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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
7
Rustling Thru sports column recalls longtime Indians figure Mot Thatcher’s 20th season with Cleveland and a tribute game crowd around 4000 at Cleveland Stadium. Also notes coaching chatter about Cabas in Columbiana and updates on Browns and league golfers plus a light puff about Gettel and minor league history.
The Giants, led by Walker Cooper and Willard Marshall, aim to surpass 90 homers this season with 82 games left, challenging the Dodgers and Braves as they surge toward the pennant. Dusak’s clutch hitting boosts the Cardinals past the Pirates, while hits by Belt, Edwards and others fuel a busy slate of recent games.
Johnson Downs Mellroy captured the Elyria Summer Tennis Tournament singles title, defeating Dan McTroy 6-4 in the final. The event, sponsored by the Cascade Park commission, wrapped Tuesday with juniors and doubles events completed. next tourney opens August 1 as the council program resumes.
Five Americans, led by Johnny Bulla of Phooey Arts, contend in the British Open at Vina after a day of brisk qualifying. Norman Von Nida tops contenders, while amateur Stranshan of Toledo leads the Amateurs group with MH and Swantle close behind. Bob Sweeny Jr. and Sgt. Charlie Jentongs are among the tied contenders as the field begins final rounds.
Oberlin Legion edged Wellington Eagles 4 to 1 to secure its fifth straight Wellington League victory. Winning pitcher was Steve Holo for Oberlin as the locals pulled away late in the game.
Mel Harder, longtime Cleveland Indians pitcher, is celebrated tonight with a tribute by thousands. The affable veteran, who began with the Indians as a teen, has a storied 20 year career and remains a fan and player favorite as he nears retirement. Baseball legends like Speaker and Cobb are cited as historical peers in his era. The event includes Gull Buick, a refrigerator, and other gifts, while Veeck confirms Harder can pitch on as long as innings remain. Mariner Lou Boudreau notes Harder and Feller could close pennant games. Harder’s perfect All Star record stands, with 13 innings and no runs against the NL. Tonight marks 15 years since he started the opening game at Municipal Stadium.
MILTON RICHMAN reports the National League and American League lineups for the All Star game at Comiskey Park Chicago with Eddie Dyer naming seven pitchers and N L stars including Mize Verbau Elliott Slaughter and Walker Cooper while Joe Cronin picks eight pitchers and eight hitters led by Felies Newhouser and Dizzy Dean for the AL lineup.
Torains Medina County League slate lists five July 4 afternoon games. Elyria Legion faces Brighton at Cascade Park at 1 PM. Medina visits Valley City. Spencer plays Columbia. Grafton Roth Motors meets Erhart. Litchfield hosts Grafton Larson Foundry. Previous meet at Wellington saw Srighton beat Elyria 7–4.
Local leagues saw Ed Tavern's team beat Nel Beverages 4 to 1 while West Side Lumber took General Industries 2 to 19 and Elks Club defeated Olsen Manufacturing 3 to 2. Individual scores featured Wilbur Saylor and Bob Mellvaine at 37, Don Ludwig 38, with several others on 39s. Elyria Country Club Ladies also played a weekly qualifier with top scores 97 and 101 in Classes A and B. Next city league matches set for Thursday at Cherry Ridge.
In a key softball bracket clash American Radiator defeated Mish's Sports 8 to 5 to knock Lorain Jed from the current annual championship. The hit filled night included strong pitching by Joe Karby and Felix Klimezak for Radiator while Mish's Sports saw Dash Sokol and Steve Dineff move early. Other scores included VFW No 1079 overpowering Amherst Eagles 16 to 4 and Sheffield Lake beating Perch Lumber 9 to 4 as Lorain and Elyria area teams contested the second round finals at Berlin Read Avon Lake Market.
In Chicago sport shorts, over a hundred darkhome professoral golfers travel to battle for 38 plates in a major All American Profes soria event opening at Tony O'Shanter. Forty thousand names golfers were exempt from qualifying as they seek the $10,000 top prize amid a packed schedule with Connie Mack echoed in Meriden and remarks on funding from owner-managers.
Class D Gaugue teams schedule action today at Cascade Park Resar Service versus Motor Haulaway and at Ely Stadium Eaton Firemen against Porsch Lumber. Both games set for 7:30 p.m.
A Class F League game postponed from Monday May 19 is on the card today with a revised schedule and location to be announced. Local leagues urge fans to check official notices for start times and field assignments.
Sparse league notes show top batters and leaders across the National and American Leagues. Mentions include Walter, Boudreau, Kell, DiMegalo, McQuinn and other players with listed averages and totals amid scattered team references and odd score snippets.
Wimbledon reports an all American focus as top seed Jack Kramer from Los Angeles meets Dinny Pails of Australia in the men's singles semis. San Francisco star Budd Brown is favored over unseeded Patty, with Patty’s recent upset wins noted. In women’s play, top seed Margaret Osborne, Louise Brough and Donna Hart advance, while Patricia Canning Todd loses to Sheila Summers 7-4 6-4.
Tom Wade Jr a seven year old gelding and winner of the 1944 Ascot Gold Cup at Ascot Park near Akron was destroyed yesterday after breaking both forelegs when he fell in the sixth race at Randall. The horse was owned by Mr and Mrs Jh Philip of Cleveland.
The Rorick Insurance Girls swept a three game series in Toronto at Sunny Side Stadium. Marge Wood threw a two hitter in a 7-0 win over Sherrin's Ladies, Marie Everett pitched four hits in a 2-1 victory over Toronto Fuels, and Wood also pitched a four hitter in a 3-1 win against Dee-Val Ladies. They schedule two more meetings with Dee-Val at Lakewood Elks Field Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday.
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