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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
17
Elyria daily notes from Friday December 18 1953 include brief items on regional civic events and local happenings. Details are limited in the fragment but emphasize community affairs and public notices relevant to residents.
Earle Combs, former Yankee centerfielder, is signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to coach hitters and outfielders. At 54, he sat out last season after coaching the Boston Red Sox from 1948 to 1952, and previously served nine years as a Yankee coach ending in 1944.
In Cleveland 1969 crowd of 7196 watched the Harlem Globetrotters defeat the Washington Generals 68 to 49. Goose Tatum again shines and Leon Hillard dazzles with dribbling, surpassing Marques Haynes. The Rochester Royals toppled the Philadelphia Warriors 91-79 in the other half of the cage double header.
Notre Dame juniors Joe Heap and Ralph Guglielmi were suspended for violating a campus rule after arriving an hour late following the season finale defeat of SMU. Heap plans readmission for February and hopes to play next year. Guglielmi’s mother voiced frustration over strict campus discipline.
U P Women’s State United Polish Club Women’s League bowlers see action in six matches tonight at nine o’clock on Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes.
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson weighs a new surprise attack for the Orange Bowl against Maryland. The Sooners may mix in aerial plays led by Gene Calame and Buddy Leake, with Pat O Neal also showing long range ability, though they depend on a powerful ground game. J D Roberts says the team is eager to win and primed to adapt their offense.
Spencer Junior High School squad improved to 2-0 in the Medina County Junior High League by defeating Chatham 50-39. Ron Walters led Spencer with 16 points while Bill Bessmer scored 15 for Chatham. Spencer remains undefeated.
Instructional note on bowling mechanics from 1953 by John F. Dille Co. emphasizes low foul-line finish, proper slide, grooved arm lift for hook spin, and timing of the swing with the stride. Recommends aiming at a distant target board ten feet or more ahead, steady footwork, and practicing to improve scores.
Cleveland Indians announce the signing of Spud Chandler, former New York Yankee pitcher for 11 seasons, to manage the Jacksonville Beach team in the Florida State League. Chandler previously served as a Yankee scout a year ago.
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