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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1970
Page
2
New York AP report notes Bill Melton struck out seven times across a two night doubleheader with Detroit. He left after a left arm hit in the final at bat as Chicago battled but split the twinbill, while Minnesota and Baltimore led their divisions with key wins.
In Lenin Stadium 25,000 fans watched the Soviet Union defeat the United States 200 to 173 in a two day dual meet. The Americans fielded a young team averaging 22 years as veterans stayed home, and several rising stars set records during a European swing.
Roberto Clemente received a 30 minute tribute before the Pirates 11 0 rout of the Astros in front of 43 250 fans including 500 from Puerto Rico. Angel Viero Martinez presented a Puerto Rican House resolution as Clemente cried tears of emotion.
The public may bring old jalopies to Lorain County Speedway for the season third Demolition Derby tonight. The program also features at least five 100mph super-sprints and eight sport-stock runs in the tripleheader auto racing spectacle.
At the 83rd Western Tennis Championships in Cincinnati a crowd of about 1,000 watched heated quarterfinals. Bob Hewitt and Chiff Richey dueled in a prolonged match with multiple disputes, while Ken Rosewall and Ion Tiriac won their men’s matches. Nancy Richey and Rosemary Casals led the women’s singles as seeds advanced. Semifinals set for today at the Cincinnati Tennis Club in the $25,000 event.
Major League standings and upcoming games list teams with records across the American and National Leagues. Key matchups include Sutton and Ladeck at 3 15 pm, San Francisco at Montreal, and Los Angeles at New York with many noon to evening starts and probable pitchers named for each tilt.
Knights of Columbus broke a tie in the eighth with three runs to beat Sam's Ramble Inn 13 to 11. Machovina Min nich and Robbins led K of C with four hits each. St Jude thumped Alliance 33 to 1 with Hahn four hitter and 31 hits led by Watson and Rezga. Harvey's Sohio defeated Luxaire 22 to 6 with Roy Brushaber two homers and Couch and Martin five hits each. St Jude pitcher Bob Thompson allowed 17 hits. D. Holstein took the loss. Multiple rosters and hitters listed across games.
The Northfield track reports fast times and multiple entries across nine races. Notable performances include Captain Gray at 2074, Poco Creed and Dark Berd, with various times listed for each feature, and multiple exacta and perfecta payouts noted. Attendance recorded at 436 with several all paid combinations such as 8 and 3 and 38 40 in various wagers.
A dense roster of golf league pairings shows numerous players paired with partners at various times such as 1030 and 1038. Entries include Jesset Nichols DeLloyd Goodzwon Dillon Dillon Carmello Emerich Kiely Hovey and others with alternating partners across many slots. The list also features many surnames like Barres Montgomery Waldeck Misfeldt Abraham Jolly and VonDira Crandall.
In a critical stance on the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns rivalry, the column argues the Browns will win their division while the Bengals still need to shore up a defense. It notes Browns coach Blanton Collier faces gaps, while Bengals add Mike Reid to bolster protection for the passer.
Cleveland Indian outfielder Ken Hawk Harrelson faces a lengthy return from a broken right leg suffered sliding in an exhibition. Manager Alvin Dark doubts a full 1984 season return, while Harrelson remains hopeful and continues limited workouts.
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