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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1957
Page
6
Rumor centers on a new pitcher joining the press-radio team for an upcoming contest against City Fathers. The weapon's identity remains classified, with only hints suggesting a last name like Leek may emerge before the game.
In a candid take from his Sports Grill, Pat Robinson laments New York City fading as a national sports center. He recalls Madison Square Garden as a hub for major fights and college basketball, Rangers glory, polo crowds, and strong baseball with Dodgers Giants and Yankees, but notes college football dying, fights and teams leaving, and overall decline to a bush league status.
Ex Detroit Lions coach Buddy Parker, renowned as a peculiar figure, resigns after winning a two year contract battle yet refuses to complete even a full season. The piece argues coaches face one way contracts across pro and amateur football and notes similar issues in baseball.
Former Elyrian Jimmy Florian dominated Sunday at Sandusky capturing three midget racing heats and the feature at the Speedway. Vince Boryla urges college basketball to outlaw zone defense and adopt a 24 second rule to boost fan appeal. Kim Tiller, former Fremont High halfback, will miss the North South All Star game to sail on a Great Lakes ship. Russ Lynch named athletic director at Oberlin High School.
Beverly Denman led nine hole play with 112 45 67 for first place in low net by Elyria Country Club women. Mrs Max Van Wormer topped 18 hole totals with 106 35 11. Don McGinley led Class A in low on par threes with 12. C J Krantz and F Lawson tied for second with 14. Donna Joyce won Class B with 14 and Mrs Walter Warriner was second with 45. In Class C J F Klemm and Dinman tied for first with 8 each. M A Harrison GW Livingston and Ross Warner Jr. each had n Class CC.
Moore of Springfield is a 3 to 1 favorite in the light middleweight bout against Victor Manuel Quijano at the War Memorial Auditorium. Moore, 23, has 25 wins and 5 losses with one draw and is an Olympic finalist. Quijano is billed as an unknown quantity with a 6-10-7 record.
New coach George Wilson of the Detroit Lions faces a tough season to prove his merit. If results falter, Lions directors already eye a successor for 1958, potential replacement Ottol Graham.
Cleveland plans a dress rehearsal against Detroit in Detroit with three rookies starting for the Browns after injuries to Tommy O Connell. Milt Plum and Johnny Borton share quarterback duties while Bob Gain shifts to tackle and Ray Renfro moves to right end. Detroit, under new coach George Wilson, starts Bobby Layne at quarterback with Howard Cassady and Gene Gedman at the halves.
Aldrich Lumber of Wellington defeated Elyria M E S A Local 18 eight four in eight innings in the Wellington Invitational Softball Tournament. Thornton Rigo Cafe topped Dew Drop Inn 82 in the same winners bracket action. Leland Goss hurled a four hitter for Thornton Rigo and batted three for three.
New London High begins football under head coach Jerry with seven lettermen and early equipment issuance. Practice starts Tuesday with two daily sessions 8 30 a m and 4 30 p m. Returning lettermen include Randleman Staschke Lash Shibley House Coy Staples. Last season the team went six wins and three losses.
Mickey Mantle goes 3-for-3 with a homer and two singles driving in all New York runs in a 3-2 victory over Boston. Mantle lifts his average to .384 while Ted Williams remains batting leader at .388. Sturdivant earns his 10th win as Shantz closes. other games include Rivers powering White Sox over Indians and Cardinals slipping in a Cubs win.
Gratz issues a call for grid candidates to pick up equipment at Avon Lake High. Seniors juniors and sophomores to collect items this Saturday at 4 p.m. at the high school. Freshmen pick up equipment Monday at 4 p.m. at the same location.
Camp Perry O ins reports Mrs Gertrude Backstrow of Hoquiam Washington becomes the first woman to win the .22 caliber slow fire pistol event at the National Pistol Championship, posting 194 as Detroit police inspector Reeves takes the 22 caliber timed fire event with 200 13. Army Master Sgt Joe Benner leads the slow fire rapid fire and national match courses with a high aggregate. Practice sessions begin Tuesday at 1:00 pm for the first week.
Jer ry Currier of Elyria regained consciousness this morning after a crash at Lorain County Speedway. He suffered a fractured skull and head lacerations and is listed in fair condition at Amherst Hospital.
In Elyria recreation leagues teams play across four diamonds with games at 6:30 pm and 7 pm Thursday. Matches include Elster Co versus Bills Barbers, American Radiator versus Bittner DeCarla Funeral Home, Herman Conacors against C A Olsen Co, Local 18 versus United Polish Club, and odtaudier Co versus Leave Romeo. Little League notes include Edwards Sunoco versus Elyria Hardyore at Troxel Field in a season championship playoff.
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