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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1945
Page
5
In a close four team field at the annual Migria city pin tourney, GEANGHS leads with 9 teams across events. Standings show Core Hook third, Western Automalin fifth, Electro Alloys seventh, as 14 shifts race to finish this evening with 2,080 total pins and 171 handicap.
The Maple Leafs won the final Stanley Cup game 2 to 1 against the Detroit Red Wings to clinch the title. Babe Pratt scored the decisive goal in the third period as Detroit, short handed, could not hold the lead, setting off a dramatic National League playoff arc.
Softball managers gather in City Hall at 8 PM to set season plans and discuss senior Mans, fielding duties, and the league layout. Dwight W. Trubey named program chair. L. E. Smith will chair while Shavit has resigned. Representatives urged to attend.
United Press reports windless weather and wartime constraints shaping fan interest as NL drew 214,227 to 25 games and AL 195,060 to 23 games. Average crowds exceed 8,500 per game, with the Giants leading total attendance and Cleveland noting a sharp drop in opener turnout.
A jumble of names and events recounts a chaotic Arcadia sports day with celebrities and locals competing in various demonstrations. Mentions of Ben Hogan Babe Zulatias and other famous figures mix with club matches, belt snatches, and foreign teams in a mosaic of results and schedules.
Elyria High's baseball team begins Metropolitan League action this afternoon at Ely Stadium, facing Parma in Western Division play. The Pioneers schedule three league games this week, then travel to Rocky River Tuesday and to Brookside Park Friday for Cleveland West. Either Bill Robertson or Bob Kowaleski will start on the mound with Tom O Connor guiding behind the plate.
Tomasheski carded 74 strokes at the Spring Valley public course on Sunday scoring low for the day. Other totals listed include B Dilworth 83 and George Nale 84 with several players posting 88 to 93.
Indications point to Ford Frick as the leading candidate for the National League presidency reflecting owners' views. A four-man committee reviewed the list, with James, Landis, and O’Cannot among those considered but not favored due to Eastern owners' opposition and salary concerns.
Industries defeated Gardner Jewelers to win the Bowling Center Class B League title for the 1944 45 season. They won the first game 914 to 884 and the second 891 to 872, totaling 3808 to 1775. Ted Stuth led Geneva Industries with a two game total of .223 and .188, while Ruth's 224 was the high single for the match.
Reynolds was elected president of the Women's All-City Bowling League for the 1945 48 season at a Sunday meeting held at Wykrent Recreation Edna Reynolds names Clare Henke Clara Mae Varry and Dot Mackin in top posts The league banquet is set for May 5 or 19 with reservations needed by April 26 and team captains to report attendance to secretary Turry.
Detroit pitcher Trout thrived in a tough start, earning his second win and continuing a better early-season form than in 1944. The Tigers split the day’s games with Cleveland and Chicago, with White Sox and Cubs winning key matchups. Runners advanced. Detroit’s offense produced several hits while limiting opponents, as the season opened with mixed results across leagues.
Elyria High tracksters aim for first win of season in a dual meet against Lorain High at Recreation Field Lorain. Both teams seen as evenly matched after recent losses and a tri meet against Clearview Avon and Avon Lake.
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