Derby hopes and local sports notes in Elyria column
The column surveys Kentucky Derby prospects with Twilight Tear and Miss Keeneland as favorites trained by Ben Jones, plus notes on Calumet’s Pensive. It also covers Elyria Recreation Board backers, Nickolette joining navy, Vic Silver Jewelers’ return, Derby chatter from Bob Unger, plus bowling league results and leaders at Tiffin.
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Churchill
Fite
Twilight
Miss Keeneland
Twilight Tear
Ben Jones
Dunes Kieow
Business Jones
Ben
Tear
Miss Keenehimt
Menheim
Blenheim
Uint Snes
Calumet Barn
Carl T. Smith
Elyria Recreation Board
Smith
Ave Eains
Nickolette
NAVY
Doug Perry
Clearview High
Anather
Lorain County
Cireles
Lou Nickolette
Elyria City
Nickelotte
Oghong
Marty
Silver
Vic Silver Jewelers
Agai
DERBY
Bob Unger
Henrietta High
Bendix-Wretinghouse
Annedd
Freeman Field
Seymour
Winnis
Viger
Cani
Louisville
Detroit Tigers
Rudy York
Tike Platter
Shipping
Bendix-Weatinghouse
Shop
Aris
Evans
Hayden Evans
Tiffin
F. Messmore
Milton
H Stock
Findlay
L. Gordon
Port Clinton
Forge
Elyria
Lividers
Cotten Brothers
George and
Earl
Baskey Brothers
Fremont
Stir Up Is Now Winter Book Derby Favorite
Stir Up is profiled as the Kentucky Derby hopeful in a noisy field. The juvenile son of Sirthitis, trained by Jah Gaver, has shown speed and grit with strong performances in recent prep races. Mrs. Payne Whitney owns Greentree stable, fielding multiple contenders including Stir Up for the Derby.
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Stir Up
Obcar Fraley
United Press
Kentucks
Olive Vie Breiglet
Caventres Saalbe
Hialeth
Flashine
Bele
Paris Cleaver
Daniel
Jorgen Betts
Payne Whitney
Greentree
Whitney
Siz
Cheeniree's
Bouncing Bow
Broad Gym
Tambo
Arcara
Guesot
Sur
Kentucky Nadian
Devil Div
Warne Wright
Auditor Cagers Banquet Planned for Saturday
Members of the Auditor Cagers team will dine at the home of a local supporter on West Aw Street. All UW team members are urged to be present for the Saturday evening event hosted by the team coach and associates.
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Atert
Audsturs
Lepine Way
Euuty
Ymca Chiis Aavagdue Chomprane
Alii Pequets
Wen Bera
Tway
Elyria Trackmen Open 1944 Triangular Meet Thursday
Elyria High’s track squad opens its 1944 season in a triangular meet at Rocky River this Thursday featuring Rocky River and Clearview. Coach Wilbur Vainghn reports a 13 member squad with events including high hurdles, high jump, pole vault and shot put. The lineup lists Blair, Licknack, Farmer, Jackson, Mebebonbera, Boyd, Redtail, Barina, Kelling, Spilit, Mee Corsynek and Ouskite as participants, with sprints and middle distance events on the card.
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Tev Ria High School
Toheer
Varligln
Vanniber Teo
Rocky River
Bol Spilit
Frank Mee Corsynek
Dany Ouskite
Suerd Dagh
Karl Seth
Lienack
Parmer
Ard Dash
South
Jackson
Manchenborg
Neil Sith
Bove
Licknack McCormick
Earl Smyth
Farmer
Bay
Maykin
McCormick
Licknack
Mynchenberg
Ass'n Opens 1944 Campaign Today
The American Association opens its 43rd season with a four game schedule. Milwaukee Brewers face St Paul Saints and Columbus Redbirds oppose Louisville Colonels. George Traymat, league president, expects a close race and good attendance despite wartime travel and manpower limits.
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Py United Press
Assovinton
Milwaukee Brewers
St. Paul
Columbus Redbirds
Louisville Colonels
George Traymat
Bill Voiselle Wins Opener for Giants in 2 1 Victory
United Press report from New York details rookie Bill Voiselle pitching the New York Giants to a 2-1 win over the Boston Braves. Voiselle earns the victory with nine strikeouts and six walks while delivering a dominant performance despite a rough dressing room description and disjointed commentary from the era.
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U.S
Jack Cuddy
United Press
EW York
Big Bill Voiselle
Gabby Hartnett
South Cyrolina Rabbits
Voiselle
Polo Grounds
New York Giants
Boston
Braves
Vowelle
Jaiier Willie Schaeffer
Mel
Wally
Yoiselle
Vorselte
Cvittain
Sesterdas
Raece Master
Radio Team Leads City Bowling Tournament With 3014 Total
Radio Team of the ALL City Bowling League took the lead in the Eighth Anant Elyria City Handicap tournament at Wykrent Recreation by a 3014 total. Electro Alloys rose to second place while Depr. No. 80 dropped to fourth as Wykrent Recreation prepared for more evening matches with sixteen teams slated across shifts.
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Wykrent Recreation
Naples
Naan Yeanin
Electro Alloys
Uew
Nehl Battlers
Suneca Oberlin Dairy Service
Northwexd Inn
Vic Silver Jewelers
Wykrent
Ohio Public Service
Elyria Foundry
Hahn Manufacturing
McQuistion Helfrich Cau
Royal Crown Cola
White Sox
Elia Foundry League
Diederich Florists
Knights of Cu
Yuieh Individuual
Jost Noxhe
Till Mackin
Anchoran
Erb Radin
Bawlerie Rover
Movkiy
Tarry Tavern
Rania Chun
Bastin
New York
Chicago
Philvusiphia
York Vine
Byrds
Tata
Penfield Girl Scouts Meet at Westover Field
Penfield News notes a routine meeting of the Penfield Girl Scouts at Westover Field. Leaders and patrolled groups held activities including craft songs and a performance by members, with a focus on new songs and community involvement.
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Penfield
Desepbhine Lemne
Fort Midiweon
Iowa
Lampe
Westover Field
Ciel
Frabkins
Learlers
Browana
Phyllis
Edith Jeanne
Harwood Names Smith to Start Opener Against Bay Village
Alyria High Pioneers launch 1944 season Friday at Ely Stadium with Letty Low Smith on the mound against Bay Village. Coach Dan Harwood selected the veteran lefty who won two games without a loss last season. Starting lineup includes Dusela, Tattersall or Fitzpatrick, Gotro, Stewart, Borniti or Schoenbarhler, Browne, and Tracey with O'Conner in support. The game serves as prep for Elyria’s Metropolitan Scholastic League opener next Tuesday versus Lakewood.
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Letty Low Smith
Alyria High
Pioneers
Bay Village
Dan Harwood
Smith
Harwood
Tom O'Conner
Bob Dusela
Bill Tattersall
Onney Fitzpatrick
Tom Gotro
Vic Stewart
Und
Tive
Joe Borniti
Bills Schoenbarhler
Dick Browner
Larry Tracey
Ely Stadium
Dismond
Klyera
la Nne
Bernieght, Smith
Denny Gar Jd
Vets
la Grange
Elyria
Lakewood
Cleveland Lincoln
Cleveland West Tech
Rocky River
Agust
Tioneers
Clearview
Platter Withdrawn From Kentucky Derby
Ash Plat tcer a 10.1 shor in the Kentucky Derby Win ter look owned by George Widener Stables has been withdrawn from the Derby and will be shipped there for the Preakness.
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Baltimore
Ash Plattcer
George Widener
Lohkman
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Bill Wick
Lehrman
Brooklyn Dodger
Selective Service
Res Cote
Gerard Cote
Montreal
Wiz Ty
Jana Card Wuster AL
Cote
Chiyten Farrar
New York
New Tendon
Pitchers Jump On Batters As 1944 Season Opens
The 1944 major league season opens with pitchers advantaged by indoor spring training as batsmen struggle. Max Lanier of St Louis tosses a two hit shutout for the Cardinals. Yankees and Red Sox divisions start with shutouts. Cleveland rainouts. notable early performances and misplays noted across leagues.
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New Yorks
Yankees
Boston
Hank Brrowy
Red Sox
Johnny Lindell
Borowy
Yank Terry
Mike Ryba
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Jacksvinner
Kramer
Dizzy
Tram
Vern Stephens
Brownies
Pinky Higgins
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Chicago
White Sox
Ty Max Lanier
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lefty Lanier
Preacher Roe
Bill Voiselle
Hub Purdue
Braves
New York
Hugh Liby
Giants
Alva Javery
Polo
Cuba
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Bucky Walters
Bruins
Hank Wyse
Wyse
Philadelphia Philles
Dick Barrett
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Hal Gregg
Max Lanier
Sr. Lews Cardinals
Fight Results From United Press Card
Freddie Schott of Akron knocked out John Thomas of Miami in White Plains. Ace Mill of Columbus defeated Nick Moro of Guadalajara by decision in Los Angeles.
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United Press
White Plains
Freddie Schott
Akron
John Thomas
Miami
Fla
Los Angeles
Columbus
Nick Morao
Guadalajara
Mex
Governali Eyes Football Return After War
At Camp Lejeune Marine All-American Paul Governali is eager to return to football after the war. The Marine Corps correspondent reports he longs for action with former teammates in the Pacific area and looks forward to life with the pigskin once hostilities end.
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Camp Lejeune
Gandus
Paul Gavernal
Columbia
Marine Corps
Governali
Marine Cums
B. Kopp
Pacife
Three Ohio State Players Injured Ahead of Big Ten Opener
Ohio State baseball opens its Big Ten schedule against Wilagis with three injured players. Don Maxa sprained an ankle at first base in a recent practice game versus Lockbourne Air Base. Ditcher Jack Hammer left with leg muscle pains in the fifth inning. Keo Nakama sprained an ankle last Saturday against Ohio University may be ready to play.
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Columbus
iUm
Ohio State
Wilagis
Don Maxa
Buckeye
Lockbourne Air Base
Bucks
Ditcher Jack Hammer
Fritz Mackey
Keo Nakama
Ohio University
Buckeyes
Indians And Sox Try Again Today
Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox prepare to start their season after weather delays. Ace pitcher Al Smith and Orval Grove are slated to face each other on the mound again if conditions permit.
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Ciicago
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
al Smith
Indians
Ace Hurler
Orval Grove
Opening Crowds Hit 24,066 For MLB Opening Day
New York crowds braved chilly weather to attend the seven game opening day of the Major League season. The turnout included 24,066 fans at a New York venue, with attendance varying across other ballparks as teams opened play.
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New York
Natay
Rustam
New Farkome Brooklyn
Philadelph Ven Mio
Dade
Derr Basadelphia
Wastington
Oo York
Raston
Dodds Considers Sweden Trip For Mile Challenge
Boston star Gil Dodds, holder of the world indoor mile record, discussed traveling to Sweden to race against Arne Andersson and Gunder Hage after telling AAU officials he was interested in the invitation from Svenska Idrottsforbundet. Dodds, undefeated in winter meets this year, weighs the trip as a possible next move. Meanwhile in golf, Marjorie Row and Margaret Gunther advanced in regional Northeastern South women’s event with Row winning 5 and 4 and Gunther falling 5-4.
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New York
Boston
Gil Dodds
Sweden
Arne Andersson
Gunder Hage
Todiyfter
Dodds
AAU
Witermetiy
Dan Ferns
Svenska Idrottsforbundet
Plseherst
U.R
Marjorie Row
Antston
Ala
Margaret Gunther
Memphis
Tenn
Mits Row
W. G
Thornburg
Sterday
Mes Gunther
Peg Kirk
Cleve- Vand. O
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