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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1944
Page
5
The District No 1 championship softball tourney opens tomorrow night at the Eleria homea ting a Oberlin road fold with three games on the program. Bendig Westinghouse of Elyvin and the Duskey Pros of fointain start the first round. First game starts at 7 oclock Tuesday offers a second on the program Tuesday at 8 p.m. Oberlin Merchants elast Riss Davies during a vacation column.
Ollie Glass throws a no hit game as Class F league action sees Bilthers beat Leh man-Johnsen Realtors 12-0 at Els Stadt while Cook's Realty defeats West Side Tavisher 31-7 at Carlisle. Juniors topple Roger-Bindingers 8-4 at Cascade. Twenty three teams enter the tournament with defending champs Hahn Manufacturing Co. among entries. First round games run through Wednesday with second rounds starting Thursday. The event ends Sunday with the state championship at Columbus August 25 to 22. Fred Smith oversees the tournament with visitors from officials.
Birmingham edged Wart Tand Independents 10 to 9 in the 12th inning at Wicker Field. Wright tallied two hits and scored the deciding run while teammates scattered three hits apiece as the late rally secured the win. Next, Birmingham faces Levin Chak Poway at Wakeman Stadium Wednesday with all listed players urged to attend practice.
Report from the Lyri Country Chal Satur day golf event notes turning out for dinner and prize plays. Winners include Carl Garner 72 in first, a tie between Ti Sokal and J. Webber 80 for second, and a 82 tie among Pick Schurmaner A. F. Sebullwoy for third. Other top scores and special trophies listed with numerous entrants and detailed placements.
A 13 year old Akron swimmer, Mae Taine pecan The SOUAge St SMiter, defended his senior title at the AAU meet, posting a second new mark and defeating seasoned rivals including defending champ Dial Maloney of Baltimore. The event featured collegiate and state university competitors.
New York dispatch says regulator VooS Pat Ome hints at action amid a long running miners dispute. Claims accuse figures linked to the labor struggle of influencing events as tensions flare. Authorities seek clarity on the role of industry and government in the stalled bargaining.
St Louis seeks its first American League title riding an eight game surge. The pennant pursuit tightens after a dual split with the White Sox and visits to Cleveland before a critical stretch. Starters Gatehouse Bagby and Dietrich dominate, while New York and Philadelphia test rivals in a crowded standings race. A late-season injury updates impact the rosters as Cincinnati and Brooklyn chase key wins.
Juniors and Merchants won their Class B league games yesterday at Cascade Park. The Juniors defeated Elyria Shairdwates 12 3 in the second half, while West Side Merchants beat Boot Carlisle Indians, keeping the local standings tight and the season progressing with key performances from players listed in the box score.
Hahn s defeated Ashland 4 to 3 in nine innings at Ridgeville with a late rally securing the win. Skolnieks delivered key hits and Wal drove in runs as the home team pulled ahead in the first half of the contest. The Pros Prom and other matchups followed in a busy day of local baseball activity.
The Cleveland Indians lost two games to the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns in a doubleheader set, 9-6 and 6-4. Browns’ six-run sixth inning powered both wins, while Ray Mack and Steve Grotjek had costly errors and Denny Galehouse, Nelson Potter earned decisions. Indians outhit Browns in both games but failed to convert.
Elyria merchants clinched the second half title in the City Softball League as Western Automatic toppled Vic Silver Jewelers 7 2 after jumping to a 5 0 lead. Bendix Westinghouse rallied but fell short, leaving Bendix in last place. America Radiator’s late rally faltered in the race for the top spot.
Marion headlines report appointments and game results across Ohio. The article notes Snypp named Ohio State publicity head and details high school and college sports results, including Marion’s two wins and Middletown’s 5 0 victory while Zanesville shut out Lima 3 0. Names like Springfield and Columbus appear in regional scores.
Columbus Ohio new athletic commissioner Harla Emswiler said the Ohio High School Athletic Association board will meet August 29 to consider actions on the spring football ban voted last fall by principals. Emswiler may announce a new board head and will resign as official’s site at the next meeting September 2. If reconsideration is approved the ruling may be resubmitted to principals. the ban remains in effect until September 4.
La Grange Nichels Funeral Home baseball team defeated Crafton Moretaints 14 at Guile ton yesterday. La Grange pitchers Mawlder and Hare Younghtood led the win with solid defense and timely hits. Cook's Realty announces upcoming field practice at Costude diamond Tuesday at 6:80 pm.
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