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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1966
Page
19
The Browns face uncertainty as veteran Lou Groza contends with toe issues. With the 49ers' quarterback question and Buffalo’s new shoe strategy, Cleveland bets on Groza to anchor kicking and field goals as a potential turning point.
Collier and owner Art Modell lauded Cleveland’s defense after a 16-6 loss to the Rams in Los Angeles. Lou Groza supplied both Browns points with two field goals, while Jim Brown sat out and Ernie Green lingered. Ryan’s passing struggled, and the Browns totaled 62 rushing yards.
The Elyria Country Club golf championship opened with tight finishes across classes. Notable results include John Whitaker defeating Gerry Aldrich, Doug Beath over Jerry Nowinski, Jim Callihan besting Dr. H T Sargis, and Art Hudnutt edging Ross Kirby, all by 2 and 1 or 3 and 2 margins. Several 19 hole and one up outcomes followed as the field narrowed.
Oberlin over the weekend saw the Oberlin Golf Club Championship qualifiers announced. In Class AA Bob Toth posted 74 134, Class A Ray Dauber 77 34 161, Class B Bob Reed 8 171, Class C Den Phelps 90 96 186, and Class D Dr R Mc Farland 97 95 193.
Softball action featured Mobilaid beating Bowling Center 7 5 led by John Eischens homer and five players with two hits. Traxler and Rick Keng also produced for the losers as Bolero Club and Danny's Den vie for the second half title in a doubleheader next week. Danny's Den beat Bowling Center 6 1 with Duane Burns and Chee Chee Rodgers delivering two second inning runs and Roger Kennedy homering later. C H Dry Wall edged Brown Fintube with Pete Sabo earning the win after an 11 hit effort. Open action saw E-2 Inn defy Bolero Club via forfeit.
The Lorain County Golf Tournament reduced from 263 entrants to 43 across six classes. Matches at Cheq Antos feature notable upsets and advancing players including Jim Couch, Hank Kohlmyer, and William Sabo as the field narrows toward the finals.
The schedule lists August fixtures across ATC Stans Villa No 3 and Oakwood venues with multiple pairings such as Boro Club versus American Standard and Pine Brook OPC No 4. Brown Fin. versus Lear Siegier, and Harveys Sohio matchups. Postplay results highlight Jim Cowan’s win, Tobias over Treboniak, Pitkin as class A favorite, plus BB and CC action featuring Dombros ky, Konecny, Friese, and Parham with notable scores and one up wins.
Chicago dispatch reports Cassius Clay already shaping training for his next world heavyweight title defense against Karl Mildenberger of Germany after a knockout of Brian London. Clay foresees a tough Frankfurt bout on Sept 10 and notes altered footwork to counter the southpaw challenger. Mildenberger, ringside for the London fight, predicts a fast, accurate punch game could topple Clay if he avoids being hit.
The scrawled entry list shows multiple races with purses from 800 to 1900 dollars, listing horses like Hobo Bob Remarkable Pick and Sky Flash, jockeys or owners including Don Robin Gretchen Meadows and Bud, plus notes on gates and distances across nine races. It reads as a local track program with fields, odds, and contingencies for each division.
Low scores highlight Oberlin Golf Club play with Jim Ross Bab and Toth carding 74 while Ed Hadaway Earl Price and Rooney Meticic tied at 76 and 77 respectively. Other golfers include Shults Putsch Murphy Sterling and Shults among top ISC entries.
Lorain County Speedway bursts with high speed thrills as Art Smith wins the 20 lap feature amid crashes and lead changes. Wingeler of Cleveland claims a heat and shares top showing with Ashbrook of Akron in stock car events. Don Arnold of Mentor and Todd Gibson also place prominently in the opener with Molketin and Wood contending in the modifieds.
Gordon Dukes of Sturgis Michigan led the 25 lap Sandusky feature at Sandusky Speedway after a dramatic early spin involving Cy Fair Mansfield and Todd Gibson. Baldy Baker finished second with Fairchild third as multiple heats and a semi produced a packed program on August 20 and 27. Time trials started at 6 30 p m with racing at 8 p m.
The International League standings show Rochester leading at 60 36 with 1?0 games, Columbus at 62 51 49, Toronto 62 53 .539, Toledo 60 55 522, Buffalo 38 56 .450, Richmond 38 36 6509, Jacksonville 50 61 .430, and Syracuse 42 74 362. Sundays results include Columbus 15 over Toronto 10 and Buffalo 8 over Toledo 7. Richmond 2 Syracuse 1 in 7 innings. and a rain delayed second game at Jacksonville.
In London Cassius Clay defeated Brian London by knockout, retaining his world heavyweight title. The bout took place amid heavy betting and international headlines. In Manila Gabriel Elorde outpointed Percy Hayles to win on points, while Willie Ludick disputed Jean Joselin in Johannesburg, each securing victories in their respective cards.
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