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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1971
Page
5
The narrator joins Al Luttrell for a Lake Erie fishing afternoon near the CEI plant at Avon Lake. They fish white bass driven by minnows, catching numerous keepers. The outing turns into a shared appreciation of fishing, ending with supper and sunset reflections.
Major League leaders Nations League: Stargell Pittsburgh 39 May 32. Hank Aaron 41. Johnsson Philadelphia 27 Montanez Phil 24 American League: Cash Detroit 26 Smith Box Melton chart 25 Horton Detroit 22 Petrocelli Boston Murcer New York 21.
Earl Weaver faces talent depth as Dave McNally returns from elbow strain to pitch six innings for his 14th win in Baltimore’s 12-1 drubbing of the Chicago White Sox. Paul Blair and Brooks Robinson drive in runs while Frank and Brooks Robinson anchor the offense as the Orioles stretch success during McNally’s era. The AL slate also sees Minnesota, Oakland, Washington, Kansas City and Milwaukee winning, with Harmon Killebrew keying a late Twins rally and Curt Blefary homering for Oakland.
Cincinnati may host a ceremony at Riverfront Stadium where Johnny Vander Meer, the only pitcher with two consecutive no-hitters, will receive a “sports feat of the century” award from Warren Giles. Vander Meer, 56, now in Tampa, previously hurled no-hitters on June 11 and June 15, 1938, versus the Braves and Dodgers. On hand for the moment will be Cubs manager Leo Durocher, who made the final out of the second no-hitter.
An American high school club with players from Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Ohio travels to England to face public school teams while staying at Reading College in London. Noted member Fred AuWerter from Elyria is a Lake Ridge Academy senior and three year soccer letterman who scored 51 goals last season and led with 12 assists. The tour finishes with Edinburgh Scotland games before his return to Lake Ridge in September.
Chapin Trucking exploded for seven runs in the seventh to beat Bernie's 11-7 and seal the Senior Division championship as Ed Lane worked in relief for Chapin. Gene Kemper led Chapin with three hits while Steve Whittington connected thrice for Bernie's. Ror Fly earned the win and Floyd Lear took the loss after allowing 17 hits. Earlier Sr Smet Elyria Telephone opened with a 15-6 win over Bernie's, but Bernie's rebound 12-6 in game two behind three double plays. Casey's Drive-In then edged Telephone Co 11-10 in a late comeback, scoring twice in both the seventh and ninth.
Summary of pitching and hitting highlights across several local teams including Ely Tele and Bernies with winners like Joseph son D. Herb Ron Korka and L. Can trell. Key hitters include Gary McLaughlin Bill Bristow Dennis Fackler J. Joseph and J. Zaleski, with varied runs and home runs noted for Bernies and Chapin Trucking.
Winning pitcher Roger Simmons with Sunberg Realtors in a 20 to 6 victory over Phill & Harves. Keith Carr and Jerry Burton pitched for the losers with multiple walks and hits allowed. Batters for Sunberg Realtors included Roger Simmons Steve Smith J Dewitt Dan Zook and Bill Bak ee.
In Sutton Massachusetts promoters faced weak star power as Palmer Trevino Nicklaus and other top names skipped the $165 000 Mass Classic. Ken Harrelson borrowed a sponsor exemption to fill the field and drew the largest gallery of the first two rounds while Weiskopf led co players Schlee and Johnson. Weiskopf was third after 36 holes with 139 and Billy Casper climbed to six back after a strong 68. San Diego State plans a night football schedule with all 11 games under lights.
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