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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1961

Page

8

Spahn 304th win as Braves beat Phillies in strong memo

Spahn moved within one victory of tying Eddie Plank for left handers with 305. The 40-year-old ace earned his 16th win of the season and 304th of his big league career, pitching his second career no hitter and a seventh straight win. Hank Aaron and Joe Adcock keyed a four-run second inning with singles and Roy McMillan added a three-run homer as Milwaukee downed Philadelphia 7-1. The Cubs also beat the Pirates 5-4 while Detroit topped Washington 7-3. The Red Sox edged Kansas City 4-3 and Baltimore routed Los Angeles 7-1.

Kahne Rocky Colavito Jake Wood Jim Gentile I Norm Cash Lund Ron Hansen Warren Spahn Bil Monbouquette Orioles Ius Hal Brown Red Sox Norm Wares Wit Aryraimu Qualupan Marvel Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies Spahn Eddie Plank Teumn Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson Cy Young Robin Roberts Braves Hank Aaron Joe Adcock Joe Torre Roy McMillan Roberts Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Detroi Tigers Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Kansas City A’s Baltimore Orioles Los Angeles Angels

Crystal Ball: Wads Of Paper Forecasts High School Football

Forecasters rely on sheets of paper for returnees, formations, schedules, and times to predict finishes in Buckeye Inland Lakeland North Central and other conferences. Expect Sandusky and Elyria near top in Buckeye with Wellington, Huron, Amherst Clearview as other contenders amid a crowded field.

Chronicle-Telegram Buckeye Inland Lakeland North Central Firelands Murt Campbell Wellington High Dukes Dukes Wellington Huron Amherst Clearview Avon Lake Vermilion Midview New London Ridgeville

Johnson Confident in One Shot Title Bout

Seattle UPI reports Harald Johnson defends the National Boxing Association light heavyweight title in a 15 round outdoor bout tonight against veteran Eddie Cotton. Johnson, a 24 favorite, says he will not court a rematch if defeated and vows to go for a knockout, possibly in the middle rounds.

Seattle UPI Harald Johnson Natonal Boxing Association Eddie Cotton Johnson

Bowling Notices Showings for Evans Lanes and area leagues

Bowling notices list Evens C League meeting tonight at 7 15 at Evans Lanes Abbe Road for men. women in Tarry Shoppers League meet tonight at 8 at Tarry Lanes Led St. Banner B League at Bowl-O-Crome meets tonight at 8 30. The Ridgeville League tonight at Evans Lanes Abbe Rd. Turnpike Home League scratch 875 925 meets tonight at Turnpike Lanes 57 and Griswold Rd. contact or call for details with Andy Ikrupar.

Evans Lanes Abbe Rd Eugene Ashet Tarry Shoppers League Tarry Lanes Led Tarry’s Ridgeville League Turnpike Turnpike Lanes Griswold Rd Andy Ikrupar

Elyria Season Tickets On Sale for Football Opener

Elyria High School season tickets and reserved seats for the opener on Sept and home games against Alliance are on sale at the Bell Co Elyria. Season tickets cost 10 for seven home games and reserved seats 150 per game. A few student season tickets remain at 3.50 each from Russ Doan athletics director.

Elyria Igh Alliance The Bell Co Elyria Russ Doan

Legion Jr. Tryouts Saturday at West Recreation Field

Elyria Legion baseball manager Bob Reith announces tryouts for next year’s team at West Recreation Field Diamond No 3 at 4 pm each Saturday in September. Open to players who will be 18 or under next year. Eligibility hinges on age rules and district boundaries, with nearby areas invited to join if within limits.

Bob Reith Elyria Legion Reith Legion West Recreation Field Diamond No 3 Enra Mately E’yma Keth

Diamond Docket Wednesday Scores at Local Recreation Arena

The brief sports item notes Grant Yae facing LC Lisrs Villa at the 630 DI West Recreator Fle'd, with Tord Xo 2 listed in the lineup. The fragmentary report highlights a midweek match held at the local recreation venue.

Grant Yae Villa 630 DI West Recreator Fle Dia- Tord

Panthers Scrimmage Reveals Mixed Progress Under New Coach

Elyria Catholic High School scrimmage against Westlake Demons exposed depth issues with eight Panthers sidelined by injuries and others resting. Coach Wayne Dredench called it an experiment to evaluate sophomores and new combinations while noting solid defense from Sam Mullen and potential growth from John Elberts and Ebberts at linebacker. Westlake led in plays and yardage, but Panthers showed moments of breakthrough through key passes and a 63-yard gain by Elberts, hinting at a developing offense as the season approaches Buckeye High scrimmage.

Elyria Catholic High School Westlake Demons Panthers Wayne Dredench Steve Elek Tom Fidaggi Fidaggi Denny Plas Bob Monshen Ron Ziedek Bliss Thebench Buckeye High Buckeye Twinsburg Mogadore Westlake Tushing Catholic Diederich Robin McClain Demons McClain Paul Aubsig Demon Ron George Dave Sito George Koler Sito George John Elberts Elberts Ter Sam Mullen Ebberts Tom Wil Pat Pinvard

Maris And Ruth Two Personalities In Baseball Debate

Oscar Fraley notes sorrowful mood among old timers as Babe Ruths record seems doomed. He contrasts Ruths flamboyance with modern players and businesslike sports culture, recalling Ruths era and the enduring human element in sport.

New York UPD Babe Anna Maggie Junior Roger Maris

Somebody Just Has To Win Indians vs Senators Series Opens

The Cleveland Indians visit the Washington Senators in a three game set as both teams seek to halt losing streaks. Cleveland, four games back in fourth, has dropped five straight. Washington has lost 10 in a row and sits ninth. Jimmie Dykes tabs Jim Perry to start for Cleveland at 9-12, while Dick Donovan starts for Washington at 9-9. The Senators plan John Gabler on Wednesday and Bennie Daniels on Thursday.

Washington UPI Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Tribe Chicago Senators Cleveland Jimmie Dykes Jim Perry Perry Dick Donovan John Gabler Bennie Daniels

Softball Winners Take Two 10-Run Games in League

In Elyria City Industrial Softball League play at West Recreation, United Polish Club blanked Gage Corp 10-0 behind Le land Goss one hitter, while St John Lutheran outslug Stang Motors 20-10 to reach the losers’ bracket semifinals. UPC led 1-0 early as Goss and Mason contributed key hits, then expanded with a big fourth inning. St John erased an early Stang surge with nine runs in the first, aided by Mucha’s homer and triple, Koepp’s three hits, and Bally’s three singles. St John will face Lear Romeo II at 7 pm Thursday at West Recreation Field Diamond No. 2.

Elyria City West Recre Ation &Keia United Polish Club Gage Corp Leland Goss Gerry Koepp St John Lutheran Stang Motors Goss Innning Gage Joe Lowery UPC Chuck Mason Bbarrage John Gulish Stan Smigel Maxwell Bud) French Gurish Smigel Pete Rockas French Rockas Steve Kaminski St. John Lutheran Stang Jerry Mucha Mucha Koepp Dale Bally St John Lear-Romeo l West Recreation Field Caofsen

Cin cinnati Jrs Face Phoenix In Legion Tourney Round Two

Hastings Nebraska UPI report shows Cincinnati Gehlert facing Phoenix Ant in the second round of the National American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament. Brooklawn New Jersey and Colonial Heights Virginia play the second game of the double elimination set. Cincinnati squads collected two hats in a smothering win over Jackson Mississippi as Lenny Stahl went four for four and Jerry Storm four for five.

Titans Cut Hagter from Titans after strong rushing season

Bear Mountain New York report indicates halfback Mike Hagter formerly of Town and CFL rushing leader was released by the New York Titans of the AFL on Monday.

Bear Mountain N.Y UPI Mike Hagter New York Titans

Browns Trim Roster To 43 As Camp Rolls On

The Cleveland Browns reduced to 43 players with the releases of end Jim Martin of Wofford and guard Campbell of Toledo. Next cutdown is Sept 3 when rosters must be 38. Coach Paul Brown eyes Jam Marshall moving to tackle and tests him in the Pittsburgh game at Akron Saturday night.

Jim Martin Wofford College Jack Campbbell Toledo University Browns Hiram Camp West Coast Jam Marshall Dick Schafrath Air Natonal Guard Paul Brown Schafrath Brown Marshall Akron Leo Murphy Ray Smith Cleveland Guyetta Postibetus Lou Groza Northfield Park Rich Kreitling Don Gardner Detroit Sandy Demen Guyetta Doctor Dares

Cherry Ridge Country Club wins second-half title in league

Area Fairways reports Team Five and Team Six finish with 1 point while Team One loses by two to Team Two. Team Three gains seven and Team Four ends with three as overall standings reveal Team Five and Team Six at 1, Team Five clinches second-half championship with 442 points.

Cherry Ridge Country Club General Industries League

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