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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
10
The column notes a lively National and American League camp with many heroes and standout moments. It highlights late inning power and stellar defense, mentions Preacher Roe and a controversial confession, and comments on youth and sportsmanship amid the star-studded exhibition.
Northeastern College coach Bracy Borch in Sterlin Cole advertises in a Chicago paper for football players seeking education in Colorado at a fully accredited junior college. He urges applicants to send qualifications and notes seven titles while mentioning athlete volley.
In Milwaukee the National League beat the American League 6 to 4 in 12 innings. Stan Musial homered in the 12th off Ted Gray, delivering the go ahead shot and capping a dramatic All Star game at Milwaukee Stadium with 45,643 fans watching.
Stan Musial ranks his 12th inning All Star heroics among his greatest moments alongside five homers in a game, his 1942 World Series blast, and earlier long balls. He matches records with Ted Williams for most homers in series as Ted Williams notes the high pitch and the crowd’s roar.
Flynn Furmure extended its National Division Pony League lead as Datt and Lorain Cousty Excavator took second place after strong pitching last night. Bran Havs pitched a shutout through six innings before relief, with Jim Heser first batter faced, 29 batters, two over five. many batters were erased on groundouts. Umpire Summers and Time 317Attendance 45843 receipts noted.
Stan Musial homered on the first pitch of the 12th inning to lift the National League to a 6 5 victory over the American League in the 1955 All Star game in Milwaukee. The 34 year old Cardinal stars as the game's pivotal player, adding another All Star homer to his record as Joe Nuxhall and Gene Conley hold off late AL charges.
Zimmerman's 68 and Rankin's 70 tie them at 139 after 36 holes as Zanesville hosts the 49th Ohio Amateur. Medaling requires 157, with a sudden death playoff to fill the remaining match play spots as 64 golfers started.
Old preacher Rees exposes use of illegal spitball stirring a major row. Retired pitchers cited include Quinn Games Witchell Coveleski and Benton noting many hid the pitch. The piece argues for restoring the spitball to pitchers repertoires despite ongoing illegality.
A cluttered list shows baseball softball and youth matches around Elyria including St Clair County leagues and recreation field games. Highlights include Little League East West divisions with teams such as Knights of Columbus and Lions at various fields and start times.
The Cleveland Browns sign 200 pound fullback Tex Robinson from Temple University to bolster the backfield, a move that disrupts the Hamilton Tiger Cats backfield plans after Robinson had previously joined the Cats.
The 72nd All Star game grossed 579345.50 with a net of 163234.02 after taxes and expenses. Ninety percent of proceeds go to the player pension fund as 45 643 tickets were sold and 45 414 attended. Television rights reached 75008 and radio 2500.
Kuzma has been named assistant varsity coach for football basketball and baseball at St Joseph High School in Fremont. The appointment covers multiple sports and positions at the Fremont school.
Local notes indicate a strong field for the Ohio Open Championship at Pine Ridge with numerous professionals and amateurs expected to tee off this Thursday. Details on pairings and tee times remain limited but spectators anticipate close competition at the suburban course.
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