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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1959

Page

2

Freeman wins Wimbledon Cup at national rifle matches

Marine Pvt. Frank Freeman of San Marcos Calif dominates the Wimbledon Cup Match at Camp Perry with a perfect 100 19 score using telescopic sights at 1000 yards. Marine Sgt Donald Waagner of Kannapolis NC sets a new record with a 100 7 in the Leech Cup.

Camp Perry UPA Marine Frank Freeman San Marcos Calif Marine Cwo Charles J. Gebhardt

Dodgers Rally Behind Hodges to Narrow NL Lead

Dodgers beat Phillies 8 2 as Gil Hodges drives in five and hits a three run homer to cap a four run first inning. Bob Friend blanks Giants 6 0 as Pirates move up while White Sox extend AL lead with Koufax strikeout and Hodges noted as key catalyst in swing toward top of standings.

John Griffin New York Yankees United Press International Bams Baltimore Orioles Gil Hodges Detroit Hodges Dodgers Los Angeles Milwaukee Braves Giants Friend Blanks Bob Friend Pittsburgh Pirates Husiy Hodges San Francisco Brooklyn Thejand Bob Anderson Chicago Cubs Braves Ward Chicago White Sox Jeagie Jidle Cleveland Sandy Koufax Philadelphia Phils Ed Keegan Keegan Lefty Koufax Phillies Big Gus Triandus Orioles Knuckle Balter Hoyt Wilhelm Jack Fischer

Indians Aim to Sweep Yankees as Streak Reaches Six

Cleveland stacked with moves as it hosts New York in a six game series to chase the AL pennant. Cal McLish 15 6 starts opposite Whitey Ford while Rocky Colavito seeks a slump busting week. Recalled players Dill and Hardy join Briggs Coleman Tanner to bolster the bench.

Cleveland UPI Cleveland Indians Cal McLish Tribe New York Yankees Indians White Sox Dave Dilland Carroll Hardy John Briggs Gordon Coleman Mobile Chuck Tanner Minneapolis Dillard

Elyria Seeks Elyria Midget Football Team for Army Navy Game

An Elyria note seeks a boys midget football squad to represent Elyria in Philadelphia for the Army Navy game during Columbus Day weekend or Thanksgiving holidays. Contact Pop Warner clinic in Philadelphia, with a copy of last year’s program available from John Jackson. The message also praises local supporters and lists offers for race announcing in Daytona Beach and thanks to Little League organizers and sponsors.

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Shootoff On Tap in Vandalia at Cochord Agnedead event

The Washington shotgunner led a field in a shootoff for the Cochord Agnedead trapshooting title. Ariel Hepner Castle Rock Vista tied with Dan Orlich and Lee TakSberg in a multi-event program featuring veterans divisions and champions. Fred Hansen won the men's Veterans title with a perfect score in a Shootoff.

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Legion Jr Fall Tryouts Set for Elyria Post 12 Amena

Legion Junior Baseball announces fall tryouts for the 1960 team led by manager Bob Richt of Elyria Post 12 Amena. tryouts run Saturdays Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 at West Recreation Field diamond 3 from 4 to 6 tied to age limits 17 and under as of Sept 1 1960. Eligible players from Elyria and nearby schools invited including Elyria High Elyria Catholic Clearview Mirlinet Brookside Ridgeville Oberlin Heiland and others.

Bob Ricth Elyria Legion Laygion Junier Elyria High Elyria Catholic Clearview Mirlinet Brookside Ridgeville Oberlin Iielands Onearby West Recreation Field

Beatoned Celtics and Lakers set six state tour

The Celtics and the Minneapolis Lakers will visit six New England states on a 14 game exhibition itinerary beginning in Wet. The teams will showcase star players across venues from Boston to coastal towns, aiming to build fan support before the regular season.

Celts Lakers Boston

DeSpirite Suspended Fifteen Days for Mis-Heading Finish

Cleveland jockey Tony DeSpirite received a 15 day suspension from Randall Park racing stewards for misheading the finish line in the Buckeye Handicap. Movies show DeSpirite rising in the saddle aboard Terra Firma as the stretch awarded Terra Firma second place.

Cleveland Ohio Tony DeSpirite Randall Park Racing DeSpirite Terra Firma

Browns Shuffle Players at Hiram Camp After Exhibition Loss

The Cleveland Browns overhaul positions at Hiram training camp after a 9 3 exhibition loss to Detroit in Akron. Preston Carpenter and Bob Gain move to end spots, Frank Clarke shifts to flanker, Bobby Mitchell named running halfback, and rookie Dick Schafrath starts at defensive right end despite dehydration risk from no on field water.

Hiram, O UPI Cleveland Browns Hiram Detroit Akron Paul Brown Preston Carpenter Bob Gain Frank Clarke Bobby Mitchell Dick Schafrath Carpenter Brown Preston Gain Schafrath Ohio State

Pioneers Open Football Practice Amid Heat

Fyria High School reports its Pioneers began their first full week of football drills with no injuries. Fullback Joe Varga has a groin issue and tackle Dave Disbrow is slowed, while practices have been shortened by heat and frequent interruptions.

Fyria High School Pioneers Joe Varga Dave Disbrow Bill Barton Barton

Washington Girls Win Randall Park Double Pays

Randall Park posted its biggest daily double in history as Sunnybrook and Hot Pursuit paid sizable winnings to 17 ticket holders. The event followed prior performances at Keeneland and Randall and featured figures like 9 and 1 as the winning double numbers.

Randall Park Sunnybrook

Standings and schedule notes from a busy baseball week

United Preaq International AMERICAN TEAGUE EE 2GB NATIONAL LEAGUE Week. Includes standings, Monday results, probable pitchers, and upcoming games across the Major and International Leagues with teams like Chicago New York Los Angeles Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco and others. Contains scores, behind leaders, and scheduled night games.

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Track To Be Busy At Lorain County Speedway

Lorain County Speedway plans a busier period with the Northern Ohio Stock Car Racing Association scheduling three events in ten days. Two Saturday races precede Labor Day, and the second annual Northern Ohio championship will be held on Labor Night featuring a 100 lap mains and nine supporting races totaling 200 laps. Defending champion Nomy Law Belford is favored to win prize money and a four foot trophy worth 3750. About fifty entries are expected from Ohio Pennsylvania and Michigan.

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Rare of the Day noted in Randall Sportcast

Randall previews a rare horse racing item on WHK around 3 05. The sports bulletin also lists a baseball matchup with the New York Yankees visiting Cleveland on WEOL radio.

Randall New York Yankees Cleveland Weol Rt

Shave Turns Pro as Promising Amateur Ends Run

Bob Shave Jr. of Cleveland decides to turn professional after three straight top amateur finishes in major tourneys. His application to the PUA is pending, with potential earnings if he joins the pro ranks.

Shave Bob Shave Jr Cleveland Walt PUA

Elyrian's Pacer Seeks Ath In Row

Elyria owned nine year old Pacer Clever H. makes his season debut at Grandview Northfield Park with horses facing physical exams and two other contenders. Richard Snyder drives Clever H. in the $1,000 Pace as post time set for 8:30 p.m. at Northfield.

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How They Did United Press International Baseball Results

Historical baseball score roundup from the American and National Leagues with game outcomes, winning and losing pitchers, and home run details. Notable names include Wilhelm, Mossi, Triandos, Larsen, Moore, Koufax, Hodges, Burdette, and Taylor among others.

Final meeting for Stoney's Independent B League urged

The final meeting of Stoney's Independent B League will be at Stoney's Lanes tomorrow from 7 to 3 p.m. An opening exists for one team with 865 or under average and room for two individual bowlers. Captains urged to attend. call John Owens at FA 3-1056 for details. Teams with 850 averages or better and interested individuals for Rudy's Bowl B league should phone EA 7-071.

Stoney Stoney’s Lanes John Owens

Fight Results Culled Tress International

In New Orleans Paichee from New Orleans faced Barker from Austin Texas in a light bout with unspecified rounds and a final score noted as 2M. The event appears to be a local or minor circuit fight card with limited official results.

New Orleans Barker Austin Tex

Northfield Race Selections From Entries and Races

The list details entrants and top selections for Northfield Race Day across nine races. It lists 1 2 3 place picks for each event, plus other entries and eligible runners, covering pacers trotters and class divisions with stakes from 3600 to 81000.

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P.A.C.C. 9 Tops Lorain Sanitation in Wellington Open

P.A.C.C. 9 defeated Lorain Sanitation to eliminate them from the Wellington Open Softball Tournament on Sunday. The win secures P.A.C.C. 9 a place in the later rounds.

Wellington Lorain P.A.C.C Lorain Sanitation

10 Keys to Better Conversation from September Reader's Digest

A brief list of ten tips to improve tact and popularity in conversation. The item promises guidance on holding attention, reducing awkward silence, and disagreeing politely.

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