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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1957
Page
19
Cleveland Indian infielder Larry Raines shows promise after playing his first baseball in a Cincinnati orphan’s home. Like Babe Ruth before him, he started from modest beginnings and later explored a Japan stint arranged by Abe Saperstein before pursuing professional ball in the United States.
Gomez plans a comeback with Raines moving between second and third as manager Kerby Farrell weighs positions. The Giants discuss control and regular work as Gomez avoids a fielding mishap and Ruben Gomez shuts out the Milwaukee Braves 2 0 at the Polo Grounds for his seventh win in ten decisions.
A light rain aided Elyria motors to extend their lead over rivals in Battle League East last night, keeping Elyria ahead of the field as the race pressed on.
Southpaws Jack Harshman Billy Pierce and righties Dick Donovan and Jim Wilson push Chicago toward the American League pennant. Pierce predicts 25 wins as Donovan vows a breakout year while the quartet combines for a 2.53 ERA and strong complete games led by a 31-12 team record through 43 games. Dick Nielsen shines for Elyria Motors in a 9-8 win as the season heats up.
The Phillies won 6 to 2 as Robin Roberts hurled a strong 2 run effort guiding Philadelphia past Cincinnati. Stan Lopata homered and Rep Repulski added a solo shot as the Reds dropped to second place, Milwaukee and Brooklyn also in the mix in this pennant race update.
Elyria High School and parents held an indoor picnic in the school cafeteria. Western Reserve Stakes are set for Saturday at ThistleDown with large daily doubles and payoffs reported. Kent State letters will be presented Monday to several students including Dave Twaddle, Dale Reichert, Dennis Miskow, Francis Yeblik, Tom Koviak, and Bil Isenberg from Elyria.
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with a .605 winning percentage. Brooklyn hosts Cincinnati with Lippstein facing Craig in a night game. Other matchups include St Louis at New York, Philadelphia at Milwaukee, and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh among Saturday games.
Bill Martin shot one under par 35 to win low gross and low handicap honors in Vermilion City Golf League fifth week. Tom Ryan was second low gross with 38, Dick Griggs second low net 4415-29. Harrison Manufacturing leads the standings with 34 points, followed by Lorain Banking 32 and Boat House Inn 30. Martin also led the Food Fair team to a 197 stroke gross and 143 net total yesterday.
Mike Radd shot 33 at Cherry Ridge to top the field with a strong round. Teammates and rivals posted scores in the 30s as local clubs posted wins across Elyria's city league results.
Ohio’s Division of Wildlife reports fair to good fishing this weekend. Best prospects in Sandusky Bay with clear Northeastern waters and good outlook overall. Reports cite Pleasant Hill Ashland County Berlin Milton Mahoning Portage Lakes Summit County Huron River Erie County Mill Creek Mahoning and the Ohio Canal Summit County.
The Cascade Colony Midget Twi Light Softball League plans this year with a kickoff meeting Monday at 6 at Cascade Colony diamonds. Open to boys six to ten and girls six to thirteen in the area bounded by the Ohio Turnpike Route 51 Bath Street and West River Street.
The annual state championship major division of the Ohio Amateur Baseball Association will be played at Madison Park in Lakewood from August 3 to September 3. The champion and runnerup will advance to the national tourney in Battle Creek, Michigan, September 6 to 15. The event, Ohio’s amateur world series, is co sponsored by the Lakewood Baseball Commission and the OABA and is a double elimination affair. Defending champion from Cincinnati.
Cleveland Indians ace lefty Herbs Score, sidelined by a line drive to the face, is not expected to return to pitching until some time in August. He is convalescing on his uncle’s farm near Hagerstown Maryland as doctors evaluate the injury and recovery timeline.
Professional newcomer Wiffi Smith shot a 2-under par 68 at Churchill Valley to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Ladies' PGA championship. The 1956 British and French Amateur titlist from St. Clair, Michigan turned pro in February after a decade on amateur tours.
Ruth Jessen shoots six and eight foot putts with ease to card a low nine on the 5761 yard layout. She sits one stroke ahead of defending champion Marlene Bauer Hagge and rivals Louise Suggs and Ruth Jessen.
Fragmentary ad style notice lists PROMMELL'S Mebi Super Service 100 Went Ave with phone 3495 and mentions Stvem Jobe in unclear context.
Multiple leagues share Elyria Recreation Field diamonds with games set from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Weather causing rainouts. several postponements noted from May 31. Teams include Weiss Construction, Rotary Club, American Radiator, Lear Romes, Stewart Radio, Plocher Insurance, Cardinals, Dodgers, Giants, Braves, Wells Construction, Manufacturers and Fabricators, White Sox, Tigers, Red Sox, Panthers, Lions, West Point Cities Service, Elyria Catholic High, and Ashland host.
Last night's rain caused several postponements across Elyria leagues. Hot Stove League games and City-Industrial Softball fixtures were postponed indefinitely. Life League West, Little League South, North A Minor, and East East leagues face rescheduled dates with some undecided matchups.
New York Dr Herbert Berger refused further comment after accusing stimulants fueled superfast performances. He did not attend an AMA press conference where officials and sports doctors debated the allegation as investigators review the issue.
Lorain County Speedway hosts a two class motorcycle card co sponsored by Two-Tired Motorcycle Club and V F W Post 1079 Elyria sanctioned by the Americas Motorcycle Association An expected 60 riders compete A and B jriders with elimination semi finals and finals Top riders listed include Wick Klamfoth Bob Hill Don Reece Everett Breasher George Roeder Glen Jordan and Dick Dickinson Time trials at 7 p m with first race at 8 30 p m
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