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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1959
Page
19
A four hour test period from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday will let Lorain County Speedway fans see drivers and cars ahead of the May 3 season start. Potential attendees include defending champion Norm Law with the Dodge SC00 Myles-Cardner car and Mickey Shaw with a Ray Dreger built Chevrolet Corvette powered machine.
W C McClellan forwards a copy of the American Tidan News Services noting 251 Legion division baseball graduates on spring training rosters. Indians' roster includes John Briggs Dick Brodowski Bill Dailey Mike Garcia Charles Kolakowski Gene iary Cal Mensh Hord Score Jake Suiker Bob Tiefenauer Ha Naragan Billy Hunter Randy Jackson Bully Martin Mickey Ver non Jim Bolger and Dave Dillard.
The article details a stock car racer from the Cleveland area who died after a crash at Trenton Speedway. It notes his career driving a car owned by John Lemma, now Lorain County Speedway publicity director, and mentions poles of two cars Cat's Eye and Cat's Yes with driver Linder. It also references Linder and Lemma as team pilots and a high placement in the Knat series before his fatal USAC national championship crash on the sixth lap.
Sugar Ray Robinson must sign to defend the world middleweight title within 15 days or be stripped, after a New York Supreme Court ruling and NBA pressure. Robinson, grieving his sister, has met with MSG boxing officials but remained silent as deadlines loom.
The Australian contenders arrive as the professional tennis world awaits the opening night at Atoma arena. Notable figures include 22 year old Cooper and 24 year old Anderson poised to test the reigning champion. Rivalry and contracts mark the lead up to the crown as preparations continue.
Segura and Kovacs headline a strong 14 entry field in the OTT MORES event with past champions in competition. Names like Parker Perry Moa Ryland Budge and Cepeda appear among the doubles and national league plots alongside noted clubs and cities from the American and International Leagues.
In a tied Ohio Conference game yesterday Oberlin College tops Wooster 5-2 behind pitcher Ron Bobel a Lorain High School alum. Ben Cree homered in the sixth off Bobel boosting Oberlin who collected eight hits while Wooster dropped to 3-1 on the season.
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown confirms Pat Mitchell will be the regular running halfback this season after he regained a full year of professional experience. The veteran back was benched late last season but now earns a starting role for the Browns.
Henry Weedhie announces Trysarts for Dogs set for Saturday at Troxel Field as part of the Tittle League South activities. Elyria Post 12 American Legion junior baseball club will practice Saturday at 4 pm and Sunday at 2 pm at West Recreation Field diamond.
Fragmented local item notes a coach quitting amid a muddled season report. References include Vermilion and LaGrange Rd locations with scattered sports mentions and minor yardage figures, plus funeral home context and youth league practice notes.
Cleveland batters pound Detroit for a 14 0 victory paced by Gene Leek’s first major league homer and a four run burst from Jim Piersall. Gary Bell earned the win while Gail Harris briefly sparked Detroit with a second inning homer. Jim Perry starts the next game against Ray Narleski.
Whitey Ford defeated the Washington Senators 1-0 in 14 innings with 15 strikeouts as Lew Burdette bested Robin Roberts in a 2-0 Braves win. The Yankees and Braves built their leads on strong pitching while Reds and Athletics squandered early advantages in a pair of losses. Rocky Nelson delivered a ninth inning RBI to lift the Pirates over the Reds 9-8 after Cincinnati led 6-0 in the third.
Lorain High School suffered a 5-4 defeat to Lakewood St Edward in an independent baseball game. Mike Mishak hit a homer for Lorain to break a tie in the top of the sixth, but St Edward answered with two runs in the bottom of the sixth.
McQueen of Alyvia, AAU 160 pound champion, seeks funds to travel to Madison Wisconsin for Pan American Games trials next week. Manager Harry Day estimates 151 dollars needed for the trip. McQueen will stay five days at the University of Wisconsin and leaves soon for his first fight. Contributions have begun and can be sent to Jimny McQueen at Togerry Boystown, checks to Jimny McQueen.
St Mary High baseball beat St John Cantins 12 to 6 behind Bob Papajcik who homered and drove in three runs while Th Broadfont scored three and Carl Suitak added key hits. Pitcher Joe Linnane earned the win, and the card lists multiple area games and matchups across Elyria and nearby towns.
Ray Bluth of the Budweiser team in St Louis finally captures a major title at the American Bowling Congress Masters, beating Billy Golembiewski 827-817 after trailing by 28 pins. He earns 1210 dollars, a trophy, a wrist watch. John Powell Jr. set a finals record with 28 games at 219 average before elimination.
The Hershey Bears defeated the Buffalo Bisons 2 to 1 on Wednesday night to grab a 2 to 1 lead in the American Hockey League Calder Cup final. The Bears relied on a trio of goals to edge Buffalo and seize control of the series.
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