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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1958
Page
9
A letter discusses rising courtesy issues on golf courses, noting players failing to replace divots and repair ball marks, plus etiquette lapses like not letting groups through. It also mentions a Bermuda family golf win, a new distance device, and Don Miller’s fishing pivot and club mishap tale.
A disqualification in the fourth race at Randall Park yesterday promoted Little June from second to winner with a $98 payout. Miss Temper was moved to last after impeding Miss Glory near the eighth pole. Middies Pick died after breaking a leg. Other winners included Hangout, Mono Lady, Rising Sun, Miss Mad River, Sandusky, Sunny Boy 8, and The Box Ti 84.201. the daily double paid $13.
The notice lists entries and top selections for multiple Northfield races across classes C D and OB, detailing horse names and contenders. Highlights include Race No 7 Class C with top bets Licking Time Honey Fingo and Willine Wat, along with other race entries and eligible horses mentioned throughout the program.
Elyria City Golf League and area standings cover multiple divisions. Top scorers include Jim Pronesti with a par 34 and Tony Mascia 40 at Cherry Ridge, while Midway Drive-In, Elyria Merchants, United Polish Club and Fey Insurance post notable wins. Class B and C semifinals set across divisions as clubs vie for finals next month.
The 13th annual North-South high school all star clash at Fawcett Stadium features the North relying on speed to offset the South size. North coach Hilton Murphy and Rebel coach Ben Wilson express guarded optimism as starting lineups are to be announced. Purdue coach Jack Molenkopf leads a coaching clinic ahead of the game.
The schedule lists baseball Indians at Chicago with WEGL and WERE at 3. Football features All Stars against Detroit Lions on WEWS at 9 30. Boxing has Nino Vaides versus Mike Dedohn on KYW TV at 10.
Los Angeles report confirms Henry Red Sanders, famed UCLA coach, died of a heart attack at 53 in a downtown hotel room. He stood out for reviving UCLA football and PCC rivalry, guiding an 8-2 season with three PCC titles and a 66–19–1 career record.
Guard Dale Dodrill will assume the Steelers captaincy as Pittsburgh faces the Cleveland Browns in an exhibition game at Akron Ohio on Saturday.
Lorain hosts Sunday trials at Cromwell Park focusing on point standings for the Three Quarters Season Championship on Aug 24. Drivers chase top ten spots to qualify for the expert race, with next ten in amateur and remaining in novice classes. Races begin at 1 30 p.m. with events from 2 30 p.m. onward.
Al Wachsberger, sole owner since July 1, opens the Bowl-O-Drome in Columbus tomorrow after a full redecorating. The venue, closed since July 1, features a lowered ceiling, soundproofing, and new tile in restrooms. Twelve alleys, eight upstairs and four in the basement, now use automatic pinsetting equipment.
Tammy Jacobs and Lionel Hebert opened with eight under par 63s at Keller Golf Course to grab one stroke advantages into round two. A large field chased in the $25,000 tournament in St Paul Minnesota.
A historical roll lists players from the National and American Leagues with figures for games at bats runs hits and batting average. Notable names include Musial of St Louis Aaron of Milwaukee and Spodman of Chicago among others.
The Bobettes defeated the Flappers 10 to 7 in a first round game of the Pony Tail Softball League season end tournament. Judy Maher contributed two doubles and two singles, Loretta Veard added three singles, while Katy Talon and Sur Biro produced a double and a single for the Flappers. The schedule notes Tuesday at 2 p.m. for the Robelles vs Recreation Field and the Shortcuts vs Whiffers at McKinley.
Four pew men will have coaching duties in the Midview School District during the coming year. Robert Hubbard has been hired as assistant varsity coach. Mike Beto and Jack Dunker also join as assistants for junior high and eighth grade programs. Frank Johns, with a master’s from Western Reserve, becomes a new junior high assistant coach. Terry Smith leads at junior tight end with Ed Kubinski and Demont Sponseller as additional staff.
Joe Cowden named president of the Elyria Umpires Association after his first season with the group. Hank Janowicz named vice president and Tkay Thompson Sr named secretary treasurer. Felix Klimezak steps to executive board as Cowden succeeds him. banquet planned at Grassie’s Wayside Inn in September with date to be announced.
Tomorrow night the Lorain County Speedway will showcase a surge of new and welcome entries as drivers head from Youngstown’s otter oval to the half mile track for eight races starting at 8:30 p m Time trials open at 7 30 p m The lineup features Baldy Baker Bolivary Bob Adkins McCarthy and other top names among a 45 car field with Norm Laws and Rollie Beale among leaders heading the charge.
Three Indiana University football prospects Vic Jones Ted Aucreman and Lloyd Anderson pleaded innocent in a Bloomington circuit court on charges of assault and battery disorderly conduct and inciting to riot following a party incident earlier this month. All three were freed on $500 bond each with Anderson to be tried separately due to no prior drug or violent history as university officials debated their suspension status amid an independent probe.
Thirty boys from St. Agnes and St. Jude parishes attend an organizational meeting for the Elyria St Agnes Crusader football team. They view 1957 Browns highlights, with first practice set for Aug 25 at Cascade Park and a Sept 14 Lorain Deanery game. Head coach is Jim Carcoran, with assistants Jim Seres and Al Boros.
Cleveland rallies to beat Detroit 10-9 as Power drives a dramatic late home run with bases loaded and two outs. Colavito adds two homers and Wertz delivers key hits in the eight inning surge for the Tribe.
Odd phrasing outlines a 60 pm AR games event and a West Point Citina Bnrvice ventilons match. Names appear garbled but indicate a sports schedule with teams Diamond Docket and local league play.
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