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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1955
Page
11
Basilio earns welterweight title at Syracuse War Memorial with a 12th round technical knockout. He becomes the fourth champion in eight months, succeeding Tony DeMarco, after a two year proxy claim.
Baseball and softball umpires named by Carl Wood in charge for next week. Assignments include Elyria Catholic and Elyria Recreation games from Monday through Thursday across multiple fields, with refereeing and location details for each matchup. Basilio retains title after dramatic bout ending 1:52 of the mth, DeMarco dethroned.
A Cleveland vendor allegedly struck James Evanson with a beer bottle at Municipal Stadium during a 1930 event. Evanson, of Williamsville, sues for damages amid a sequence of recreation district cases naming Elyria and nearby locales. The incident reportedly occurred in a crowded beer area prompting legal action.
Carmen Basilio defeats Arnie Sowell in Syracuse to become welterweight champion, winning a tough 80-yard rush of a bout in Stockton style coverage. Basilio used a disciplined body attack to wear Sowell down and claim the title, with DeMarco hurt early but unable to halt the rising champion.
Bob Gurchik pitched a no hitter for Better Line in a 32 victory over Dr Pepper, lifting them into a tie for first in Little League North. In the other half, Pl ocher Insurance crushed Stewart Radi and TV 11 2 with Danny Walend earning the win.
A miscellaneous 1930s style note on base running and sliding techniques. It cites Branch Rickey teaching safe sliding to prevent outs and injuries, recounts a player failing to score on a home run, and mentions an amateur tournament with entry details and prizes.
The LDGA announces its next trophy tournament to be held June 5 and 6, 1996 at Spring Valley, Cherry Ridge, and Vermillion Country Club. Entry fees are 1 dollar for members and 2 dollars for non members with a membership card for medal play by class. Non member entry blanks are available at the three member courses.
Beckenham England rests Ted Pileski and Tony Trabert as top contenders in a Kent Lawn Team event. The tournament features a four-class field with all-American contenders and trophies for overall winners.
Plas, the 1952 stock car racing king, returns to Lorain County Speedway tonight weather permitting. His comeback aims to draw crowds after a 1954 hiatus following a controversial 1953 crash. He previously ran a consolation race last Thursday and finished third. Standings show Ken Johnson leading with 88 points, followed by Dick Jackson 71, Bill Richards 67, Al Blake 65, and Jerry Eschtruth 55. The ninth race of the season begins at 7:30 with five heat races.
Cincinnati promoter Sam Becker said he will continue promoting boxing despite losing 10000 dollars on the Ezzard Charles versus Johnny Holman bout. Becker guaranteed Holman 130,000 plus 1000 expense money. Charles, a former heavyweight champion from Cincinnati, was guaranteed 35000. Net receipts totaled 8915. Charles won on points.
A fragmented scribble reports on the Indians and WoL Pet with figures and percentages. It references a third RO twenty two eighty seven sixty four in nineteen fifty four and a second 3 percent seven eighty six one percent, noting companies behind a leader.
In Washington the United States grabbed the favored position after defeating defending champion Australia from the lead in the third round of the four day event. Ed Furgol and Chick Harbert posted a 282 total, one stroke ahead of Belgium and Argentina. Peter Thomson led off with 67 but slipped to a 74 while Kel Nagle fired 72. Defending Australians tied for fourth with Ireland as Furgol and Harbert improved to 70 and 69 respectively.
Paris UPI Dos Bisplinghoff a 20 year old ex caddy from Orlando Fla faces France's Henri De Lamure defending champion and five time winner in the 36 hole final round. Bisplinghoff advanced with a 3 and 1 win over Bill Campbell of Huntington WVa while De Lamure defeated Joseph Conrad of San Antonio 4 and 3.
Chicago jockey John Adams Sr., a veteran rider, sustained a bruised left arm Friday after a horse kicked him. Adams recently rode his three thousandth winner, marking a landmark in his long career.
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