Souchock Leads Tigers Past Former Teammates Twice
Steve Souchock, former Yankee now with Detroit, homered off Bob Kuzava for a 2-1 Tigers win and then hit another circuit shot off Bob Hogue in a 10-6 victory. The Detroit Free Press notes ongoing Indians schedule and standings, plus local Elyria items and Rocky Marciano boxing chatter.
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Golf results and pairings from Spring Valley and Elyria clubs
Al Staskiews and Jim Cirigliano shot 74 at Spring Valley with a large field trailing. City Golf League action continued Tuesday at Spring Valley while Elyria Country Club hosted mixed foursomes and trophies with multiple players posting top scores and life-time lows.
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Divot Diggers
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Andy Milchen
Frank Rybarcyk
Bob McIlvain
Frank Clavina
Joe Emody
Len Noster
George Emody
Paul Kirkpatrick
Joe Cirigliano
Frank Rodachy
Coast Guard Aide Hoops Ace at Cherry Ridge Golf
Joseph Etienne of Lorain Coast Guard station scored a hole in one at Cherry Ridge No 3 hole 110 yards Par 3 with a No 7 iron Sunday. He played with Jum Sykes and George Johnson as part of a threesome on the West River Road course.
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Indians Take Two from Nats in Easter Rally
Luke Easter powered a doubleheader sweep over Washington, 3-1 and 3-2, lifting Cleveland into second place three and a half games behind the Yankees. He belted a 425-foot homer in the nightcap after contributing in the opener as the Indians hung five hits for two wins.
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Westlake Valley City Win In Lorain Medina League Play
Westlake won by forfeit when Lodi did not show for their game at Westlake. Valley City defeated South Amherst 16 to 7 at South Amherst with Bob Kovrel pitching the win. Westlake’s 10th win in 14 games keeps them one game ahead of Valley City, 9-5, in second place. Final games set for next Sunday with Westlake hosting South Amherst and Valley City at Lodi.
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New London High Seeks Home Football Opponent
New London High School seeks a home game for Friday night September 26 with Class B teams in the area invited to contact Superintendent E J Schacht or football coach Ken Wable to arrange a matchup for the Wildcats.
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DeNillo Wins Mid-Season Lorain Speedway Stock Car Race
Guy DeNillo of Elyria drove the No 11 car owned by Charley Hales to win the 35-lap mid season stock car championship at Lorain County Speedway Route 113. Bill Porter finished second, Paul Gott third, Chuck Yost fourth. Art Plas flipped on lap 24 and was out. Trophy awards went to DeNillo and Hales plus semi feature winners Spike Gilliland and Ken Johnson.
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Norm Lawl
Ed Sak
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Spike Gill
Honker Smith
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Legion Juniors Shut Out by Mansfield 3-0
Elyria American Legion Juniors were blanked 3-0 by Mansfield in Mansfield. Pitcher Bull Kollin allowed three hits while striking out eight. Dick Kosco worked seven innings, Jerry Welburn finished the eighth and combined for seven hits allowed. Elyria’s Armand Hess Lynn Rader and Ralph Yuhas had their only hits.
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Besselink Captures Sioux City Open Golf Title
Besselink of Escondido California rallied from three strokes behind to shoot an eight under par 64 in the final round and win the Sioux City Open at Elmwood Course. He earned 15000 dollars with a total 266 as Jerry Barber of Pasadena finished second with 270.
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Baseball Standings and Results Summary
National League standings show several teams with records and games back. Yesterday score highlights include St Louis over Brooklyn 4-3 and Chicago routing Cincinnati 11- New York 4. Boston and Pittsburgh games noted. Tonight features St Louis at Brooklyn in a single scheduled game and tomorrow's doubleheaders across divisions. American League leaders include New York Cleveland and Boston with varying paces. today’s schedule lists multiple matchups across venues. International League shows Montreal Buffalo Toronto and Baltimore with playoff-like results and scattered scores.
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Sub-District 4 LL Tourney Opens Today In Elyria
Elyria Little League 4th Sub-District action begins with LL West and LL East All-Stars playing today. East hosts Clyde at Lappin Field at 6 30 PM while West visits Tiffin at 7 00 PM. Other games feature Avon Lake Americans versus Rocky River Americans and Rocky River Nationals versus Avon Lake Nationals at 6 30 PM.
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Realtors Rally to 8-5 Victory Over Lorain Mavas
The Lehman-Johnson Realtors defeated the Lorain Mavas 8-5 in a Lorain Class B League game at Oakwood Park. Bob Heisman and Jim McNulty combined for strong pitching as the Realtors collected seven hits led by Paul McKitrick with two singles. Mendoza had two of Lorain’s three hits. The Realtors return to face the South Amherst Civics Tuesday at 6 p.m. in South Amherst.
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Erhart Nine Routs Old Dutch Beer 17 1 After Big Fourth
Erhart featuring a decisive fourth inning, scoring 10 runs, won 17 to 1 over Canton Old Dutch Beer Sunday night. The victory improves Erhart Kramer's season record to 11 wins in 15 games. Next week they face Lyndhurst and Lorain National Tube at home.
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Umpires Named for Sub-District 5 Little League Games
Sub-District No 5 Little League umpires were announced for games at Lappin Field by tournament director Herman Lappin. The July 28 and July 29 schedules list Flickinger Inger Fotosky Topoly Estep and Klocek Eddy Travis, with later games featuring Estep Klocek Smith Fleekinger and others.
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Shantz Could Be First MVP From Second Division Club
Bobby Shantz of the Athletics leads in the race for the American League MVP with 18 wins and a 1.62 ERA 103 strikeouts and 19 complete games as Oakland fights to stay in the first division amid a tight pennant chase.
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Rell Arena Seeks Second Win in City Softball League Opener
The City Class B Softball League opens with Rell Arena aiming for a second win after a strong start. Bendix-Westinghouse meets Pfaudler Company in the 6:30 p.m. opener at Lexington Avenue field while Roll-Arana faces Smitty's Grocery in the nightcap.
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Lane Richards Given New Pacts
The Chicago White Sox announced new long term contracts for General Manager Frank C. Lane and Manager Paul Richards. Lane’s old contract was ended and extended through 1955. Richards was retained through 1954 to continue leading the club.
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Shantz Leads A's to 9-3 Nightcap Victory
The Athletics’ Little Bobby Shantz won his 18th game, defeating Chicago 3-1 in the opener and aiding a 9-3 second game win. Gran ny Hamner homered for the Cardinals. Karl Drews pitched six innings in the second game. Vern Bickford earned his fifth straight win for Boston as Jack Daniels and Ralph Kiner homered for Pittsburgh. Walker Cooper and George Metkovich also homered in the second game ties.
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