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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1956

Page

25

High School Girl Shines in Philadelphia Relay Meet

A high school girl star leads a dramatic relay event in Philadelphia, setting a national 198 foot 7 inch mark and breaking the old record. Separate performances by Pamela Kurvell and other athletes highlight the day as teams from Wisconsin and Tennessee vie for titles.

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Elyria Umpire Assignments Reported in Local Note

Elyria assigns baseball and softball umpires with chief official Carl Woetia directing the placements. The report outlines official duties and area coverage, listing representative officials and duties across the town.

Basehall Softhall Elyria Carl Woetia

Indians Rally Past Crimson in Slim Fair-Weather Tilt

Cleveland defeats the Crimson 9 to 3 as Rocky Colavito and Cal McLish lead a late inning surge. Hank Aguirre suffers first defeat after a rough second frame. Redskin fans witness a sparse but determined turnout at Cleveland Stadium.

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Spinning the Wheels at Lorain County Speedway

Ray Yeager, former NASCAR president, filled the starter duties this week at Lorain County Speedway after Don Gardner was hospitalised from a car accident. Yeager, a longtime stock car figure and charter member of the prior leadership, limited his this year to sponsoring a car due to service station work. The piece also notes a starter’s broader role in enforcing racing discipline beyond waving the flag.

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Browns to use rookies in exhibition against 49ers

Cleveland Browns plan to start two or three rookies in every one of six exhibition games as they evaluate young talent ahead of Olympic tryouts. Tris Jackson and Lenore Reising stood out, with Firelands High School performers aiming for finals in Philadelphia and Washington events.

SAN Prancisco Cleveland Browns Los Angeles 49Ers Tris Jackson Firelands Cat Sail Brows Junior Wren Preston Carpenter Jim Furey Franklin Field Philadelphia Iris 49Ers Nelson Howe Brown Olympic Washington Thons Browns Eleanore Reising

Grandview Harness Selections Across Races

Race card lists multiple Grandview selections by class and race, detailing entrants such as Countess Harmony, Patsy Way, Nelda MacPherson, Bold Mite, Fall Remote, He's A Trophy, Express Chief, Nibley, Risen Sun, My Horse, Honor Len, and Waychainn, with entries including names like Tiger Oliver, Fred Diteet, Pirella's Jerry, and Dutch Gandy among others. The page shows pacing and trotting divisions, scattered entries, and odds or class indicators across several races.

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Rockets Top Donuts in season playoff opener at Lappin Field

Lilly Rockett led Rockets to a 6 0 win over Dugan's Donuts in the playoff opener at Lappin Field. Randy Redington pitched four hits while Lee Kearse Craig Crozier and Don Miller had two singles apiece. Bob Stacey took the loss allowing eight hits and a double. Dave Perkins added two singles for Dugan's Donuts. Next game is Tuesday at 5 20 p m with a potential third game Friday.

Lilly Rockett Dugen Lappin Field Randy Redington Lee Kearse Craig Crozier Don Miller Bob Stacey Dave Perkins Dugan

American Derby form Washington Park at 10

Horse racing notes list Washington Park for the American Derby at 10 with form details. Other items mention Grandsteys racing in Kentucky and multiple stations airing sports segments.

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Goss Leads Elyria Past Onerlin In Oakwood Park Clash

Goss carried Elyria with four hits in four trips and pitched four innings, allowing eight runs as Elyria beat Onerlin TL Murphy and Bead in a Larain Salchez League game at Oakwood Park.

Lorain — Flynn Merchants Onerlin Murphy Bead Oakwood Park Leland Chip” Joss Als Goss Elyrians

Hartack Takes Lead in Washine' Friday Race

Hartack stored five welotits at Washine Friday and Male Shoe pater avcoupted for froe as the ie pith Voihe cated Eharey shaeh pas Wo etogios. nary compared to Bhoomaker's.

Hartack Shigago Willie Hartack Washine Froe Bhoomaker

Giants Tie Dodgers For Title

Giants and Dodgers deadlocked for the half title after a 203 win over the Braves. Key hits by Lea Varner, Tim Nickals, Tod Fraker, and John Henry fueled the rally. Pitcher Mackler held the line as the series decision moves to Monday at Lexington Ave Field. Players to report for transportation to Cleveland in uniform by 1 a.m.

Braves Daegers East Minor Charles Wekled Louis Mickery Wehre Boun Tan Wile Lea Varner Tim Nickals Tod Fraker John Henry Aryl Rob Hinderer Mackler Caxots Dodgers Lexington Ave Cleveland

Brandon Health Club offers trophy for top driver at local speedway

A letter from Mike Brandon of Brandon's Health Club in Lorain expresses interest in presenting a trophy to the most outstanding driver of the year at the Los Rain County Speedway. Plans are under discussion though no firm decision is announced as yet. Bill Kelt continues to lead the drivers' standings with 2420 points, followed by Joe Conroy at 1760 and Art Smith at 1430 with others listed including Art Plus 1850 and John Lawrence 3070.

Mike Brandon Brandon Lorain Bill Kelt Losrain County Speedway Joe Conroy Art Smith Will Art Plus Bill Porter Joan Hassel John Lawrence Bill Richards Chuck Yost Guy DeNillo

Elyria City Tennis Tournament Singles Final Preview

The Elyria Recreation Field hosts the singles final with defending champion Johnson facing Jim Rakstraw after a 6 1 6 4 win over Gerry Gaines. Johnson aims for his ninth title as the best-of-five match caps a day of top-flight local tennis.

Elyria City Elyriat Recreation Field Gerry Gaines Johnson Jim Rakstraw Gaines Carman Moore Bill Isenberg

Firelands Workouts Set for New Football Season

Firelands High School veterans from two football teams are expected to miss this season as workouts begin. Twenty eight players from last season are set to attend province sessions at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. One man played on the six man team last season while 17 were on the Lima team composed mainly of underclassmen.

Firelands High School Unds Liman

Orioles Buy Ginsberg from Kansas City

The Kansas City Alhiales sold catcher Joe Ginsberg to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday for an undisclosed sum. Ginsberg posted a .247 batting average.

Orioles Ginsberg Kansas City Alhiales Joe Ginsberg Baltimore Orioles

Packers Eagles Open Six Game Exhibition Schedule

The Green Bay Packers kick off a six game exhibition slate tonight against the Philadelphia Eagles. The clash is part of the seventh annual Tripoli Shrine charity event held at Marquette University.

Milwaukee Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles Charity Ganin Marquette University

Burke Furgol Still Lead In Miller Open After 36 Holes

Jackie Burke and Ed Furgol held a three stroke edge at 1 under par after two rounds of the Miller Open in Milwaukee. Bill Casper Jr. trailed at 132, with Gene Littler and others at 133 and 134, as a crowded leaderboard formed at Peppoli course during the $33,000 event.

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