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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1955

Page

8

Bako Hopes For Lights In Elyria County Softball Showdown

County softball plans hinge on a lighted field in Ely, with Steve Baka and Lorain district officials aiming to host the county tournament. Lorain United Polish Club, led by Fritig Danicki with a no hitter, won the Rickers tournament as Elyria Bolero Club and others posted several shutouts. Local school figures, coaching changes, and TV boxing notes also surface, including Armin Riesen at Huron and no current Firelands basketball coach, as era of contract signings continues.

Steve Baka Elyhe Lorain Dave Beckwith Mont Lorain United Tig Pext Vooaat Ss K Baxo Lorai Firelands High Elmer Meyers James Ehrman Ehrman Iman Firelands Camden High Wayne Katta Lawrence van der Ford Nelson Howe AL Four Elyria Bolero Bolero Lorain United Polish Club Joe Lowery Pete Rockas Don Mason Carl Cross Harry Conn Howard Jameyson Joe Watson Glenn Schroeder John Gulish Chuck Brown Bill Caco Leland Chip) Goss Jack Willer Chronicle Telegram

Indians Hold Edge Over All in American League Race

The Cleveland Indians look secure atop the league with 111 wins last season still a near record. Other division clubs trade blows and suffer upsets by teams from lower divisions, while the Yankees lead the AL with a .439 batting average and a strong .575 win percentage.

Cleveland Indians

Local anglers haul seven sheepshead and multiple catches near Petee Island

Elyria Ridgeville fishermen towed 44 June trip reporting seven sheepshead and several white fish including a five and four pounder. Names mentioned include Will, Jim, Brownie Gruse, Tom Ickes, Bil Horvath, Leo Perentske, Steve Massaros, Andy Erne of Kelley’s Island. A UPC Fisherman’s Club outing is planned from Lorain Police Club with 9:30 start, boats at 10 and re-registration required by 3:30.

Elyria Ridgeville Petee Island Willsell Jim Ne Trin Brownie Gruse Tom Ickes Bil Horvath Leo Perentske Steve Massaros Andy Erne Kelley's Island Toth Spinnes U.P.C

Jolly Cholly's Boys Lose 16th Contest By One Run

New York report notes Milwaukee Braves narrowly fell to the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds 6 95. Braves have lost 16 one run decisions this season while Dodgers lead the standings. Giants and Braves split the series as Brooklyn slipped versus Cincinnati and Philadelphia closed in on the AL race with wins.

Howard Sigmand NEW York SNS Jolly Cholly Grimm Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Grimm Braves New York Giants Polo Grounds Brooks Gunters Warren Spain Bill Bruton Wille Mays Giants Henry Thompson Alan Dark Bob Bual Ken Gormez Dodgers Reds Walter Alston Bea Brooklyn Cornnati Redlegs Ted Kluszewski Amclear Philadephia Phage Cameaaan Mawon Bov Smakes

Rocky Road Ahead by Alan Maver

Rocky Castellans YY San Francesco faces uncertain path as a youthful 22 year old contends with unclear odds. Readers seek insight into upcoming hurdles and potential outcomes amid mixed signals and shifting expectations.

Rocky Castellans San Francesco Wid Boga Olsan

Barons Cut Ticket Prices And Schedule Details

Barons announce reduced ticket prices and outline a 32 game home schedule. General Manager James Horamauised discusses improved seating options and fan accessibility for the upcoming season.

Neral James Cleve

Baughan Triumphs At Sandusky Speedway

Bobby Baughan of Findlay led about 40 entrants to win his second straight feature at Sandusky Speedway Sunday. He captured the first heat race and the Helmet Dash, topping a field that included Pewee Tye and Clayton,85, from New Orleans.

Sandusky, O Bobby Baughan Findlay Sandusky Speedway

Go Go Sox Crying Out Rally For Pennant Chase

CHICAGO hosts New York in a two game series at Comiskey Park. The White Sox aim to rebound after seven wins in their last eight as they chase the Yankees who lead by two games. Casey Stengel plans veteran Tommy Byrne against Chicago’s lineup as Connie Johnson and Marion’s pitching staff face scrutiny.

Chicago Newport Yankees Comiskey Park Sox Brons Sombers Yanks Detroit Tigers Briggs Stadium Casey Stengel Yankee Tommy Byrne Waite Sox Cleveland Marty Marion Connie Johnson Marion Stengel Erst Berne H Turleford Grimvind Lopat

Schedule Favors Indians as 21 Day Run Looms

Cleveland Indians enter a nine game stretch against Baltimore and Washington in the next three weeks, aiming to climb from behind the Yankees in the American League pennant race. The slate also pits them against the Orioles, Nationals, and Boston, with key home dates against the Nationals and a four game set to close the period.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Indians Baltimore Orioles Washington Nats New York Yankees Tribe Rts Yankees Orioles Nats Vile ‘Sox Ansettes Pa Osuity Boston New Eeland Lagane

Thistle's Attendance and Purses Rise in Cleveland Racing

Attendance averaged 7.94 racing cars around the Cleveland track as final totals showed 70,468 in receipts, up from last summer's figures. The Ohio Derby winner T Judge earned 230,000 after a thrilling stretch duel with Nashua in Arlington classic. Paul Ward again led riding with 42 wins for the season.

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Tigers Name All Star Pitching Staff for July Minneapolis Game

Indianapolis Indians manager Kirby Farrel announced the American Association All Star lineup chosen by a fan poll. The eight starters include Don Blasingame and Marty Keogh with Frank Torre and Darrell Johnson among infielders, plus Frank Torre at third and Jack Sprat listed among outfielders, aiming to face Minneapolis on July 21.

Kirby Farrel Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Saite Farrell Detroit WW Jim Team Duke Maas Strait Tigers Buo Farrell Don Blasingame Gmajing Marty Keogh Louisville Buffalo Maas Low Skiras Denver RF Roh Hamrich St. Paul Frank Buffalo Malzoane Loisville Frank Torre Toledo

LaGrange B Nine Tops Grafton MXI In Class B

Gary Aumals pitched five hitless innings for LaGrange B, relief in sparkly start, as LaGrange Lions beat Grafton MXI Drugs in a five inning Class B baseball game. Summers relieved in the second, Youngblood out, and LaGrange hitters Baten, Rawe and Brent Behner each had two hits.

Gary Aumals LaGrange Lions Cass Grafton MXI Drugs LaGrange Summers John Youngblood Grafton Youngblood Rawe Brent Behner Spencer Bob Ferriman Ferriman Lions Firelands Lorain-Medina

Nationals of Cleveland and Others Play Off

Scattered sport update notes baseball and harness racing with unclear results. Mentions Nationals of Cleveland, WEOU and WERE and several race meetings with mixed outcomes. Specifics are garbled but refer to scores and events across multiple venues.

Nationals Cleveland WEOU WERE Fruts Grandview WOOK Worrow Horse Broo Randall Park

Giants Clash at Ely in Region League Play

Giants meet Ely in a regional league clash amid a busy slate. Details are unclear but the game centers on region standings and player matchups.

National Showdown Looms In Elyma Pony League Night

The National Division title decider sees Lorain County Excavating and Elytia Furniture collide at Elyma Catholic High No. 1, both 6–2, while Toggery Bovetown faces Fraternal Order at Police on No. 2. Rotary Club clinched a second-half spot as Fire and Lorain County & Trust battled Hart Con. Reeser pitched five strong for the win, with Gret and others contributing as the league moved toward the season’s final games.

Elyma Pony League Lorain County Elytia Furniture Elyma Catholic High Toggery Bovetown Order Police Nes Fast Might Rotary Club Ats Tradem Fire Lorain County & Trust Hart Elyna Rosstown Tzers Weo Ibout Ieve Faia Vision Don Lara

Vermilion Starboats Win Full Cops Title Race

Vermilion starboats claim the Full Cops Title Race with 92 points. Pacers Wild wins series top score at 86 for Roger Doane’s Six Chips. Fred Meyer sails Hoot-N-Annie in third, and Don Rever and Larry Livers follow in the top ten.

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