Nashua Holds Off Summer Tan In Wood Memorial Duel
Turf fans wonder if Nashua has Summer Tan’s number after a neck decision in the Wood Memorial. Nashua has won four of five duels with the Tan. Kentucky Derby is May 7. Elyma School Board meeting postponed to next Monday. possible action on a new football coach discussed but kept confidential by Superintendent Franklin Gattfred.
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Nashua
Summer Tan
Wood Memorial
Elyma
Thtough
Franklin Gattfred
INS Sports
John Barrington
Brooklyn Dodger
New York Giant
Ile
Dodgers
Glants
Barrington Ses
Jacke Robinson
Daves Williamen
Gants
Sal
Maghe
Giants
Ben
Rolynsen
Mashe
Mansfield Relays Highlight High School Sprint and Field Events
Weekend action at Mansfield Relays showcased top high school thinclads with notable marks in the high hurdles and sprints and strong throws in discus. Report notes crowd reaction and a separate baseball subplot involving Vic Raschi’s career moves to St Louis, reflecting fans’ chatter about Yankees management.
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Bes
Met
New York Yankee
Vic Raschi
St. Louis Cardinals
Raschi
Henke climbs to second in singles at city bowling tourney
Carl Henke rises to second in the City Bowling Association singles with 664 while top spot remains held by Clarence Dahm at 676. The meet features ongoing doubles play with Henke and Frankel grabbing third in doubles for 1,220 total. Other top finishers include Ken Horton and Jim Byrom in singles and a crowded doubles field with Buswell and Frankel third.
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Carl Henke
City Bowling Association
Henke
Clarence Dahm Atill
Skip Johnson
Jloe Varsa
Ken Horton
Milt Buswell
Herke
Plickinger
OMS
Qarence Dahin
Carl Henke Feley Peeyrakt
Borynantee
Jerome Schmitz
Petal
Jack Varea Ral
C Vollmer
Ko Morton
Jim Atkinson
Tora
Roger Hallagie
Hitner
Johnson
Ant
Bud Matin
J Matper
Rutrrovich
Carl Diedrich
Don C
Petre
Schuster
Jerry Cole
Jotn Lindway
Mit Buswell
Ral Frankel
Dick Searles
John Martin
Dim O'Connor
Bob
O'Connor Laut
Bob Tath
Gene Toth
Hiab Murphy
Dave Fildin
Bkorwalles
Carmine Sassino
H Roberts
Elyria
Charien Iacey
Herbart
Trautman
Steve Nagy
Chuck Nagy
Cleveland
Vic Hoffman
Ted Goodman
John Yucka
Ave
Ed Flickinger
Byrom Mons Elyican
Wooster
Buswell
Frankel
John Yucka Lange
Yucka
LLW Auction Selects 39 For 4 Teams Preview
Thirty-nine boys were chosen for Little Langue West four teams at a Sunday auction at Lorain County Savings & Trust Co. Managers filled rosters for 1955 with cuts planned before the season. Lions Club led by Don Hutchings picked 12 players including Hall and Mowley. Elyria Eagles led by Joe Klocek took 11 players such as Hinds and Oswalt. West Point Cities Service run by Jerry Bruce selected several players while VFW 1079, led by How ard McKinick, chose eight. Season opens May 16 at Lappin Field with 6 and 7:15 p.m. games. Lions vs Eagles and West Point Cities Service vs VFW 1079 in nightcap.
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Little Langue West
Lorain County Savings & Trust Co
Lions Club
Don Hutchings
Doug Hall
Dave Smith
Bart Twining
Dean Tuberg
Don Shaffer
Shannon Mowley
Jerry Bruce
Jeffery Buswell
Jim Scarborough
Roy Patten
Lynn Sayers
Doug Page
Charles Remick
Tom Jackson
Richard Nasipak
Howard MecKinick
John Stalla
Jeffery Hans
Bob Court
Don Spice
Fred Rulinger
Clyde Hopenett
Richard Slosier
Lemar Fisher
Lappin Feld
Elyna Lions Club
Elyria Eagles
Weat Point Cities Service
VFW. 1079
Minnich Tops Elyma Club Event Amid High Ratings
Paul Minnich, Notre Dame golfer from Lorain, leads the Elyma County Club tournament with a two stroke handicap set by the Cleveland District Golf Association. Art Hudnutt and Chuck Schmitt follow with three strokes each, while several players share lower handicaps, including John Witaker Bud Olmsted and Elmer Chaney at four.
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Paul Minnich
University of Notre Dame
Lorain
Elyma County
Cleveland District Golf Association
Minnich
Club Chmpion
Art Hudnutt
Elyria
C E
Chuck) Schmitt
Fudnutt
Ohio Wesleyan
Tom Carey
Ford Cowell
H. T. Sep
W. J. Johnson
John Mooney
Richard Timms
Columbian Mills
John Witaker
Bud Olmsted
Elmer Chaney
Willam Schank
Eddie Meister
Kirtland
Season Plans Set By LDGA
The Lorain District Gulf Association met at Spring Valley Golf Club to set plans for the season. The first major event on May 22 will be a medal play tournament in classes MAL A, B, and others. Aiming to raise membership to 300 this year and eventually 1,000, officers Les Porter, Bill Hike, Lou Mateuo, Ted Pileski, and Joe Zicba outlined the 10 point program.
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Lorain District Gulf Association
Valley Golf Club
Les Porter
Bill Hike
Lou Mateuo
Ted Pileski
Areretary
Joe Zicba
Oberlin Netters Seek Third Straight Win on Road
Oberlin College tennis team aims for a third consecutive victory after beating Muskingum and Akron. The Yeomen previously opened 87 2 this season and topped Fenn 63 last year as they travel to Fenn for the matchup.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Muskingum
Akron
Fenn
Yeoman Netters
Ascot Double Pays $1,500 as Track Sets Attendance Record
Ascot Park officials reported strong crowds and wagering as the track entered the second half of its 41 day meet. Attendance reached 13,401 through Monday with total betting money at 4,216,560 and an average daily handle near 223,000. A four richest double paid a record 1,199.80 with twelve bettors sharing the payout. Cotton Bud in race one delivered 73.23 and 18.80, while Skein paid 15.10, 7.80 and 480.
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Ascot Park
Ascot
Cotton Bud
Skein
Sputtering Scribe Covers Pitching Hopes and Daily Lineups
A chaotic sports page threads together rookie Herbie Score and a string of unlikely comparisons to Bob Feller and Lefty Grove as Tipers and other teams swap notes. It notes Chicago and Cleveland types, a crowded slate of Monday games, and previews upcoming clashes while highlighting veteran stock car driver Pop Hassel of Avon Lake preparing for Lorain County Speedway.
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Herbie Score
Basehall
Bob Beller
Letty Grove
Tipers
Shek Soung
Alfier
Brovtisn
Hun
Chicago
Boh Fser
New York
Zintere
Pelle
Cincinnathean Prentuoteh
Loram Counts
Ivan
Pop) Hassel
Avon Lake
Hassel
Ohio
Pennnsylvania
Lorain County
Brooklyn
Walt Alston
Babe Pinelli
First Fine For Alston SCORE in shaky debut
The article details early struggles and flashes as Alston and teammates face Pitcher Raceball in a rough debut. It compares Feller on Grove to set high expectations while noting the Tigers and Cobbers in a tense baseball scene with standout names like Boone and Herter.
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Bern
Bob Beter Ant Sane
Ans Saung
Beore
Feller Ot
Tigers
Loop Managers Face Tough Start For Major League Teams
United Press Sports Writer Mike Higgins notes Boston Red Sox improved but other managers trail last season. Marty Marion and Mayo Smith lead teams about as well as 1953 start. Dressen, Harris, Boudreau and Richards face tougher opens. Yankees, White Sox, Braves, Dodgers, Orioles show mixed early results as season begins with two-game series in Chicago and Boston.
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Boston Red Sox
Baseball
Philadelphia Phillies
Marion
White Sox
Paul
Richards
Smith
Phillies
Steve O'Neill
Charley Dressen
Wash
Ington Senators
Bucky Harris
Detroit Tigers
Lou Boudreau
Kansas City Athletics
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Cleveland Indians
York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Milwaukee South
Braves
New York
Giants
Yankees
Senators
Ted
Chicago
Baltimore
Harris
Dressen
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Tigers
Boston
Kansas City
N.L
Xame
Orioles
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Dressen
Smith to face Wallace for title at Boston Garden
Smith earns a title shot as he meets Wallace in Boston Garden for a heavyweight bout promoted by the IBC. Zulueta fought to a draw in the same card, with Carter’s prior weight win noted but not the main event. The clash, announced by the IBC and Sam Silverman, could position Smith for a crown move amid shifting ratings.
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York
Jimmy Carter
ParouMe
Paddy Jlando
Zuluerr
Cincannatie Ohio
Wallace
Bud) Smith
Zulueta
Johnny Gon
International Boxing Club
Wall Salves
Choun
Boston Garden
IBC
Sam Silverman
Ottiss Zulucta
Cuba
Rostow Air
Orized
Carter
N & Caner
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