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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1961
Page
2
The 1-1 rain soaked All Star Game at Fenway Park revived talk that interleague play may die. UPI reports analysts and players alike debated the two yearly exhibitions despite solid pitching from AL and NL starters. The game ended in a tie as rain delays and umpire decisions shaped the final outcome.
Second round play began in the American Legion Baseball Tournament in Athens Ohio with multiple matches scheduled. Euclid, Lima, Marion, Piqua, Lancaster and others were noted as competing, with several games completed and others to be played, highlighting ongoing double elimination rounds and upcoming matchups as teams vie to advance.
East minor league draft week puts 8 to 11 year olds in the spotlight as major league managers attend games tonight tomorrow and Thursday. Parents are urged to bring birth certificates and have players numbered for draft eligibility, with Bob Butz handling submissions.
Twenty hopefuls compete across three divisions as first round matches wrap in straight sets. In Boys Singles, Neil Horn defeats Lewis Robertson 9-7 in a deciding third set after opening with a 6-2 6-3 edge. Play resumes at West Recreation Field with second round Boys Singles and early rounds in Girls Singles and Junior Girls and Mens Doubles.
Northfield Park features a 2 year old filly trotter Spry Rodney winning the 2 1 2 000 dash in 2 08 45 by 342 lengths for a 2 500 purse. UPI reports odd details from the Northfield meet including Sonny Liston dropping out of boxing ratings and other scattered sports notes amid a crowded late night.
Elyria North Little League rode Bob Cameron’s 13th homer of the tournament to a 8 3 victory over Boardman as Bill Zaffer spun a strong five innings. North gaps opened with three runs in the fifth, supported by solid defense from Spisak and Verhoff. They advance to face North Canton in the state semifinals at Lapin Field.
In Elyria City Industrial Softball League at West Recreation Field Stang's Motors won 8 to 4 over Kasper Foundry aided by six errors. In the nightcap C A Olsen edged St John's 12 to 7 behind 11 hits as Olsen's offense exploded with a five-run third inning. Ray Bally worked three for St John's, while Dick Krupar and Bud Buell pitched for Olsen and Kasper respectively. Al Cagle and Gordy Freeman added two hits for Olsen. Stang's Carl Hartman homered inside the park and others contributed multi hit games.
District 4 champions Ely Mia's district champions clash with North Canton All-Stars at Lappin Field Thursday at 6 pm in a state semi final. The winner advances to face the state western semi final victor next Monday at Ashland for the state championship.
Judy Kimball leaves Minneapolis with a diploma in her golf bag after winning the American Women's Open, defeating Betsy Rawls and crediting Betsy for guidance. Since turning pro last November she has learned much from her mentor in Texas.
American League standings update highlights team positions and recent results through the latest games. Key clubs maintain or close gaps in the race, with shifts in wild card contention and division race implications apparent across multiple franchises.
Tuesday features multiple city league games at West Recreation and City Industrial fields including Deposit versus Legion Cubs and Gage Corp versus Angelina's. Wednesday and Thursday add Little League and Class D contests at Lappin and West Recreation fields with 6:15 to 8:15 starts, while Saturday lists no games.
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