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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1959
Page
8
The Drake Relays defeated the Penn Relays 15 to 3 in a high profile college track duel. The event highlighted a looming dual meet against a Russian team, with two major carnivals producing 22 new meet records and signaling strong U S strength ahead of the Philadelphia showdown on July 18-19.
McQueen prepares for Wisconsin after fund drive covers trip for a Pan Games middleweight title bid. The U S team showcases strong sprint performances at Drake and Penn meets as Woodhouse and Murchison post fast 100 yards times and Texas anchors a 440 yard relay in Drake events.
In a bowls meet at Lake Aves, Shirley Tuehen led with a 2,?07 series as ANT trie rolled 2,207 and Chitean Beanty 1,967 for the top female scores. Captain Billie Baslenk paced Coal Merthe Go with 2,?0 aboard. Janece Klinect of Mlytia will bowl as captain for a team in the Friendly Bive event, while Mamet’s team features Ann Wil ao of Springtiond in doubles.
Elyria track team scored points at the John Adams Relays in Cleveland on Sunday, finishing 18th in a large field. Glenville won with 44 points, John Adams was second at 84, and North, Rivera, and St. Joseph Ants also scored. Napier of Roel Raver totaled 32 points with a discus place. Glenville sprinter Nate Adams earned 224% points. Carter of River set seconds.
A terse preview details how alleged Mafia successors to Capone and Luciano operate under Omerta. The piece warns readers of the gang’s threats to individuals and families, framed as a cautionary glimpse into organized crime exposed for Mey Reader’s Digest readers.
At the American Bowling Congress event in Detroit, Lubanski set a new all events score of 2716 and helped his team Pleiffers post a 3 245 total, breaking the prior 2 088 mark by Jin Spaulding of Louisville. Latbunski claimed three titles including team and all events, while the Pleiffers led the booster race. The 1958 ABC tourney moves to Toledo Ohio next year.
Delaware teams won Class AA and Class A titles at the Ghia Wesleyan Relays as Springfield, Cleveland, Marion and Dayton poste strong showings. Notable performances included a discus power by Alfred Carter of Sewan and near-final high marks amid a tight field. the meet highlighted star athletes and close team scoring.
A new bowling league will be formed at the Bowling Center on Tuesday evening. Six teams are already set with players averaging around 100 pins, and more entrants are welcome. Individuals or teams may join the meeting to participate.
Oberlin College lacrosse defeated Kenyon 8 to 3 on Saturday as Dave Hibbard and Joe Horn each scored four goals. Lincoln Cliff Stevenson’s squad added more goals from Lyle Ashby, keeping Oberlin undefeated in conference play.
Sword Dancer takes the seven furlongs Stepping Stone Purse at Churchill Downs in Kentucky Derby weekend action. Dreneer finishes second with Grit Servant in the field as LAOS IGK highlights a notable race day in Louisville on Saturday.
Amherst High and Clearview squads dominated the fifth annual Comet Relays led by Abrahamowicz and Humphries. Vermilion, led by Dave Guthrie and Krupp, chased records in discus, relays, and jumps as Amherst captured six team records and multiple event marks including a 1:44.25 distance medley relay and a 20-6 broad jump.
Area area high school track and field scoreboard highlights top first place marks across 14 events for Ohio prep competition. Key names include Bruce Burnham Berlin Heights, Tim Wenesch Avon, George Cook Elyria, Nick Mayer Vermilion, Joe Harr Oberlin, and Bob Snyder New London with vaults, jumps, sprints, and throws noted. The list summarizes leading performances from the season.
Buffalo Bisons clawed back from a 3-1 deficit to eclipse Hershey 9-4 in game five at Buffalo. Parker McDonald fueled the surge with four goals and two assists in a dramatic turnaround as Hershey still leads the series 3-2. the Bears can clinch in game six on Thursday.
Pompei's 513 and Connie Ziest's 41 lead the men's and women's high series in the Catholic Young Adult Bowling League at Redman Recreation. Pompei posted 189 in singles with Ziest at 149. top individual scores include Jon Dechant 134 and Jean Johnson 287 in the mixed standings.
Ohio State University baseball team swept both ends of a Saturday doubleheader in Iowa City. In the first game Ohio State produced a seven run inning to secure a win. In the second game Ohio State again pulled ahead early and held on for victory.
The Indians drop two to Chicago in a weekend sweep, still leading the AL but by a slim margin. Chicago wins Sunday to complete a three game sweep and pull into a tie for second with Baltimore, one game behind Cleveland. Don Ferrarese pitched the opener before being relieved after five straight hits, with Al Cicotte finishing.
The White Sox beat the Indians 7 5 in a cold night doubleheader with Billy Pierce driving in two and Jim Perry pitched four shutout innings in relief. Cleveland rallied with a fifth inning double by Billy Martin and a Minnie Minoso two run double but fell short as Tito Francona foul line grounder near the first base line sparked a contested sequence. The crowd of 14 358 saw Chicago pull away after early runs and Grappend the nightcap with late run support. The Indians idle today host the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night.
Rich ard Gonzales won his seventh straight world pro tennis title at Cleveland beating Lew Hoad in straight sets 6 4 6 2 and 4 0 for 2200 prize. Gonzales said he aimed to prove he could defeat Hoad and accepted the title cap.
Denison scores two runs in the sixth to overcome Oberlin 4-3 as Larry Akins drives in the go ahead run with a third base score on Chuck Hinz single after Hinz triple earlier. Oberlin’s Dick Potter collects two singles, Bob Clark hits a double. Oberlin remains winless in four starts.
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