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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1959
Page
8
A short feature by John Jackson explores ambitious or fanciful plans in daily life. The piece weighs practical limits against imaginative schemes and notes how optimism shapes decision making.
Latman and McAnany spark the White Sox in a 7-1 loss split, with Latman striking out six and tossing a three hitter in the opener. McAnany drove in the Sox' first run and scored again, while McCovey excels again for the Giants in a broader pennant race update.
New York promoters and authorities probe fight promotions linked to Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson title bout. Bill Rosensohn kept under guard at a secret location as DA and state athletic commission pursue inquiry into promotional activities. Rosensohn testified after visiting the DA's office and was ordered to appear before a boxing grand jury on August 28.
The article explains Tito Francona cannot meet the new batting title minimum under the current rule. With about 221 plate appearances and 49 games left, he would need roughly 4.25 to 4.35 appearances per game, an unlikely rate. The old 400-appearance rule would have been easier, but was changed to favor players who draw walks.
Elyria’s Art Plas, a leading candidate for an Indianapolis ride next year, returns to Lorain County Speedway after a long absence. He will drive a midget tomorrow night and aims to race a Ray Dreger D500 at the track Saturday. Scramble for feature positions starts at 7 pm with racing at 7:30 pm as Bob Wooster seeks a NASCAR win.
Scores and line scores from late season baseball games across the American League, National League and international matchups. Details list team abbreviations, pitchers, and final tallies with scattered player names and partial box notes.
Berlin teams announce upcoming physical exam day for athletes and students. Coaches prepare juniors and seniors with equipment. event details set for August and August 1 at 7pm at the school.
Spencer High alum Larry Marker leaves Black River school to head Centerville Tigh basketball as football practice starts in two weeks with no head coach. Assists Tsipis and Mack remain. Bangert pursues a football coach by practice opening day.
Elyria Little League Tigers beat Grafton team at Laan County field. Wes and Dick Grimes led offense with two doubles each while followers contributed key hits and runs in a solid team effort.
Rob Hellman drilled three bonmterns and a double in four trips as Wad Erp Tavern beat Cis Club 11 to 1. United Polish Club defeated Little Brown Jig 4 to 3, and ABC Realtors toppled the Rangers 14 to 7. Gene Henderson homered and winning pitcher Kokar went 3 for 4. Bob Bubh and Hank Storvathy also homered.
Jim Kollman, former Firelands High School head coach, named Milan High football coach succeeding Duane Yoder who resigned for military duty. Kollman begins Aug 20 with early workouts. Milan went 0-8 last season under Yoder and 4-22-1 over three seasons. He is a 1989 Sandusky High School graduate with bachelor and master degrees from Bowling Green State University. Prior to Firelands he coached basketball and baseball at Florida High School.
Erhart Lorain Glass beat Lorain 4 3 in a Class A league game. Rutter and Guhshach homered in the first inning with Erhart, Rutter, and Ciieve doubling for the Glassmen who totalled runs in the second and fourth. Hershey struck out 10 in relief of Telatnik who earned the win. Deal Realty visits Saturday with Erhart hosting Sunday at Glass at Oakwood Park.
The Impalas defeated the Jets 241 in a Portport League contest yesterday. The Impalas were led by strong hitting with four hits and key plays at the plate.
A race of the day from Randall Park is noted with a 5 08 pm reference. The broadcast mentions Cleveland st and Baltinona in relation to a WEOL 8 pm slot, indicating a mix of horse racing and baseball listings in today’s schedule.
A chaotic list of harness race events at Northfield includes multiple races from Race 1 to Race 9 across various classes and purses. Selections feature B J Scott Doctor Beckner Janes Abbe and others with numerous additional entries and notes on eligibility.
Loram Merritt Construction protested Lorain Youth Center's 3-2 victory in the Loran Sectional Hot Stove Baseball Tournament Class D. The protest was tabled due to insufficient evidence and an official statement from umpires. A new protest meeting will be scheduled to hear witnesses.
Jay Meyer powered the Elyria Lions Club to a 30 win over B and B Market in a West continent clash. Meyer blasted his 12th and 43rd home runs while striking out 15 in a five hit shutout, with McNeal and Jum Super contributing two hits each. Roy Conners added a single and was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury Friday. Vellela proclaimed he has nothing to hide.
In a four meeting span this season the Lions finally defeated REO to secure the first half championship. The Inter-State Little League San Francisco tournament update lists teams from Ohio and Michigan with Aug. 17 action at Lappin Field and daily results from Philadelphia Chicago and other matchups.
Friday games at West Recreation Field and Lappin Field feature Elyria Eagles against Don Bear Inc and Bellamy Cities Service at 4:45 PM. 7:15 PM. City softball joins Lear Romeo versus St John Pathanaby at diamond No 2. Elyria Telephone Co meets Bank Center Merchants.
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