Hebert Wins PGA Championship in Dayton Gamble Payoff
Lionel Hebert, 29, from Louisiana, turned the biggest gamble of his golf career into victory at the PGA Championship in Dayton. He defeated Dow Finsterwald 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final, closing out with precise iron play and a safe two-putt to seal the title and a $45,000 prize for the runner-up. Hebert had quit his Erie club pro job to take a risk, citing a plan to make a name in golf.
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Bank of Savings Deposit tops Lorain in Hot Stove final
Elyria based Savings Deposit Bank defeated Lorain Amherst Trucking 3 to 1 in the Hot Stove finals weekend play. John Nagy pitched seven strong innings allowing two hits and drove in a run with a triple. Dick Henke scored on a passed ball, Lengyel and Henke delivered key RBIs as the Bank improved to reach the Class D final Sunday at Longfellow Field with Jelia getting the win.
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Alloys, Vendors Deadlock in Elyria Little League Format
Electro-Alloys beat Ware Vending 12 to 4 at East Kiwanis Field to force a split in first place in the Elyria Little League North second half. Both teams finished the half at 3-4. a deciding game will be played after the tournaments. Larry Sanford and Dave Lowery led Electro-Alloys with two hits each. Sanford homered and drove in two runs. Dick Lees pitched four-hit ball for the win, walking two, striking out 10.
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East Kiwanis Field
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Dave Lowery
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Clothiers and Tubemen Triumph in Lorain League
Clothiers Colin Clothes defeated Lehman & Johnson Realtors of Elyria 6 to 2 in Elyria. National Tube Co downed Wolf Dry Goods 14 to 7 in Lorain. John Zwald started Lehman with a first inning homer but Cohn tied it in the third and scored five runs late to win. Bob Tomanek led Clothiers with three hits, including a key double in the eighth. Keith Wesling, Don Mitroff, and Bill Stough each collected hits for National Tube. Multiple players had two hits for their teams. stars included Zwald, Kopf, Cace, Hartman, and Stough.
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Lehman & Johnson Realtors
Elyria
National Tube Co
Wolf Dry Goods
Lorain
John Zwald
Lehman & Johnson
Cohn
Bob Tomanek
Clothiers
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National Tube
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Elyria Little League West Wins Tourney Path to Williamsport
Jackson DeNillo and Meier lead Elyria Little League as West, North, East, and South teams begin Area action toward the Little World Series in Williamsport. West faces Ashland National tomorrow at 6:30 pm in Ashland while North meets Avon Lake National at Avon Lake and East hosts Avon Lake American at 6:30 pm. South draws a bye and plays the North-Avon National winner Wednesday at 7 pm in Elyria. Area Four finals Thursday at Lexington Ave Field, with New London also in Area Four action against Ashland American. Area One games see Marion American at Clyde and Bucyrus at Shelby. Area Two matches Marion Federal vs Galion and Frederickstown vs Marion National. District Six finals at Lappin Field in Elyria Monday and Tuesday, with West planning a motor caravan from Lappin Field to Ashland tomorrow at 4:30 pm EDT.
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Mid Year Title Races at Lorain County Speedway
A crowd of 3200 watched Dick Jackson win the Expert title while Guy DeNullo took the Amateur and Carl Meier the Novice crown in a long, crash‑prone midseason program at Lorain County Speedway. The night featured multiple heat and pursuit races, several restarts, and an upcoming benefit race for the Chandler family.
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Hardware, U.P.C. Win In Little League South Minor
Elyria Hardware edged Ed wards Sunoco 7 6 at Troxel Co Field while United Polish Club topped Molders Union 14 7. Roger Howard went two for two and R Vecchio doubled for the Molders. Tom Wack pitched for UPC and Harold Cody hurled a one hitter for Elyria Hardware.
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United Polish Club
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Troxel Co
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Molders
Tom Wack
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Harold Cody
Gonzales Still King at Forest Hills Tennis Tourney
Pancho Gonzales, the California star, dominates the Tournament of Champions round robin, sweeping the field with a 30 win streak and claiming first prize money of 2 500. Attendance in Forest Hills reached about 8 500, far short of breakeven for promoter Frankie. Frank Sedgman took second place after a 7-5 4-6 6-0 win over Pancho Segura.
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Insurance Tops Bottlers In North A standings thriller
Plocher Insurance defeated the Bottlers to seize and hold first place in the Little League North A standings after another big game by Jim Ingistrom who went four for four. Stewart Radio beat Better Line in the other league contest as Plocher sits at 3-1, with Stewart Radio 3-3, Better Line 3-3, and Dr. Pepper 1-5 trailing.
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Polish Club Caps Clyde in District Five Softball Tourney
Elyna U.P.C. advances to the second round of the winners bracket with a 4 3 victory over Helena Lumber. Pitcher Jack Miller helped by holding Helena to one hit while Elyna scorers came early in the first inning. Lorain U.P.C. and Wellington T A dropped to the losers bracket as Fremont Milton Jewelers beat Lorain U P C 6 5 in eight innings. Reinecke Tavern downed Wellington T A 5 2 and Fostoria Merchants beat Holland Market 5 4. Miller earned the win. next up Elyna faces Fostoria Dick's TV Friday at 9 p.m.
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Tiger Tryouts Start Tuesday at City Field Lorain
Detroit Tiger tryout sessions run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at City Field Lorain near 16th and Washington. Pat Mulisn, a former Tiger outfielder, leads the camp open to all boys over 16 who should come in baseball uniforms.
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Melketin Wins 3 7 Paddie Feature at Ash Grounds
Melketin of North 0 led the field at the Ash Grounds in the main feature and first heat, pushing ahead of rivals as drivers chased the familiar pace. The win marks his seventh and tenth victories of the year, underscoring his strong season as spectators watched closely.
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Elyria UPC Cops Title in Softball Tourney Fight
Elyria United Polish Club defeated Lorain UPC 4-3 in the Fifth inning to claim the Lorain County Softball Tournament title. Julius Pondy delivered the winning run on an error and a pair of walks in the fifth while Pete Costello and Leo Pawlik supplied Lorain's early and lone runs. Jack Miller pitched all nine innings for Elyria.
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No-Hit Hurlers Highlight Lorain Sectional Play
Lorain sectionals featured Ron Reith of Lorain Zims tossing a 10-0 no hitter against Grafton Food Center and Downs of LaGrange delivering a 17-9 win over Lorain St Michaels. Berg of Oberlin tossed a two hitter as Powers & Dawley beat Rock Sheet Metal 13-2. Oberlin, LaGrange, and Lorain area squads posted victories as the tourney winds toward Alliance for state play. multiple Class E F G games noted with strong hitting and slugging performances.
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Lorain Zims
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Seixas Tops Flam to Claim National Clay Crown
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia wins the National Clay Court title for the second time, dethroning defending champion Herb Flam in four sets at River Forest Tennis Club. The event also sees Althea Gibson win the first major United States title in women’s singles, defeating Darlene Hard in straight sets, while Ashley Cooper and Neale Fraser capture the men’s doubles crown.
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Neale Fraser
Australia
Elyrians Enter Two Golf Tours In Ohio
Elyrians are entered in two golf tournaments tomorrow. Andy Garwolinski seeks a high finish in the State Junior Chamber of Commerce meet at Norwood Ohio after Moyes withdrew with a broken finger leaving Garwolinski as Elyria's lone entrant. Jackie Nicklaus, a sensational youngster, is a big favorite and chose this meet over defending his State Open title at Westbrook County Club Mansfield. Memo Zalesta also competes in the open tourney. Winners on the Jaycee tourney wall will qualify for the national Juniors meet in Columbus the week of Aug 15.
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Westbrook County Club
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T&A Triumphs In Wellington Softball League Win
T and A Triumphs defeated Thornton and Fuge for another league victory at Wellington. Chip Gross earned the win over Mecca-Carliste 4 in eight innings. Ed Seng hit a homer for the losers and Dew Drop Inn was the opponent in the earlier game.
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