Graziano Zale clash for world middleweight crown in Newark
OCKY GRAZIANO and Tony Zale meet tonight at Ruppert Stadium Newark N J for the world middleweight title in their third and final bout. Graziano favored 11-5 due to youth. The 15 round card is not expected to go distance with a knockout likely. No judges in New Jersey.
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Tony Zale
Ruppert Stadium
Newark
N. J
Zale
New Jersey
Lakewood
Lorain County
Lorain
Skolnicki
Johnny and
Bruno
Joe Costello
Bill Fecho
Casey Szalay
Johnny Skolnicki
Costello
Fecho
Szalay
Lakewond
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Pat Seerey
Allen Gettel
Pale Hose
Bob Kennedy
Jim Schlemmer
Akron Beacon-Journal
Bee Birds
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Seerey
Kennedy
Cleveland
New York Giants
Joe DiMaggio
DiMaggio
Akron
Ralph Pratt
Kansas City
Pratt
Marge Wood
Rorick Insurance
Columbus
J and K Shoes
Wilbur
Lank) Cowen
Olympic Recreation
Open Golf History Shows Record Pursuit Across Decades
In anticipation of Los Angeles Open, Oscar Fraley outlines past battles for the crown. Jones, Tyre, and Nelson figures shape a history of playoff drama, ties, and record bids from 1895 to 1930, with Guldahl's 281 mark looming and many legends seeking a new best.
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U. S
Oscar Fraley
United Press
EW York
Los Angeles
Jim Barnes
Robert Tyre Jones, Jr
Horace Rawlins
Fred Herd
Ralph Guldahl
Guldahl
Big Blue Chip
Jones
Willie Anderson
Anderson
Alex Smith
Dave Brown
Sam Snead
Snead
Nelson
Wood
Lord Byron
Lloyd Mangrum
Vic Ghezzi
Mangrum
Tittle Emperor
Milwaukee Gains In Asi'n Race
Milwaukee beat the Indians 4 to 3 in a ninth inning rally to narrow the gap behind the leading Indianapolis club in the American Association. Columbus crushed the Millers 13 to 3 in Minneapolis while St Paul topped Louisville 15 to 8. Kansas City Blues recovered for a 6 to 4 win over Toledo in Kansas City.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Indians
Columbius
Millers
Minneapolis
Saints
Louisville
St. Paul
Blues
Toledo
Kansas City
Brews
Toenisville
Colonels
Jerry Witte
Honter
Kansas City Blues
Legion Juniors Face Wellington in Cascade Park Opener
The American Legion Junior team meets Wellington Juniors at Cascade Park Nine on Thursday at 8:98 for the first games of a two and home series. Local players are urged to take notice and prepare.
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American Legion
Wellington
Cascade Park
Diamond Thursdive
T the Tweeters
Bearden Shuts Out Red Sox For Tribe 2-0
Cleveland wins 2-0 over Boston as Gene Bearden earns his second shutout of the Sox. Lou Boudreau delivers a fourth inning homer with a man aboard to seal the lead. Mel Parnell and Bearden hold five hits. Boston threatened in seventh but Bearden shut the door. Feller may start for Indians next against Dobson of Red Sox.
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Bost
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Sox
Tribe
Lou Boudreau
Red Sox
Gene Bearden
Mel Parnell
Boston
Johnny Pesky
Vern Stephens
Bobby Doerr
Bourden
Sam Mele
Bob Feller
Indians
Joe Dobson
Cleveland AB. R. H. O
E. Kennedy
Chari
Boutireau
Nson
Gordon
Keltner
YU Jadnich
Regan, Co
Bearden
Tuskis
Buston
DiMaggio
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Melvert le Goodman
Jones
Tebbetta
Parnell
xxHitch
Johnson
Teseeeee
Goodman
Cleveland
Tebbets
Robinson
Umptres
Hurley
Berry
McKinley
Boudreau
Yankees
New York
Bobby Brown
Larry Berra
White Sox
Karl Drews
Berra
Newhouser Bears
Hal Newhouser
Detroit
Philadelphia
A’s
Senators
Browns
Washington
Gil Coan
Ed Stewart
Paul Lehner
Vern Bickford
Billy Southworth
Cubs
Chicago
Braves
Bickford
Phil Masi
Tommy Homes
Savings Deposit Bank Faces Thew Shovel In League Match
The Savings Deposit Bank club is scheduled for a Lorain Class A League game today at 6 o clock on Oakwood Park diamond. Bob Heilman is the probable starting pitcher for Savings Deposit, having won one game and lost none this season. The team stands three wins, two losses and a tie in league play.
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Savings Deposit Bank
Thew Shovel
Oakwood Park
Bob Heilman
Savings Deposit Nine
Tennis Ladder Finals Periodic Results and Contacts
Tennis ladder update lists MEN'S SINGLES players with ranks and codes, MEN'S DOUBLES pairs, and WOMEN'S SINGLES participants with club affiliations. It notes contact for ladder participation through John Nevins and John Hartsel, with a $5 entry link and noted errors in some names and scores.
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John Hartsel
Walt Michel
Don Mellroy
Leroy Johnson
Jerry Gaines
Nate Berthoff
Hob Sharkey
Bob Stevenson
Bill Walker
John Smith
John Nevins
Louie Maxwell
John Jasper
Bob Gerhart
Ed Palik
Ken Hubbell
George Ligotke
Bernie Evenchik
Don Ignasik
John Lugas
Byron Morris, Jr
Bill Camp
Jack Lance
Bob DeLioyd
Im Hettler
Ron Wiggins
Norny Mathews
Don Beal
Dale Race
Earl Pallas
Tom Whitacre
McIlroy
Gaines Michel-Johnson
Wooldridge-Nevins
Maxwell-Bertifort
Horan-P. Smith
John Nevine
Nevins
John Hartsei
Golfer Dougherty Dominates Laterals Tourney Card
In a standout round Dougherty posted an 83 as Paul Minnich of Lorain finished as runner up with 86. The photograph shows Dougherty center with Minnich to the right and Bob Helm to the left, highlighting the close finish and showmanship at the event.
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Paul Minnich
Lorain
Dougherty
Minnich
Bob Helm
Local Fairways Golf Action at Cherry Ridge and Elyria Hardware
City Golf League teams posted a 5-0 win as Hase rodt Jewelers blanked Nehi Beverages at Cherry Ridge. Elyria Hardware defeated Olsen Manufacturing 3-2. Knowles and Sniezek beat West Side Lumber 32. Timms Spring Company and Ohio Fuel Gas tied 242-216. Joe Leonwicz led Elyria Hardware with 36, Stan Dudek 38, plus 40s by Van, Jalowiec, and Bedocs. Elyria Hardware earned top prize with a 36 net team average. Ladies Golf Association two-ball foursomes saw W Hines and D McGinley win 109-2980. L Pufford and R Timms 104-2183. C Aldrich and E Foster 103-1835. Next week features a Flag Tournament. Elvira members will play an 18-hole medal at Lakewood.
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City Golf League
Cherry Ridge
Haserodt Jewelers
Nehi Beverages
Elyria Hardware
Olsen Manufacturing Company
Knowles
Sniezek
West Side Lumber
Timms Spring Company
Ohio Fuel Gas
Joe Leonwicz
Elyria Hard Ware
Stan Dudek
Timms Spring
Joe van
Max Jalowiec
Frank Bedocs
Olsen Manufacturing
Elyria
Elvira
Lakewood Country Club
Elyria Girls In Action This Week
Elyria girls coached by Marge Wood, without a sponsor, will play at Lakewood Elks Field this weekend. They face Toronto Canada on Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 p m, with men’s preliminary games at 7:15 both evenings. Wood to pitch both games against Toronto.
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Marge Wood
Elyria
Lakewood Elks Field
Polish Club Members Meet This Evening
United Polish Club members involved in club sponsored sports are asked to attend a meeting at the clubroom this evening at 8:30. The meeting is important and all members are urged to attend.
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United Polish Club
Buckeyes And Jackets Vie In AAU Track Meet
Ohio athletes prepared for the state AAU track meet at University of Dayton Stadium. Ohio State and Baldwin Wallace, led by standout Harrison Dillard, aim to showcase top sprinters and hurdlers as Buckeye coach Larey Snyder confirms participation. Other notable entrants include Lloyd Dan, Duff, Bill Difford, Harry Cogswell, Joe Maser, Lol Porter, and Don Washington, with Ohio State’s mile and sprint relay teams highlighted for strong performances.
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Ayton
Ohio
University of Dayton
Ohio State
Baldwin Wallace
Harrison Dillard
Buckeye
Larey Snyder
Baldwins Wallace
Baldie Finnigan
Buckeyes
Flns
Duckeyes
Urder
Milwaukee
Fone Det
Ead Estate
Pooms Wall
Lloyd Dan
Duff
Wess
Bill Difford
Wno
Natonal Coursgate
Ference
Joe Maser
Lol Porter
Don Washington
Clifford
Laan
Dougherty Wins Jaycee Junior Golf Qualifier
Dougherty of Elyria and Minnich of Lorain qualified for the Ohio State Junior Golf Championship at Miami University June 19 20 after winning and placing second in the Lorain County qualifier at Spring Valley. Dougherty led with a 37 on the front nine and a total 18 holes of 83 with Minnich shooting 86 total.
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Don Dougherty
Elyria High
Lorain County
Sath
Lorain
ON Dougherty
Elyria
Paul Minnich
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Miami University
Oxford
Spring Valley Country Club
Dougherty
Minnich
Baldwin-Wallace College
Spring Valley
Lorain St. Mary’s High School
St. Mary’s
Wick Onnearon
Shedron
Bob Williams
Frank Studnicki
Jim Clifford
Arthur Hudnutt
Eugene Reynolds
Alan McMullen
Gene Machock
Elyria and
Lorain Junior Chambers of Commerce
George Dunstan
Elyria Group
Bob Heimsath
Heimsath
Elyrian
Ohio
Lincoln
Nebraska
Trimmer’s Jewelry
Greens
Spring Valley Management
Valley City to clinch first half as Lorain County league games unfold
Lorain Medina County Baseball League wraps up the first half Sunday with Valley City on the road at Medina after securing the crown with six straight wins. Other matchups include Litchfield at Columbia Grafton at Erhart and Spencer at Lodi.
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Lorain
Bucyrus Board Names Dale Berner Assistant Coach
The Bucyrus Board of Education hired Dale Berner of Norwalk as assistant coach for the high school today.
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Bucyrus
Bucyrus Board of Education Today
Dale Berner
Norwalk
West Side Baseball Team Plans Thursday Practice
West Side Tumber of the Close F Baseball League will hold a practice Thursday at 30) attack on the Jefferson school diamond. All members of the squad are asked to take notice.
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West Side Tumber
Jefferson School
Wellington Loop Games Schedule in Wellington Tonight
Myers Motors will oppose Wakeman at 7:30 with Wellington Foundry facing Wellington Eagles at 8:45 in a pair of Wellington Sootteath league games scheduled for this evening in Wellington.
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Wellington
Myers Motors
Roosevelt Diamond Hosts Pfaudler and Flora Eales Softball
The Pfaudler Company and Flora Eales softball teams will meet at Roosevelt diamond at 6 o clock. Players of both teams are asked to take notice.
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Roosevelt
Pfaudler Company
Donnelly Quits As Cage League Head
The All-American Basketball League announced the resignation of President Joe Donnelly. In a telegram to league secretary Mike Valan, Donnelly said other interests demand much of his time. He lives in Columbus, Ohio, and is a scout for the Boston Braves. Teams include Dayton, Youngstown, Wheeling, Altoona, Cumberland.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Joe Donnelly
Mike Valan
Donnelly
Columbus
Boston Braves
Dayton
Youngstown
Altoona
Cumberland
Mulcahy Of Lima Team Ineligible
Lima St Rose high school ineligible player Johnny Mulcahy, a standout all Ohio guard, led to forfeiture of all games after May 2. Athletic director Rev Edward Dunn said a OSSAA inquiry found Mulcahy competed under an assumed name for Minster on May 2 and on later Sundays with an independent baseball team without school knowledge.
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O.—W.p
Johnny Mulcahy
Lima St. Rose High School
Edward Dunn
H. W. Ermaschler
Ohio State Athletic Association
Mulcahy
St. Rose
Dunn
Minster
Dons to Face Zifs Market in Lorain Loop Game
The Elyria Dons play a Lorain Class C League game against Zif's Market at Central Park Diamond. The contest starts at 6 PM and Dons players are scheduled to meet at the YAC AY venue for pregame activities.
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Lorain
Elyria Dons
Zif
Central Park
Dons
South Amherst to Meet Lorain Team in Independent Game
South Amherst Aseronauts, playing an all independent schedule, are set to face Kirby Cleaners of Lorain in Class A Baseball League action. The Aseronauts hold a 4 4 record this season and the game starts at 2 o'clock Sunday.
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South Amherst
South Amherst Aseronauts
Kirby Cleaners
Lorain
Victones
Triple Ambition Drives Boudreau Amid 1948 Chase
Indians star Lou Boudreau pursues a rare triple as player manager hitter. Cleveland leads by 31 games after a 2 0 win over Boston with Boudreau boosting his average to .368 and homering to back Bearden's six victory.
Ridgeville Softball Season Open Delayed by Rain
Ridgeville's two game softball program was postponed Tuesday night due to rain. The opening Ridgeville League games will be played Thursday with Local 1242 facing Ridgeville Vets and Belden Merchants meeting Avon Mel's Sports Tavern. This is the second postponement after a previous single league game delay.
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Ridgeville
U.S.A.C. IQ
Ridgeville Vets
Belden Merchants
Avon Mel's Sports Tavern
All-Stars Hold Practice At Jefferson School Diamond
The All-Stars of the City Class F League will practice today at 6 o'clock on the Jefferson school diamond. Manager Johny Beres asks all players to report for the drill.
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All-Stars
Jefferson School
Johny Beres
Two D League Games Slated For Local Diamonds
Elyria Brass and Bronze seeks a second City Class D League win facing Lehman-Johnson Realtors at Ely Stadium at 6? o'clock. The Merchants beat Elyria Brass and Bronze last Sunday while Porsch Lumber defeated Lehman-Johnson Realtors. Cascade Park hosts Elyria Merchants versus American Legion Juniors at 6 o'clock. Legion Juniors lost their opener to Deans Lunch, which is idle today.
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Bronze
Lehman-Johnson Realtors
Ely Stadium
Brass and Bronze
Elyria Merchants
Lehman- Johnson Realtors
Porsch Lumber
American Legion
Cascade Park
Merchants
Legion
Dean
Wellington V F W Falls 10 6 to Oberlin Pontiacs
Oberlin Pontiacs beat Wellington V F W 10 to 6 in a Wellington league softball game last night. Slater hit a two on base homer in the second inning to put Oberlin ahead, while Roy Perkins also homered for Wellington in the third. The second game Wellington Rigo A C versus Kipton was postponed by rain.
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Reds
Dodgers
Willie Ramsdell
Cincinnati
Ater
Gil Hodges
Eddie Miksis
Augie Galan
Ramsdell
Brooklyn
Erv Dusak
Cardinals
Phils
St. Louis
Harry
Cat
Wellington
F. W
Oberlin Pontiacs
Wellington Rigo A. C
Kipton
Slater
Roy Perkins
Wellington V. F. W
Wakeman Hosts Alliance in Third Shield Game
Wakeman Red Caps welcome Alliance American Legion for the third game of the season. Manager Don Wasem aims to lift his club above .500 and may start Tom Mockler on the mound. Game time is 8:30.
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Wakeman
Alliance American Legion
Wakeman Red Caps
Don Wasem
Tom Mockler
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