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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

7

Buckeye tracks face crack down on bookmaking

Ohio Racing Commission chairman C Belt vows action against any track found hosting outside bookmakers. Report cites Randall Warrensville subterfuge and touring bettors seen during meet. Also notes looming Armed Assault $100000 race at Washington Park and Browns training battles as sports world expands postwar.

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Dillard leads Ameri can team on Scandinavian tour

Harrison Dillard, hurdler from Baldwin-Wallace, tops an American squad on a Scandinavian tour. He beat European champion Haakon Lidman in the 10-meter hurdles at Stockholm Olympic Stadium as 8,000 fans expected for a Madison Square Garden bout between Billy Fox and Georgie Kochsn.

United Press Stockholm Sweden Harrison Dillard Baldwin-Wallace College Dillard Haakon Lidman Olympic Stadium New York Madison Square Garden Black Jack Billy Fox Philadelphia Georgie Kochsn Fox

Browns Schedule Intra Squad Game Ahead of Training

Browns coach Paul Brews announced an intra-squad game for tomorrow as preparations begin. The team, strong in pass defense last season, aims to improve defensive play with Blanton Colley directing drills focusing on Edgar Jones and the defense against better aerial attacks from several clubs.

Bowling Green Paul Brews Cleveland Browns Brown Blanton Colley Edgar

V F W Team In State Tourney Opens Action At 1240

The Yo. W. No. 10T9 club travels to Buckysville for the annual state V F W softball tournament. Thirty two teams compete in a single elimination format. Members plan to meet at Bolash's Cafe at 9 Orlevado mor row morning for opening action.

Bueyruslemonrow Ashe Bolash Orlevado

Game Club Meeting Set At Grafton Hall On Monday

The Black River Game Club schedules a Monday session at the 1 Hall in civat ion. Officials of the club plan the gathering and foster community participation during the meeting period.

Grafton Black River Game Club Mirna Civation

Cincinnati Unbeaten in Legion Tourney Leads State Run

Cincinnati Bentley Post remains the lone undefeated club in the American Legion State Baseball Tournament after a 14 to 4 win over Columbus Sciota Post. Cleveland defeated Brookville 6 to 2, and Cuyahoga Falls beat Columbus 4 to 2. Cincinnati then raced ahead of Columbus in the first two innings behind eight early runs. Ed Garret earned the win with 15 batters fanned as Cincinnati moved toward a title bid with key performances from Beverman and Hord.

Delaware U.P Cincinnati Bentley Post American Legion Ats Abkevion Calumbus Sciota Post Cincinnati Club Cleveland Columbus Cuyahog Falls Brookville Cuyahoga Falls Tiina Cincinnaty George Beverman Ronnie Hord Garret Crookville

Play Moves Ahead In Women's City Net Divisions

Esther Hamula Lois Fratz and Betty Fell win singles as teams of Hamula Olgason Ikely and Jean Sunr Helen Comberty claim early first round victories in the Annual City Championship Tennis Tournament for women. Remaining first round matches and upcoming second round pairings listed with dates.

Esther Hamula Lois Fratz Betty Fell Hanyula Olgason Ikely Jean Sunr Helen Comberty Hamula Patty Burton Fratz Frances Lugas Louise Brach Hamla-Sonkoly Lil Han Lauck Corkill-Sankoly Pat Bauer Claire Lugas Lillian Lack Claire Lugs Esther Hania Olgi Sankoly Lance-Lersch Nagy-Lugas Mest Jean Suhr Helen Comber

Erhart Seeks Tie To Clinch League Title Sunday

Erhart aims to clinch at least a share of the second half crown by beating Columbia Sunday in the Loraine Medina County League. Entering the final game with seven straight wins in the second half, Erhart could force a tie for the title. Other Sunday action includes Valley City vs Graf ton Rothgery Majors at Grafton and Litchfield at Medina.

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Elyrian Plays For Army Team in Maryland Game

Fre Joseph Beornine, a former Ely High School athlete, will play for the Second Army baseball team Saturday at 2 o clock against the Foran Moora Club in Maryland. The 50 piece Army Ground Force Band accompanies the team for a Medical Fund collection. Beornine, Ely High School graduate 1948, starred in football, basketball and baseball and pitched for the American Legion Junior team in 1940s. His home is 1301 Middle Avenue with Mrs Saverio Bar.

Brooklyn Dodger Aft Carmel Hospital St Paul-Columbus J Ramazotti Dodgers Brooklyn American Association St. Paul Otis Clark Altoona Joseph Beornine Elyrhe High School Arhlete Second Army Foran Moora Club de Chas Piele Bortine Pi. Meade Maryland Witsburgh Pierites Baltimore Naval Academy Universiy of Maryland Amateur Baseball Association Elytac Miegh School Stuerican

Unreadable Historical Clip Yields Patchy Names

A fragment from a historic newspaper page contains scattered names and phrases. It mentions people and places in incomplete form, offering只能 partial context for a local story or notice and leaving key details unclear.

Schoolboy All-Stars Drill for 1947 Showdown

Ohio High School Football All-Stars prep for the 1947 season with a Friday night star game at Fawcett Stadium. Ray Eliot and Wes Fesler coach North and South squads in near 100 degree heat as tickets approach 20,000. Practice highlights include standout backs Ralph Pucci Gus Hleborg and Karl Sturtz with linemen John Beletic and Jim Weiser shining, while Capilletti’s absence prompts center changes.

Anton WUP Fawcet Stadium Ohio Ray Eliot Ilinois Wes Fesler Ohio State New Orleans Atlanta Chicago Saskatchewan Can Don Wendell North Canton Elmer Scallish Toledo Waite Ben Capelletti Bellaire Nick Bolkovac Youngstown Woodrow Wilson Frank Leahy South Paul Bixler Northernnets Foster Eliot Ralph Pucci Cannon McKinley Gus Hleborg Youngstown Woodrow Wilson Renation Bil Gregus Toledo Waite Bill Sharp Lima Central Ken Horvath Mansfield Fesler Karl Bob Haas Dayton Fairview Paul Miskimen New Philadelphan

Moore Retains Rifle Crown at NRA Small Bore

Wayne Moore of Washington Pa won the National Rifle Association small bore title with a 3,194 score, setting a world record and becoming the first champion to defend his title in 10 years. Adelaide McClord of Sewickley Pa also defended her women’s title with a 3,180 record, surpassing the previous mark.

Cam? Perry Wayne Moore Washington National Rifle Association Acs Canada England Moore Vers Hamer Woodstock Minn Adelaide McClord Sewickley

Indians Browns Meet Tonight In Stadium Contest

Cleveland hosts the St Louis Browns in a key game after eight in five days. Al Gettel expected to start for the Browns with Ellis Kinder likely on the mound. The Indians aim to boost attendance past a million as they seek consistency after a Detroit series.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Tigers Detroit Rio Chip St. Louis Browns al Gettel Browns Ellis Kinder

Local softball schedule disrupted by rain in Medina

E.W. 1079 Cards Game With Medina team V.FLW was set for Sunday August 17 at Medina starting at nine o clock but rain forced calling off the Class F League games. Elyria Brass and Bronze versus Butcher Funeral Home and West Side Lumber versus Ross Furniture will be rescheduled.

V.flw Chatter Bon Inn Medina Elyria Brass Bronze Butcher Funeral Home West Side Lumber Ross Inter Vierr

Beantown, Chicago Rally as Standings Spark Busy Night

A chaotic sports roundup covers late results from major leagues with Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh appearing among top performers. Outcome details include scores and key players amid a bustling schedule flagging standings and notable wins and losses.

Mize Doubts He Can Beat Ruths Mark

Johnny Mize of the New York Giants doubts Babe Ruth can be surpassed this year for the all time home run record of 60. He cites risks to batting average, park differences, and the Polo Grounds’ difficulty as blocking factors. Mize notes his personal bests and says Ruth’s record remains unlikely to fall this season.

New York Johnny Mize New York Giants Babe Ruth Mize Othé Bambilio Clouter Boston Cincinnati Polo Grounds Mike Johnny Ruth

Realtors Tie Porsch in City Class D Loop Showdown

Lehman-Johnson Realtors seek a share of first place in the City Class D League as they meet Motor Haul at Cascade Park. The game, delayed from earlier, will start at 5:30 PM.

Lehman-Johnson Realtors Porsch Realtors Cascade Park

Battle For National League Pennant Still a 3 Team Affair

The Dodgers, Cardinals, and Giants remain in a tight NL pennant race with New York one game back and St. Louis four behind. Giants pitcher Lefty Tott starred in a 2 3 win over Philadelphia as the three-team battle tightens. Whitey Kurowski drove in three and Brooklyn fell to Boston 3 1 as Pittsburgh blanked Chicago 3 0 behind Kirby Higbe.

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Girls' Softball Champs To Play Here On Sunday

Rain washed out last night's Oberlin Road Field games including Club Tristam versus Polish Club and Dean's Lunch against Millon's. Re scheduled contests include Industrial League matchups and a Sunday program at Oberlin Field featuring J and K Shorts of Columbus facing Rorick Insurance, Perry Farr versus Colson Corporation, and Glen Rogers Motors versus Electra Alloys.

Oberlin Road Tristam Dean Millon Dfeaders Harshaw Chemicals General Industries Oberlin Re Bunday J and K Colmbus Rorick Insurance Perry Fayr Colson Corporation Glen Rogers Motors Electra

Braves rally powers Charley Barrett wins for Boston

Two American League games were played as Boston defeated Washington 12 to 2 and Chicago beat St. Louis 8 to 4. Cleveland’s game was rained out at Detroit while the Yankees and Athletics had no schedule. Yesterday's star was Charley Barrett of the Braves, who allowed only three hits to Brooklyn and started the rally with a double.

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