Clinic moved to August 17 for Indians stars visit
Youth baseball clinic at Little League North postponed to August 17 with Cal McLish and other Cleveland players guesting, after Elyria youth events and Legion umpire disputes. Letter from John Kolopos defends local umpiring costs and district tournament methods while referencing community programs and a new baby announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Little League North
Cleveland Indian Stars
New York
Cal McLish
Rocky Colavito
Jim Corcoran
John McDonough
Legion
Cleveland Indians
Fans Hope Jordan Faces Rising Champ at Portland Show
In Portland Oregon fans anticipate a national TV bout at Portland Meadows where Denny Moyer 19 seeks the world welterweight title from Don Jordan 15 rounds. Promoter Tommy Moyer expects at least 8000 fans and a $30000 gate with Jordan earning 70000 plus TV radio rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
UPI
Oregon
Portland Meadows
Denny Moyer
Don Jordan
Jordan
Floyd Patterson
Ingemar Johansson
Alphonse Halimi
Jose Beccata
Rim
Moyer
Tommy Moyer
Denny
Harry
Kid) Matthews
Rex Layne
Denby
Virgil Akins
Akins
NL AL Split On Date Of 1960 Openers
Major league owners in both leagues voted to start the 1960 seasons one week apart with the American League aiming for April 19 and the National League for April 12. Both leagues adopted the suspended game rule: games halted before nine innings due to curfew, light failures, or local limits would resume from that point.
County Softball Tournament Action Across Multiple Diamonds
Diamond docket lists Eitria Harshaw Chemical versus Elyria Leat-Romeo at 6 30 pm and Lorain C.10. versus Lorain Old Dutch at 7 45 pm on West Recreation Field diamond No 3 at PONY LEAGUE. Other matchups include Hart Construction versus Sar ines and Trust and Wilmot Printing versus Many and Fabric at diamond Nos 3 and 4 respectively. Western Inter League Avon vs North Cimsteg and Suburban Class C Mot Stove League etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eitria Harshaw Chemical
Elyria Leat-Romeo
Lorain C
Lorain
Old Dutch
Telephont Co
Wellington A
Cf West
Pony League
Lorain County
Stewart Radio
Pioches Inetrance
Ware Vending
East Kiwasis
Little League West
Bellamys Cities Service
Blycia Fagits
Don Ben? Inc
VF OW
Lappin Field
American Legion
Elyria Eagles
Maers
Gates
Lappin
Wilmot Printing
Wen Recreation
Giamon
Better Line Ve
Fire
Diamond
Dicken Foi Reval Heme Ve Loraty Co Savings and Trust
Ismont
Manu
Diamond Mo
Ali Gainer
Western Inter
Avon
North Cimsteg
Cingus Park
MOT Stove
Biyria
LaGrange
Mansfield
Crestline
Ely Stadium
Elyria
Tiffin
Fremont
Medina
West Recreation Field
Ashland
Elyria-Tiffin
Mans-ieid Crestiine
Fremont- Medina
Thistle Down Winners List with Notable Payouts
Winners yesterday at Thistle Downs include Proptane paid 6.40, Ksarus 6.80, El Duke 3.90, Captain Ahab 12.20, Glad News 40, Gavel 22.20, Lil's Flash 27, Day Dreaming 4.80, Nhachi 45.9, and the 10-11 daily double pad paying 23.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thistle Down
Proptane
Ksarus
el Duke
Captain Ahab
Glad News
Gavel
Lil's Flash
Day Dreaming
Nhachi
Old Dutchmen Triumph in Lorain Classic Opener
Old Dutchmen beat Youngstown 5 to 4 at Subway Field to start the Lorain Classic softball tourney. Jim Steusse opened the fifth with a bunt and scored as a sequence produced the winning run. Don Horvath and Ed Timlin homered for Youngstown while Curt Risner and Jim Yockey homered for Fremont. Rip Riley earned the win with eight strikeouts as Norwalk Maxie Tires fell 7-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Beeredecd Younstown Skyway
Fremont Paints
Norwalk
Maxie Tires
Shere
Subway Field’ S
Wellington A.C
Massillon
Columbus Owens Appliance
Massillon Serbes
Old Dutch
Youngstown
Jim Steusse
Don Horvath
Ed Timlin
Lamar McKinnon
Jim Smith
Leach
Merchants Stop CYO Elyria in Lorain County Softball Tourney
Elyria Merchants defeated Elyria CYO 7 to 3 in a losers bracket game at West Recreation Field. Jim Halitzka blasted a second inning homer with two on as part of a three run rally, while Wendell Ratcil and Jack Traxler finished strong for the Merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Cyo
Lorain County
Elyria Merchants
West Recreation Field
Ely‘Harshaw Chemical
Ely
Lear-Romeo
Lorain Cio
Lorain Old Dutch Beer
Elyria Telephone Co
Wellingston A.C
Jim Halitzka
Merchants
Wendell Ratci
Jack Traxler
Marty Krupar
Northfield Harness Entries and Selections Summary
Day’s Northfield program lists races and class D entries for six harness events with top selections. Notable names include Grand Mary Volo and Riley's Grattan as first selections. higher class entries feature Eye Jay Dee and Jest Red with multiple alternates and eligible horses noted.
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Grand Mary Volo
Charm Boy
Flame Hanover
Benny
Frank
Erena Betts
Dutch Parlay
Debbie Joan
Purney
Eace
Highlawn Wallace
Big Secret
Willis Nortis
Qld
Virginny
Janie Oakville
Dark Baby
Riley
Lit We
Duke Mie
Cash Jester
Miss Time
Mother Goose
Eddie Riggs
Josedaleé
Gary Volo
Frisco Sal
Tom
Aiso Dh Hi Lo
Pat Bong
Toole
Bold Robert
Linn’s Honor
Casjelle
Tommy's Dream
Dust Dispatch
Scioto Goose
Pace
Eye Jay Dee
Cedar Crest Maid
Widowsy Direct
Heart's Delight
Guyfetta
Evelyn
Hi Los ‘Beau
Betty Marino
Chester Black
Poplar Susan
Cuirer
Friendly Hal
Doctor Marx
Austin G
Rorval G. Forbes
Chief
Ensign
Dinamo
Widow Creed
Stormy ‘Thistle
Daze Lee
Miss Shiloh
Abbey Averill A
Good Friday
Mr. Thunderbolt
Tennessee
Jetr H
Marrolo
Trebiai
Frisky Goose
Lee
Ime Spencer
Amiadie
Last Chance at Lorain County Speedway Tilt for 33000 Purse
Drivers face a final eligibility shot in tomorrow's modified Titte Tuneup for next week's mid season championship at Lorain County Speedway. The event offers a 33000 guaranteed purse and could decide who competes for the title.
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Nexi
Lorain County Speedway
Angels and Houston Win In Amherst Baseball Night
In Amherst last night the Angels defeated the Stars 31 in Pacific Coast League action while Houston beat Tulsa 7 to 4 in Texas League play. Greg Radovich earned the win for Houston with two honors and a triple as Tulsa drops to an 11-2 mark. Fort Worth and Dallas standings show mixed results with Pacific Coast League teams listed as Stars 46 Angels 47 Padres 48 Seals 3-7.
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Amherst
Angels
Stars
Houston
Tulsa
Greg Radovich
Fort Worth
Dallas
Padres
Seals
Eagles Tie For Second In Little League West Action
Elyria Eagles defeated Bellamy Cities Service 10-5 to reach a two way tie for second place. Don Beal Inc. beat V. F. W. 40 in another West contest powered by Jack Flowers six hit shutout and two Beal safeties from Flowers and Ken Fucka.
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Elyria Eagles
Bellamy Cities Service
Don Beal
Don Bealine
Jack Flowers
VFW
Dave Sparks
Jeff Heath
Bob Shober
Flowers
Ken Fucka
Grafton Food Center Beats Huntington in Suburban Showdown
Grafton Food Center defeated Huntington 50 last night in a Class E Lorain County suburban baseball game. Bob Burgess and Tom Walsh pitched a no hit effort for the winners. Niki Walsh and Rusty Van Dyke each had two hits in three trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Grafton Food Center
Huntington
Lorain
Bob Burgess
Tom Walsh
Niki Walsh
Rusty van Dyke
Campbell Leads Western Open After Opening 65 Course Record
Joe Campbell from Knoxville holds a one stroke lead entering the second round at the Western Open after a five under par 65 at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Doug Ford trails with 66 as 13 players finish under par. nearby contenders include La Clair Souchak Palmer Weaver and others in the sub par group. Campbell highlighted the race remains open despite the early low score.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Joe Campbell
Pittsburgh Field Club
Knoxville
Tenn
Chick Harbert
Campbell
Big Ten
Doug Ford
Ford
Paradise
Fila
Huston
Paddy) la Clair
Birmingham
Ala
Mike] Souchak
Grossinger
N. C
Arnold Palmer
Ligonier
Burt Weaver
Beaumont
Tex
Bob Duden
Portland
Gre
J. C. Goosie
Fred Hawkins
el Paso
Joe Zakarian
Detroit
Julius Boros
Mid-Pines
Bill Collins
Baltimore
George Bayer
Lemont
Wright sets course record to win Tippecanoe tourney
Wright fired a 68 two under par at Tippecanoe Lake County Club to win the Tippecanoe Lake women's golf tournament, earning $2,600 and setting a course record.
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Leesburg
Ind
UPID
Mickey Wright
Tippecanoe Lake Country Club
LaGrange defeats Firelands 3-0 in league game
LaGrange tops Firelands 3-0 as Doby Neumeyer hurls a one hit shutout with 12 strikeouts in seven innings. Only Firelands’ Jack Krupp reached base on a hit, while Krupp took the loss. LaGrange fielded errorless defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta — LaGrange
Firelands
Lorrain County
Doby Neumeyer
LaGrange
Sven
Jack Krupp
LaGrance
Elyria Golf League Matches Highlight Big Scores
Hahn and Nevins eagled the opening hole at Cherry Ridge as Hahn carded a 38 while Nevins shot a 38? Three other players followed with rounds in the thirties and forties as West Side Lumber beat Midway Drive-In and other local teams posted scores including 64 by Timms Spring Co and 51? by Elyria Merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hahn
John Nevins
Elyria City
Cherry Ridge Country Club
Hahn
Nevins
L Nevins
Don Gurney
Jim Callihan
Max Jalowiec
Joe Emody
Zig Godavon
Don Kitson
Dick Smith
West Side Lumber
Midway
Timms Spring Co
Elyria Merchants
General Motors
Bob,Gardner Insurance
Meister Co
B. F. Goodrich
Elyria to Face Ace Wohlgamuth in District Play
Elyria Juniors meet Tiffin American Legion in District Aee Tournament at Ely Stadium. Wohlgamuth emerges as Tiffin's ace after Byrd's departure, while Elyria relies on Plasencia and Hays for pitching in a tight race for unbeaten status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ace Wohlgamuth
Tiffin American Legion
Carl Saad
Saad
Tiffin Nine
Ely Staum
Bob Reith
Gil Plasencia
Tiffin
Steve Hays
Jim Schlegel
Bob Pesti
Steve Lengel
Ely Tia
Decisive Victories Mark HSL Decisive Victories Mark HSL
Elyria Class D hot stove League games opened with three decisive wins. Legion Cubs beat Odd Fellows 13 0 behind Jeff Price one hitter with 11 strikeouts. Kiwanis toppled Savings Deposit Bank 5 0 as Dan Bristow won on the mound. Day s Hardware routed West Side Lumber 11 3 on a fourth inning rally led by Cirigliano and Wircenske.
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Elyria
Legion Cubs
Odd Fellows
Elyria Kiwanis
Savings Deposit Bank
Day's Hardware
Suo Ber
Jeff Price
Cubs
Dave Sheets
Dave Bubb
Jon Pankoff
Cullen Bowen
Bob Neuman
Bob Gurchik
Day
Tony Cirigliano
Kiwanis
Tim Flood
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Tiffin Hurlers
Pipe Dreams
John
Jackson
John Kolopos
Johnny
Elyria Lines
Lakewood Umps
Elyria Umps
Elyria Recreation Department
Hot Stove
Lakewood
Post
The
John J. Kolopos
Sports
Bob Hersmans
Elyria High School
Bob
Missus
Eddie Arcaro
Whitley
Arcaro
Belmont
United Press
Tontgst
Thistle
Maxie Torento
Fremont Minis Oor
Lexie
Younes
Skimay
Lorrain
Petroiha
Leio
Bertos
Adjams
Zeagorsal
Peidkamp
Elyria Ar. C.G
Krupar
Socha
Ratcil
Traxler
Halitzka
Northfield
Eagles
Beal Safeties
R. H. E. Bellamy
Eirra Fagles
Pearce, Andrick
Bidlingmere
T. Branish
Erick
V. FF. W
Don Besi Inc
S and Heath
Ransom
Jones
L. Pet Arte
Pane
Bevatarities Service Sa
Ecenee Anne We Eee Vv
B&d
Marne
Cere Eee Es Apis Belf
Grocers Top Huntington
Reeman
Oberiin Avener
Lorain Avenue
Murphy Bros
Broad ST
Wright
LaGrange Tops
Harry Byrd
Dick Burns
Bill Wohlgamuth
Philadelphia Phillies
Byrd
Beltsville High School
Wohlgamuth
Sycamore
Bellevue
Elyria Legion
Bettsville Legion
Crawford County
Elyrians
Estep
Tearnet
Sundar
HSL
E. Odd Fellows
Price
Elvira Kiwanis
Flood
Willams
Bristow and Whidden
Suvee Sun
Elyrio
Tuxedo Rental
Hans
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