Piatriot No 6 softball tourney opens at Oberlin Road field
Russ Davies reports the annual Piatriot No 6 championship softball tournament starts Friday night at Oberlin Road field with six to eight teams. Early favorites include Sonel's Jewelers of Lorain and Sobel's Jewelers. final double elimination runs to August 16 or 18. Injuries touch local sport as Colson Corp catcher Bendik recovers from a broken rib and Cannefax of Duplex Foundry is wounded in Southwest Pacific fighting. The boxing card at Yankee Stadium pits Zale vs Grasiano, expected to be a slugfest, with local fans split on Grasiano knockouts. Coaching changes note Ralph Patton at Shaw High, tracing back to Carrollton High and Mal Pryor at Lorain Bligh. Indians face a seven-night-game stretch starting tonight against Philadelphia and other June/July opponents. Ray Wykrent of Wykrent Recreation remains hospitalized after war injuries.
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Sonel's Jewelers
Lotain
Springfield
Sobet's Jewelers
Lough
Lorain
Sobel's
Treak Ilan Bendik
Colson Corporation
Bendik
Adrian Read
Blytia
Read
Bob Cannefan
Duplex Foundry
Goftdell
Witl Mies
Cannefex
U. S. Infantry
Southwest Pacific
Yankee Stadium
Zate
Gary
Ind
Rocky Grasiano
New York
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Graziano
Ralph Patton
Shaw High
Carrollton High School
Patton
Carrollton
Muskingum College
Navy
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Mal Pryor
Lorain Bligh
Pawer
Cleveland Indians
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Philadelphia
Indiana
Washington
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
U. S. Marines
Ray Wykrent
Wykrent Recreation
Veterans’ Hospital
Brecksville
Wyhrent
Record Tees Off In Ohio Amateur
Lima hosts the 1000 Ohio Amateur at Shawnee Country Club with 173 golfers in qualifying. Pro-am partners Bob Kepler and Pete Soh led with 69, tied with Bob Servis and Ock Willowrit for first in best ball. Low medalist honors went to Bob Kepler and Jack Thompson.
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Ohio
Shawnee
Bob Kepler
Ohio State University
Pete Soh
Bob Servis
Dayton
Ock Willowrit
Gem City
Kepler and
Youngetown
Jack Thompson
Reners Mervis
Vic Stolly
Servis
Maurice McCarthy
Cincinnati
John Florio
Columbus
McCarthy
Music and Fireworks Boost Indians Night at Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland Indians host the Philadelphia Athletics with Allie Reynolds on the mound. A 13 piece rhythm band and ten minutes of fireworks will accompany the game, a Bill Veeck gimmick aimed at drawing fans.
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Cleveland Stadium
Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Bill Veeck
Redskins
Bill
Milwaukes
Milwaukee Brewers
Allie Reynolds
Reynolds
Allie
Athletica
Phil Marchildon
Keeping Up With The Majors Minors
Fragmented sports update shows results and schedules from major and minor leagues. Teams like Detroit Boston Chicago St Louis and New York are mentioned with scores and upcoming games. standings and partial results from Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Montreal Toronto Baltimore Jersey City and others are noted with scattered numbers and dates.
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Toledo
Gan City
Columbus
Colmes
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Indignapolis
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Toronto
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Jerzey Cary
Newark
Biltalo
Jerses City
Softball League Tonight Brings Key Second Half Games
Two City Softball League action at Gbertin Road field features Elyria Merchants versus Vic Silver Jewelers at 7 90 and Haples Foundry against Polish Club in the late game. Both Elyria Merchants and Vic Silver Jewelers seek a win after four straight losses as standings tighten toward Thursday’s decisive clash between undefeated Vo. FW. O No. 1078 and Hahn Associates.
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Onie
Ié¢Agué Championetis Atandifias
Fitet Ennte
Fiom A Merthante
Vic Silver Jewelers
Haples Foundry
Elyria Merchants
Senton
Ai Btahe An
Duplex Foundry
Hoteh
Vo. FW. O No. 1078
Hahn Associates
Mickey
Elyria
Foundry
Legion Softball Tourney Opens At Amherst Wednesday
The Fifth District American Legion Softball Tourney opens in Amherst on July 24 with games scheduled on July 24 28 and August 4. Participating teams include Elyria Lorain Amherst Tiffin Shelby Bucyrus and Attica. The schedule lists Elyria vs Amherst Attica vs Tiffin Shelby vs Bucyrus Lorain vs winner Attica or Tiffin and later finals and consolation games.
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Amherst
Elyria
Lorain
Tiffin
Shelby
Bucyrus
Attica
Attica Va
Tithh
Lorain Va
Attica-Tiffin
Shelby-Bucyrus
Amhherst-Elyria
Ats
Jesse Owens Set For Norwalk Exhibition Run
World famous track star Jesse Owens is slated to run an exhibition in Norwalk on Wednesday evening. Owens, a former Ohio State standout and Olympic legend, will race a local opponent as part of a baseball attraction featuring the Norwalk Vo. OF W. No. 2747 against the Seattle Steelheads, a colored team.
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Jesse Owens
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U.S
Ohio State University
Norwalk Vo
W. No
Seattle
Wash
Zale Graziano Title Fight Postponed
The middleweight title bout between champion Tony Zale and challenger Rocky Graziano, slated for Thursday at Yankee Stadium, was postponed after Zale suffered an intercostal neuralgia. Promoter Mike Jacobs planned talks with co managers Sam Pian Art Winch and Graziano’s manager Cohen to set a new date for the 15 round bout.
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New York
Tony Zale
Rocky Graziano
Yenkee Stadium
Indiana
Mike Jacobs
Sam Pian
Art Winch
4Ale
Coehen
Graziano
Tater Tos
V F W Defeats General Industries 10 6 in Monday Softball
The V F W 079 softball team used nine hits and six walks to topple General Industries 10 to 6 on Roosevelt diamond Monday. General Industries jumped to four runs in the first inning, but Vets answered with four in the bottom frame and held on as Harry Murawski earned the win and Goose Klimeczak pitched for the losers. Key hits came from Rudy Wynieski, Paydanasko, and Johnny Andrews as both teams tallied offense in a game marked by timely hitting and base on balls.
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General Industries
Roosevelt Diamond
Harry Murawski
Avettis
Vets
Rudy Wynieski
Paydanasko
Johnny Andrews
Rocky Graziano faces critics over rough ring tactics
EW YORK W P Roughhouse middleweight contender Rocky Graziano defends his fighting style amid questions about Queensberry etiquette ahead of his title bout with Tony Zale at Yankee Stadium. Zale camp accuses him of foul tactics. Graziano vows to fight, insisting a bout is a fight and rules are his business.
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York
W.P
Rocky Graziano
Gargantua
Seattle
Holt
Fremerks
Greenwood Lake
Rocky
Boro
Marquis of Queensberry
Tony Zale
Yankee Stadium
Zale
Queensberry
Emily Post
Local Spring Valley Twi-liite Golf event holds near misses
In Elyria, participants at the Spring Valley Twi-liite Golf tournament report a hole in one on No. 11 uncredited due to a temporary green. Various matches across divisions feature multiple ties and low scores, with Nick Ross posting the day’s low gross 4, and winners including Louie Lapos, Horwisz, and others across local clubs.
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Spring Valley
Johony Slossier
Charles Horwitz
Regard Furniture Vam
Ken Beach
Pfandier Company
Horwite
Timms Spring Company
Bogard Furniture
Beach
Phadler Company
RB Lean
Crossium
Americus Biatkuiar
DeBray
Wecol
OTL
Elyria Hi-Speed
Li Thomasson
Bipedie
Sobel’s Jewelers
Haserodt Jewelers
Knowtes
Sniezek Scars
Timmins Spring Company
Vic Silver Jewelers
Stone's Grill
Walt's Restaurant
Olsen Manufacturing Company
Vrandler Company
Tool Company
Nick
Louie Lapos
Nick Ross
Horwisz
George Jones
Joe Cirighiaugo
Kristoff
Golf Standings From Alley Lite Tournament
Fragmentary sports notes show golf standings and player names. Several garbled terms resemble team or player names, venues, and possible sponsors. The readable items hint at a regional or club event with mixed results and placements.
Foundry Beats Amherst 8-3 in tight softball tilt
Foundry scored twice late to break a 3 3 tie and beat Amherst 8 3. Lefty Nichols pitched four hits over seven innings for the win while Bob Kowalski led Duplex with four hits as the team piled up 73 base hits.
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Quplex Foundry
U.S. Automane
Amherst
Nichols
Duplex
Bob Kowalski
Kowalsky
Hig Winening
Browns Sign Rams Smith in Cleveland Shakeup
Cleveland Browns announce the addition of Rams backfield player Gayton Smith amid a legal fight with the Rams over former teammate Josh Adams. Adams faces a federal suit to block his play with Cleveland, while Smith confirms a winter agreement that predates the Rams move to Los Angeles. The club aims to bolster a weaker backfield with the two signings.
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Cleveland Browns
Loa Ansaciéa Mama
Cleveland Mame
Avy
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Chile Walsh
Rams
Las Angeles
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Adama
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Browns
Indians Maintain Grip On Lead In A. A. Pennant Race
Indians hold sole lead in the American Association as they win the odd game of a series with St Paul. Louisville moves into second after edging Minneapolis 2 to 1. Milwaukee splits with Columbus, Toledo defeats Kansas City, and Mel Roser pitches well for Indianapolis in a seven hit game.
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A. A
United Presa
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville Colonels
Saints
Louisville
Minneaplis
Milwaukee
Colimbue
Toledo
Kansas City
Mel Roser
Phil Oates
Minneapolis
Jone Hurler
Cubs Seek Fourth Straight At Odd Fellows Club
Two City Class F games are on the slate. American Legion Cubs, tied for first in the second half, aim for a fourth straight win against TO. O. F. No. 103 on Cascade Park diamond. West Side Lumber faces East Carlisle Indians at Ely Stadium. First pitch 5 43.
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American Legion Cubs
Bexer-Binninger Jewelers
O. F
Cascade Park
West Side Lumber
East Carlisle Indians
Ely Stadium
Diamond Notes and Amateur Softball Schedule
The Elyria Brass and Bronze team will practice today at :30 on the Jeffers diamond after a 13 to 5 Sunday win led by pitcher Bob McCallister with 1} strikeouts. Amherst Night League features Florence Vets vs Clearview Vets at 7:30 and South Amherst American Legion vs Amherst Eagles at 8:45. Elyria American Legion Post No. 12 softball team to practice at McKinley diamond 6:30 with members asked to report. The Elyria team meets Amherst Legion in opening round Wednesday evening. London softball fans can attend Friday July 26 at 6:30 p m as Ralph Godfrey Donkey Circus faces the Jocaul softballers in a twilight game at Reeroae non diamond to benefit the park. Horseshow courts at 229 West Bridge open for the night with Old Timers and Nitonal Unompany employees night.
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Elyria Brass
Bronze
Jefferson Diamond
Bob McCalliser
Amherst
Florence Vets
Clearview Vets
South Amherst American Legion
Amherst Eagles
Elyria American Legion
McKinley Diamond
Elgria
Amherst Legion
UDA London
Ralph Godfrey
George Davis
West Bridge Street
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Cardinals And Dodgers Battle For First Place In NL
The St Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers push toward NL lead as road records standout. Cardinals on road 24-14, home 28-20. Dodgers at home 29-9, on road 24-20. Yankees seek equals in AL as Red Sox extend large lead after West trip. Boston 42-8 at Fenway, 23-17 on road.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
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Cardinals
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Polo Grounds
Ouer
St. Folicas
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Chicago
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Pirates
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New London Merchants to Encounter Mansfield Sohicans Sunday
New London Merchants set to seek their eighth win of the season Sunday afternoon at Recreation Center field at 2:30 p m. They host Mansfield Sohicans in a game that caps the remainder of the Merchants schedule.
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New London
Mansfield
New London Merchants
Recreation Center Field
Mansfield Sohicans
Ex Marine Leads Public Links Play in Denver
Ex Marine Jimmy Clark of Low Beach California shot seven under par to equal the course record and lead second half of qualifying for the National Public Links. Buck Gann of Tulsa, Einer Hanson and Robert Sylvestri of San Francisco, John Verge of Pasadena, and Jack Koennecker of Denver shot 70s as the field readies for 64 players to begin match play.
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Jimmy Clarh
Low Beach
Calif
Clark
Buck Gann
Tulsa
Okla
Einer H. Hanson
Robert J. Sylvestri
San Francisco
John W. Verge
Pasadena
Catit
Jack Koennecker
Mansfield
Grafton
Lorain
Akron
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