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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1947

Page

7

Browns Meet Colts In Akron Exhibition Debut

Cleveland Browns field a veteran-laden lineup for their 147 debut against the Baltimore Colts at the Rubber Bowl in Akron. Coach Paul Brown starts eight players from the Yankees game with Mac Speedie and Darie Vavelli at ends and Tom Colella at halfback. Colt rivalry with Cecil Isbell’s squad marks third meeting of the coaches. The piece also covers sheriff Carl Finegan’s anecdote about Mickey Walker and Elyria area prep practice notes.

Elyria Ohio Cleveland Browns Paul E. Brown Baltimore Colts Akron Rubber Bowl New York Yankees Browns Mac Speedie Darie Vavelli Don Greenweed Brewen Dog House Greenweed Celelia Bob Cowan Jim Dewar Indiana Horace Gillom Jihi Yerakov Chet Adams Len Simonetti Isbell

Sox Rally In 12th To Edge Indians 4 2

Chicago White Sox nip Cleveland Indians 4 2 in 12 innings as Joe Haynes stalls the Tribe with a five hitter. Bob Lemon fits seven solid games, Ken Keltner sustains a chin cut and Eddie Bockman may fill in at third as Gettel eyes 10th win. Attendance 9,910.

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Louis KOed on air in golf tourney upset

Philadelphia report says heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis was defeated by Detroit dairyman Tup Holmes in the Negro United Golfers Association National Open quarter-finals. Holmes won 4 and 2, ending Louis’s run at the 8th hole after Louis overshot a shot out of bounds.

Philadelphia Joe Louis Detroit Tup Holmes Louis Noor

How They Stand JTL and Major League Scores

The column lists team standings with wins losses and percentages for Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Washington New York and others. Yesterday results show Chicago 8 Cleveland 3 Detroit 3, and Brooklyn 6 Chicago 4 with multiple city matchups and noted upcoming games and standings shifts.

Q. W. L. Pet New York Ty Botton Detroit Philadelph Cleveland Chicago Weahington Iine Benton Rosiatt Develang Washington Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Chigago Lote Phil Ladelphis Pitaburgh Histon Cipeinnath Piachings Cess Punight Ciames Hrocslyn Bost Pritedeipnia Lealy Cinemtel Pittsby Chute Prthan City Indigalg Muskee Columbus Louisville Paul Kansas Cry Mineapala Q. Pe Toledo Traiana Genumina D. Ny Montreal Rochester Newark T Baltimore Stuatren Jersey Tity’ P

General Motors Clinches Western Division Softball Title

General Motors annexed the Western Division championship of the Industrial Softball League at Oberlin Road Field by a 7-1 win over Parseh Lumber and Coal. GM led from the start as pitcher Phil Line dominated, with George Valentik less effective. The series shifts to a title showdown with General Industries, Eastern Division champ, in a best-of-three. First game of the GM vs Industries is Sunday night at Oberlin Road Field as part of a doubleheader card.

Kramer Sisle Aginst Schroider Berker Big Jack Vinny Jobo Bromwich Gchrpeder Fontesty Palls Bromwich Schroeder Wall Bromich Colin Long Augsle Lingwood Long Uus Forest Wahering Parsch Lumber and Coal Oberlin Road Field General Motors Creneral Industries Eircuit Parseh Lumber Coal Phil Line George Valenti Line Valentik Mators Parsch Lumber Gene Myers General Motors Secs Hangeey Joe Akers Sga Myers General Industries W.ew Dean V.flw V.F.W

Ban On Smith Stays In Force

The executive committee of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues refuses to reinstate Homer Smith, former president of the Delano club, after suspending him in 1946 for a year following an umpire altercation. He must appear before the committee in Miami for a further hearing. CHICAGO describes the Jiggers baseball project, owned by Mr and Mel Wablian Hopkins, currently training to become a writer, while the Hopkins Children Huraho and Brockman work on attracting attention to noises heard in the area.

Itp National Association of Professioninl Homer Smith Delano Fla Smith Miami Chicago Siggers Mr. and Mel. Wablian Henry Hopkins Hopkins Huraho and Brockman Jiggers

Legion Juniors Feted At Banquet

Members of the Elyria based American Legion Juniors baseball team were honored at a Spring Valley banquet sponsored by J R Dally Motor Company. Speakers included Bob Clark of Chertin College. Gifts were presented to Dall Fitzpatrick and Huten. Elyria Legion Post No 12 chair, Elyria district titleholders, were eliminated in the state tourney at Delaware.

American Legion Spring Valley Land J. R. Dally Motor Company Bob Clark Chertin College Clark J. R. Dall Lynn Fitzpatrick Howard Hotun Hersh Shannon Robert Mason George Day David Beckwith Jim McNulty Howard Hafferkamp Howard Kamin Elyria High Fitzpatrick Elyria Legion Post No Huten Elyria Legion Delaware

Fox Varieties and Vestigial Traits in Mammal Breeding

Observations from University of California note attempts to deprive urinary zinc in foxes to create platinum fur, yet platinized foxes yield fur durability inferior to Norwegian stock. Commercially raised foxes in the U.S. include the silver fox, with grey foxes lagging behind red fox in speed, the red fox reportedly reaching 30 miles per hour.

University of California United States

Mize Seeks Ruth Mark With 44 Homers and 81 Games Left

New York Giants star Hank Mize, with 44 homers and 81 games remaining, trails Babe Ruth’s 60 in a historic pace. He prodded a three run homer to beat the Cardinals 6 4 as Brooklyn’s John Jorgensen drove in four in a 6 2 win over Chicago. Other scores include Red Sox, Braves and Phillies wins in a day of heavy offense and late drama.

Corneliua Ryan Mize Mise Giants New York Yankees Brooklyn Big John Redbirds Enos Slaughter Stan Musial Whitey Kurow Ishi Moonlyn Jif Jean Oy Chicago Cubs Johnny Jorgensen Earl Torgeson Pwilch Ray Lamanne Torgeson Tommy Holmes Boston Ciney Rowe Phils Pittsburgh Harry Walker Boston Red Destroit Hal Newhouser Steve O'Neill Newhouser O'Neill White Sox ClevelandIndians Cass Michaels Mike Tresh Joe Haynes Haynes John Jorgensen Chicago Dodger

Robinson Battles Sebastian Tonight at Madison Square Garden

About 19 500 American Legionnaires will watch Flashy Sebastian take on Ray Robinson in a world welterweight bout at the Madison Square Garden punctuated as a Legion convention entertainment. The show is organized with Eddie Eagan, boxing commissioner chair, aiming for a decisive performance.

New York Sebastian Ray Sugar) Robinson Madison Square Punch Legion Eddie Eagan New York Boxing Commission Eagan Legionnaires

E Teams Battle In Second Game Of Title Series

The Class F1 League title series resumes at Cascade Park with Bittner Funeral Home facing Elyria Brass and Bronze. Bittner, first half champion, won game one 11 to 3 Tuesday. A win today at 5 30 p m gives Bittner the season title. Elyria forces a deciding game with a victory.

Cascade Park Bittner Funeral Home Elyria Brass Bronze

Local Fairways League Final Promises Championship Match

Final results from the Local Fairways League list Cherry Ridge and Olsen Manufacturing as top groups with players like Joe Van Knowles and Sniezek posting high scores. Winners include low par scores by Van Bhike and Carl Sniezek. prize names feature Howard Perkins and George Hadaway among others. The championship 18 hole match is set for September 8 alongside the league round-up. Origin of softball noted as indoor baseball roots dating back to 1909.

Malehea Cherty Ridge Olsen Manusfacturing Chetty Ridge Plaudler Company Fey Insurance Wester Automatic Thew Shovel American Radiator Olsen Manufacturing Company Knowlet and Snievek Haserodt Jewelérsa Ed’ Tavern Knowes and Shi Fey Insurancé Van Bhike Howard Perkins Beanie Kelble Paul Urbansek George Hadaway Wigfield Ernie Varga Big Lawrence Cherry Ridge Olsen Manufacturing Bll Lawrence Ken Ratcil Frank Demaria Frank Fritz Ley Noster Bill Ehik Jen Noster George Emody John Surdock Ehike

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