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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1955

Page

6

New London Vermilion Top Lakeland Conference Picks

New London of Huron and Vermilion of Erie emerge as top Lakeland choices with Vermilion posting strong showings and New London boasting a 3-0 start. Key runners include Dave Guthie, Gene Wheeler, and Carl Brown, while Clearview Avon Lake and Elyria-Lorain rivals vie for early county and Buckeye Conference supremacy.

Lorain County Clearview Wellington Amherst New London Huron County Vermilion Erie County Lakeland Wildcats Don Jerry Loudonville Avon Lake Avon LaGrange Hilgevine Dave Robison Dave Holowecky Sandusky Elyria Lorain Seers Buckeye Rocky River

Susan Stakes Opens ThistleDown Five Furlong Juvenile Fillies

ThistleDown launches a five furlong juvenile fillies race with a $1.00 added money event named the Susan Stakes on June 11. The track plans five stakes races and a broader stakes program, led by General Manager Louw Pondfield.

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Elyria High Spring Teams Face Four Home Contests

Elyria High School cards four spring squads track baseball tennis and golf at home Tuesday led by Pioneer sophomore Albert Junior who is undefeated in the 100 and 220 and part of the 880 relay. Fairview and Lorain loom as key rivals with John Waszak aiming for discus and shot against Elyria while Beal stars in hurdles. Baseball follows with Lorain at Ely Stadium and a season opener against Brookside in the works.

Elyria High School Bill Coyer Lorain Fairview Ashland Albert Junior Junior Elyria Jack Beal

Castellani and Beck Castellani Feature in TV Week Card

Charles Castellani and Becky Castellani of Cleveland lead this week’s televised boxing lineup. Charles, a top four heavyweight contender, faces John Hola of Chicago at Miami Beach on Wednesday. Friday showcases a middleweight bout between Chico Vegar and Paolo Mehs. Varona of Varona at St Nicholas Arena also appears, as Varona, ranked sixth welterweight, will meet the Cleveland challenger six pounds lighter.

Eazard Charles Becky Castellani Cleveland Castellani Bebo Olson Olson Finehts Varona St. Nicholas Arena Tomaht Charles Mucts John Hola Chicago Mian Beach Chico Vegar Stamford Conn Paolo Mehs Waly Syracuse

Snyder Pleased With Relay Performances At Ohio Relays

Ohio State coach Larry Snyder praised Saturday results at the 13th annual Ohio Relays. Phil Coleman of Chicago Track Club tied We Santee with a 4:14 mile, breaking the Ohio Relays mark and fueling a day of fast times despite wet tracks and chilly air. Michigan State set a yard relay record, while Indiana and Michigan placed in key events as 45 entries from 16 colleges competed on soggy grounds.

Columbus INS Ohio State University Larry Snyder Ohio Snyder Phil Coleman Chicago We Santee Kansas Santee Coleman Mies Gunning Grant Scurgus University of Michigan Arnold Sowell Pittsburgh University Sowell Hunsta Gi Sowell Michigan Semiges Mehican Cali Fornia Michigan State Oklahoma AL & Mo Spartans Ronald Suce Julius McCoy Edgar Brabham Kevan Gasper Hhno Gosper British Empire Champ From Van Conrardy Jack Me “Atin Ohio State Duane Stewart Kent State University Gregory Belt Indiana Everett Utterbach Pittsburgh Newberry Baldwin-Wallace College Junior Stielstra Tom Jones Miami Penn State Roosesthe Welt Grier Luke Weens Kentlof Eexson Saunday State University Delaware Colada Delaware Edward Cobh Sesth Eaton Rex Saunders David Peays Josephy Texas Sunshine Dudas NEW York Western Michigan College Naediae Beatsian Mer Vardiva Perky Abe Butler Baldwin Wallace Wood Meine Ab Degre Sadie Dha

Indians Drop Sixth Straight As Tigers Pound Score

Cleveland Indians were held to eight hits and committed errors as Detroit’s Frank Lary shut down the Tribe. Ray Boone blasted a three run homer and Doby added a solo shot as Detroit built a 4-1 lead, then tacked on runs in the sixth and seventh to win 6-1. Bobby Avila’s double in the ninth was in vain for Cleveland.

Indians Detroit Westander Frank Lary Tribe Redskins Bobby Avila Delsing Tne Harry Simpling Relefer Carly Wynn Plevcin AL Sith Wahb Jim Delsing Larry Doby Lary Cleveland Comins Doby Tigers Scare Fercdit Sis Ds Gu Oktuty Priotenen Tnesitay Attey Washington 2 Bob Lemon

Gelly Tops Leop Pin Mark In Season Opener

Gelly achieves top mark for Leop in the season opener as new roster builds faced early tests. The article notes standout performances, with Gelly claiming the premier position while teammates contest for scoring.

Gelly

600 Club Steley's Merchants' Langue Vororger Dieiderick PUTTS

A garbled local sports blurb describes a second half showdown for a title, mentioning Alyma Station, Lorain Coants Excavating, and Stapey's. It references West fer Etie Racin fae pies and Packine Store In. The text is unclear and names many likely misread items.

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Rawls Wins Carrollton Women Open by Three Strokes

Carrollton Georgia report notes Rawls powered to a seven under in the final round to capture the Carrollian Women's Open by three strokes. Veteran Pat Ber of St Andrews finished second, with Paley and other rivals close behind as weather and course conditions influenced play.

Carrollton Rot Rawls Spartanburg Paty Ber St. Andrews

Sale Near for Barons Hockey Club Move

INDIANAPOLIS reports a final Thr group, led by Baron Gener, backs a bid to move the Barons hockey team to Cleveland. The deal hinges on Cadillac-style approval at the 500 mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway classic, with 57 signed on as backers and executives eyeing a sale.

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Wellington and Oberlin Duel at Rocky River Meet

Wellington and Oberlin clashed with Rocky River in a Southwestern Conference meet led by Wellington in hurdles with Kepler, while Oberlin scored in events including Amherst and Lorain entries. Rocky River dominated with a victory, and both Wellington and Oberlin posted notable placings against Mansfield Relays and other rivals.

Wellington Oberlin Rocky River Wellinvien Oberliiy Rocky Rison Rocks Rover Tomearhaw Wellinton Wick Kepler Bob Wiles Poets River Heotyer Voteh Huedlar Abel Betwen Roe Raver Purnia Amherst Vuren Ina Irsathh Amherst Lorain County Mansfield River Olsted Falls Medusa

Trophy Talk Completed in Buckeye Conference Meet

Four of the six Buckeye Conference principals gathered in Columbus to decide trophy presentations for conference athletics. Rotating trophies will be awarded in track, baseball, tennis and golf, with no trophies in sports where fewer than four member schools participate, excluding swimming wrestling and Pons County. Participants included Wallace Glenwright Sandusky AL Mattoon Findlay Ralph Holder Lorain and Lloyd Hennings Elyria. a full conference meeting is hoped at Marion on May 6 for spring sports.

Sis Buckeye Conference Columbus Chie Toth Oretalime Introhimbus Ohio High School Principals Association Wallace Glenwright Sandusky AL Mattoon Findlay Ralph Holder Lorain Lloyd Hennings Elyria Sax Marion Buckeye

Rocky Castellani boxed showdown with Chico Verona on WEWS

Local sportscast outlines boxing card with Rocky Castellani versus Chico Verona at 10 PM on WEWS, followed by Thurman Taylor or Dave Abbey Wednesday. Taylor and Abbey posted a 7 0 shutout in Pioneer debut. Buckeye Conference elimination race shapes up toward Marion May 6 title game, with Lorain eyes sweep and strong pitching and speed from Reichert and Pardon. Track, tennis and baseball clashes set for Ely Stadium at 4.

Ashland Thurman Taylor Dave Abbey Abbey Barberton Pioneers Lorain Buckeye Marion Tony Misko Dave Reichert Hugh Pardon Pardon Reichert Elyria Steelers Cleveland St. Venatius Lakewood Ely Stadium Cleveland Janes Ord Rhodes

Three-Run Eighth Carries Oberlin Past Hiram

Oberlin College improved to 1-1 with a 6 3 victory over Hiram. A three-run eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie as Oberlin pitchers allowed eight hits while fielding miscues led to six errors. Hiram’s Bob Stoehl took the loss after yielding four knocks with Stoehl and Shimmbaum behind.

Aurora Oberlin College Hiram Oberlin Hans Dave Hoecker Bob Stoeht You Capital University Fenn College of Cleveland Itram Rae Moecker and Timms Chmveg Stoehl 8Himm

Castellani Foe Varona Tonight at St Nicholas Arena

Rocky Castellani meets Cuba’s Chico Varona in a 10 round middleweight bout at St Nicholas Arena in New York. Castellani, 5-1 favorite, aims to rebound after last August's title loss to Bob Olson and aspires to a possible Olson rematch with a $125,000 guarantee discussed for Cleveland. Varona, a heavier puncher, has 23 road wins and has fought top contenders, while Rudy Garcia and Lulu Pervis also headline a Brooklyn featherweight card on the same telecast.

New York Rocky Castellani Bob Olson Chico Varona Cuba St. Nicholas Arena Luzerne Cleveland Castellani Olson San Francisco al Naiman Rocky Moses Ward Holly Mims RYM+nasium Castelan Joey Grardella Charley Humez Varona Johnny Bratton Frankie Fernandez Honolulu Rudy Garcia Los Ans Seles Lulu Pervs Brooklyn Easternn Parkway Arena Garcia

Rain Falls Endagers 2 Lorain County League Playoffs

Rain limited two Lorain County League Baseball Tournament finals to be played today at Brownhelm and Avon Lake. Grafton meets Firelands at Firelands home field while LaGrange travels to Avon Lake for the upper bracket final, with winners advancing to Berea for sectional at Baldhoan-Walkiee gym. LaGrande and Avon Lake moved into finals berths with recent wins. Gratton beat Eaton then Brookside. Firelands blanked Budgevill.

Momine Brownhelm Avon Lake Grafton Firelands LaGrange Wall Simeay Pam LaGrande Avon Columbia Gratton Eaton Brookside Eres Jands Elmer Meyers Fire Ands Budgeville

Baseball Notices Hiltoppers Begin Spring Drills This Week

Hiltoppers of Little League East plan practice sessions tomorrow at 5 20 p m at Eastern Heights diamond then Tuesday at 5 30 at Lexington Ave Field and Saturday at 3 at Lexington Ave Field all players should attend United Polish Club softball team meets 6 15 this evening at Eastern Heights weather permitting Elyria Class D Hot Stove League 10 0 F team meets tomorrow at 7 00 in the 10 0 F ch i t rooms on Broad Street returnees and draft picks urged to attend

Hiltoppers Little League East Eastern Heights Lexington Ave United Polish Club Elyria At & Pom Broad Street

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