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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1947

Page

7

Yankees Ride 16 Game Streak Toward AL Record

The Yankees moved to 16 straight victories with a twin bill sweep of Cleveland 9 4 and 2 1. DiMaggio homered again as Allie Reynolds earned his 10th win and Tommy Henrich delivered key hits. The streak threatens the 1906 White Sox AL record and mirrors a 1926 Yankee run. Meanwhile Reds star Ewell Blackwell notched his 14th consecutive win as Cincinnati and other pennant contenders share headlines in a busy MLB day.

Cari Lundquiot United AW York-Omaybe Yankees Ffhey Chicago White Sox Ffhie Chicago Cubs Babe Ruth Bobby Poller Cleveland Floyd Bevens Bevens Billy Johnson Joe DiMaggio Tommy Henrich Feller Lou Boudreau DiMaggio George McQuinn Henrich Allie Reynolds Dodgers Ewell Blackwell Reds Giants Pirates Dodger Onert Joss Everett Lively Brooklyn Braves Dave Koslo Cubs Willard Marshall Walker Cooper Koslo Chicago Blackwell Philadelphia Philly Phils Rey Lamanno Cincy Babe Young Augie Galan Eddie Miller Cardinals Walter Lanfran Cent Jim Hearn Boston Athletics Browns St. Louis Phil Marchildon Frank Papish White Sox Red Sox Yeaterday Wally Westlake

Local Fairways Golf Results Highlight Elyria Tourney

The Ladies Golf Association held a Tuesday event at Elyria Country Club with Mrs H Irish winning Class A, Mrs J B Johnson Class B, and Mrs R Lehmittgen Class C. H Krants top daily gross with an 8. Along Local’s George Dahl and Frank Fritz led Cherry Ridge action in a 3 2 City Golf League win for General Industries.

Mrs. H. Irish J. B. Johnson Mra. R. Lehmittgen Ladies’ Golf Association Elyria Country Mra H. Krants George Dahl Frank Fritz Cherry Ridge City Golf League General Industries Vicory Haserodt Jewelers Dahl Fritz Olsen Manufacturing West Side Lumber Fey Insurance Thew Shovel Praudsler Ted Elis Club Dick Baird Bill Saylor Elks Club Ben Bittner Baird

AA President Fines Louisville Manager and Five Players

American Association head Frank C. Lane fined Louisville manager Harry Leibold and five players for threatening a heckler. Leibold was fined $50 after challenging the heckler to meet him, but the confrontation never occurred. Players Frank Shoffner Charlen Koney Bud Kimball Paul Campbell and Jack Aragon each drew $25 fines. Leibold and the club were charged with defying the game.

Columbus Frank C. Lane American Association Today Harry Leibold Louisville Lane Leibold Heckler Kansas City Frank Shoffner Charlen Koney Bud Kimball Paul Campbell Jack Aragon

Legion Juniors Prepare For District Tourney

The Elyria American Legion Juniors will represent Lorain County in the American Legion District Tournament at Bellevue this weekend. They qualified by winning the Lorain County Legion League and are undefeated this season in both the Legion League and the Lorain Clamp League. A 5:30 p.m. practice and meeting is scheduled today at the Ely Stadium diamond.

Two Wins in Wellington League For Litchfield and Oberlin

In Wellington league play, Litchfield American Legion defeated Wellington Eagles 14 1 with all Litchfield runs in the first inning off Sam Zubrick and Carl Laporite. Pete Miller allowed seven hits in a complete game for the victory. Oberlin beat Wellington Riga Restaurant on forfeit.

Wdteheld American Legion Oberlin Powers Dawley Wellington Litchfield Wellington Eagles Oberlin Wellington Riga Litchfield American Legion Sam Zubrick Carl Laporite Eagles Pete Miller Litearild Bue Amariegn Walligton Foo Welch

Zale Graziano Rematch Headlines Chicago Title Bout

Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano meet in a highly anticipated middleweight title rematch at Chicago Stadium. The bout, expected to set indoor gate records, will be broadcast from 10 PM with Taub and Stern announcing. Zale led as favorite after their first meeting, with both fighters known as hard hitters in a fusion of power and crowd appeal.

Jack Duddy United Press Hicago Tony Zale Rocky Graziano Chicago Kid McCoy Stanley Ketehal Harry Cgreb Mickey Walker Divig Anaulora AV Oe Vadenn Qn Cleveland WTAM Bunt Taub Bill Stern Rancahasereeanen Sennry Cousencenaey Maloney Jack Delaney New York Madison Square Garden Bet Tony Rocky Jack Dempsey-Kingfish Levinsky Zale Ince Boss New York Boxing Commission Iig Hcense

Machine Shop Reds Rally for Softball League Win

Machine Shop Reds defeated Machine Shop Blues in the Bendix-Westinghouse Interdepartment Softball League last night. Sheaffer pitched a complete game for the win as Reds surged ahead with decisive hits and solid defense.

Machine Shop Reds Maching Shop Blues Bendix-Westinghouse Sheaffer

Teams Play At Jefferson Polite Club Softball League

Teams compete in the Jefferson Polite Club of the City Softball League with Perry Fey noted as a participant.

Jefferson Polite Club Wilh Mest Perry Fey

Ridgeville Diamond Night Features Doubleheader

Two games are on tap at Ridgeville with Sheldon Garage facing Diederick Florists in the feature at 8:30. Earlier Ridgeville Junior Merchants meet Ridgeville Future Farm in the 7:15 prelim. Lumber Team Drills Parsch holds a 6 o'clock practice at Jefferson School. manager Herpisn Tapple asks all players to wear post for workouts.

Ridgeville Sheldon Garage Bereg Diederick Florists Ford Ridgeville Future Farm Parsch Jefferson School Herpisn Tapple

Elyria Tennis Commission Announces Junior Tourney Plans

Elyria Tennis Commission met in City Hall to outline a junior tournament for boys and girls under 18 with play starting July 123 Entries open now until 6 p.m. Tuesday July 22 Call Vivian Lance or Don Mellvoy to enter Bulletin boards at Cascade Park and Ely Stadium for postings Proceeds for a city teams championship set to begin August 1 Results urged to be called to Mellray Commission to meet again July 30

Elyria Tenis Commission Council Chamber City Hall Vivian Lance Don Mell Voy Cascade Park Ely Stadium Mellray

Tennis Ladder and Bon Metuy Incomplete Names

A fragmentary sports item lists players and scores, including Ployd Wouldidge Lou Manpwell Bul Walker Joan Jasper Tom Benth Bob Gerhart Leroy Jobieen John Bartael John Nevin Bernie Evenchikhats Civorge Ligntke Ken Hebbel Ralph Wright Tracy Fa Bauer Reiphiby Jimmy Bath Byron Morris Jack Laure Gerry Gaines and others with scattered numbers and identifiers, resembling a ladder or ranking from a club or event.

Bon Metuy Ployd Wouldidge Ae Bale Meretotf Lou Manpwell Bul Walker Joan Jasper Jum Recuperv Lon Jannat Atte John Smith Walt Michel Tom Benth Bob Gerhart Leroy Jobieen el Lerach John Bartael John Nevin Bernie Evenchikhats Civorge Ligntke Ken Hebbel Ralph Wright Ee Eae A. Tate ‘Tracy Fa Bauer Veit Alider Goat Bi Pawd Reiphiby Jimmy Bath Byron Morris Jack Laure Gerry Gaines Doc Belen Mestroy-Leroch Liveke-Smith Maswell-Wooldridge Ebvenenik-Ligotke Mubbell-Tracy K Ghderwrieht Michey

World Middleweight Title Fight in Chicago Stadium

The fight features champions Tory Zale Gary Ind. defending against Rocky Graziano of New York for the World Middleweight Championship over 15 rounds. The card includes six six round bouts. doors open 7 30 PM with event start at 9 00 PM on December 9.

Jack Dempsey Rocky Graziano New York Tony Zale Gary Ind Chicago Tory Zale Rocky Graziano Chicago Stadium Xate Gratiano

Red Sox silent on Lou Boudreau manager rumors

Boston officials gave no comment amid reports Cleveland skipper Lou Boudreau could replace Joe Cronin as Red Sox manager with Cronin moving to the front office. Bill Veeck Jr. and others discussed potential moves while Boudreau leads the Indians and tops AL hitters.

Boston W.P Boston Red Sox Cleveland Lou Boudrenau Joe Cronin Bill Veeck Jr Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs Cronin Boudreau Tom Yawkey Veeck Indians

Pipley Favorite In Amateur Tourney

Pipley, a Youngstown golfer, tops the Ohio Men's Amateur Championship qualifiers at Congress Lake with 36 holes in 148, nine over par, leading rivals by four. Matches begin today as Pipoly seeks to extend his lead in Canton.

Canton O.U.R Ohio Congress Lake Steve Pipoly Husky Youngstowi Pipoly

Vets Victory 13 4 Over Avon Lake Sets Stage For Tourney Final

Vets hold Avon Lake 13 to 4 to force a deciding finals game at 7 45 tonight on the Oberlin Road diamond in the Annual Kofain County Softball Tournament. Additional action: General Motors beats Western Automatic in Industrial League. Parseh faunder opens second half with 14 3 win. Russ Shealfer hits an over the fence homer and Sne Bolash belts inside the park.

Avon Lake Gang Oberlin Road Avon Lake Kofain County Elyria Recreation Board General Motors Parseh Faunder Hloria Fotundry Vets Russ Shealfer Sne Bolash Mike Bodnar Western Automatic Tad VAAV Millon’s Jewelers

Ross Furniture Keeps First-Half Ties With 8-0 Victory

Ross Furniture defeated West Side Lumber 8-0 at Ely Stadium to remain tied for first in the second-half Class F League with Bittner Funeral Home. American Legion Cubs beat Roger Binninger Jewelers 8-7 at Cascade Park for their second straight win, moving to .500 in the second half. Charley Siniff earned the win for Ross Furniture, striking out four while yielding four hits. Dick Lawrence went the distance for West Side Lumber.

Charley Siniff Ross Furniture Mato Morris American Legion Cubs Cubs Webber Modack Jewelers R.hle American Legion Heger-Hinninger Ers Webber, Moduck Marsho Avon Lake Gang W.E.W Bodnaround Ross Weat Side Wircenlake Avon Lake Schneadermen Ytteries Rosa Furnitura Siattt Henn Wi Bide Lumber Lawreate Provuznik General Motor Wenternm Automatic Wol. Pet Hatteries General Motors Simonov Len Joo Altera Western Automatic—Smith Oes Parsch Lumber Vatentik Haines Elyria Foundry Krupelak and Rawman

Avon Lake’s Schwenderman Dominates On Mound In Win

Bill Schwenderman pitched the full game for Avon Lake, walking two, hit by pitches four, and fanning four as Bodnar struck out nine with one walk. Karl Mahl led the Vets with three doubles and a triple. Western Automatic’s Bob Smith started, Fritz finished, and Simonovich earned a three hitter with two strikeouts. Janowicz starred for Parseh Lumber Elyria Foundry with four hits, including three homers, while George Valentik allowed six hits for the win. Johnny Krupelak pitched for Foundry in defeat.

Bill Schwenderman Vets Avon Lake Western Automatic Bob Smith Janowicz Vic Janowicz Parseh Lumber-Elyria Foundry George Valentik Johnny Krupelak Foundry Ring

Insurance Girls Triumph In 14 Inning League Thriller

The Rorick Insurance girls beat Painesville 4 to 3 in 14 innings to stay undefeated in Lakewood Girls League play at the Lakewood Elks diamond. Marge Wood pitched the complete game, fanning 14, scattering nine hits, and batting six times with six appearances. Betty Brott pitched for Painesville, allowing four runs through 14 frames while collecting 12 hits. Lovell led Painesville with four singles.

Rorick Insurance Girls Niehh Painesville Girls Lakewood Lakewoo Elks Marge Wood Rorith Wood Betty Brott Painesville Roricks Brott Lovell

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