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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
24
The writer predicts Floyd Patterson will defend his heavyweight crown against Pete Rademacher with a TKO in the fourth round. He argues Rademacher lacks top contender status and notes Patterson will fight cautiously to avoid a shock upset.
Dave Beckwith resigns as Lorain Recreation Director after 12 years in the post. Candidates for the vacancy include Paul Amodia John Dean Charles Kuebler Franklin Baum and James Smith. Grandview’s harness track closes a 4¢ nightly meet with record handles of 9 352 628 and attendance 256 678. Gene Woodling excels for the Indians with a .325 average trailing only Williams and Mantle.
Vermilion Country Club hosts the Vermilion Junior Golf Tournament sponsored by club pro Carl Aves on August 30 at 1 p.m. The event features 10 age groups from eight to 17 with trophies for each winner. Medal play over 18 holes. Entries to Carl Aves at Vermilion Country Club Vermilion Ohio include name age and address.
Molders Unions defeated Elyria Hardware 8 6 while United Polish Club beat Edwards Sunoco 41 in South Minor action. Jim Hines earned the win for Molders and Steve Flood was backed by Kirsh on the mound for U P C.
Lorain High football coach Lave, a Kent State graduate, leads a beefy lineup with veteran linemen and a split backfield. Senior tackles Wagner and Ferguson pace a large unit while Polansky and Pincura vie for quarterback duties. The team opens Buckeye Conference play September 13 at home against Toledo Libbey, with five home games and three away.
Jackie Nicklaus of Columbus and Dick Youngberg of Northbrook top the field as play resumes in the 12th annual International Jaycee Junior Golf tournament. The 17 year old led after the first round of 103 players in the 72 hole medal format through Saturday. John Konsek of Lancaster, NC sits two strokes back in second, Lebron Harris Jr. of Stillwater is fourth with 74, and William Salvator of Watertown, Conn., shot 83 after earning medalist honors with a 145 for 36 holes.
Summaries from American and National leagues with game scores, winning and losing pitchers, and home runs. Notable performances include Usher’s fourth homer, a Cincinnati shot by Moran, and key wins by Staley, Moore, Urban, and McCormick, plus multiple listed scores.
A summary of the June 15 deal between the A's and Yankees. Harry Simpson joined New York for Ralph Terry and others. The A's and Giants posted wins, with McCormick continuing his undefeated streak and Held delivering key plays for the A's while rival teams chased leads in the pennant race.
Bill's Barbers defeated Looper's Bloopers 54 to 53 in Elyria Recreation Meld to clinch the Elyria Blooper League championship. Louis Flatt tied the game with a eighth inning home run, and the deciding run came with nobody out in the ninth. Bob Hellman homered early for Looper's. Bill's had only one loss all season and will face an all star team in a charity game for Steve Yarsa Jonas four weeks after his injury.
Creighton Miller, PFA counsel, accuses National League Commissioner Bert Bell of stalling on recognition after the exhibition season. Miller cites failure to sign a recognition agreement as he and Erhart as the Kramers defeated West Dry Goods 120 in a disputed game. He warned of a NLRB complaint if action is not taken, and notes looming hearings before Rep. Emanuel Celler.
The 11th annual Little League World Series opens in Williamsport with Monterrey Mexico versus Bridgeport Conn at 2 30 p m and Be canaba Mich against La Mesa Calif in the second game both postponed a day by rain. Winners advance to Friday for the championship last year won by Rogweil NM.
Browns prepare for a Saturday night exhibition against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Akron Rubber Bowl. It will be their first preseason meeting with Pittsburgh since 1959 when Cleveland won 41 31. Coach Paul Brown will field many rookies to evaluate their potential.
In Chestnut Hill Massachusetts Straight Clark and Dave Harum face Roy Emerson and Bob Mark in a National Doubles quarterfinal. Clark and Harum are an unseeded last minute pairing while Emerson and Mark are seeded fourth in the Longwood Cricket Club tournament.
Clark of Philadelphia and Harum of Miami led a strong showing in a Wednesday victory over U S Davis Cup captains Tatbert and Shea in a third round battle. The Australians reached the quarterfinals with a 6 4 6 2 6 2 win over Farvin and Salaun. Althea Gibson and Darlene Hard advanced to the women’s semifinals with wins over Gunderson and Varner. Wimbledon titlists are expected to rest until Friday or Saturday to capitalize on gate appeal.
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