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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1950
Page
8
Joe DiMaggio, once the Yankees anchor, laments a waning touch after injuries and illness. The star center fielder acknowledges slumps and missed power as New York loses 7 to 2 to Boston. He reflects on maintaining confidence and effort while searching for peak form amid a pennant race.
C V Whitneys Mr Trouble outsprinted Oil Capitol and nine rivals in Keeneland Blue Grass Stakes as Your Host trains toward the Kentucky Derby. At Churchill Downs Your Host posted a 1 41 mile workout, the fastest among Derby eligibles, leaving exercise rider Morlan impressed by the colt's easy speed.
Two teams of courageous bowlers will attract attention and support when they swing into action in the American Bowling Congress Tournament. Teams from the Columbus School for the Blind compete, while the Reimer Valley farm team of Green Bay moved to fifth with games of 827 and 977. Ted Coulter of Detroit posted the best singles score with 680.
Oberlin College Yeomen drop 6-4 to Ohio Northern in a game where Don Marx pitched solidly but theabsences of control in the fifth allowed five walks and two singles to forge a tie. The Polar Bears tallied a run apiece in the sixth and eighth to seal the victory. Ohio Northern Sandy Adams and Oberlin Marz and McWharter formed the batteries.
Mrs Estelle Lawson Page, a clear favorite, advanced to the North and South Women’s tournament semi finals at Pinehurst. She defeated Peggy Kirk in the quarterfinals 3 and 2, posting a five under par score for 16 holes. Mae Murray moved on by beating Bee MacWane two up to face Page.
Lorain Steelmen defeated Elyria Pioneers 7-6 in a frigid Lake Erie League game at Ely Stadium. Steve Matesick sparked Lorain with a seventh inning run after a misthrow. Elyria tied at 6-6 in the sixth before Lorain sealed victory on a late gift run. Elyria pitcher Moritis pitched well but lacked support.
In a tight Lake Erie League game Lorain beat Elyria 2-1 as Bastock and Ridenour pitched well for the Pioneers. Zelek led Lorain with two hits including a two-base blow, while McArthur, Rutter and others added key plays. Elyria stranded runners in several innings and Grays outworked them.
Highlights of today's major and minor league games across the national and American leagues. Cleveland visits Detroit, Philadelphia at Boston, Chicago at St. Louis, plus multiple National League matchups and standings as Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Cincinnati jockey for position. Overnight results include Boston 2 New York 1 in 10 innings and St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh 2.
National League action incomplete with Cincinnati at Chicago postponed due to weather while Brooklyn and New York games show mixed innings and scoring. American League results list Chicago at St Louis postponed by cold, and Cleveland at Detroit affected by rain with partial scores and listed pitchers.
Brumby, a Wakeman High School graduate and Oberlin College alum, is named all sports coach at Wakeman High, effective September. He succeeds Howard Innis after resigning last month. Brumby served in the Navy Air Corps and is married to Jane Tinker with a one year old daughter.
Wakeman Rough Riders captured the Huron County Scholastic Class B baseball crown by defeating New Haven 8-0. Allan Todd threw a one hit gem with 11 strikeouts and three walks, in an errorless win that moved Wakeman to 3-0 in the spring and eight of nine league games overall. The team heads to the district tournament at Clyde May 4-6 after Sundays draw.
Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts, a 23-year-old bonus recruit, captured his second win against Brooklyn this season, delivering an eight-hit 9 to 2 victory aided by Willie Jones's grand slam in the first inning. Dick Sisler added a homer as Philadelphia extended its success against the Dodgers.
A team to represent Roger Binninger Jewelers in the City Class F Baseball League will be organized next week with the first practice set for Monday at o oclock on the Ely Stadium diamond. All members from last year remain eligible for Class F and any other players seeking tryouts should attend Monday and subsequent practices on Wednesday and Friday.
Philadelphia trades outfielder Johnny Blatnik to St. Louis for pitcher Ken Johnson with no cash exchanged. Blatnik hit .125 in six games last season. Johnson owns a one hitter against Chicago in 1847 and carries a 0-2 mark. The Phillies now roster at least 14 pitchers as they balance a thin infield and outfield. Blatnik seeks a fresh chance as St Louis needs a right handed power hitter.
The Louisville Colonels moved into a first place tie with the Minneapolis Millers in the American Association after routing the Toledo Mud Hens 10 to 3. Weather forced several games to be postponed and the Colonels利用 a seventh inning rally to take the lead, then added four runs in the eighth to seal the win.
The Bowling Center All-Star League lists four matches for this evening at 7 o clock. Leley Brewing faces Meee fue, Beiter Line plays Altes Brewing, Checker Cab duels Arvay's Chips, with TaaD ete Bowling Center hosting all games.
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