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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
5
Dillard of Baldwin Wallace led a trio of strong performances at the Ohio Conference meet in Columbus, setting a conference record in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and winning multiple events. Williamsons of Clearview also shone with wins in the 120 yard hurdles and 220, aiding Clearview’s overall runner-up finish behind Poland.
Oberlin College track teams finish second to Baldwin Wallace in the annual Ohio Conference championship meet held in Berea. Baldwin Wallace wins with 8 total points, led by Harrison Dillard who set an Ohio Conference record in the 126 yard high hurdles and matched the 110 and 220 yard dash marks. Oberlin’s Bob Walton, Phil Thomas, and Dan Logie among others score in multiple events as final standings list Crap 22, Toledo 15, Denison 14, Akron 11, Muskingum 11, Wooster 7, Otterbein and Wittenberg 6, Heidelberg and Kent State 4, John Carroll 2.
Scores from a Norwalk Country Club match show low totals led by F. Factor with two rounds of 38 for a 70 total. Other notable performances include Bob Carpenter and a two-ball scramble featuring Hob Arnold and Hari.
Oberlin College dominates Carroll as Eddie Feighan leads with a strong finish. The Oberlin netters secure their ninth victory in ten matches amid a crowded schedule and strong showings from multiple players.
Multiple softball and baseball fixtures were postponed due to weather and field conditions. The rout field at Newark and related venues saw cancellations with makeups planned for later dates, affecting teams including local clubs and school squads.
The Bank Team Bills lost yesterday in a tight, xehrd ined game to Mardiser Nievehwita. Manager Lon Aderman said the team will face Thew Shov eh Wednesday at Letra in Lore, with Either Wiehlke or Dole Mucoft set to start as they chase their first win of the season.
Ohio state finals produced two Sandusky champions as Lea Blageldl and Chick Hendrickson led the Golf team to the Class A title while Sandusky’s swimming squad swept honors. Cleveland Heights captured baseball, and Cincinnati Walnut Hills repeated in doubles with Bud Igel and Jack Cuiluts securing the St Xavier crown.
BRADENTON Fla. Funeral services will be held in Philadelphia Wednesday for Jimmy Wilson a former baseball catcher who starred for the St Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs He died today at heart attack The ex-giant who last played for a mining and producing business was 50 He will be cremated in Philadelphia and the body will be returned here for burial with a fan tribute planned by Loyns and others?
The Turnesa party sails from Scotland to arrive in New York for a U S tour. Fellow Walker Cup teammate Fred Fianer Quimet and players Frank Stranahan Fred Kammer are en route by plane. Others returning include Smiley Quick Marian Bud Ward Richard Skee Tiegh and Ted Bishop. Dick Chapman, who beat Turnesa in the final, says it was an honor to be beaten by such a game fellow.
Fragmentary text from a historical sports page includes names and scores but lacks coherent structure. Reads like a box score dump with multiple players and teams, many illegible entries, and scattered phrases about positions, stables, and races.
The article reports multiple baseball games postponed due to rain. Moe Clase A Leta Medica County and Gaines unsolie Lrtedfield at Valley City games were started or delayed, with several other contests including Gratton Tersun Foundry oat Eivin Wrighton at Colombia and Spencer va Grafton Boungery Alaturs at Grattan Marin lottay postponed. League managers urged adjusting schedules to accommodate postponed games.
Williamson OF Clearview takes state hurdles title paced by Hob Williamsen as Clearview Highs place fifth overall in the Columbus meet. Lockland second, Oak Harbor third, Independance fourth. Clearview and Gerton tie for 12 points, Rosend Oberlin four points in broad jump, Amherst one in mile relay, Sid Shivak and mile relay mishaps hurt Clearview.
The Elyria intercity tennis ladder opens with 24 singles and eight doubles entrants. Drawn seeding placed Frank Optra outside singles. Bernie Eveitchiks and George Ligotke lead doubles. Entries allowed via Don Methray, then placed at ladder bottom. many players listed with contact numbers and affiliations in a chaotic but readable record.
The Women's State Bowling Tournament reports checks on hand distributed tonight by Helen Taylor, secretary of the association, with team captains selecting from Spring Valley Gypsy Fiddle Clark Realty and Elyria centers. Listed are numerous players including Helen Bammer Ann Lepkowski Hazel Eady Alice Jarry Clare Mae and others, with additional names like Ruth Henke Geet Herne Mary Henke Marie Everett and Edna Reynolds among the participants.
Teams at the Intercontinental Tennis Congress in Grand Rapids Michigan failed to place among leaders. Olympie Arereatou posted a data rate while Lotiee's Beatty Shop reported 2280 lakeware. The Jecalen team tied in doubles and singles but scored poorly overall.
Opening day games between Anthony Motors and Faton Firemen and Lele manedotios Hearterave Moter were postponed due to rain. Officials announced new dates will be set once fields are ready.
Recalling World Series past glories, Boston fans watched the Braves sweep a two game set with Pittsburgh, Johnny Sain earning his fifth straight win. DiMaggio paced the Yankees with two homers and a grand slam in Cleveland, while Cubs and Cardinals splashed another day of early season chaos and high-homer power.
Locke wins the Goodall Invitation Tournament at Charits River Country Club with a final plus 37 after a chasing round under par 68. Vis Ghee of Kansas City takes second at plus 23, followed by Vince Worth, Jimmy Demaret, and Herm er Barron in the top five. The victory positions Locke as a leading contender for the National Open at St. Louis, June 12 to 14.
Leroy Johnson won the sing es championship at Memartr Day rapid fire event on Fis Stadius courts, defeating Bob Sharkey in straight sets 8-6 and 6-4. Weather delayed doubles. tournament resumed Saturday with Hoosuneles contestants finishing.
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