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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1952
Page
3
Sugar Ray Leonard prepares for retirement after a celebrated boxing career. Analysts note a possible final bout would cap a dazzling run with wins for fans and sponsors alike.
Sugar Ray will be out of action for at least two months as he recovers from plastic surgery performed by Dr. John Cinelli. The surgeon removed scar tissue from both brows and cleared an obstruction from his nose.
Sugar Ray Robinson, the middleweight champion, underwent a cosmetic nose and ear sculpting operation in New York to improve breathing and durability for future bouts. Dr Vincent Nardiello and surgeon Cinelli oversaw the reshaping as Robinson, 32, hinted at possible retirement to pursue film work in Hollywood or Paris.
The Twi-Lite Golf League at Spring Valley features seven matches on Monday with teams including Outgoing nine Nelson Stud versus Olympic Recreation and Spring Valley against Timms Spring Company. Elyria Country Club hosts the Worthington Ball Company trophy 36-hole final on Sunday led by Chuck Schmitt at 63-73, plus mixed fourball foursome play and the Heart Fund Tournament continuing tomorrow with a $1 entry and plaque prize. Last year’s top honors were shared by Bob Lindstrom and George Aldrich.
In the Kansas City Open at Milburn Country Club, Jerry Barber Cary Middlecoff and Dave Dougl lead after 36 holes at 135, each shooting 67s, with Oliver Besslink Furgol Burke Jr. Kroll among threats at 137 to 139 as the field moves into the third round.
The All-City Bowling League will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 o clock at the Tarry Tavern on Lodi Street. Last year s captains and prospective team representatives are asked to attend. The league will bowl matches on the 7 o clock Tuesday shift. Pitching names Kentz Wilhelm Black are listed for Athletics Giants Dodgers.
Dick Savitt of Orange faces Frank Sedgman of Australia in the Newport singles semi finals with Vic Seixas meeting Ken McGregor. Sedgman and McGregor favored to win and meet in an all Australian final. Savitt edged Sgt. Bernard Bartzen in a quarter final as Sedgman crushed Herb Flam.
The 1 O O F and West Side Lumber teams from the Class B Hot Stove League meet in an independent game Monday at 6 on the Elyria Catholic High diamond. Players are asked to take notice.
American League leaders New York and Cleveland hold leads as games behind are listed. Friday results include Cleveland 7 St. Louis 6 in 12 innings and Boston 3 New York 2. Today features Cleveland at Chicago and New York at Houston with multiple doubleheaders planned tomorrow. In the National League Boston leads at 109 65 44 with New York 108 72 36 behind, while St. Louis and Philadelphia chase. American Association results show Kansas City 9 Milwaukee 7. International League results include Montreal 4 Rochester 3 and Syracuse 6 Springfield 0.
The final two championships of the Annual City Championship Tennis Tournament are set for Sunday at Cascade Park. Leroy Johnson faces Jerry Gaines in the men final, a fourth meeting in five years, while Dr. Nita Webb battles Starling Grueser in the women’s final. The women begin at 1 p.m., with the men to follow after the first match concludes.
Early buyers in Toledo lined up for refunds of $4,723 in the first five hours for advance Mud Hen tickets. A total of $38,300 remains outstanding. Claimants signed waivers transferring tickets to John T. Copenhaver, trustee for the team now moved to Charleston W V. Refunds will be paid by a Charleston bank.
Washington loses to Philadelphia in extra innings as Hudson wins for New York. Boston bags a 3 2 victory over New York with Burris and Lanier combining. St Louis edges Cleveland in extra innings while Brooklyn and Philadelphia also post results. Ridgeville Class D seeks two weeks of games. contact Orren Cornmian at 72-459.
The Lorain County Classic Bowls Me League will meet at the Tarry Tavern on Thursday at 8 oclock to plan the 1932-53 season. All team captains and bowlers are urged to attend.
Smitty's Grocery seeks the first half City Class B softball title with a 5-1 record when Cherney's Beverages visits Lexington Avenue field at 7:45. Cherney's stands 4-2, with a win forcing a playoff. Also on the card Pfaidler Company vs Co A at 6:30 and Bendix-Westinghouse vs Rene Radio at 9. Rain postponed three second half games from last night.
Vandalia AP reports 259 shotgun artists from the U S Canada and Cuba competed in the Grand American Invitational Handicap Trapshoot Tournament. Arnold Reigger of Seattle dominated the 16 yard event with a perfect 100 and a 99 in handicap while T O Bancroft and Pauline Oliver vie for runner up spots.
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