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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
2
Long regional preview outlines early season tensions as coaches and writers jockey for position. Indians chase pennant momentum with a 16 game tour after Labor Day while caddie hopeful Bruce Jas Ross eyes a $1500 scholarship and a strong Ohio tourney run.
Elyria High School hosts the Booster Club Meet The Coaches event at the high school auditorium to introduce coach Bill Coyer and staff as the 1959 53 season begins. Booster leaders plan membership drives parents night football banquets rallies and a dinner dance for varsity members with several dates noted for introductions and events.
Final deadline for Lorain County Championship Tennis entries looms. Co chairs Jack Smith and Leroy Johnson urge interested players to call or attend the 7 o clock meeting at the Y. All matches at Cascade Park unless mutual agreement. Entry fee is 1 dollar. six months county residency required.
The Cleveland Indians acquired Ted Wilks and George Strickland from Pittsburgh to bolster their pennant drive as they open a three game set in Boston. Johnny Berardino and cash head to the Pirates in exchange. The Indians seek to overtake the Yankees while Boston trails in third place behind a strong pitching staff.
A meeting to organize the Olympic B League for 1952 53 competition is scheduled in Tarry Tavern Wednesday night at 8 o clock. All team captains backers and bowlers interested are urged to attend.
Art Plas of Elyria seeks the lead in the stock car program at Lorain County Speedway Route 113 oval Wednesday night after a recent win left him 13 points behind leader Lou Nagy. Plas, 24, a truck driver from La Grange, may drive his own car for the first time, while the program features an Australian pursuit race for the top 10 drivers and a trophy presentation for the most popular driver at 8:30.
Heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott and challenger Rocky Marciano will sign for their September 23 title bout next Wednesday promoter Herman Taylor announced. The ceremony will be held in the Bees Room of City Hall Philadelphia with officials Jim Norris and the International Boxing Club present.
Elyria Board approves athletic staff for 1952-53 with five head coaches retained and James Bakestraw named to head the tennis squad replacing Louis Kolopus. New hires include Foster Elliott as athletic director and John Sanders as Jefferson Center grade school coach. Freshman basketball expands to four sections led by Rakestraw Curcillo Sheldon and Heisman.
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