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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1956
Page
13
Pioneer season tickets will be mailed today or Monday if not sent yesterday. Orders can still be placed with Athletic Director Russ Dean or George Day. The Pioneers begin scrimmage Wednesday at Akron North before a home game against Ashland at Ely Stadium next week.
Van Buren who was voted the No 1 lineman among the Tows Hawkeyes last spring has quit school. The former Lorain High center gives up a career as a brilliant Big Yen performer. Lorain High coach Art Lave says there is no future in it for him. Town line coaches Flora and Eva shevski likely stay mum on the matter.
Coach Lave believes the Lorain Steelers will be tougher than last season despite losing fullback Gene Mudrack. The squad should be deep at most positions and standout at several spots.
In 1927 Babe Ruth hit 60 homers and set a longtime mark while appearing in 151 games with 140 at bats, 158 runs, 192 hits, 29 doubles, eight triples, 164 RBIs, 1% walks, and 89 strikeouts. His batting average reached .356 and the piece notes Mantle may challenge Ruth’s batting average and homer pace.
InNew Orleans Braves outpoint Robins 8 5 with Joe Brown and Wallace Bud Smith delivering strong showings. Ed Mathews belted his 30th homer and Duke Snider drove in four while Carl Furillo added a two bagger as Brooklyn and New York vie for playoff momentum. The clash drew 9 200 fans at the municipal auditorium and televised national audiences.
The ex-champion Brown defeated Smith to claim the title after a hard-fought match in which Brown sustained a right wrist fracture and lacerations. Smith's camp denounced the judges' decision as biased, while Brown's manager situation remained unsettled amid a Pennsylvania Boxing Commission suspension.
United Press overview lists top performers across leagues and clubs. Mentions Mantle Williams Nieman Musial and Robinson among others with varied stats and team affiliations across American and National Leagues.
Milwuakee and Brooklyn win as Warren Spahn remains a threat, edging toward 20 victories with late support from Gil Bell and Wally Post for a 5th straight win. Sal Maglie clinches decision over the Cincinnati Redlegs while Murry Dickson scatters six for St Louis in a 6-2 win over Pittsburgh. Willie Mays drives in run as Cardinals top Pirates, extending their skid to seven straight losses.
A group of seven women athletes, varying in build, participate in a private tryout for a women’s Olympic track team. The event features various players and notable figures, with results and home runs noted from a baseball game and minor league scores from the American Association and International League standings.
George Strickland blasted his third homer and earned his first victory as the Bear’s offense backed him with late runs. Garcia worked six solid innings for Boston, but a sharp breaking curve helped the Indians pull ahead 5-3. A disputed spitter call sparked controversy but yielded no evidence after review.
In Vandalia Ohio C W Brown a 46 year old factory worker near Dayton wins the Grand American Handicap in a shootoff after 99 of 100 targets. Paul Baker and Durwood Baumgartner also reached 99 and multiple age and regional champions are noted across divisions. Ohio and Texas competitors lead junior and professional brackets as Elyria Pony League opens with two first round games.
National League and American League standings show Milwaukee at top of the NL and New York leading the AL with teams like Chicago Boston and Brooklyn within reach. Friday night results include New York 4 Chicago 4 and Cleveland 5 Boston 3, plus several other scores across both leagues.
Jim Bradley pitched the first Pony League World Series no hitter for Hamtramck Michigan. Teammate Ronny Wolinski hit a fifth inning homer off Joe Gillings of New Brunswick New Jersey to lift Hamtramck to a 1-0 win and set up a final with Joliet Illinois.
NORTH CANTON Erhart Kramers pitcher Don Haffer kamp set a strikeout record with 19 as the Erhart nine blanked Georgetown Pa 1 0 in the North Canton District American Baseball Congress Tournament loser's bracket. Moyer and Gulish led the offense with three for four and two for three respectively.
Sunday schedule lists Minufacturers and Fauricators versus Rotary Club and C A Olsen Co against Wells Construction at Blying Catholic High at 2 p.m. Men’s Shop versus Lorain County Sayings and Trust and Hart Construction versus Fire Fighters play at 4 p.m. Monday semifinals set for Elyria Catholic High with two games at 6 p.m.
The Town and Country Galf League holds its final meeting before the season Monday at 8 p m. All captains and new bowlers are required to attend.
Denny Shute, 51, of Portage Country Club, captured his second straight Northern Ohio Senior PGA title with a 75 at Firestone Country Club Akron. He edged Louis Chiapetta of Toledo Sylvania by one stroke to earn a berth in the National Senior PGA tourney in Dunedin, Fla., next January.
Umpire in chief Carl Woodin released next weeks assignments for Elyria baseball and softball umpires. Sunday matches include Elyria Catholic No 1 Moore and Rotunda two games and No 2 Kismerak and Janowler two games. Monday sees Recreation No 1 tear and Klimerak, No 2 Saho and Wojdyla two games. Tuesday lists Elyria Catholic No 1 Thornton and Moore. Wednesday covers Recreation No 1 Sister and Kimetak two games and Recreation No 2 Saho and fear the Rames.
Don January shot a seven under par 69 to take the lead at the halfway mark of the St Paul Open. Slammin Sammy Snead is two strokes back after missing short putts. Jerry Barber moved into second with 68 66 134 while Casey, TJ, Freddie Haas, Ted Rhodes and Howie Johnson sit tied at 135. Jay Hebert delivered a hole in one on the 135 yard par three fourth hole to thrill the crowd of 4 512 observers.
Twenty teams enter the Mixed Calcutta Golf Tournament to be held tomorrow at Elyria Country Club. A buffet dinner will follow from 5 20 to 8 30 p m.
The Miami Marlins moved up to second in the International League by routing Montreal 7 to 1 as Dick Farrell pitched a seven hitter. Larry Novak belted a homer and five Montreal errors aided the Marlins. Rochester fell 3 to 2 as Al Cicotte yielded a four hitter to Jay Richmond. Toronto beat Havana 5 to 3 with Lynn Lovenguth going six innings and homering. Larry Donovan pitched a four-hitter for Buffalo in a 2 to 1 win over Columbus.
Baseball Little League West farm system announces reporting today at 5 30 to Lappin Field. League president Herman Shorty Lappin urges all registered and unregistered boys to attend.
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