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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1957
Page
14
The article profiles coach Kramer and describes a pivotal win achieved through a shift in game plan. It notes strategic adjustments, key decisions, and the resulting impact on the team’s performance and morale.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Willi Smith, hailed as a rising star, extended her lead in the Ladies' PGA championship at Churchill Valley Country Club. She shot 71 to pair with an 68 opening round for a 139 total, four strokes ahead of Louise Suggs who stood at 143 with rounds of 68 74 43.
Senators visit Cleveland with a two game set starting at 2:30 pm broadcast on WEWS WEOL and WERE. Race of Day from ThistleDown airs at 5:05 pm on WEOL and WDOK. Chicagoan $50,000 added runs at 6:35 pm on WHE.
In 1947 at Forest Hills Jack Kramer faced defeat to Frankie Parker risking a $100,000 pro contract with Jack Harris and Bobby Riggs watching. He shifted tactics from baseline to aggressive net play, winning 6-1 6-3 in the final sets, launching his later tour promotion and professional career.
Ballots must be received by midnight Wednesday June 25 at the Chronicle-Telegram sports desk in Elyria. All Star selections are due for mail in consideration. Ballot handling procedures and submission details accompany the notice.
Cincinnati Redlegs sign two University of Toledo players to contracts in the farm system. Murray Gutman from Tarrytown New York a pitcher sought by six majors joins Nashville assignment. Gutman had a 93 record and 2.10 ERA this season and a 15 6 college mark. Also Russ Bierley first baseman from Blissfield Michigan assigned to Savannah Georgia report June 15 after three years at Toledo. Dave Sime Duke sprinter works out in Cincinnati with Dodgers showing power.
In Toledo at Inverness next Thursday Ben Hogan, aiming for a fifth Open title, and Sam Snead, still seeking his first Open win after 16 prior attempts, prepare for a high stakes battle on the famed Inverness course.
The article previews a 60 pistol shooter competition at Lotrel Rifle and Pistol Club with duties by Club President Charles Hazleton of Elyria. It ponders Ben Hogan’s legendary practice ethic and nerves under pressure, recounting his past Open and Masters results and a famed final-hole six at Stony Hill.
United States Golf Association places E. Harvie Ward on one year probation for violations of amateur status. Ward will be eligible for reinstatement May 6 and may compete in the National Open but cannot win amateur or professional prizes. He admits accepting expense money to attend tournaments from 1952 to 1956.
Gene Fullmer 161 from West Jordan Utah defeats Ralph Tiger Jones from Yonkers IST NYO by outpoint in Chicago bout. The match results list weight 161 and location Chicago with decision.
Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 10 8 in Lexington as John Pritt led with two hits including a triple. Dan Heidleberg Shields and Seb Brandall doubled, while Larry Shields contributed for the Cardinals. Giants Braves game postponed due to rain.
Jimmy Brown one of Syracuse Universitys top athletes signs a football contract with the Cleveland Browns.
Ellis Kinder, 42, veteran right hander, was released by the Chicago White Sox last month and signed with the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League. He will report to the club this weekend.
Rotary Club remained unbeaten with a 4-3 win over C. A. Olsen Co. Fire Fighters beat Wells Construction 3-1 as Bob Gurchik pitched a one hitter while Randy Redington tossed a two hitter for Rotary. Olsen’s Harry Brown and Larry Fosselius, combined for three hits in defeat and Wells’ Greg Chey allowed six safeties. Rotary sits three games ahead of the pack with five games left in the first half.
Gurchik struck out 14 in a three run win over Olsen Co as Cluley fanned 11 with no walks. Fire Fighters and Olsen Co saw doubles by Kurtz Peshh and Wells, Roberts collide breaking eyeglasses and suffering facial cuts. Wells left after being hit by a pitch, X rays taken.
Elyria Country Club finished fifth in the Cleveland District Golf Association Interclub Team Play at Manakiki. Elyria totaled 1 605 strokes over 72 holes, behind Aurora 1 577 Madison 1 582 Beechmont 1 587 and Hawthorne Valley 1 598.
Local speedway action centers on Ed Weisman who leads the season with 880 points through five races at Lorain County Speedway. Woody Wright sits second with 720, followed by Bill Kett, Bob White, and Ted Haury. Tonight features eight events with time trials at 7 and racing at 8 30.
About 30 to 35 youngsters from Green Acres Oberlin will attend a fishing party hosted by the B L C Al Outdoors Club on club grounds near Birmingham. Catfish from Venice Ohio will stock a pond and hot dogs plus other edibles will be provided. Co chair man Jack Reising and planner Bob Gullett organize the event with fishing starting at 1 30 p m.
Trichologist J. L. Thomas of Erickson Hair & Scalp Specialists visits Elyria Ohio on June 10 offering a home treatment demonstration at the Graystone Hotel. From 1:00 to 8:30 p.m. he will examine men and women and explain a personalized at home regimen with no obligation.
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