Wellington’s Clarence Gariss recalls rugged early ball days
Clarence Gariss, longtime catcher of the Wellington Algonquins and other Lorain County teams, recounts brutal play, broken thumbs, and makeshift gear from the early 1900s. He describes spiked plates, no masks, dead balls, and his long-lived passion for baseball amid family ties, teammates, and local memories.
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Swanson
Wellington
Welling
Hartley
Clarenge
Srey
Cariss
EL Verriex St
Remon
Wellington Algong
Sandiot
Rochester
Brighton
Kipton
Camden
Spence
Ida
Wellington Algonquins
Jack Stanard
California
Wellingtons
Athletic Club
Walter Sutl
Ternal Order of
Eagles
Burt Curtis
Gariss
Clarence
Lillian
Johnny Branson
Red
Willie Suliff
Ralph Rowland
Albert
Burton
Sheldon
Bowling Green
Bud Bauhof
Bil Wadsworth
Fi Iad
Browns switch to Brownsp No 1 QB after win over 49ers
In San Francisco UPI reports Frank Asllan tags Ryan Brownsp as the No 1 quarterback for the Cleveland Browns after his 24-7 victory over the 49ers. He took over midway this season as Jim Ninowski’s replacement and led the offense as coach Blanken Coher indicated the signals would stay with Brownsp unless a change is needed. The Browns prepared in Palo Alto for a showdown with the Los Angeles Rams.
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San Francisco
UPI
Frank Asllan
Cleveland Browns
Ryan
Los Angeles Rams
Midway Mirouehlas
Jim Ninowski
Jomo Dus
Thram
Ninowski
Quararback
Browns
Blanten Coher
49Ers
Palo Alto
Rams
Grace Lutheran wins Elyma Church League softball title
Krueger tallied four hits and Sooy drove in three runs to lead Grace Lutheran to a 10-4 victory over St. John Lutheran. The winners pounded out 17 hits including a Sony homer and a Laske triple. Walker Jaroch and Krueger added two hits apiece as Grace built an 8-2 lead with trio and five run bursts.
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al Krueger
Butch Sooy
Grace Lutheran
St. John Lutheran
Krueger
Sooy
Andy Lasko
Bob Walker
Paul Jaroch
Frank Schoditsch
Sony
Laske
Walker
I Diamond
West Recreation Field
Stan
Cardinals edge Giants keep slim shot at Dodgers
The Cardinals defeated the Giants 6 3 as Stan Musial warned of a possible Dodgers collapse. Los Angeles dropped a 3 1 decision to Cincinnati while the Braves beat Houston 11 7. Minnesota split a doubleheader with Washington as the Reds moved closer to the National League lead.
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Dodgers
Cincinna
Reds
Los Angeles
Milwaukee Braves
Houston Colts
Washington
Minnesota Twins
Senators
Minnesota
Bowling notices from Elyria leagues
The Thursday Nite Ladies League schedules a meeting at 7 30 pm Thursday at the Elyria Bowling Center inviting all interested bowlers. The Turnpike A League holds a final pre season meeting at Turnpike Lanes at 8 inviting team captains and prospective members.
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Elyria
Turnpike
Utpright
Turnpike Lanes
Evans Lanes meeting tonight for Evans team attendees
Major league leaders list and lane meeting notice. Evans Lanes hosts a 7:30 pm meeting for Evans team members and others interested in bowling. Tuesday Ladies League at Tarry Lanes begins at 8:30 pm.
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Evans Cleavage
Evans Lanes
Tarry Lanes
Stuart
Red
Stuart Rea
Janes. al
Saw
Kttleprew
Twins
Allison
Kaline
Tigert
Wagner
Howard
Yanks
Hall
Snogels
J. Powell
Orioles
Tward
Fritz's 39 captures golf loop honors at Cherry Ridge
Frank Fritz shot a 39 to take low gross honors in the General Industries Golf League at Cherry Ridge Country Club. Leo Kunas earned low net with 299 as Sandbaggers led the league with 35s, followed by Cutters Shakers 33 3, Mudders 29, Dabbers 27, and Suggers.
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Frank Fritz
General Industries
Sandbageers
Cutters
League Leaders PITCHING Showcasing top NL and AL performers
National League leaders include Perranoski at 33-2 and McBean 13-2 for the Pirates with Koufax 18-4 and Spahn 16-5. Maroney 18-6 Reds. American League highlights feature Pet White Sox 15-5, Bouton Yankees 7-8, Radatz Red Sox 18-7 and Ford Yankees.
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Perranoski
McBean
Pirates
Koufax
Dodgers
Spahn Braven
Maroney
Reds
White Sox
Bouton
Yanks Telns
Radatz
Hed Sox Ford
Yanks
Cyclists Host Third Race at LaGrange Track
The LaGrange track on Diagonal Road hosts the third race event of the season as cyclists from Ohio and Pennsylvania compete. Secretary Mike Witney notes the venue is among the state’s best while the Buckeye Sweepstakes site is announced for September trials beginning at noon with races slated to start at 2 PM.
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Molorevelu Elyria
Diagonal Rd
LaGrange
Ohio
T. T
Finance wins North title in Little League final
Aid Finance broke a 3-3 tie with one run in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat Saddler Insurance 4-3 and capture the season championship in Little League North. Randy Lauer pitched the win with three walks and three hits allowed, recording the game’s only extra base hit a triple.
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Aid Finance
Saddler Insurance
Randy Lauer
Aid
Lauer
Bob Hammond
Dan Giovanzzo
Dick Kralisz
Bob Kretschman
Lee Kunas
Gerald Kluop
George Machovina
Frank Kilena
Saddler
Horse Races Entries and Odds Page
A list of race entries across classes from three to eight furlongs with horses names, ages, and weights. Notable entries include No Wolf, Lucky Biddy, Queen, Cassopolis Jac Niecle, Shipp's Al, Flashy Flare, Run Rabbit Run, and Panther Royal Road among others, with purses ranging from 1,400 to 2,000 dollars and various weights and ages listed.
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Poland
Everett's Boy
Prench Sun Ince
Bryant Pike
Bo Babu
Dot
Midview High Cheerleaders Hold Two Tryouts at School
Prospective Midview High School cheerleaders are invited to attend two sessions at 3:30 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. All enrolled girls are eligible, but attendance at both sessions is required to be considered for selection.
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Midview High School
Midview
Big Ten football opens with Michigan first to practice
The Big Ten season begins with Michigan kicking off drills, the earliest in modern times, as others set Sept. 1 start dates. Illinois, Michigan and Northwestern lead returning lettermen with 27 each, Purdue 17. Northwestern and Wisconsin emerge as top contenders for 1963, with Rose Bowl hopes and strong rosters. Rick Coven, Elyria standout, returns to college basketball at Bowling Green State University after summer camp work and a minor ankle injury.
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University of Michigan
Michigan
Ohio
Wolverines
Ann Arbor
Illinois
Northwestern
Purdue
Big Ten
Nortwestern
Indiana
Rick Coven
Elyria High
Coven
Bowling Green State University
Connecticut
Cover
Falcon
Western Ohio
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Shorty Gariss
Richard Baird
Dow
Dow Baird
Gearles
Wakeman Red Sox
Gariis
Garvis
Ald
Rochester Center
Roy
Walter
Willie
Virgil
Huntington Panams
Baldwin-Wallace
Fairgrounds
Algonquins
Chronicle-Telegram
Aporta Department
Dick McKincon
Lorain County
Scotty Haisiet
RD 1
Overlook Drive
Grafton
Clarence Gariss
John Butler
Tom
Clarence Curtis
Red Branson
Walter Johnson
Branson
Philadelphia Athletics
Fred Greethan
Ginner Long
Garss
Louisville
Ty Cobb
Huntington
Ryan Brownsp
Grace
Giants
Ernie Bowman
St. Louis
Mike Shannon
West Coast
Curt Flood
Cardinals
George Altman
Shannon
Musial
Frank Robinson
Tommy Harper
Vada Pinson
Janer Gilham
Dodger
Tammy Davis
Willie Davis
Don Drysdale
Juan Marichal
Dick Groat
Ken Boyer
Jim O'Toole
Eddie Mathews
Don Dillard
Hank Aaron
Braves
Husky
Houston
John Bateman
Aarand
Fivefon
Orlando Cepeda
Willie McCovey
Jants
Gordy Coleman
Ron Piche
Harmon Killebrew
Bob Allison
Dick Lhpman
Bill Dailey
Bullithe
Chicago
Dick Phillips
Steve Ridzik
Major League
Wome
McCovey
Aaron
Mays
White
Cards
Santo
Cubs
Boyer
Robinson
Pinson
Yaser'ski Bos
Aio
G. AR
Raine
Frank West
Gladys Viergutz
Fritz
We Groboske
Heb Strickloed
Merle Wierd
Ed Shamabie
Bob Stacey
Bef
Serbia
Mel Netwen
End Dem Dunlop
Randall
Go Anel Kapil
Lucky Biddy
Alya
Busan’s Folly
Remayr
Guilt Wee
Artie
Ornery
Mike
Bunny Flower
Bunny Deep
Demonette
Tim Jan Jr
Elmfield
a-Buens
Moss
Bob Daniels
C-T
Wisconsin
Wildcats
Badgers
Paul Flatley
Tom Meyers
Minug Ron VanderKelen
Vikings
Pat Richter
Redskins
University of Southern California
USC
Warren Scholler
BG Fresh
Greg
Bob Heisman
EHL
Elyria High Cage
Rochester Royals
West Side
West Side Member 2 Concrete Corp
In Byrin
Meere Rd
Mickel Pinve
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