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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1947
Page
5
Dodgers push a youth movement against the Cardinals in the National League. The article notes Brooklyn's young players challenging veterans as contending teams, with multiple game results and player mentions across leagues, including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
MASCOM UP reports Ras jump trials show Hopes to participate in the 1948 Olympic Games with Ras possibility of Soviet involvement discussed. Names linked include Campbell and Watson amid a wide spread of college and city notes from New York to Madison and Columbus.
Elyrians may take part in the Sandusky Bay Regatta this weekend on Sandusky Bay near Lake Erie. Sponsored by the Sandusky Sailing and Yacht Club, events include sailing, boating displays, and a Sunday sailing schedule with 25 to 30 mile race options plus Sunday swimming and safety events.
League champions meet at Amherst in a doubleheader on the Amherst softball program. General Industries and General Motors hold first half titles in their divisions and will play at 7:30. A second game features Amherst American Lees and Amherst Eagles in a benefit bill with proceeds for Stan Gambish, who suffered a dislocated shoulder.
The Wakeman Red Caps host the Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors on the Wakeman diamond at 8:90 tonight. The article recaps local figures, snake venom trade, and unrelated notes about wildlife and racing scattered through the page.
Willard Marshall, a modest right fielder for the New York Giants, leads the National League with 74 RBIs and 29 home runs in 1946, fueling a high scoring lineup alongside Mize and Cooper. The Virginian's patient, steady demeanor contrasts with flashier stars, earning him respect from teammates like Mel Ott as he helps push toward the club’s home run record chase.
Elyria Country Club hosts a Wom en Golf Association meeting with Mrs E Foster low score. Prizes go to Mrs H Barbour Class A Mes Gi Livingston Class B and Mrs G Smith Class C. Sunset tournament and July Flight finals forthcoming. Lorain Class A Baseball sees Harry Brown Motors beat Thaw Shovel 7 0 behind Steve Jami four hitter.
Independent Caty Softball League game opens Ridgeville card at TS parate ere. Teams and players are notified of a practice at 3:90 o'clock and upcoming home games Friday Saturday and this week at Bark field.
The Wakeman Rough Riders request matchup opportunities with Elyria area teams. Interested managers can schedule roonies by contacting Albert at 323 W Third St.
The Elyria Tennis Commission released first and second round pairings for the Junior Tennis Tournament with 18 entrants. First round matches must finish by Friday night and second round by Sunday, with results by 6 o clock, sent to Walt Michel and Don Melirey.
Independent clubs Tristan of the Cry Softbilt League and Percy Fav of the Ine dust loop are slated for a practice game today at the Roone vole diamond. Harshaw Chemical of the Industrial Softball League holds a practice at Cascade Park, and Rone Radio schedules a practice Thursday at Roosevelt School diamond.
VFW 9019 captured its second straight city softball win by beating Milton’s Jewelers on Oberlin Road to pull even at the top of the standings. Tristam’s Club moved into a share of first place with a decisive victory over Rone Radio, scoring in waves from the third to seventh innings and getting an inside the park homer from Ciapriano.
Wakeman Red Caps lost 8-2 to a traveling Havana Cuba squad under the lights. Nine Havana runs came via three-run spurts in the seventh and ninth innings as Roe, Blissett and Bement led Wakeman with hits while the home team was touched for 14 hits across the nine innings.
Gordon Boddy, a former Elyria High football player, is named head coach for all sports at Olmsted Falls High School. Boddy played guard and blocking back in the 1928 to 1931 Elyria teams, scored a touchdown in a 19-6 win over Lorain, and later attended Findlay College then served in the Army. He has studied at Ohio State University and has coached at Burton, Nesfield, Olmsted Falls, and in the Geauga and Cuyahoga County Leagues.
West Side Jumber secured a second half victory in Class F League at Cascade Park by beating the American Legion Cubs 12 hits propelled by Eddy. The West Side club broke a deadlock with a fourth inning run and added a three run burst in the sixth to seal the win. Odd Fellows Move Ahead With 9-3 Victory
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