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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1958
Page
15
John Jackson reports on last night's game where Jim Ninowski and Bob Mitchell joined the College All Stars and swung the game's momentum against the Lions. Otto Graham coaches the Stars in a rare scrimmage with the Chicago Bears, revealing pro ball lessons that echoed through the Lions defense.
The report covers area fairways with Mrs. Roach winning in Elyria C C and mentions league standings across multiple classes. It notes results from Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Los Angeles and San Francisco games, and lists upcoming pitchers and matchups plus winners in Class A B C and CC tournaments with several individuals named.
The report lists top national leaders in batting and home runs for both leagues with players like Mantle Mays Aaron and Cepeda. It also covers Sleepy Hollow’s 3414 points and final standings in the Western Atlantic Golf League at Cherry Ridge, noting Joy McManus and Les Sheffield as low gross and net co-leaders and Cherry Ridge as team champion.
Mrs. Paul Roach won the 1958 Elyria Country Club women’s championship defeating Miss Amanda Farschman 1 up after 19 holes. She succeeds Mrs. William Gibbons, the prior champion who won the title from Farschman last season.
Burly Mike Souchak holds a one stroke lead into the third round of the $25,000 St Paul Open after a 36 hole total of 130, 14 under par, aided by a magic putter. Sammy Snead, Ernie Vossler, and first round leaders Jacobs and Hebert remain near the top as field narrows to 73 pros and 11 amateurs.
The College All Stars defeated the Detroit Lions 35-19 in Chicago as Jim Ninowski Bobby Mitchell and Bobby Joe Conrad starred. Ninowski tosses 243 yards two TDs Mitchell 145 yards two TDs Conrad perfect on four field goals to set records. The game drew 70 000 fans and produced 11 records plus several standout plays from players such as Jim Jones Alex Karras and Chuck Howley.
The June 3 column warned athletes about year to year scholarships, noting Kent State University grants not tied to injury but contingent on academic standards. Eddie Anderson, cited as an example, lost his aid after a knee injury and low grades. coach Trevor Rees explained continued aid depended on a 2.0 GPA and dorm eligibility.
Town and Country Girls Bowling League meets Monday at 7 p.m. at Bowl-O-Drome. An opening for one team in the Bowl-O-Drome Handicap League Monday at 6 30 p.m. There are openings in the Mixed Doubles League bowling Sundays at 6 30 p.m. at the Bowling Center. Contact Harold Scrivens FA 29435 or the Bowling Center.
Zanesville Ohio remains in the field as the 14th annual All American Amateur Baseball Assn tournament advances to its fourth round. Other entrants include New York City Baltimore Washington Johnstown Brooklyn Philadelphia and Milford Mass.
Results from Northfield feature multiple races with varied payouts. Notable entries include Doctor Mary with $5, $3.20, $5.50 and Jimmy Pointer returning $183.80, while Noble Boy paid $26.40 and $8 in another event.
Tony Trabert of Cincinnati defeated Lew Hoad of Australia 1 6 63 6 0 3 6 7 5 to advance to the final, while Ken Rosewall beat Pancho Segura of New York 9 7 4 6 3 4 6 4 to reach the same stage in the Slazenger pro lawn tennis event in Eastbourne England.
Rusty's Tavern defeated Elyria Senior CYO 8 to 6 at Subway Field in a recent softball game. Coach Jerry Smith rapped a triple as Jim Bigrigdou reported bleeds for Rusty's. An announcement will be made later on physical examinations.
Northfield race card lists selections and entries across classes D C and A B with multiple races. Notable horses include E-Polka Pip Indian Colleen Mighty Wigon and Susanna Wisdom, along with various other entries and eligibles across nine races and substantial purses.
New York marks the tenth anniversary of Babe Ruth's death. The legendary slugger spoke of going over “the valley” before dying at 6:45 p.m. He was laid to rest at Yankee Stadium the next afternoon, ending a life of record home runs and colorful quirks.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score, sidelined 130 days with a sore elbow, said he will begin throwing and lobbing a few Monday to resume mound work.
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