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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1954

Page

11

Raschi sale sparks Yankees push to keep title run

Vic Raschi’s sale to the Cardinals is blamed on stirring complacency among the five time champions as Hank Greenberg of the Indians pursues Clint Courtney and Mickey Grasso to light a fire under his team. The piece notes other managers’ attempts to rouse players and recalls past NL drift by the Dodgers and Phillies woes.

New York Vic Raschi Cardinals Nee Cathe En Ee Indians Yankees Hank Greenberg Weiss Greenberg Clint Courtney St. Louis Browns Jim Hogan Courtney Mickey Grasso Senators Grasso Yankee Casey Stengel Raschi

Cotton's 711 Third 700 Series Of Season

George Cotton fired his third 700 series of the season with a 711 to pace Thursday night city bowlers. Bowling for Tarry Tavern in the Lorain County Classic League at Tarry Tavern, Cotton began with 196 then 278 and 237. The 711 ranks fifth high score this season among city keglers. The high score is 734 by Sam Nagy in Tarry.

George Cotton Tarry Tavern Cotton Sam Nagy Tarry

Lorain County Bowling Scores From 600 Club and Leagues

In the 600 Club Lorain County Classic, George Cotton posted 196 278 237 for a 711 series while Andy Kelovsky 203 235 224 661, Sam Nagy 231 172 201 607, Russ Wood 213 205 186 604, Mike Barney 180 245 179 604, and Gib Henke 193 221 190 604 contributed solid lines. Carlisle Firemen's League lists Jack Dillman 203 241 236 682, while American Legion Bob Williams 171 338 224 633 tracks another set.

George Cotton Andy Kelovsky Sam Nagy Russ Wood Mike Barney Gib Henke

Tavern Home League action on Feb 3 records eight 700s

Jack Dillman shattered Carlisle Firemen's League marks with a 243 game and 682 series at Evans Lanes. The 682 led 11 players with 600-plus series as Andy Kelovsky and Bill Rezniger posted 661 and 650 for Classic. Tarry Tavern led with a 3.000 series and 1.059 high game, while Carol Saley set a 463 in General Industries Women’s League at Bowl-O-Drome, tying the season series record by one pin.

Jack Dillman Carlisle Firemen Evans Lanes Andy Kelovsky Bill Rezninger Dillman Tarry Tavern Cotton Carol Salev General Industries Saley Oberlin Merchants League Oberlin Hardware News-Tribune Dhe Paul Ransome Sam Orlando I Rowe-Goerer Powers & Dawley Lee WE Don Streicher Vis Pontiac Pee Parsons Dairy Ralph Lyman Bowling Center Women’s League Elyria Ruth Mannich Lee Waldron Ridge Cleaners Tl Ehee Erene Diederich Te Gerna's Dke Betty Walker Wilmot Printing Harri’s Men’s West Mathewson Weesee Richards Eereees

Bowling Green Upsets Dayton in 107-73 win

Bowling Green defeated Dayton 107 to 73 in a standout upset. Harold Anderson guided BG to topple a Dayton squad coming off eight straight victories and a National Invitation Tournament bid, marking a highly satisfying win for the BG coach this season.

Bowling Green Harold Anderson Dayton New York

Nine City Grade Loop Games Slated

The final regular season City Grade School League schedule features nine games across three gyms. At Franklin gym Roosevelt 6th faces St Mary 6th at 6:45, Holy Cross 5th meets Franklin 6th at 7:30, and St Mary 8th plays Franklin 8th at 8:30. Eastern Heights hosts Franklin 6th vs Heights 6th at 6:45, St Jude 7th vs Heights at 7:30, and East Carlisle 8th vs Heights at 8:30. Jefferson hosts Jefferson and Ely with 6th at 6:45, 7th at 7:30, and 8th at 8:30.

Franklin Gym Roosevelt St. Mary Holy Cross Franklin Eastern Heights St. Jude East Carlisle Jefferson Jefferson and Ely

Spitzer and Dependability Echoed in Complex Phrase

A fragmented text line repeats and mixes the name Spitzer with words on dependability and ability. The readable portion appears as an OCR slice showing named entity presence and abstract terms, suggesting a note on reliability linked to the Spitzer reference in a cryptic form.

IBC Drops Bratton After Saxton Fight

New York reports IBC president Jim Norris says Bratton is not wanted by the IBC after a dismal middleweight loss to Johnny Saxton. Bratton’s purse was withheld and he was suspended by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission. Norris notes Bratton must prove his former ability before any future IBC engagements. Bratton, ex NBA welterweight champion, contemplates retirement.

New York Johnny Bratton International Boxing Club IBC Jim Norris Norris Bratton Johnny Saxton Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Saxton

Wings Extend Lead With 3-2 Win Over Chicago

Detroit Red Wings tighten grip on sixth straight pennant as Gordie Howe scores in the second period to beat Chicago 3-2 in a neutral site game in Omaha. They hold an 11 point lead over Montreal and Toronto, who played to a scoreless tie in Montreal.

United Press Detroit Red Wings Montreal Toronto Gordie Howe Detroit Chicago Omaha Neb Red Wings Canadiens Maple Leafs

Worst Garden Season Shrinks Attendance at MSG

New York Madison Square Garden hosted 19 college doubleheaders this season with only 4,678 fans for the final night. The campaign total reached 144,904, averaging 7,626 per game, the lowest attendance since college basketball began at the Garden two decades ago.

New York Madison Square Garden Garden the Garden

Women's All City Sked Matches Tonight Across Four Fixtures

The Women's All-City League bowls tonight at 9 o clock with four matches. Smitties Package Store faces Beier Kine, Elyria Hercware meets Brownie Furniture, Prindle Cleaners clashes with West River Hardware, and Elyria Business Ments faces C H Merthe.

Smittie’s Package Store Beier Kine Elyria Hercware Brownie Purniture Prindle Cleaners West River Hardware Elyria Business Ments C .H. Merthe

Monroeville and New London win to reach finals

Monroeville, 10-2, defeated New Haven 61-47 as Ray Gerber and John Herner led with 20 and 19 points. New London edged Wakeman 38-37 to set up the title game, with Ted Hardy sealing the win. Fred Palmer led Wakeman with 19 points and Howie Duta had 14 for New London. The title game is set for 9:15 tonight. junior high crown at 8. Officials were Stel Hoerig and Dick Frantz.

New London Monroeville Huron-Erie New Haven Wakeman Ray Gerber John Herner Jed Ted Hardy Earl Songstock Fred Palmer Howie Duta Townsend NEW London Wakeman Stel Hoerig Dick “Frantz

Perez Slight Favorite In Madison Square Garden Bout

New York Knicks boxing notes: Lulu Perez of Brooklyn is a 6 4 to 5 favorite to upset ex champion Willie Pep in a 10 round featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden. About 8 000 fans expected, paying near 30 000 in gate. Pep carries a 19 fight win streak as he aims to recapture the crown before Sandy Saddler’s April Army discharge. Saddler will be ringside as Perez relies on youth and power.

New York Lulu Perez Brooklyn Willie Pep Madison Square Garden Pep Perez Sandy Saddler Saddler Lulu Ina

Clash In B Tourney Title Game Tonight At Oberlin

Lorain County Class B playoff final set for tonight at Oberlin College fieldhouse pitting LaGrange Western Division champ against Brookside Eastern Division titlist. Brookside's Tom Stanley stands tall against LaGrange stars Campbell and Pearce as both teams eye sectional berths. Birmingham, Avon Lake also feature in opener as Birmingham ends season due to consolidation.

Lorain County LaGrange Brookside Oberlin College Lorain Avon Lake Birmingham Clearview Avon Grafton South Amherst Clancey Conrad Bruce Campbell Wildcats Ron Pearce Campbell Pearce la Grange Conrad Gerry Barr del Dunlap Paul iVick Scorling Eeason Stanley Don Savinsty Ron Jaehn Dick Rakovan Dave Smith Dick Levits

Feller and Westlake Agree To Terms With Indians

In Tucson Arizona Robert Feller and Wally Westlake reached agreements with the Cleveland Indians as unsigned players shrink to three. Feller, 35, spoke with General Manager Hank Greenberg and nears a salary near 30 000 while Bob Lemon Early Wynn and Bob Prentice remain unsigned. The club has 31 men in uniform and new arrivals include Mike Garcia Art Houtteman and Harry Simpson. Houtteman’s wife recently gave birth as their first child survived a prior crash loss. Greenberg orders helmets for all nonpitchers during spring and season. pitchers are exempt from the rule which carries a 50 dollar fine if broken.

Bob Prentice Greenberg Wynn Lemon Indians Atest Mike Garcia Art Houtteman Harry Simpson Houtteman Detroit

Palmer Grabs Lead In Mexican Open Golf Finish

Johnny Palmer of Charlotte led 138 players into the Mexican Open second round after a four under par 68 on the Club de Gulf Mexico course. The event began with Palmer atop the field as action started tonight with a 7 PM opening game and an 8 15 PM championship. Nabakowski, who had 55 points in two Birmingham games, sprained an ankle early against Brookside, played on tape but finished with eight points.

Mexico City Johnny Palmer Charlotte N.C Palmer Rolling Club de Gulf Mexico Nabakowski Birmingham

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