Elyria Hosts Shaker Heights In Critical Erie League Game
Elyria meets Shaker Heights in a do–or–die Erie League contest Saturday at BRie High, with the Pioneers hoping to rebound from a 1–1 league mark and keep alive a path to the state Class A tournament. Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights lead the league with two wins apiece and aim for a third straight victory to tighten the race.
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Elyria Track and Golf Teams in Action Today
Elyria High School track team seeks revenge in a dual meet against Ashland High at Ely Stadium starting at 3 45 with coach Don Phillips leading the Pioneer squad. The golf team, after a 116 victory over Norwalk, travels to challenge Norwalk High on the road.
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Ex-Champs Roll In ABC Today
Detroit Mineralite's Harold Allen and Palace Inn's Richard Krakow lead bids at the 45th Annual American Bowling Congress championships in Detroit and Flint, with both former titleholders aiming for top honors after a heavy schedule yesterday. Allen and his brother Bar previously won the 1915 doubles crown. Krakow had led Krakow Furnitures to the 1937 team title.
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Indians Earn Point at Mans Field Relays
Oberlin High's Indians gained a point at the Mans field Relays when Felix White placed fifth in the shot put with a mark of 47 feet 4 inches. Bob Towett of Barberton won the event with a 52 feet 7 inches toss.
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Cleveland Heights Tops Lakewood In Lake Erie League Play
In a key Lake Erie League matchup Cleveland Heights outpointed Lakewood 3-1 as Shaker Heights and Elyria also eye league standings. Spike excelled on the mound for Elyria, while Cleveland Heights leads offensively with 25 runs through two games, though pitching depth could challenge them this week.
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Opening Game Lineup Changes By Indians Manager
Cleveland Indians manager Lou Boudreau announced a tentative starting outfield of Dave Mitchell Thurman Tucker and Pat Secrey for tomorrow’s spring opener against the St Louis Browns. Doby and Clark were under consideration for different spots in the order as adjustments continued.
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Oberlin Lacrosse Beats Ohio State 5-3 in Columbus
Oberlin gains its first win of the season in a 5-3 lacrosse upset at Columbus over Ohio State. Plater coach Hugh Robertson scored 16 of Oberlin's goals with contributions from Ray Helier Garry Gifford and Bob Murthe.
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LO OF Nine Practice Session Announced
The LO.O.F. Class F base pall team will practice today at 6 oclock on the Jefferson School diamond. Millmager Art Sparks reported today. All players and others wishing to play are asked to report for the workout.
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Vets Practice Today Between VF W 1079 Softball Team
A May practice session for the VFW 1079 softball team is set at 6 o clock with all players urged to attend. Edson claimed and voice participation requested for ROTKGUT event.
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President Truman to throw ceremonial first pitch in 1948 MLB opener
President Truman will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Griffith Stadium opening day as the Yankees face the Washington Senators. Civil rights critics mock his right handed throw while Republicans predict showers in November. Bradford of Massachusetts will throw the first ball at Fenway Park.
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Mather And Strobel To Assist Gilman At Oxford Clinic
Oxford, CO two top high school football coaches Mather and Strobel join Sid Gilman, then line coach at the U S Military Academy, to assist at a football clinic for high school coaches. George Blackburn and Harry Strobel also join, aiding in new coaching developments after Gilman’s latest efforts.
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Golfers Turn Out At Cherry Ridge
Golfers turned out in mid-summer numbers Sunday at the Cherry Ridge course. Doc Crandall the club manager reported today F Williams shot 72 to lead the Gar. Other notable scores included Don Gurney 77 George Innes 78 Frank Strdnicki 82 and Ben Strd nicki 90.
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Valley Twi Lite Golf League Meets Tonight
Representatives of Spring Ey Twi Lite Golf League teams are called to a 1:30 PM meeting at the Spring Wailer clubhouse. Captains or delegates are urged to attend as league secretary Louis Lapos reports today.
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Stranahan Favored in North South Amateur Qualifier
Stranahan of Toledo Ohio was favored in the 18 hole qualifying at the 48th North South Amateur Championship held at Pinehurst S C. Frank Stranahan was barred from the Masters Tournament at Augusta and led the field as Kanzhan, the 1936 champion who forfeited the title to join the Walker Cup in England, is noted among the entrants. About 135 top amateur golfers entered the event.
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Softball Teams Meet Wednesday for 1948 plans
D. W. Trubey announces Elyria Recreation Board will host a Wednesday evening meeting at City Hall council chamber to plan the 1948 softball campaign. City teams are invited to send representatives as officials aim to organize fan support and finalize plans in a single session. The session is set for 7:30 PM.
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Dodgers Claim Spring City Series With Big Yankee Stadium Win
Brooklyn Dodgers rout New York Yankees 25 to 3 at Yankee Stadium before 62 369 fans to seal the Spring City Series title. Jack Banta Dwan Griffith and Harry Taylor led a Dodgers attack as Red Embree and Karl Drews were knocked for eight. The win ties the season to two victories in three games against the Yanks, a partial revenge for the 1947 World Series defeat.
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Minor Leagues Scores From Several Circuits
Baseball results across the minors include St Paul Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee and Toledo with mixed scores. Texas Oklahoma Southern and Pacific Coast leagues show Tulsa Beaumont Birmingham Nashville Rock Memphis New Orleans Sacramento Los Angeles Seattle Oakland San Francisco San Diego Portland and Holywood involved in various results.
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Foundry Team Drills At LaGrange Diamond
The Grafton Larson Foundry team in the Class A Lo rain Medina County Baseball League will practice twice this week at LaGrange High School diamond. Manager Alden Hopkins announced workouts on Tuesday and Thursday. Drills moved to LaGrange due to repair work at Grafton park diamond.
Four Games Carded As 1948 Major Loop Flag Battles Start Today
Opening day of the 1948 major league season features four games. The Yankees visit the Senators with New York aiming to open strong in Washington, while the Red Sox host the Athletics in Boston. Chicago and St Louis matchups headline the NL, with Pirates and Reds clashing in Cincinnati.
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Oberlin Nine Falls to Akron in season opener rout
Oberlin opened its season with a heavy 13 to 1 loss at Akron. Akron built a big early lead with four runs in the first inning and five in the second, while Oberlin managed four late tallies. Fratteriele Akroman Moore and Stadnee catcher. Cavanach, Rorenthel and McWhinerter contributed for Akron.
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