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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1951
Page
2
During the first ten days of practice Elyria High plans daily coaching clinics at 1 pm lasting 90 minutes. Head Coach Bill Coyer leads the first session on formations and play series, with other staff members detailing aspects of the Elyria play. Several coaches are absent on leave or away for duties and vacations.
Paul Curcillo, last of three brothers to play for Elyria High, reports for 1951 football practice as coach Bill Coyer begins the season. The Curcillo family, Italian immigrants, has produced Ernie, Tony, and Paul, all who starred at back and backfield positions, with Tony at Ohio State and Ernie coaching in Elyria. Paul aims to help the Pioneers, hoping to beat Lorain, while elder Curcillos remain active in local football circles.
Yesterday's results show Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, and St Louis across baseball standings. Today's games include Cleveland at Chicago and St Louis at Cincinnati, with National and International League updates and upcoming matchups.
Roosevelt and McKinley teams clash Sunday at 2 oclock on Ely Stadium diamond for the Class D Playground League season championship after both sides finished tied atop the standings at 8-2 in 10 games. McKinley defeated Ely 14-4 to force the title showdown as Hamilton edged Cascade 6-5 in the other latest slate.
Wellington All Stars will meet Ashland Buds Radio 1 in a Sunday softball feature at 8:30. This is the second meeting in as many Sundays after Ashland beat the Stars 11 to 9 last week. A preliminary 7 o'clock game features Wellington Junior All-Stars versus a yet-to-be-selected opponent.
Desperate start by Stubby Overmire fuels a 3 to 2 Yankee win over the Athletics. The victory lifts New York into a first place percentage tie with Cleveland as White Sox and Indians also win. Giants, Pirates win in NL play as Dodgers and Phillies stumble.
Yesterday's Star report notes Stubby Overmire pitched his first win for the Yankees as they defeated the Athletics 3 to 2 and moved into first place alongside the Indians, who fanned nine batters. Bill Howerton homered for Pittsburgh. Stan Musial hit his 28th homer in the ninth to lift the Cardinals past the Reds 2 to 1 in a two duel with Herman Wehmeier. Alvin Dark fueled the Giants with two doubles and three singles in Philadelphia, George Spencer earned his eighth win in six innings relief of Al Corwin. Carl Erskine of the Dodgers carried a shutout into the ninth before a three-hit decision. Gil Hodges belted his 34th homer to spark Erskine’s night and cement his major league lead.
Elyria High and Elyria Catholic High football teams begin drills Monday after Ohio approval for non spring teams. Elyria High reports at 9 30 with two daily sessions 9 30 and 2 30 led by Coach Bill Coyer. about 125 boys, including 37 juniors and seniors and 50 freshmen, expected. Elyria Catholic starts with equipment issue at 10 00 then field work at 2 00 with Coach Bill Smyth. 530 invitees for first practice, but final turnout uncertain.
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