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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1959
Page
6
Elyria's American Legion Juniors won two regional games over the weekend advancing further than any Elyria squad in the history of the tournament. Manager Bob Rieth's team beat Warren 5 3 in 10 innings and defeated Bedford 3 1, then held fifth place in state tourney play at Columbus.
Bedford improved to 10-5 with a 10-5 win over Ak ron Post 209 and will face Warren in the losers bracket finals midweek. Elyria edged Bedford earlier as Warren battled Akron in a 30-1 rout. Akron’s defeat eliminates them from the tournament. The day featured clutch hitting from Bill Gast and Latta while Bedford’s Pesti hurled the game for post 12 as Elyria and Bedford each scored in the early innings.
Casey Stengel designated Cal McLish Billy O'Dell and Camilo Pascual as new pitchers for the American League in the second All Star game at Los Angeles August 3 The AL can add three more position players and raise roster to 28 while retaining 18 non pitchers from the first game.
Jim Baxes lined a two out 12th inning single off Pedro Ramos to give Cleveland a 4 3 win and a four game series sweep over Washington. Rocky Colavito hit his 30th homer, while Jim Perry tossed a two hitter to earn the win as the Tribe moved into first place by a half game over the White Sox.
Lorain stars shine as Bobby Jaycox pitched a perfect game and Harry Taich threw a no hitter to propel Lorain Central Bakery and Lorain St Mary into Class rounds of the Stove Baseball Tournament. Lorain leads eight of twelve semifinalists with four classes and sets up Saturday showdowns across multiple teams.
Big Steve Bailey twirled a two-hitter at City Field as Lorain Merritt Construction ousted Elyria's last hope in the Lorain Sectional Hot Stove League tourney. Cliff Merritt led with three hits and three RBIs, and Trevor Zimmerman, Vic Chapman each had two hits. The Cubs lone run came on Mel Taylor's RBI in the sixth.
Berea edges Elyria 7-2 on the high school courts with Rolly Volk claiming Elyria’s lone singles win after dropping the first set. doubles went to Stark and Hutchings 6-1 4, as Elyria looks to rebound in Sunday’s home opener against Berea at West Recreation Field at 2 pm with a ladder for additional players.
Disjointed box score lines show Merrit, Zara, and Baller in 3B and DP briefs. Players like Loramy Merrit, Garcia, and Neuman appear with partial innings and RBI mentions amid scattered team references and local center tags.
Kent based tournament sees 61 year old mentor capture the 2nd Seaway Invitational title as challenger Hyden Schilling falls short in the final. Thomas defeats defending champion Schilling to claim the crown.
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