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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1954
Page
6
The Elyria Recreation Board considers building public tennis courts at Recreation Field off Route 113 due to court shortages. If costs fit the budget, construction proceeds, pleasing local tennis players who feel the sport has been neglected here.
New York middleweight Eduardo Lausse of Argentina halted Joe Rindone at 1:28 of the second round at Madison Square Garden for his 11th straight win. Manager Charley Johnston planned talks with promoter Jim Nors about keeping the 26 year old Lausse in the United States, with aims on the world title or South American crown.
WXEL carries wrestling at 8 p m with Sockeye Mc Donald opposing Wilbur Snyder. Boxing features Arthur Persley versus Tommy Maddox at 9 p m on WXEL. Baseball pair Cleveland Indians against Philadelphia Athletics airs on WXEL and WEOL at 1 p m and 4 15 p m.
In August in San Francisco champion Bobo Olson defends against Rocky Castellani for the world crown while Mandatory Eight Count Eduardo floors 28 year old Rin done early in the second. Lausse then overwhelmed Rin done, stopping the bout after Rin done failed to rise from a mandatory eight count. Lausse weighed 156 pounds, Rin done 161. It was Lausse’s 195th knockout in 17 win streak, 49th victory and 30th KO in 56 pro bouts. Rindone suffered his seventh KO and 13th defeat in 50 fights.
Cleveland Indians left fielder Al Smith was arrested in Philadelphia on non support charges after team arrived from New York. He posted $1,000 bail for a Monday hearing as estranged wife Mary Elizabeth Smith filed a warrant. The couple, married 3.5 years, separated at end of January and have two children.
Two postponed Hot Stove League baseball games have been rescheduled one for today and one for tomorrow. Ridgeville makes its first league start against Castle Wallpaper at Recreation Field diamond No. 2 at 5 30 this afternoon. Castle aims to build on its earlier win while T1.0.C.F. faces Granite Block at Ely Stadium tomorrow at 3.
The piece explains when to release hand power in downswing for different clubs. Long shots with drivers and irons use wrist uncocking before hip level. lofted irons require delaying wrist action as backswing shortens. Mastering late hand action boosts power and accuracy.
Dave Philley of the Indians, hitting .182 this season, believes he is having a better year than 1953, aided by 130 RBIs and strong run production. Cleveland manager Al Lopez backs him, noting Philley's power and impact on key games as he eyes improvement and continued driving in runs.
The Cleveland Indians fend off a Yankee surge after Allie Reynolds tempts rivalry, erupting for a 7 in the 10th inning to swing a sea of anger into a season of momentum. Manager Al Lopez pushes the fire to fuel sustained pressure.
COMPTON CALIF. Wes Santee, coming off a 4:00.6 mile in the Compton Invitational, aims for Roger Bannister's 3:59.4 world mark in Los Angeles next Friday with Josy Barthel as rival. He clocked a 58.1 opening split and led to three-quarters in 2:59.0 before fading to finish near four minutes. Ingvar Erickson was runner up, with Russ Bonham and Walt Boehm following.
Philadelphia nonleague game notes that Bobby Avila of the Indians, league leading hitter at .384, may receive a 10 day suspension for bumping umpire Bill Grieve in New York after being called out on strikes in the sixth inning. Grieve reported the incident and Avila was ejected.
Ken Raffensberger, a longtime Redlegs pitcher since 1947, was released after an 0-2 record and sent to the Havana Sugar Kings in his 18th year in organized baseball. He was not claimed on waivers by any major league club before agreeing to the transfer.
Patty Berg of St Andrews took an eight point lead heading into the third round of the Triangle Women’s golf tournament at HOT SPRINGS Virginia. Berg posted a 76 on the 6400 yard par 74 course to reach a two day total of 30 points while British amateur champion Marlene Stewart trailed with 22 points after a 78 in the second round.
Stan Musial hit two homers and drove in four as the Cardinals defeated the Phillies 5 2. He extended his NL home run lead and continues to top the league with a .380 batting average. Harvey Haddix earned his eighth win, while Robin Roberts took the loss for Philadelphia.
Major League line scores show Orioles beat Phillies 6 to 7 in ninth inning. Detroit edges Washington 3 to 2. Cleveland routs New York 8 to 7 in a late rally. Chicago defeats Boston 7 to 3. Brooklyn tops Chicago 2 to 1. New York tops Cincinnati 10 to 6. St Louis edges Philadelphia 9 to 8. Pittsburgh defeats Milwaukee 4 to 1.
Baseball standings show New York leading with 25 wins, Cleveland at 29 15, and Chicago at 30 16. Friday results include New York 8 over Cleveland 3, Chicago 7 over Boston 3, and Detroit 3 over Washington 2. Saturday schedules list probable pitchers, two-game splits, and day-night settings for several matchups. Sunday games feature Chicago at Washington and Cleveland at Philadelphia with two games each, plus Baltimore at New York and Detroit at Boston.
Leon Biagetti of Sandusky Ohio leads the Western Open Golf Championship at Kenwood CC with a 36-hole 137 after a 67 second round. Jack Burke Jr. stands two strokes back at 139, while Lloyd Mangrum and Bob Rosburg share third at 140. Biagetti, 5'7" and 180 pounds, fired five birdies and four pars on the front nine for a 30 in his standout round.
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