kansas Relays at Lawrence. The 6 foot 6 inch, 238 pound standout aims to surpass Dallas Long and 60-23 meet mark set by Danny Roberts as a crowd of over 12 000 awaits.
Newly crowned Masters champion Jack Nicklaus will join Walker Inman comedian Bob Hope and actor James Garner for an exhibition at the city. Only 750 tickets will be sold.
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