Leavittsburg team shines in state baseball race
Leavittsburg American Legion junior baseball team, aided by Rev. Burrows and Herb Thomas, dominates local and state play, winning city, county, district and sectional titles and contending for the state championship in Columbus as Elyria officials praise tournament hospitality and the league’s standings shift.
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Ie Walken
New York City
Pala Grounds
Walker
Leavittsburg American Legion
Leavittshute
American Legion
Ely Stadium
Delaware
Leavittsburg
American Legion Post
Warren 10. Legion Post
Leavitsburg
Jetn Burrows
Burrows
Herb ‘Thomas
Trumbull County
Harry ‘Hoover
Hoover
Wd Thomas
CIO Bowlers Plan August 7 Meeting and Literary Tournament
A special CIO Bowling League meeting is set for August 7 at 7. Dan Pearman, president, will chair with Frank Snyder as vice president and George S. Skladan as secretary. CIO locals are invited to send representatives to discuss team entries for a literary tournament at Sandusky and hotel travel. The schedule also notes a bowling tournament with opening events August 18 through August 31 at a location in Lara wy.
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Dan Pearman
The
CIO Bowling League
Frank Snyder
George S. Skladan
AU Cio
Lara Wy
Two City Loop Softball Carded for Tonight
City Softball League slate shows five games this week with Western Automatic, General Industri es, Hahn Manufacturing, and Bendix Westinghouse among teams. Tonight’s doubleheader at Biotla Recreation Board Oberlin Road field features Western Automatic vs Hahn Manufacturing and Bendix-Westinghouse vs General Industries, with standings tight as the half season nears its end. The American Radiator, Elyria Merchants, Elyria Foundry, and Vic Silver Jewelers, plus Hahn, are listed in upcoming matchups, while several postponements and tentative dates are noted for July.
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Lenvitspurg
Warren
Trumbull
Elyria
Elks
Hoover
Leavittsburg
Thurmen
Blink) Elliott
American Rediator
Elyria Baseball Commission
Elyria Foundry
Hahn Manufacturing Company
Hahn
Elliott
Hatin Manufacturing Company
Rile
Hahn Manufacturing
Elyria City
Milt Hihn
Elyria League
American Radiator
Vic- Silver Jewelers
Elyria Merchants
Vic Silver Jewelers
Western Automatic
Oane
Merchants
Berdix-Westinghouse
Hugo Goldsmith
Cincinnati Athletic Goods
Goldsmith
Biotla Recreation Board
Oberline Road
Hahn Mahutaeturing
Bendix-Wesling House
Attomation
Chatica
Weaterti Altomatic
Gon Salon
Aller
Elyrra Foundry
Benidix-Westinghouse
Western Automoiles
General Industries
Coronels And Hens Battle For Second In AA Race
In a tight American Association contest, Louisville Colonels cling to second place, two games behind, after beating St Paul 92. Milwaukee Mud Hens topped St Paul 75, while Indianapolis Indians beat Minneapolis Millers 3 0. Kansas City struggled against Columbus Red Birds 4 1 as Art Lopatka limited hitters.
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United Press
Louisville
Toledo
Colonels
Mud Hens
Hens
Milwaukee Brewers
Kentuckians
Paul
Jimmy Wilson
Bed Paul
Saints
Acosta
Julio Acosta
Milwaukee
Charlie Speer
Ole Byers
Indianapolis, Indians
Minneapolis Millers
Millers
Eaminates
Vernon Curtis
Kansis City
Columbus Red Birds
Art Lopatka
Columbus
Newark Upset Sparks Boxing Rematch Plan
In Newark New Jersey Billy Nitchy a Buffalo steel mill worker stunned Lee Orn of Detroit by outpointing him prompting a rematch in Meadow Brook August 14. Oma a top favorite entering with 19 straight wins struggled from the bell as Nitchy’s steady rights and lefts built an early lead that held through the bout.
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Newark
N. J
Lee Orn
Detroit
Billy Nitchy
Buffalo Steel mi
Oma
Ane Look
Meadowbrook
Buffilo
Red Omai
Moose Pin League To Have 16 Teams
The Moose Bowling League will operate with 16 teams this season doubling from before. Teams will bowl at Wykrent's Recreation and Howling Center with a balanced schedule so each plays the same number of games at each venue. Opening date is September, with Ray Colt named secretary treasurer alongside Hil Rowe. Interested new bowlers should contact the league secretaries.
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Moose
Mis
Wykrent’s Recreation
Howling Centet
Ray Colt
Hil Rowe
Bendix Westinghouse to Build Athletic Plant in Elyria
Bendix Westinghouse announces the start of construction of a large athletic facility west of its main buildings near the Cleveland road in Elyria. The plan includes twoSoft Ball Diamonds, tennis and badminton courts, horseshoe pitching, and archery ranges with future spectator seating, aiming to promote health, welfare, and interdepartmental competition among employees and their families.
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Bendix-Westinghouse
R.W. Morrison
Vicw
Sula A
Cleveland Road
Trive
Kesar Company
Bnuire
Asi
Alad
Addiilon
Bendix-Westinghotse
Bendix+ Westinghouse
Elyria
Giants Win Hard-Fought Tilt Over Reds 8-7
New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-7 as Ray Mueller and Arnold Carter homered early. Reds led 6-1 before Giants rallied with two in first two frames and added five more hits. Mel Ott sprained his ankle sliding in the seventh while Giants salvaged victory to stay within distance of St. Louis.
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New York
UPI
Gil Heusser
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Giants
Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Tost
Mel Ot
Bill Voiselle
Ray Mueller
Arnold Carter
Carter
Konstanty
Tommy de la Cruz
Hugh Luby
Arriple
Ducky Medwick
Red Sox
Browns
Washington
Jack Kramer
Philadelphia A's
White Sox
Chicago
Russ Christopher
Mel Ott
Cubs
Cincinna
Joe Medwick
Andy Hansen
Philadelphia
Phillies
Hy Vandenberg
Phil
Buster Adams
Cooper Ia
Hal Gregg
Brooklyn
St. Loui
Dodgers
Mort Cooper
Cardinal
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jerry Fritz Ostermueller
Boston
Ostermoeller
Army Air Forces bond drive urged by Navy and Marine officials
United Press reports from New York that the War Bond campaign sparks ideas for a nationwide sales push across services. The article notes high interest in a coordinated series highlighting Army, Navy, and Marine units, with locations such as Great Lakes and Camp Campbell as focal points for upcoming drives and demonstrations.
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Pal
Jack Cuddy
United Press
York -Uhe
Army
Pearl Page
Navy
Marines
Aca
MLO
Great Lakes
Parris Island
Dia Bein
Quip
Campbeth Ky
Camp Campbell
Restron
Cyan Yesterdas
Ayured News
Ag Army
Foreys
We Polis
Marcus Aight
Top Ohio League Teams Are Victors
The top three Ohio State Baseball league teams won last night with Newark edging Lima 7 to 6, Springfield defeating Zanesville 3 to 0, and Middletown beating Marion 5 to 4. Standings show Newark 4, Lima 0, with other results and scattered notes on the league and a war bonds event plan.
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Lolunbus
Ilin
Ohio State
Newark
Lima
Springfield
Zanesville
Baltimore
Buddy Walker
Columbus
Alfred
Big Boys Brown
Detruit
District softball invites 22 teams for annual play
Fred Smith of Elyria announces 22 teams will compete in the district softball tournament at Elyria Recreation Board Oberlin Head field from August 6 to 11. Nine Elyria teams, four from Lorain, and others from Sandusky Wellington and nearby towns entered. Defending champion Darek Meats IX competes as Hahn Manufacturing. No girls tournament this year with only two girls teams entered.
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Fred Smith
Elytis
Elyria
Lostain
Sandusky
Wellington
Oberlin
Vermilion
Huntington
Clyde
Tiffin
Oakharbor
General Industries
Elyria Foundry
Elyria Merchants
Western Automatic
American Radiator
Bendix-Westinghorse
Vic Silver Jewel
Hahn Manufacturing Company of
Columbus
Jacobs Kearns In Ring Dispute
Chicago report on Joe Baksi a Polish heavyweight from Pennsylvania coal fields in a feud between promoter Mike Jacobs and challenger Jack Kearns. Baksi set to fight Lee Savold August 7, with a Chicago invasion talk and exclusive contract plans. Baksi viewed as the NABL No. 1 contender with Louis Conn and Biving in service.
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Chicago
Jupi
Pennsylvania
Joe Baksi
Mike Jacobs
New York
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Mickey Welker
Jack Dempsey
Baksi
Lee Savold
Illinois Boxing Commission
Lvasion
Nat Wolfson
Bakst
Mike
Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Jacobs
Wolf- 50N
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Jimmy Biving
Bakyi
National Boxing Association
Favorites Advance In Tennis Tourney
Seeded favorites led by defending champion Pvt. Bob Falkenberg of Chanute Field won first round matches at the National Junior Tennis Tournament in Kalamazoo. Falkenberg defeated Robert Steketee of Grand Rapids 6 1 4 0, while Bernard Bartzen earned a bye. Others posting wins included Werbert Flan, Frak Haas, Ed McCirath, Bob David, and Buddy Nehpens, moving into the third round.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Bob Falkenberg
Chanute Field
Falkenberg
Hollywood
Robert Steketce
Grand Rapiis
Bernard Tutr Bartzen
San Angelo
Tex
Leonard Steiner
Brooklyn
Buddy Nehpens
Fort Lauderdale
Phi
Edward Beay¢s
Eirkbart Inds
Pauline Betz Heavy Favorite In Delaware Tennis
Pauline Betz remains the heavy favorite at the Delaware site women’s grass court championship. The field includes unbeaten talent from Los Angeles and Santa Monica with Margaret Ustunie and Sor Prune noted among contenders. past champion Mrs. Patheia Fodd and Shirley also in the mix.
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Wilmington
Del
Los Angeles
Wiena Hedal
Ssamoen
Feld
Ene
Mires
Teddy
Delaware
Sedan
Dantine
Beverly
Margaret Ustunie
Toupouent
Borveuiy Mag Busay
Santa Monica
Cal
Patheia
Shirley
Ryba Delivers Ninth Inning Win For Red Sox Over Indians
Boston’s Mike Ryba, a versatile veteran, pitched 1-0 victory as the Red Sox survived a tight duel with Cleveland’s Steve Gromek. A costly Indians error in the ninth created the winning run, leaving New York’s standings tight behind the Browns.
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Ryba
Carl
Red Sox
Joe Crout
Cleveland Indians
Steve Gromek
Indians
Gromek
Kinston
Mickey Rocco
George Metkovitch
Ray Mack
Vere Fox
Industries Win 7 2 over Elyria Kaycee on Cascade Park diamond
Industries defeated Elyria Kaycee by a score of 7 to 2 at Cascade Park. Mike Bodnar pitched for Industries with Harv Hopkins catching Hubbell pitching for Kaycee, and Kauffman led with a home run and four hits. Elyria Merchants softball practice set for 6:30 Wednesday at McKinley diamond under manager Frank Yarsa.
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General Industries
Elyria Kayceea
Cascade Park
Mike Bodnar
Industries
Harv Hopkins
Hubbell
Kauffman
The
Merchants
Elyria Merchants
McKinley Diamond
Frank Yarsa
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Hessemer
Shelp
Kraft System
America
General Tire Service
Broad Streeteo
T. Hermann
Moose Pin
A's
Philadel
Lou Potisse
Uuir
Lancaster
Tnterstaty
Theague
Comrie Mack
Todas Pavose
Aquebes
Ater
Willinglon Lustee
Eles
Tiere Tant Golf Assn
Franca
Ouimet
Golf
Joe Pisrsiti
Poffenberger
Armusaders
Dhe
Boos
Nash
Come Congued
Tia
Givin
Tye
Pauline Betz
Jack Broughton
Cvaler
Callan Yas Lal
Aiguca
Goodyear
Don McGinley Ee
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