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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1946

Page

5

Jewelers sweep district title with seven shutouts

Lorain Jewelers, led by pitcher John Skolnicki, dominated the District No. 8 championship at Springfield. The club won all seven games, scoring 78 runs while allowing none, as Skolnicki logged 39 scoreless innings with 68 strikeouts and only seven walks.

Sorki Jewelers of Lorain Springfield Steed Pitehr John Skolnicki Ram Jory Skolnicki Lorain Tlinger

Browns home games tickets on sale at Bell Company

The Bell Company of this city will dispense tickets for all Cleveland Browns home games for the 146 season. The Browns open the All-America Conference in Cleveland on September 6 against the Miami Sea Hawks. Tickets for the Miami game and all Browns home games go on sale here starting tomorrow at the Bell Company and at Richman Brothers, 530 Broadway, Lorain.

Blyria Bell Company Cleveland Browns Browns Cleveland Miami Seahawks Miami Bell Richman Brothers Broadwey, Lorain

Stadium Fight Card at Cleveland Stadium Tonight

Tonight's boxing card at Cleveland Stadium is expected to draw up to 15 000 fans. Promoted by Bob Brickman with Larry Atkins as matchmaker, six bouts are listed—three 10 rounders, one eight rounder, and two four rounders. Main event features Artie Levine of Brooklyn versus Charley Padalino of Detroit, both 160 pounds. Other 10 rounders include Anton Christoforidis of Cleveland facing Augie Fleishaur of New York at 165 and Billy Walker of New York vs Mike Birskovich of Niles at 160.

American Legion Cleveland Stadium Bob Brickman Larry Atkins Artie Levine Brooklyn Charley Padalino Detroit Anton Christoforidis Cleveland Augie Fleishaur New York Billy Walker Mike Birskovich Niles

Grafton-Erhart Tie For Second Half Title In League

Grafton and Erhart vie for the Lorain Medina League second-half crown after split results. Grafton forfeit over Valley City and Erhart crushed Columbia as both chase the playoff spot amid protests over a league loss. Elyria Legion and LaGrange Machine home teams also won decisive games.

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Bodnar Fires No-Hitter In County Tourney Opener

Mike Bodnar pitched a seven inning no hit no run game to open the Lorain County Tournament, fanning 12 and yielding only two baserunners as Avon Lake's bats struggled. Ed Gawlik doubled and triple for the victors while Goose Klimczak, Pinky Jalowiec, and Jim Eaton contributed key hits. Ray Schwartz pitched well for Avon Lake, but the defense and bats failed to support him.

Ralph Hisey Echart Columbia de Harrington Erhin Henry Thierry Les Drige Cascade Park Francis Stuart Litchfield Howard Brawand Drage Steve Brattoli Ed Bayless Bayless Dan Fabes Bonors Winening Vined Anders Medina Credt LaGrange Mike Grimm Bodnar Ram Realines Avon Lake Garage Lorain County Oberlin Dimond Apen Corer Kittie Hecreation Sithdoe Cla Tristan Kipton Merchants Hodnar Avon Lake Jim Eaton Eaton Butch” Mahl Hirst Healters Eatott Lrst Bob Horwedel Horwedel Schwartz Ed Gawlik Goose” Kilmerak Pinky" Jalowiec Butch” Mahle

Crown City Tennis Champs Crown City Doubles Champions

Leroy Dohitson and Walt Michel won the city men’s doubles crown for Elyria in 1946, defeating Don MeChiroy and Dave Haran 7 4 2 6 7 4 and 6 2 in the final at Cascade Park. Betty Hrivnak and Ann Nagy claimed the women’s doubles title by beating Claire Lugas and Peg Lucas 6 2 3 6 6 4.

Leroy Dohitson Walt Michel Elyria Betty Hirlvnak Ann Nagy Cascade Park Johnson Michel Don MecHiroy Dave Haran Hrivnak and Nagy Claire Lugas

Grand American Shoot Opens At Vandalia Today

The 1946 Grand American Trap Shooting Tournament opens in Vandalia with 1500 shooters and 22-trap lines. Over six days more than 1,000,000 clay pigeons will be sacrificed to crown the best in the United States. The Grand American Handicap on Friday is the main event with past champions vying for a elusive second title, including Don Engleby of Vermilion Ohio. A new State Ex-Servicemen's Championship carries 1000 dollars in prize money and Joe Hiestand of Hillsboro Ohio competes in Sports Afield. Nel Lilly of Stanton Michigan returns as a top scatter shot after a four year absence. Over 400 gunners participated in three days of preliminaries setting a new record.

Vandalia U.1 United States Don Englebry Vermilion, O Joe Hiestand Hillsbare Nel Lilly Stanton Mich

Local Girls Win Two Lose One In State Tournament

The Rorick Insurance girls faced a double elimination in the state softball tourney in Colum. They earned a 4-0 loss to Mansfield Provident Loan on Sunday morning with Dorothy Boreski pitching, then bounced back in a later game highlighted by strong pitching from Marpe Woot and a decisive finish at Pom behind Woot.

Rorick Insurance Colum Rorick Mansfield Provident Loan Dorothy Boreski Vice Ox Akron Marpe Woot Woot Dean Springfield Cusy Wat

West Coast Team Defends Swim Title at AAU Meet

The West Coast team won its second straight AAU Crystal Plunge Championship at Shakamak State Park near Portland Oregon, edging Multaomah and Portland in a 35 to 32 final. Ann Cue led with 18 points as the team captured victories in the 100 meter and ladder freestyle events.

Shakamak State Park Init Apn San Franses Nav Cie Senor Aau Selmi Multaomah Fabr Portland Ore Ann Cue

Ridgeville Florists Fall to Meralita in Close Game

Readable lines describe Ridgeville and Meralita teams in a close Sunday contest. Meralita edged Ridgeville by a small margin, with players from both sides contributing throughout the game.

Jewelers Cubs tie for Second Half Class F Title

The Bittner Funeral Homes defeated East Carlisle Indians 7 to 4 in the final Class F league game at Carlisle diamond. Forfeits disrupted the day's schedule as O. 0. F. 103 forfeited to West Side Lumber while Roger Binninger Jewelers beat tie Brass and Bronze on forfeit. Alan Struck pitched seven-hit ball to win against Carlisle moundsman V. Resar.

Bittner Funeral Homes East Carlisle Indians Carlisle Bittner West Side "Lumber Roger Binninger Jewelers American Legion Tie Brass & Bronze Alan Struck Resar Carlisle Moundsman

Elyria High Grid Candidates Schedule Physicals Tonight

Elyria High football candidates meet in the stadium dressing room for mandatory physicals before workouts. The team physician will conduct examinations prior to participation, with practice starting Tuesday and double daily sessions planned.

Elyria High Tenbey'a Elyria Thratty Ohyo High School Athletic Association Fionia Els Ra Dow Pruty Tes Cast Pete Block

Medwick Hit By Pitch For Second Time

New York report states Joe Medwick of the Brookton Dodgers was beaned for a second time during yesterday's game with the Phillies. He collapsed near the left field line and was taken off on a stretcher to Peck Memorial, condition described as serious but stable.

New York Iri Joe Medsick Brookton Dodgers Peck Memorial Ind Mineh Phillies Medwick Lefty Hoerst Wohi Ebbets Field

Dodgers Face Crucial Road Trip With Slim Margin Over Cardinals

Dodgers ride a two game edge over the Cardinals as they set for a four city trip west. Leo Durocher juggled pitchers in a 3 2 win over the Phillies to stay atop the National League standings. Cardinals push Rounds with Dick Sisler Homers and a late double to beat the Reds, while Yankees and Tigers face mixed results in the American League.

Dodgers Cardinals Walter Byeus Prew EW York Brooklyn Dodgers Lady Tuck Pittaburgh No Man's Land Leo Dutochef Phillion Flatbush Durocher Met Chicago Mbbots Phils Pete Reiser Doulied Dixie Walker Hmit Verban Gene Vermanski Cards Redbirds Cincinnati Reds Dick Sisler Foe Beyes Stan Musial Alpha Brazie Harry Brecheen Broken Bow Okla Reds Sister Enos Slaughter Ed Heusser Marty Marion New York Yankees

Lorain County Amateur Championship continues at Spring Valley CC

Tournament play extends through the weekend with Class A, B, and C rounds. Notable results include Arnold Michel defeating Het Lukey 3 and 2, Frank Rybarcyk over Nick Ross 2 and 1, Floyd Lasky leading scoring with 72, and multiple matches decided in third round play across divisions.

Lorain County Macth Spring Valley Arnald Michael Hete Lukey Frank Hkybarcyk Nick Ross Max Jalowiec Charles Nagy Floyd Lasky Rudy Mate Walt Skodny Bob Weikel Steve Bycynsk John Gutowski Tony Trupp Jim Yearley Fabian Brada Ted Pileski Joe Cirighiano George Cotton Steve Elek Joe Dombroski

Fragmented sports score roundup across cities and teams

A garbled OCR item lists scattered scores and teams from several cities including Philadelphia New York Syracuse Jersey City and Montreal. Entries show mismatched figures and partial dates like yesterday with unclear outcomes and line items such as 2 Philadrlphia 2 and 1-6 Miravapalis GT Teciampatia sevens.

New York Roma City Perak Balimere Jereey City Bullaiy Ban Turayte Montreal

Resume Racing At Thistle Down Ends Weeklong Stall

Cleveland horsemen began entries at Thistle Down as racing resumes tomorrow after a weeklong closure due to a dispute. The halt ended Saturday after discussions between Dan Chappell, national legal counsel for the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, and Thistle Down operator Ed Strong.

Cleveland Horsemen Thistle Down Horsementowner Dan Chappell Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Ed Strong

Baseball Schedule Adjustments and Local League Posts

Re scheduled Class Baseball League games at Case Park and Elyma Litchfield diamond due to a high school A game. Foundry team to play Amherst Merchants at McKiney diamond Tuesday. Kirby Cleaners seek a Sunday game. contact Jog Sideny Lorain. Reger Binninger Jewelers drill session set at Ely Stadium Tuesday with team members to attend.

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