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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1957
Page
17
Day's hardware savings clash featured a suspenseful title game ending 8 to 7. Tom Kaminski provided the comic moment after two singles as an intentional walk set up a dramatic at bat and he then chose a roadside warclub before walking on the next pitch.
Umpire Jimmy Tompkins warned the Legion Cubs to stop heckling. Manager Ron Kennedy urged calm and singled out a bench member. Pete Rademacher and Floyd Patterson faced financial notes from their San Francisco fight with Youth Unlimited backing. Patterson cautions against more bouts this year.
A Jacksonville visitor proposed an outdoor exhibition in a Jacksonville stadium using a portable rink to promote hockey across the United States and Canada. Cost estimates hovered near $25,000, signaling big logistical hurdles but broad potential for nationwide NHL exposure and future exhibitions.
Angel Macias a 12 year old Monterrey shoeshine boy pitched a perfect no hit no run six inning game to beat La Mesa California 4 to 0 in Williamsport. He struck out 11 of 18 and his team became the first foreign club to win the title game and the second perfect game in the event's history.
Wellington High footballers, led by Murt Campbell, expect contention in the Lakeland Conference after back-to-back titles in 194 and 55. Returning lettermen Harris, Richards, Wilkinson, Vickers, Norton, Catlin, Herrick anchor a seasoned lineup with a mix of guards, tackles, and backs. The Dukes open at home vs Medina and feature a deep roster aiming for a 3-2 or better season.
Floyd Laskey and Frank Fritz led individual totals at Home Links Golf Course in North Olmsted with 36s while Fritz edged his opponent in team play aided by three handicap strokes. Walt Kash and Ted Plas tied for few net honors at 30 Fritz. Standings put Sheads 38 Burkes 364 Hogans 32 Lockes 31. St Andrews topped Western Automate Golf League team action at Cherry Ridge with a net 173.
The feature recalls Fidel LaBarba's toughest spot in a five round fight with Bud Taylor at Chicago's Sleepy Hollow Coliseum in 1930. LaBarba remembers the first minute, the surprise knockdown, and fighting on pure instinct until victory is announced.
Rep Kenneth B Keating of New York urged a national boxing commissioner after the Patterson Rademacher bout, calling it a mis match and a symbol of lax regulation. He warned Congress may probe the sport if reforms fail and criticized the theater television setup involving Ray Robinson and Carmen Basilio.
New London and Elyria West Little League grads, both clubs with 20 players, meet at Lappin Field at 3 pm to even the series. The earlier game saw New London win 4 3 on a sixth inning grand slam by Paul Wertz. Managers, rosters and postgame refreshments noted.
In Toledo Detroit Lions Quarterback Bobby Layne led a 10 point rally to overcome Philadelphia Eagles in a Ford Field exhibition. The game featured strong passing and breaking runs as Columbus and other teams posted scores including Albright Realtors and East Palestine as the double elimination format nears finals.
MILWAUKEE UP Ed Furgol predicted a young champion. At 36 holes five young golfers led after day three with Ken Venturi at 134, followed by Bob Rosburg Don Whitt and Al Balding. Old pro Sam Snead at 137 led the veterans as he blamed pin placements for missed short putts.
Students from St Mary will report for football practice Monday at 4 p.m. at Cascade Park. The roster includes Shantz Yanks and other players from teams like the Cards, Phils, Tigers, and Indians.
Elyria Catholic High football coach Joe Paul notes injuries impact the Panthers as they prepare for a Wednesday 9 am scrimmage with Westlake. Halfbacks Aulisio with a broken finger McHugh sprained ankle Wimeatt twisted ankle Guerin ill in hospital. others remain limited or out, shaping both offense and defense at practice.
John Konsek of Lancaster New York led the International Jaycee Junior tournament after 54 holes with a 219 total, two strokes ahead of Jackie Nicklaus of Columbus Ohio who stood at 221. Payne Palmer of Phoenix and Heath Heien shared third with 222, while David Leon and Gerald Cundar were tied for fourth at 225.
A capacity crowd of 35,000 is expected tonight for the Browns versus Steelers exhibition at Akron's Rubber Bowl. Browns favored by seven points. Ohio natives John Borton and Len Dawson to quarterback for their teams. Borton impressed in a prior matchup against Detroit.
New York Rangers trade veteran Johnny Bowers to the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League for Ed MacQueen and cash. MacQueen, 22, will be farmed to Vancouver in the Western League and is described as a young player who could reach the NHL if he sticks at wing.
CAMP PERRY, C. (UP) John Moschkaw enters the final two matches with a 7 point lead in the National Small Bore Rifle Championship. The Waterloo Iowa machinist fired three perfect scores to lift his five day total to 559 despite winds, as the 24 year old shoots toward the title.
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