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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1948
Page
2
The 74th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is shaping up with a record small field likely seven starters led by Citation and Cost Town. Only one prep remains before the Derby as Mint Juleps and memories swirl around the favorite before the big race.
Oberlin College Yeomen open their track season by defeating Case Tech 68 to 58. Sophomore Phil Thomas won three events including the half mile mile and two mile while Don Logie set an Oberlin discus record with 134 feet 9 inches.
The Electra Alloys small team plans a practice session and tryouts with a coach’s note about timing and attendance. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate an upcoming drill and roster evaluation.
The Elyria Saddle Club and Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce announce committees for the annual horse show at Ely Stadium on Sunday July 11. General chairman is R V Judy with members M E Whitman Leon Kennedy Leonard Adams and Marjorie Kaley. Other committees include Finance Tickets Ushers Publicity and Judges and Announcing with named chairs and members. Show secretary is M E Whitman.
Shell OU bowling team led weekend action in the 12th Annual Handicap event at Olympic Recreation alleys. The Oils Connect squad rolled a 1111 single game and a 2838 series to set a tournament high, plus a 249 handicap, totaling 3124 pins to tie for fifth place among 38 teams.
Thomessons Potato Chips-3a ing led a weekend bowling tourney with Bill Mackin posting a 247 single and Harold Lange topping individual all weekend with a 636 series. George Knipper Johnny Pais Cliff Betts and Clarence Sharrer also posted solid scores as Team Play closes the event with eight teams to compete at 7 o clock.
Jbines Webber Plastering Roth gerys Overhead Garage Doors West Side Lumber Elvria Elks League Elvria Manufacturing Bowling Center B League roll tonight Singles and doubles open later Teams include Brouse McWilliam Powell Wilson Tobicash Martin Mahar Tapper Zelinsky Dunlap Gebhardt Gerber Struck Knowles Drager Hoogenboom all bowlers in the Bowling Center B League at 8 o'clock with singles at 10 PM.
Grinders, repeat second-half champions, clinched the Perry-Fay Pin League season crown with two wins over Gridleys in a rolloff at Olympic Recreation. Hae Str posted 795 to lead scoring, while Don Garner led the Grinders with a 244 single and 615 series.
The women's bowling league gathers tonight to discuss the 1943-49 season and honor teams for recent achievements. Team Caranians raise the current standings and review prize chances for the past season.
With only six to ten horses likely, the 74th Derby may be the smallest starter field since 1914. Calumet Farm’s Citation and Coaltown loom as strong favorites, whileEscadra Billings My Request Mount Marcy and Macbeth are among potential challengers as Churchill Downs nears race day.
Local club ECC Ladies schedules a meeting on Tuesday at 7 o clock. Mrs Leonard Tufford announced the event and asked all members to attend the gathering at the hotel for a discussion on upcoming plans.
Vivid OCR fragment notes a football drill session at Edison School with a Moose Club connection. It mentions Tuesday practice, a McKi reference, and local team activities, but specifics remain unclear due to damaged text.
Oberlin College golfers win under their new coach after a Saturday match. The outing featured Oberlin College players and highlights include a notable victory over a rival seed and a victim-like setback for the opponent.
May 15 is the entry fee deadline for Class D and Class F baseball teams and May 20 for softball teams in city leagues. Recreation Board director D W Ike Trubey announced rules for the season, available at Emina High School gym or Trubey’s home at 341 Harvard Avenue. Entry fees are $25 for softball, $10 for the D loop, and $5 for the Ee circuit.
Des Moines reports Dillard named outstanding athlete at the 29th Drake Relays after tying last year's 14.1 in the 120 yard high hurdles and earning 28 of 31 votes. The relay featured Natonax spring standout with a 886-1 anchor leg setting a 1:26.6 college record.
A three member Oberlin relay team led by Fox Whe Dick Alans and He Wood posted a strong performance winning by a slim margin. They covered 29 feet in the event delivering Oberlin a notable relay score.
County teams schedule games Tuesday with Ridgeville at Umib and Clearview hosting South Am. Other matchups include Le Garge versus Grifter and Berkhem facing Brynter as part of the action card.
The Ancon GoLpron Bowl League schedules six mat events tonight with four at Bowlhage Center and two at Nick Lanes. Fixtures include Plumbers versus Iden Ans Hardware versus Misers Company versus Week Sane and Cia. versus A Nick Lanes Be. Companies versus Red Dragon Real Estate, Terres Services, Popp Contractor.
The Cleveland Indians, undefeated in the majors, swept Detroit in a three game set and moved to Chicago. Ken Keltner led with two home runs and a single as Cleveland won 7 to 4. Ed Robinson also homered. Hal Newhouser took the loss with six runs earned.
The Spring Valley Twi-Lite Golf League holds its final pre-season meeting at 8 o'clock in the club house. League secretary Louie Lapes announces entries and rosters are due tonight with a deadline to prep for play. Members should attend as rule changes for the coming season will be discussed.
A compact summary shows American League standings with Detroit and Syracuse figures, International League entries like Rochester and Baltimore, and yesterday’s results including Jersey City 5 2 and Syracuse 10 Baltimore 2. Totals list win loss records and player abbreviations.
Elyria High School Pioneers led by pitching ace Spike beat Shaker Heights 3-1 at Erie Stadium. Spike allowed four hits with six strikeouts and no walks, while Gleisner and Kopp hit key RBI hits in the second inning to secure the win and keep Elyria in the hunt for a share of the league lead.
The 16 team City Golf League will start Tuesday at Cherry Ridge with four matches on opening day. The 15 week schedule runs to August 5 with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Ken Wise led Elyria rowers with a six game 1 157 at the Valles Classic in Youngstown over the weekend. Other Elyria scorers included Ed Evanish 1 143 John Frizz 1 135 George Bern ey 1132 George Smith 1 132 Gene Henke 1 118 and Ted Ruth 1 096 among a list of regional competitors.
A crowd of over 500 watched Oberlin College drop its first lacrosse game since 1943, losing 2-1 to Ohio State. The Yeomen had previously beaten Ohio State 5-3 and then lost to Kenron 1-6.
Brooklyn sports fans buoyed by news that The Tournament of Champions Inc led by President Ben Rodne will apply for an NHL franchise for Brooklyn. If approved, the move would bring a premier hockey team to the area and offer renewed winter sports excitement.
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