This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1958
Page
4
The column recalls Raymond C. Weiss of 164 Woodbury St enjoying the grim honor of being called the world’s worst prognosticator. He admits predicting a 31 6 Lions victory over the College All Stars, but the Lions lost, and Weiss maintains his dubious crown with a string of past misfires across sports events.
Berkeley report says UCLA head coach George Dickerson aired a family dispute with California over alleged recruiting abuses. Cal coach Pete Elliott criticized Dickerson for exposing accusations against a UCLA marked prospect, while UCLA athletic director Wilbur Johns expressed embarrassment. Elliott and Dickerson had discussed the issue but kept it a family matter.
Hayes enters fall drills with a deep roster at Ohio State led by kicker-punter Kremblas and QB Akron prospect Fields. Guard gaps at Thomas and Jobko loom while veterans James Spychalski Schaff cath and Marshall anchor line. Backfield shines with LeBeau joining Kremblas Clark and White in a potent attack.
Paul Cregar of Lorain defeats Jack Huston of Oberlin and Cliff Stevens of Lorain in an 18 hole playoff to claim the Prestident's trophy in a handicap event at Oberlin Golf Club. Floyd Lasky and George Dahl of Elyria tie for low gross and Dahl and Ray Gordon of Cherlin deadlock for low net honors. Playoffs will be scheduled this week with trophies awarded to winners.
Yesterday at Randall Park Betsy Star won the first race with 510.60, Ace Show paid 5 0, Peaks Mill 10.60, Noble Faith 7.80, Smudge 5.20, Miss Glory 6.80. Count B paid 420, Sink or Swim 33.80. The daily double paid 35.40.
Firelands High football under coach Jim Kollman enters 1957 with a mix of veterans and newcomers. Quarterback Dave Odom to share throwing duties with Pachinger, while returning lettermen Dick Bettcher and Krupp anchor positions. The squad aims to challenge Inland Conference foes Brookside Avon and Buckeye, with a Sept. 12 home opener against Berlin Heights and a slate featuring South Amherst and Vermilion.
Berlin Heights High previews a seasoned football squad under coach Carroll Sanders with 16 lettermen returning, six backs and ten linemen among the 1957 starters. Key players include Hoffmann at quarterback and Leimbach, Otto, Burnham, Hensley, Roughton, and Kelble. The Tigers eye improvement from a 3–5 record as they join the North Central Conference for 1958 with a Sept 32 opener and Firelands in Week 1.
OSCAR FRALEY notes a turbulent month with top teams faltering and many upsets across sports. Casey Stengel comments on strong teams, while Patterson, Souchak, Middlecoff, and Elliott highlight golf and track breakthroughs. Lions routed by the All-Stars as Musial leads NL batting.
Readable pairings for the Elyria event include United Pollen Club versus Harshaw Chemical at Elyria Recreation Field, Mesa versus C. A. Olsen at Hermen Contractors, and Elyria Lions against West Point Cities Service at Lappin Field. Other leagues list matchups at fields across Elyria with games starting at 6:30 pm and 6:00 pm.
The Hambletonian for three year old trotters at Du Quoin is open with Emily's Pride and Sandalwood as early favorites. Four colts head the dark horses list including La MecCelby Mr Saunders Great Lullwater and Sharpsnooter among a 14 horse field. Emily's Pride runs with Gang Awa and Sandalwood with Baron Colby. Both entries are from Walnut Hall and Castleton Farm Lexington Ky and Two Gaits Farm Carmel Ind.
The Lorain Deanery CYO Grade School Football Conference opens with seven teams two Elyria squads St Agnes and St Mary plus five Lorain schools. St Mary has an opening bye. St Agnes faces St Anthony at Blynia Catholic High. Northern and Southern divisions form the league with final regular season games set for Oct 26 and a championship in November.
Joseph Vajentic a 1957 Findlay College graduate is named assistant football and basketball coach at LaGrange High School. Vajentic, 23, just completed six months teaching and coaching, and will teach mathematics and social studies while serving as assistant coach. He is engaged to Susan Laube of Findlay.
A list of Northfield race entries across multiple classes BD D M C and YU shows selections and other entries. Bets include Air Chimes Cameron Buckskin Worthy Delilah Hanover Flora's Girl Ozark Prince Sunny V and Honey Fingo among many noted horses with eligible contenders listed.
Elyria Dairies defeated Knights of Columbus 3 to 2 at Lexington Ave Field to take a 1 0 lead in the best of three Little League East playoff. Roger Stevenson and Jim Couch produced key hits while Chorak earned the win with nine strikeouts. Queen took the loss fanning ten as KC stranded runners.
Cleveland Browns finalize a 45 man roster at Hiram College before flying to Los Angeles for a Friday exhibition with the Rams. Rookie halfback Sam Brown from UCLA is released, leaving Ray Renfro as the lone Browns flanker with Bobby Mitchell expected to compete for the job. Four Al-Stars veterans Ninowski Hickerson Shofner and Mitchell will start against the Rams.
The Indians travel to Baltimore for a baseball day game covered by WEOL and WERE ALB. Announcers detail lineup changes and key performances, with updates on scoring and pitching as the contest unfolds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.