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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1944
Page
4
In Elyria, Class F leads as top baseball option with seven youth teams in Class B lagging. A Sunday Cascade game saw four stolen bases by one side and a dubious plate rule call, highlighting local league quirks and calls for unified uniforms in future seasons.
Ohio State University football squads are split for the annual intra squad game to showcase candidates before the Navy game. Veterans such as Appleby George Nore Mis and Jack Dupye headline the stronger group, with Hackett and Wasi noted among the standout players. The practice emphasizes depth and readiness for the upcoming schedule.
Three Ass'n clubs won both ends of their doubleheaders. St Paul defeated Kansas City 3 to 2 and 5 to 2, while Louisville and Columbus combined to rout Toledo as Louisville crushed two Toledo pitchers 18 to 9 and 10 to 4. Milwaukee’s lead faltered with a 2–4 loss to Minneapolis as Columbus, St Paul, and Louisville showcased strong pitching and offense in key games.
In Columbus the Springfield team finished second as Pr SpengteaCoach led a strong showing. The meet featured Osage and other rivals, with Mountaineers and Minots also taking part in a tense competition, while Fors Ih and Monteuti posted notable results.
In Columbus Ohio the Association All Stars announce two new additions as managers and commissioners assemble the roster. The report highlights selections and notes about rosters for the Red Birds and other teams with details on eligibility and upcoming exhibition.
Manager Joe McCarthy of the New York Yankees gambled on a rookie against league leading St. Louis Browns as Rod Muncrief blanked New York with three shutouts this year. Browns pounded three homers, aided by Milt Byrnes, to win and widen their lead in the standings. The Red Sox beat the White Sox 4 to 2 behind Tex Hughson, while Cleveland topped Philadelphia 4 to 3 and Detroit relied on Hal Newhouser to win 6 to 5. The Giants beat Pittsburgh 4 to 2 as Weiner Traub homered with the bases loaded. Brooklyn’s homecoming ended in a 6 to 0 shutout loss.
Chicago report confirms four year old trotting champion Great Vola Song, winner of the 1943 Hambletonian, was destroyed after doctors decided they could not repair a fractured left foreleg sustained in a racing accident at Blighorn Wisconsin last Sunday. Owner BE. J. Baker of St. Charles reportedly paid $50,000 for the horse.
Andersson of Sweden wins the mile in 4 01.6 setting a world record as rival Gunder Hogg clocks 4 02. The duel highlighted a heavy distance program with both runners surpassing previous marks. Hogg plans a U S return at the earliest opportunity as the meet drew a large Cascade Puin crowd.
The Indians edged the Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 3 in the series opener. Ed Killebrew started for Cleveland and pitched effectively, while Al Smith dominated the A's, earning the win as Cleveland rallied with three fourth-inning runs. Bill McGhee, Dick Siebert, George Kell, and pinch-hitter Bud Burns delivered late offense for Philadelphia, but Cleveland held on.
Boston pundits questioned the outcome of Willie Pep’s unanimous 10 round win over Manuel Ortiz at El Centro California amid rumors of fix plots. Promoters and managers denied manipulation while Pep used defensive tactics to secure victory.
Four teams share first in Elyria City Softball as American Radiator falls to Elyria Foundry 6-4 in eight. Vic Silver Jewelers humbles Bendix Westinghouse 5-0 behind Frank Zalatel's second shutout. leaders include Jewelers, Elyria Foundry, Amescan Radiator, and Elyria Merchants. next games Hahn Manufacturing vs Jewelers at TAC and Elyria Merchants vs General Industries at 8 45.
The Elyria Baseball Commission met in City Hall offices to consider a protest filed by Parsch Lumber and Coal against Elyria Hardware. After reviewing several principals, the commission deferred decision until Parsch Lumber and Coal submits the scorebook. The protest stems from an umpire’s decision in the July 9 game, and the commission will reconvene later to render a ruling. Players from both teams are notified of the proceedings and time.
The Reds start a 17 game eastern swing meeting the Brooklyn Dodgers under the lights at Ebbets Field. Walters faces Melton as Bucky Walters leads with eight wins sought. Rube Melton for the Dodgers and Harry Gumbert may shift to relief duties after solid relief work.
In Pittsburgh Jimmy Clark of Buffalo stopped Here man Pope. Johnny Lawer, both from Cleveland, defeated Sammy Kelman of Pittsburgh. In Los Angeles Fitzy Fitzpatrick of Charleston halted Billy Sullivan of Portland after a roundless bout.
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