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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1961
Page
19
New York reports Ralph Houk saying Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle continue powerful homer pace. Maris aims for 60 home runs, while the Yankees build a strong lead as top hitters chase Ruth’s 1927 pace. The season shows a breakdown of homers by date and game against Chicago White Sox.
New York reports note Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle chasing Babe Ruth’s single season home run record with 36 games left. The nation follows daily, predicting a historic milestone that could dwarf other feats in sports history and bring major endorsements to the players.
Rumors swirl about the future ownership of Stoney's Rainbow Lanes as talks continue. Sam Joseph is hired as general manager of the 30-lane facility and plans include booking nationally known bowler and trick-shot artist Andy Varipapa for the season opener, his Elyria debut in many years.
Cleveland beat Boston 4 1 as Jim Perry stopped the Indians allowing no homers in the win. Tito Francona delivered a bases loaded triple and Francona scored on Willie Kirkland infield out to spark a four run rally. Perry earned his ninth victory while Tracy Stallard took the loss after a fifth inning homerless string.
Bowling notices invite participation in local leagues. Tarry's All City League meets tonight at Tarry's Lanes and urges interested bowlers to join with their ball. Thursday Night Women's League at Park Lanes Amherst invites contact with Pat Szarka or Park Lanes. His and Hers Mixed Couples League meets Sunday at Bowl O Dome at 6 30 p.m. New members welcome and partners provided. League bowls every other Sunday.
Cleveland Pipers announce the signing of Dick Barnett of the Syracuse Nationals. A 6 4 guard from Tennessee State, Barnett averaged 17 points per game for Syracuse last season and ranked among top NBA scorers. Barnett will join Cleveland under coach John Barnhill’s system in a move praised for strengthening a rising pro lineup.
Comet 1 meets at Memoria as officials issue eras during a brief assembly. The event centers on leadership and policy statements with local figures present. Community members observe actions shaping ongoing regional governance.
United Press International survey shows season ticket sales rising in most NFL clubs with Minnesota Vikings selling about 28 000 season tickets. Baltimore and Green Bay near sellouts with limited seats. Big increases at Philadelphia and Cleveland while Dallas lags with about 5 000 season subscriptions. League may top 1958 attendance record despite last season dip.
The southern half of Elyria's CYO grade school football program opens tonight at 6 30 with an organizational meeting in St Paul Hall at St Mary School. Sixth seventh and eighth graders from St Mary and Holy Cross and their parents are invited to attend as practice sessions and program aims are discussed.
The report notes a baseball recreation field game at No 3 Diamond with first pall play ott. It references Elyria Diamond Docket and a CLASS D HOT STOVE schedule at 1 p.m. with teams Day's and Telephone.
National League standings show Cincinnati and Los Angeles leading with strong splits and varied results. Wednesday and Friday games feature Cincinnati, Los Angeles, St Louis, and San Francisco posting wins and losses, while the American League highlights New York, Baltimore, Detroit, and Chicago with mixed outcomes. A schedule of slow-pitch softball events and local league notices rounds out the sports page.
Midview High prepares for a 6 30 p m football meet at the high school. Players must bring physical cards and insurance money equal to last year’s amount.
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