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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1958
Page
13
Three Elyria caddies work the Rubber City Open at Firestone Country Club in Akron. Ron Fritz carries for Mike Souchak, Tom Koviak handles Jay Hebert, and Tim O Connor serves Mike Fetchik as his Man Friday.
Coupons for admission to the grad stand will appear on the sports pages of Monday's Chronicle-Telegram expanding free attendance for Elyrians at Thistle-Down Tuesday.
A New York boxing judge faces bribery accusations amid a sport seen as losing appeal and ethics questions. The piece notes IBC court blows, boxing’s tight control by powerful interests, and widespread underworld influence with managers and fixed fights shaping outcomes.
Ron Kennedy, manager of the Legion Cubs, kept a steady hand as his team built a 10 run lead before pulling pitcher Greg Cluley with two outs in the last inning. Mel Taylor finished on the mound, preserving a seven run margin. Kennedy has used nine of 15 squadmen on the mound to win the first half title, with Carl Plato emerging as the big hitter, versatile in defense and on the mound.
A garbled recap lists games across majors and minors with pitchers like Turley Howard and Halley, crisscrossing teams such as Washington New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. It notes HR figures and win loss details, plus a headlines blurb: Woods Named Coach at Wellsville High School in East Liverpool.
Standings from United Press International show New York leading the American League with Detroit and Boston close behind, while Baltimore, Chicago, and Cleveland trail in a crowded AL race. In the National League, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Chicago hold top positions as San Francisco and Los Angeles chase, with several games behind the leader. Today's schedule features key interleague and division matchups and probable pitchers across both leagues.
Three LaGrange teams posted victories over the past two days. Two beat Ridgeville at LaGrange yesterday, while a third defeated Firelands on Thursday.
Cleveland Indians may ask the American League to install two platoons to solve Larry Doby’s shoulder issue. Doby, 33, hit five times in a Friday doubleheader with Detroit, including a three run homer, as Cleveland won 6 1 in the opener and lost the nightcap 3 1. He played both games in center and left field despite limited throwing distance and accuracy.
Bill Ehtke and Arnold Michael shot 71s leading a golf day at Spring Valley Country Club with Frank Rybarcyk at 73 and Joe Cirigliano 74. Final first-half standings list Swat Studios and Green Dragon Cafe in tight races, playoff set for Cherry Ridge at 1 p.m. Tomorrow features two 18-hole matches, plus a schedule for the second half kickoff.
Dr. Pepper downed Plocher Insurance 8 5 and Stewart Radio blasted Better Line 17 4 in Minor A action. The Red Sox edged the Braves 12 11 in White Division play. Tigers and White Division tied. GM and Sox tied 4 4 overall. Klein went 3 for 3 as Procher Insurance and Masten Pia each had strong showings. Beiter Line 0 4.
A fragmented report notes the tight National League pennant race on July 4 with Milwaukee trailing in a historic stretch. It highlights Braves struggle, Pirates and Phillies results, and the evolving standings as top teams jockey for the league lead.
AKRON Ohio Art Wall Jr 34 Pocono Manor Pa led a field of 60 pros 10 amateurs by a sling stroke as the Rubber City Open neared its third round Carl Sawatski batted with 65 67 122 pace and Ed Bouchee surged back with five hits in seven at bats Yankees swept Washington 9 1 and 13 2 with Bob Turley earning win and Norm Siebern Mickey Mantle and Roy Sievers delivering key doubles and homers in a high scoring day
The Lorain County District Qualifying Softball Tournament begins Sunday with Elyria United Polish Club facing Herman Contractors at 6 30 p m Wellington A C meets Lorain Old Dutch Beer at 7 45 p m and Lorain P A C C plays Harshaw Chemical at 9 p m All games occur at Elyria Recreation Field diamond 2 LaGrange Page Heating clashes with M E S A Monday at 8 as part of the Softball League schedule
National League leaders include McMahon of the Braves with a 6-1 record, Parrell of the Phillies at 5-2, Phillips of the Cubs 7-3, Worthington of the Giants 7-3, and Koufax of the Dodgers 7-3. American League leaders feature Larsen, Turley of the Yankees at 12-4, Ford of the Yankees 10-3, Sullivan of the Red Sox 6-3, and Pappas of the Orioles 8-2.
Four top rivals challenge Wall for his first season crown. U S Open champion Tommy Bolt and Australian Frank Phillips loom with 133s, alongside Al Balding and 18 year old Jack Nicklaus of Columbus Ohio. Nicklaus, hailed as a rising star, logged six thirds in his second 18 holes while Charles Sifford fired a seven under par 67 following a 70 74 134. Palmer and Fleck tied at 140, Palmer shooting 68 aided by precise irons. Ed Griffiths fell back to 75 after a 65 first round lead.
The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of Bobby Mitchell a standout sprinter and halfback from Dallas to strengthen their backfield. Mitchell joins a roster led by head coach and aims to boost offensive speed and scoring punch this season.
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