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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1948
Page
6
The Elyria Cry Bowling Association will host its annual meeting May 21 at the Elks with Gray Eagle of baseball fame as principal speaker. The program includes sports figures and coaching staff updates from Elyria High and regional schools.
The bulk of Peter A. B. Widener III's estate goes to his son under the will filed for probate. The widow, Gertrude Douglas Peabody Widener, receives the Haverford home car personal effects and income from trusts. Elmendorf Farm in Kentucky and race horse stables pass to the son. the farm was bought from his father’s estate and run in partnership with his wife before the death.
Mary Barnes was elected as the new president of the Recreation Women's Bowling League at a meeting last night at Olympic Recreator. Other officers include vice president Marge Fatz secretary Jessie Elins treasurer Marge e Clapp and sergeant at arms Eve ivr Buge. Officers plan preliminaries for league activities in the near future.
Teb Ame and Lemon Cubs organize two practice sessions, one at Castase Field on Wednesday and another at Els Stadium on Friday, with team members urged to attend. Belden Softball League remains open for Elsr.a tram participation. Fritz Haziett is coordinating contact. Belden Merchants beat State Farm 4-3 and 1-0 in recent games.
Detroit U S bowling coverage notes no leadership changes in any division after 10 days. Carols of Cleveland led with 3 002 in team. Sweeney and Towns of Chicago led doubles. Pompein led all-events. Strachota Koch rose in doubles brackets with 1500.
United Press reports the league plans to restart play after a one day pause. Officials say games will resume this week as teams like Kansas City and Detroit rejoin the schedule amid renewed competition.
Polen Village Cafe of the United Polish Club Leetee dominated the annual Ha.c.cas tournament final standings. The team rolled a 2634 series led by a 2138 total from Ree ippy Seams and claimed first with the Chips of the Lines topping the field. Real Estate of the Krigins placed second with 3147 followed by Lorain Glass of the Herne League at 3142.
Elyria High School golf heads to Sandusky Wednesday for a matinee against the Sandusky Blue Streaks. The Sandusky club features Letterman Pete Roeisen and Ted Master guiding a veteran squad as they seek another season win on the Elias course in Norwalk.
Porter's 5728 series helps his team lead the division by 64 as the All-Cry League treks into night one. Wilson also stars in doubles with Oscar Powell, hitting a 106 and 156 handicap for a 122 total. Tonight singles and doubles continue at Olympic Recreation with several league lineups scheduled.
A baseball school for pitching and catching will be conducted at Ely Stadium diamond from Thursday to Wednesday May 5. Herman Leppin and Gast, managers of the American Legion Juniors, announce the event. Eligible are players two years of age and older not currently on senior teams as of January 1. The program aims to develop more players and carries a focus on drills and instruction.
Unable to determine clear people places or events from the fragment. The readable portion suggests a lunch meeting involving unspecified entities. No concrete facts to summarize meaningfully.
The Babe Ruth, back from illness, reports to Hollywood tomorrow to supervise a six week film production of his story. He weighs 214 pounds after a vacation gain and appears energetic again, telling reporters he feels fine and remains eager for the season.
Four Elyria High School teams basketball football track and golf will join the Elyria Booster Club for a trip to the Cleveland Stadium to watch the Cleveland Detroit game. The event, announced by Booster Club president Don McGinn, includes a chartered ride and arranged entertainment at the game.
In Philadelphia Gavilan shocks Bell with a 10 round decision. UnderDOG Gavilan, a 7-3 prospect, wins on points as referee Frank Knaresburou2n and judge Al Vorce score in favor of Bell sparked controversy.
Fragmentary boxing of a sports note shows the Cleveland Browns signing four more players as part of team expansion. Names and details are obscured in the OCR, but the action indicates roster growth and potential new additions for the squad.
Elyria high school track squa ds host Lakewood in a dual meet on Wednesday at Lane Stadium. The meet tests the Pioneer and Rangers teams in the Lake Erie League standings, with both programs described as strong contenders and midseason form expected.
A cluttered report from Boston outlines a boxing event featuring Fredee Dawesn and Wayne Ruste in a listed bout. The fragmentary text mentions scores and opponents, with partial names and numbers suggesting a competitive card.
The Bell quintet and Terrell Service posted wins as leaders slipped but held a one game advantage with one week left. West Side Lumber’s Harold Mohrman led with 252 in a 532 series, while Ssler Roofers and Welsh Furniture added key victories and highs in singles.
The City Golf Loop opens today at Cherry Ridge with four matches on the card. Ohio Screw Company faces Riéze, Ohio Fuel Gas meets American Radiator, Olsen Manufactured Beverages plays General Industries, and Rmowles and Nieces contend with another opponent. The 13 week season runs Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The American Legion Class A baseball team will hold a 6 o clock practice Wednesday on the Ely Stadium diamond. Manager Don Aderman announced to players and reporters the details of the drill.
Indians power leads majors with 12 homers in five games as Cleveland outslugged the White Sox 12 11 in 14 innings in Chicago. Eddie Robinson hit his second homer of the day for the win. Ken Keltner also homered and Lou Boudreau had five hits. Sid Gordon drove in three for the Giants in a New York victory.
Ted Rone organized the club's first practice at 5 30 PM on the Western Automatic Giarmond. He invites players who wish to try out to be present for the session as the team restructures for the season.
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