Colavito’s bat may fuel Indians stretch run in pennant race
Cleveland and Detroit split a doubleheader as Rocky Colavito belted his 27th and 28th homers to lift the Indians to an 8 4 win and maintain a one game lead over Chicago. Rookie Jim Perry pitched effectively as Cleveland boosts its season attendance toward a new high.
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Elyria American Legion Juniors grab fourth district title
Elyria's Post 12 Juniors clinched their fourth straight Fifth District Tournament championship with a 21-6 win over Tiffin, a 2-1 victory over Ashland, and a 9-5 win against Fremont. Pitching hero Bob Pesti, plus bats from Latta and Gast, powered the run of success as Gil Plasencia led hitting with 10 hits in 21 trips.
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Standings and results from Sunday to Tuesday baseball games
How They Stand lists Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Milwaukee and Chicago with scores. Sunday results include Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh and St Louis plus Cincinnati Los Angeles Milwaukee and San Francisco outcomes. Today's pitchers pit Los Angeles at Cincinnati Nuxhall Spahn noted for June. Other games show Detroit Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Baltimore New York and Boston results with varying scores.
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Wilson Named Coach for East-West All Star Series
Ray Wilson of Elstia High will coach the East team in the East-West all star series. He joins mentor staff as a replacement for Frank Dillon. The four game set is scheduled for next weekend at Columbus with games on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
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Souchak Wins Pottsburgh Field Club Event With Five-Under 9
Big Mike Souchak shot a final round five-under par 9 to win the Pottsburgh Field Club crown, finishing 272 for the 72 holes. Amos Palmer, the pre-tournament favorite, faltered on 18 and missed a playoff by one stroke as Palmer settled for 273. Joe Campbell of Knoxville tied for high money while Georges Bayer, Ted Kroll, Fred Hawkins, and Pete Cooper also earned prizes in the tight field.
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blooper league games feature U P C and Abel Bishop Realtors
United Polish Club defeated First Methodist Church 14 to 9 while Abel Bishop Clarke Realtors edged City Club 12 to 10. Don Prichard collected three hits and Zig Sadowski Ray Mussler and Al Smith had two hits each for the winners.
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State Public Parks Tennis Tournament in Dayton
The annual State Public Parks Tennis Tournament will be held in Dayton on August eighth and ninth. Sponsored by the Ohio Recreation Association, entry blanks may be obtained from the Elyria Recreation Department office before July 2.
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B B Market Downs Don Beal Inc 21 in Little League West
B B Market chalked up its second win in three second half season starts Saturday in Little League West, downing Don Beal Inc. 21 behind Clyde McNeal's three hit pitching. Jerry Jones, Beal catcher, had two of his team's three hits.
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Elyria C Nine Rout LaGrange In Five Inning Smash
Elyria C nine improved to 6 2 in Lorain County League by crushing LaGrange 19 3 in five innings. Pitcher John Guerin allowed three hits with one walk and one strikeout while driving in three. Tom Kaminski had four RBIs and two hits, Dick Henke four singles, and Bob Topoly Ernie Webb Jim Jones and Gary Wymer two hits each.
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