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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1957
Page
13
The account recalls a rain soaked all star game at Soldier Field with Billy Barnes scoring the only touchdown while John Matske of Michigan State delivered a standout defensive effort. Bates crossed the line near the goal as the pros held firm despite the weather.
Wells edged Fire Fighters 2 1 in eight innings to seize a 2 1 series lead. Fire Fighter pitcher Bob Gurchik threw a no hitter with 12 strikeouts but four errors behind him allowed the winning run in the bottom of the eighth. Gurchik had the lone Fire Fighter home run in the fifth, while Jim Kurtz was 2 for 3 to pace the offense.
Milwaukee Braves show strength in a tense NL battle as they vault ahead with a powerful offense led by Bob Hazle and Red Schoendienst. The Orioles, Tigers, and Phils trade blows, while Milwaukee’s club mix and pitching keep them within reach of the top of the standings.
Lancaster and Cincinnati clash in Columbus for the 1957 state championship and national tournament berth. Lancaster carries a 5-0 mark while Western Auto Cincinnati, defending champ, has one loss in the double elimination format. Individual low scores include Andy Wossilek 37 gross and several 38s. team standings feature Acacia 274 and Columbia Hills 25%.
Cleveland manager Kerby Farrell names Mike Garcia to pitch against Jack Urban as the Indians push to regain a first division spot in a four game set with the Kansas City Athletics. An earlier 3-2 Cleveland loss, driven by a late KC rally, left the teams knotted in a tight series as Vic Wertz and Trucks supplied the big blasts for Cleveland while Chicago and St Louis also posted late wins in a busy day of baseball.
Lancaster walloped Warren 11-3 in a semifinal, led by Larry Baughman and Butch Graham with three hits. Cincinnati seeks a two-win day for the championship, while Warren scores come late. Plum Top Brown QB drama shifts to Browns pre season as Milt Plum may earn a starting role.
The Slyria Lions defeated V F W 1079 5 to 4 at Lapping Field in a West A Minor game. Winning pitcher Bob Bedocs hurled well despite a tough five innings. Jeff Heath doubled for the Vets and code mentions Fisher as the losing pitcher in a muddled recap.
The Ridgeville Sportsman's Club will hold its annual meeting Monday at 8 p.m. Officials said the session will take place at the Sugar Ridge Log Cabin located at Rt. 76 and Sugar Ridge Rd.
A three day small arms firing school began at Camp Perry Ohio marking the start of the 1957 national life and pistol matches. Maj. Gen. John A. Dabney led the opening with a keynote that extolled the rifleman’s frontier heritage as part of American tradition.
Bob Feller will be admitted to the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame and receive a plaque from the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis for his charitable work. The events take place Sunday at Cleveland.
Chicago report says the New York Giants relied on veteran leadership to defeat the 1957 College All-Stars 22 to 12 in the 24th pros versus college showcase. Quarterback Charlie Conerly, 33, directed the comeback with help from his aides Ben Agajanian and Ken MacAfee who each counted a touchdown on a 38 yard and a 10 yard connection.
Conerly's passing attack for the Giants shines as Agajanian adds key field goals. Weisman's team leads late, but Cothren and Barnes spark the All Stars with crucial scores. Rain delays and wet field hinder offense while Curly Lambeau laments timing, marking another All-Star defeat.
Cincinnati beats Chicago with multiple home runs by Gong Crowe Tariner Robinson Speake and Burgess in a 16.8 inning stretch as Littlefield suffers a tough loss for Chicago Elston Anderson and Foholsky contribute for Chicago while Neeman Fowler Acker and Freeman also figure in box scores. In Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Milwaukee St Louis and other cities, pitchers Crone McDevitt Friend Hearn Wight and others record decisions with notable homers by Nieman Hazle Ennis Aaron Matthews Covington Ramos and White. American League notes New York Baltimore Washington Boston Detroit Chicago Kansas City and Cleveland games feature wins by Wight Ford McLish and Staley with key homers by Nieman Aaron and others.
Baseball standings show New York leading with 65 42 613 and Baltimore 61 54 .495. Friday's results include Detroit 4 Chicago 4 in 10, New York 3 Baltimore 3, Washington 8 Boston 0, and Cleveland 3, Kansas City 3. Probable pitchers and Sunday's schedule follow for both leagues.
The schedule lists baseball from Cleveland with a doubleheader on air across WEWS WEOL and WERE at 1 35 pm first game on WEWS. Horse racing features a race of the day from Randsl Park at 5 66 with WEOL and WDOK. Other racing items include a Geld Cup event at Lake Washington with WE WS and Morse Race of the Day from Reewall Park on WEOL and WOK at 5 08 p.m.
Jerry Hopkins starred for RAE American Legion in a 12 1 victory over Elyria Eagles. He pitched three hits one run and went two for three with a single and a double scoring three times. Pete Slavin went two for two for Elyria.
Tonight's sanctioned program features 119 laps for semi modified stocks and a 25 lap feature. Eight supporting events include a four lap dash and four 15 lap heats. Art Plas narrows Ed Weisman's lead by 60 points to 1,910 versus 2,170 with Weisman's edge. Time trials begin at 7 and racing at 8:30 for the 15th program of the season.
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