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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
6
Six county squads drill in stiff workouts as opening games approach. Schools include Elyria Oberlin Lorain and Amherst with veterans and newcomers vying for starting spots. Coaches Meagher Robinson Pryor Trubey and Subblefield lead lines, backs, and defenses.
A Cleveland outfielder, described as a Y-year-old, defeated Coan of Washington by about six feet in a special pre game 100 yard race before 38 000 fans including General Eisenhower. The win keeps the Cleveland player as the American League champion sprinter in a notable pre game event.
D W Trubey of the Elytia Recreation Board announced playoff dates for Class D and Class F leagues. The Class D best-of-three series features American Legion Blue versus Helast Meats, with game one set for next Sunday at Cascade Park diamond 2 p.m. The second game is Wednesday August 24 and potential third on Sunday September. In Class F, American Legion Cubs face Heger Binninger Jewelers at Ely Stadium diamond 4 p.m. on Saturday. the Cubs-Jewelers winner meets Bilmer Funeral Home for the first half title starting Tuesday August 27, with games August 29 and September to follow if needed.
Round two in Class A and B at Elyria Country Club Wednesday saw Guthman defeat Gentzel 2 up in A while Bierce edged Haserailt 1 up in B. O'Brien led scoring with AO. Other scores included Minnich 22, White 83, Guthman 63, Ready 84, Lawrence 86, Genizel 66, Forbes 8. Co A glasses 91, Elk lodge final tourney at Spring Valley drew top scores Bill Lawrence 78 and Dick Baird 76.
Cuban league officials aim to recruit winter signings as American ballplayers who flocked to Mexico join efforts to fill rosters for the upcoming season. The movement reflects ongoing cross border talent exchange in Caribbean baseball.
George Sharkey defeated Walt Michel 4 4 9 7 to reach the upper bracket semi final in the 1848 Blging City Wide Championship. Myron Morris will face Sharkey, while Gerry Gaines and Sharkey’s rain-delayed quarter-final will resume today at Fly Stadium with the winner meeting Leroy Johnson in the lower bracket semi.
Ohio State coach Vant Bixler outlined four concerns ahead of his first season. He fears veteran form slipping, how quickly first and second year players develop, the possibility of using All-American guard Warren Ansling at tackle, and the light tackle line at about 200 pounds. He plans to prune 102 hopefuls to 40 to 40 and notes freshmen Dick O’Hanlon and Jack Dawson may bolster tackle depth. Robin Priday will miss the season due to injuries. Practices begin Monday with a photo session, then two-a-day sessions before the Sept. 24 Missouri opener.
The Cleveland Indians fell behind in the division race after losing the Washington Senators two straight in Philadelphia. Early Wynn allowed eight hits for his fourth win as the Senators swept the two-game set. The Indians could not overcome the early deficit and dropped three games back of the capital city nine.
David Boo Ferriss of Shia, Mississippi, notches his 22nd victory for Boston aided by strong offense from Tel Williams Rudy York and Bobby Doerr. The Red Sox rout St Louis 16 to 9 while other MLB results include Dodgers beating Pirates and Yankees widening gap with White Sox after doubleheader sweep.
Major League Leaders report that Hooper Triplett, outfielder for the Columbus Ga. club of the South Atlantic League, was suspended for betting on a game against his own team. Minor League President W G Branham stated evidence showed Triplett wagered $20 on Columbia F C in a game on August 3.
At a Lorain County Conservancy meeting, the association appropriated 6700 to buy pheasants to stock selected spots in Lorain County and anticipated a further 30 other purchases. The group planned a 9300 expenditure for land and improvements, headed by Hargood Lerch, with a meeting held to discuss allocations and ownership cards from last year.
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