Local Little League figures head to Williamsport for world series
N R and Mrs Herman Lappin and Mr and Mrs Eugene Burnworth depart for the Little League World Series in Williamsport Pa. They will attend the full program including consolation and championship games on Saturday. Lappin presides over the local league while Burnworth serves as proxy for a planned four team league for 1952. Plans for the new league are advancing as sponsors and managers are being contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N .R
Herman Lappin
Eugene Burnworth
Williamsport
Lappin
Burnworth
Sports Snapshots From Elyria The Post One Year Ago
A look back at notable sports and coaching notes from a past issue: Bull Cover began Elyria High football’s first season, Sugar Ray Robinson defended his middleweight title, and Cleveland baseball developments included Jim Lemon’s debut with the Indians. Also mentions Yost’s Michigan era, Lone star softball, and early Ohio State prep.
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Post
Bull Cover
Elyria
Sugar Ray Robinson
Walloping
Jose Basora
Heger-Binninger Jewelers
Jim Lemon
Oklahoma City
Cleveland, Indians
Coach-Uthe Squad Clinches Second-Half and Season Titles
Coach-Uthe Company completed a clean sweep of Industrial Softball League honors by defeating Pfandler Company 4-0 at Lexington Avenue field. Pitcher Paul Fritz dominated hitters, finishing with a one-hitter as Uthe claimed a 4-0 win and secured both second-half and full-season championships.
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Joss
Pfaudler Company
Russ Chase
Fritz
Local Links Highlights Elyrian Jimmy Ross Loses In First Round
Elyria report: 16-year-old Jimmy Ross falls 1 up to Bob Moore at Ohio State University course in Columbus in a tight match. Ross shot 37 36 75, Moore 37 37 14, after leading early, missing a three-foot putt on 17 to decide the outcome. Also Timms reaches Elyria Country Club semi finals in Class A by defeating Reiter, while Fey wins the Wednesday low net sweepstakes with net 69 from 90 gross plus 21 handicap.
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Elyrian
Jimmy Ross
Columbus
Ohio State University
Ross
Bob Moore
Kansas City
Moore
R. M. Timms
Elyria Country Club
F. G. Reiter
Timms
H. D. Bemis
R. Sehmittgen
W. Pauver
W. Barstow
M. F. Fey
J. Otten
A. Aldrich
Two Little Loop Games Set At General Motors Diamond
Two Little League games are scheduled at the General Motors diamond as a special program to film players. American Legion, champion in both previous years, meets V. F. W. No. 1079 in the opener at 5 45 p m, with United Polish Club and Elyria Eagles to follow in the nightcap.
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General Motors
American Legion
United Polish Club
Elyria Eagles
Eagles League Keglers Hold Meeting Tonight
Elyria Eagles Bowling League convenes tonight in the clubrooms after the regular lodge meeting. Loop secretary E J Sensback urges all bowlers to be present.
Maxim Ready To Meet Any Title Challenger
Maxim, the light heavyweight champion, proved dominant in a dramatic win over Bob Murphy at Madison Square Garden, eyeing possible defenses against Don Cockell, Bob Satterfield, or Kid Matthews. Negotiations hint at a Sept. 25 Cockell bout in London while gate and TV receipts push Maxim’s payoff around $52,000.
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Joey Maxim
Cleveland
Bob Murphy
Madison Square Garden
New York
Maxim
San Diego
Murphy
International Soundphoto
Jack Cuddy
United Press
EW York
Southpaw Murphy
Don Cockell
England
Bob Satterfield
Chicago
Harry
Kid) Matthews
Seattle
Jack Kearns
Cockell
London
Redhaired
Calif
Joey
Ezzard Charles
Charles
Ruby Goldstein
Charley Shortell
Harold Barnes
Keiser Wins Ohio Open Crown At Lost Creek
Herman Keiser shot 14 under par total 270 to win the Ohio Open at Lost Creek, edging amateur Frank Stranahan who finished 274. Keiser earned $1,000 top prize and the traveling trophy while Stranahan took $100 as ranking amateur after a day of off drives and bogeys.
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Lima
Herman Keiser
Frank Stranahan
Keiser
Toledo
Lost Creek
Stranahan
Anals
Ted ‘Huge
Cleveland
Marchi
Dauthuille Eyes Second Title Bout in Montreal
Laurent Dauthuille defeated Eugene Hairston by decision in ten rounds at Montreal Baseball Stadium to earn a shot at the World middleweight crown. The Paris slugger attacked from the second round with powerful body punches, and while Hairston never fell, Dauthuille staggered him in the ninth. Dauthuille weighed 160 with Hairston at 160 3 4 as over 13,000 fans endured rain delays for the event serving as a tuneup for the Turpin Robinson bout winner.
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Montreal
Uen
Eugene
Silent) Hairston
Laurent Dauthuille
Dauthuille
Paris
Hairston
Randolph Turpin
Sugar Ray Robinson
New York
UPC Loop Keglers Plan Season Meeting Tonight
The United Polish Club Bowling League will hold a meeting in the clubrooms tonight at 6 o'clock to finalize plans for the coming season. Weekly league activity is slated for Tuesday evenings starting September 4, and all keglers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPC
United Polish Club Bowling League
Stere
Baseball Standings and Results Summary
The AMERICAN LEAGUE and NATIONAL LEAGUE standings show Cleveland, Detroit, and Washington leading in their division races with several late results yesterday including Cleveland 6 Washington 5 in 14 innings and Detroit 7 New York 6 in 12. Today’s schedule features key matchups: Cleveland at New York, Washington at Detroit, and Philadelphia at Chicago among others with tomorrow’s games listed.
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American Rague Club
W. L. Pet
Ceveland Sciences
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
i_Kiledelphia
Chicago
Twi
Weed
St. Louis
Porterfield
US Trout
Parnell
Ve. Sanford
Philadelphia
G. WL
Per
Brooklyn
Aditas
Cincinnati
Pitrachureh
Brookin
Pittsburgh
Philaelphia
Lanter
Newcombe
Kient
Philadelphis
Title Game Carded In Ridgeville Loop
Ridgeville Softball League features Moose Club and Rone Radio in the second-half championship with Chapin Truck Line vs Thew Shovel in a 7:15 opener. If Moose claims the second-half title a playoff is unnecessary. a second-half tie with Rone Radio keeps the season in doubt.
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Ridgeville
Moose Club
Rone Radio
Chapin Truck Line
Moose
Redio
Moose 1
Mangrum leads in Fort Wayne Open as PGA hosts first tourney
Sport Shorts reports Lloyd Mangrum, money winner with $21,078 this year, chasing $2,400 more in the $15,000 Fort Wayne Open. The event marks the first PGA sponsored tournament, with Mangrum aiming to repeat his 1950 victory amid a field of top money winners. In boxing notes, Ronnie Delaney stops Holly Mims in an eight round bout at Madison Square Garden ahead of Murphy Maxim bout.
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United Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lloyd Mangrum
Mangrum
Professional Golfers Association
New York
Ronnie Delaney
Akron
Holly Mims
Washington
Bob Murphy
Joey Maxim
Madison Square Garden
Delaney
Mims
ST. Paul Minn
North Carolina
U.S
Julius A. Page, Jr
Estelle Lawson
Gibby's Place Seems Ready to Clinch Second in Blooper Loop
Gibby's Place, holder of undisputed second in the Blooper League, aims to seal the spot at Lexington Avenue field tonight at 8:15 against Ohio Edison. A win would bar Ohio Fuel Gas from tying for second. a loss could let third place rise. Ohio Edison has yet to win in five starts this half, and the two-game program opens at 6:30 with Fruchauf Trailer facing Knights of Columbus.
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Gibby
Lexington Avenue
Ohio Edison
Ohio Fuel Gas
Fruchauf
Knights of Columbus
Meeting Set For Elyria Women’s Bowling Association
Members meet tonight in the Lorain County Savings & Trust Company directors room at 7 30 to discuss plans and rule changes for the coming season. Open to all bowlers with league officers urged to attend.
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Women’s Association
Elyria Women’s Bowling Association
Lorain County Savings & Trust Company
Indians Hold Decided Edge In Extra Inning Play
Carl Lundquist reports the Indians hold a clear edge in extra innings over the Yankees as both teams clash in a crucial AL series. Cleveland has won seven of eight extra inning games this season while New York dropped three of four overtime affairs. The Indians erased a Detroit lead with a late homer and open a two game cushion, while the Yankees used two starters in relief after arms soreness hampered Morgan and Reynolds. Pat Mullin’s three run homer helped Detroit force extra innings against New York.
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Carl Lundquist
United Press
New York
Indians
Yankees
Cleveland
Washington
Bobby Avila
Detroit
Duke
Johnny Groth
Tigers
Yankee
Tom, Morgan
Allie Reynolds
Lakewood Eaters Reach Finals in District ABC Tourney
Lakewood Wepcos defeated Brunswick 5 1 in the first round to advance to the finals of the Annual District ABC Baseball Tournament. Led by a two run first inning and a late three run homer by Bob Purcell, Lakewood holds the lead to beat Brunswick, while Brunswick still seeks the district title. Huron will face Lakewood for the championship Sunday at 2 30 PM after eliminating Valley City.
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Brunswick
Lakewood
Wepcos
Bob Purcell
Lorain-Medina
Lorain
Huron
Valley City
Dadelow
Patrol
Kunawick—Grieve and Smith
Ee Ae Emit
Jackie Robinson lifts Dodgers to 8 7 win over Cardinals
Yesterday's Star reports Dodgers win 8 7 over Cardinals after Robinson collects his fifth hit in the second game, adding two more hits and a walk in an opening 4 3 triumph. Gromek earns his sixth win with seven innings of three hit scoreless relief. Earlier Easter homered for the Indians and Mitchell tied the game with a 10th inning homer. Giants extend streak to 11 with 4 3 win over Reds as Red Sox beat Browns in 13 innings and A's sweep Sox twin bill. Pirates lead NL with Kiner 35th homer as Braves win in 10th on Werle wild pitch.
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Jackie Robinson
Dodgere
Cardinals
Reynolds
Cleveland
Dale Mitchell
Mitchell
Steve Gromek
Luke Easter
Indians
Red Sox
Athletics
Browns
A’s
White Sox
Brooklyn
Giants
Reds
Phillies
Cubs
Boston
Pittsburgh
Braves
Pirates
Libby Sisti
Bill Werle
Ralph Kiner
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University of Michigan
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Lorain County
Oberlin Road
D. W
Ike) Trubey
Elyria High
Spring Valley
Rorick Insurance
Marge Wood
J & K Shoes
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Paul Bixler
Clevelan
Jez Bagby
Chubby Dean
al Smith
Clint Brown
Kas
Keltner
Gene Desautels
Clarence
Soup) Campbell
Oscar Grimes
Hal Trosky
Gee Walker
Tribe
Rapid Robert" Feller
Lou Nova
Joe Louis
Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Company
Thistledown Race Track
Randall Park
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OLDS
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DeSoto
Uthe
Bill Schroeder
Jim Kehler
United Polish
Oberlin T. O.murphy Company
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F. Ww
Ted Goodman
Vets
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Praudler Company
Couch-Uthe Company
Fritz and Holtzman
P. Westbrook
D. Westbrook
E. V. BW
Grafton PX
Holovacs
F. Lear
Lear
Means
Brown
Johnson
Pet United Polish Club
Columbia W. Pw
Oberiin Murphy Co
V. FW
Uawecio
Hally Gue Coach
Uthe Company
le Pet. Plander Company
Ridgeville Loop
Hart's Acre
Jersey Joe Walcott
Walcott
Jack Burke
Roe
Nodgere
Feller
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