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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
7
City League rivals WFAV No. 1079 and Malin Associates clash in a pivotal game to decide the second half championship. Johnny Witcenske pitched the win for the Vets, with Mike Bodnar losing. The firms previously met in a tilt that saw the Vets win late.
Chicago Cubs manager Charley Grimm predicts a fierce three team contest for the National League pennant involving the Cubs Cardinals and Dodgers. He highlights rookies Mary Rickert and Eddie Waitkus and veteran Billy Jurges as central to his plan with Jurges returning after a decade away.
Forty nine players competed in the Elsing Elks lodge first of two tournaments held Wednesday at Sprit Valier. Prizes were awarded to many, with Joe Yan taking first low gross and Was Mreeger second. Hubig Herold won first low net, Ben Bitter second, and Knowles posted high gross while Bob Morrison had high net. The event featured a buffet and social extended play at the clubhouse.
Brooklyn rookie pitcher Hatten led a rookie surge that boosted the Dodgers back to first in the National League. He and four fellow rookies powered a 2-0 win over the Cubs, with Whitman, Stevens, Ramagotti, and Wyse contributing in a tense game.
Veteran Bob Feller stifled the Philadelphia A's for a 1-0 Cleveland win behind nine strikeouts and three hits. Outfielder Wank Edwards homered in the fourth for the game's lone run, boosting Feller to 7-0 on the year with his seventh shutout of 1946.
Grille pitcher Gerber earned a 1-0 win over Nickel Mate Grille of Cleveland at Ridgeville AA League play last night. Gerber fanned 16, allowed two hits, three walks, and faced three runners in scoring position. The only run came in the fourth when Kornman walked, moved on a wild pitch, and scored on Payne's single. Alex Oledko allowed two hits in relief for the losers.
Diamond Notes the American Legion baseball team in Lorade Medina County League tied practice today at Iseade Park. Team members discuss scheduling and field appearances, with tentative plans and potential opponents noted for upcoming games at Haul Ton Boboh Vo Sae athe Voe Salve.
Major league players push for voice in owners meetings with early demands from several clubs. Pirates propose eight point program including minimum salary, travel expenses, commissions, waivers and exhibition receipts. Indians list seven points and Cubs select Phil Cicarella and Bally Unryes to represent at NL meeting.
Two undefeated teams VFW No. W793 and Mite Associates clash at Elyria Recreation Board on Oberlin Road for the second half Loop title. Vets seek their 10th straight win this half and a league crown. Associates would force a best of three. Probables: Wircenske or Marsh for Vets, Bednar or Zilat for Associates. Preliminary at 7:30 features Elyria Foundry against Mickeys Cafe.
The Elyria American Legion team was eliminated in a 10 to 1 defeat at Amherst. Art Mirsh started for Elyria and allowed many hits as Amherst pitchers Berger and Blackford shut down the offense. Berger earned the win with seven strong innings while Blackford contributed a key RBI. Amherst moved on to face tough competition.
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General Industries beat Western Automatic 9-5 in the first game of the best-of-three series at Oberlin Road field. Roka and Schoditsch pitched for the teams as Industries built a late rally in the seventh, aided by three Western errors. Dumke and Fritz led hits for the winners, while Tristam Club edged Polish Village 7-6 in an independent prelim.
The Rorick Insurance girls softball team has three games in four days. Tonight they face Painesville in Lakewood at 4 15. Friday they play John D Gallagher girls of Lakewood at Ridgeville. Sunday they travel to Mansfield for a 3 o clock independent game. Buffalo NY Bob Daugherty former Virginia Union star signed with Buffalo Legion club in the National Professional Basketball League becoming the league's first Negro player.
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