Indians Rally Past Senators for Doubleheader Sweep
Cleveland strengthens hold in the pennant race by taking both games from Washington. Early Wynn earns his 15th win in the opener as the Indians rally in the sixth, while Hal Newhouser shines in relief in the nightcap driving in Dente for the deciding run. Jerry Porterfield connects for the Senators, but Newhouser retires nine straight to seal the victory.
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Women's Meet Set for City Tennis Tourney Opens Tomorrow
Sixteen women are entered in the 1954 city tennis tournament singles. The first three rounds must be completed in three days with the championship match scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 15. Defending champ in 1952 was Dr. Nita Webb. Matches urged to be arranged early. Men's singles saw Bill Isenberg win a tense 6-3 2-6 9-7 over Dr. Bob Stevenson.
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LLE Title May Be Decided
The Little League East lead could be settled tonight as Lorain Glass faces Hilltoppers at 5 45 and Gardner Jewelers meets Knights of Columbus at 7 30 at Lexington Avenue Field. Both tied 5-3, any Glassman Jeweler outcome determines the 2nd half champion with a possible playoff if both win.
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Akron Nine Defeats Kramers 6-5 in Northeastern Ohio League
Old Dutch Beer of Akron beat Erhart Kramers 6-5 Sunday in a Northeastern Ohio League game at Akron. A rainout shuffled schedule. Erhart will play Sharon Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. and rescheduled the Bald Eagles game for Thursday at Erhart with Alliance as the foe Saturday.
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Legion Junior Team Tops Mansfield Nine
The Elyria American Legion Junior Baseball team defeated Mansfield 19 to 6 at Mansfield Friday. Third baseman Bill Broadwell hit two triples and a single in three at bats. Catcher Sanders Olds collected three singles in five plate appearances.
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Kearns pushes Dempsey era tales in Castellani Olson bout
SAN RAFAEL Calif UP Jack Kearns Dempsey's former manager stirs up the Castellani Olson title fight by threatening a $25 000 forfeit if the middleweight limit is not met and notes Olson's $25 000 guarantee. He recalls Dempsey fights and the 1920 Miske tragedy while predicting the bout will go on.
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Mercurys win playoff opener 6-4 at Lappin Field
Kimbel-Terry broke a 4-4 tie with two fifth inning runs to beat United Polish Club 6-4 in the second-half title playoff at Lappin Field. Ed Sanders pitched a complete game for the Mercurys, backed by stellar defense and timely hitting including a circus catch by Chuck Aldrich. Aldrich Cirigliano and Monk had two hits each for Mercurys. Sito and Kokai doubled for Polish Club. The series continues with games scheduled tomorrow and, if needed, Wednesday at the same park.
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Monk
Dick Holzhauer
Ken Sito
John Kokai
Sito
Bill Novak
Novak
Jim Kokai
Sanders
40 to 1 shot wins Kansas City Open
Unheralded Wally Ulrich of Rochester Minnesota, a 40 to 1 shot, won the Kan sas City Open in a $20,000 event. He shot seven under par Sunday to finish 268 for 72 holes, the lowest in the tournament. Lloyd Mangrum and Gene Littler tied for second at 270, while Johnny Palmer tied for fourth at 274. Ulrich earned $4,000. Mangrum and Littler received $1.95 each and Palmer $1,200.
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West All Stars Open District Action Tomorrow
The Elyria West All Star Team begins District Four play at Cuyahoga Falls tomorrow evening at 5 30 facing Akron Downtown Kiwanis Nationals. Stark will pitch after back to back shutouts. the locals seek a win after taking Area B.
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Belden Scheafer's Garage Softball Game Tomorrow
Belden Scheafer's Garage will play at Grafton State Farm in a softball game tomorrow at 6 20 p m.
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Monarchs Meet For Pony Title Clash In Elyria
The Pony Division final pits Kings, Toggery Shop and Fraternal Order of Police at Elyria Catholic High diamond to decide the 1954 league champion. Police led 11-4 season, Shoppers 10-5. three meetings so far split 2-1 in favor of Toggery, with pitching noted as key in two playoff games. The decisive game starts at 6.
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Elyria Netters Suffer Fourth Loss to Forrest City
The Elyria City tennis team lost 10-8 to Forrest City, slipping to 4 losses in seven matches. Leroy Johnson led Elyria with a straight-sets win over Leonard Park, while Carman Moore Bea Ritter Bob Walker Boyd Cameron and Bob Davis added victories. Sally Wirth fell to Sara Allen in women’s singles, and doubles teams Smith-Gorbies and Cameron-Michel won for Elyria.
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The Girl With The Crimson Bandeau: Lenglen’s Rise
Bill Corum recalls Suzanne Lenglen and the first great thrill of his sports writing career. From Nice in 1919 to Forest Hills, Lenglen’s unmatched style, a front page byline, and a poignant departure after a tense match shape a vivid memory.
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Three Softball Tilts Slated Tuesday Night
City Independent Softball League action tomorrow night features Log Cabin versus United Polish Club on City Recreation Field diamond 1. Albert Auditors meet Bolero Club on diamond 2 and Green Dragon play Porsch Lumber on diamond 3. Games start at 16 20.
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