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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
14
Milton Richman profiles Marty Marion leadering the St Louis Browns, contrasting his easygoing style with Rogers Hornsby’s strict regime. Players praise Marion for guidance, question handling, and calm management that helped the team bond and stay focused.
At Suffolk Downs Boston To Market the 12 to 1 shot won the $35,000 added Massachusetts Handicap by two and a half lengths, defeating Tio Ciro and One Hitter. The chestnut colt clipped two fifths of a second from the old mile and a quarter mark with a 2 01 2 5 time and paid $24.80.
Lehman-Johnson Realtors of Elyria defeated the Erhart Kramers 4 to 1 at Erhart field to snap a three-game win streak. Don Hafferkamp and Dan Limpert pitched well for Elyria while Limpert fanned 16 and allowed three hits in a hard fought game. Ralph Moyler also contributed a hit for Elyria as the Realtors broke the tie in the eighth with a three-run burst.
Gardner Jewelers and Lorain Glass, the top two Little League East teams, face off Friday at Lappin Field at 6 pm with the half title at stake. Gardner leads 5-2 after a five game win streak. Lorain Glass is 4-3 and a win could create a shared lead or decisive advantage. Knights of Columbus and D N Coney Island meet in the second game at 7:15 as the Knights seek slim chances to force a tie for the first half.
Frank Crosetti left his post with his ten year old son John watching the bag. Billy Martin returned, asked for a ball, and the boy replied “one smoke.” The exchange drew laughs as the Yankees were amused at the gesture echoing Crosetti’s own habits.
United Press reports Detroit and New York split with a 7 to 2 Detroit loss and 2 to 0 Cleveland over Washington. Chicago, Philadelphia, St Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh, New York, Brooklyn, and Chicago games detailed with pitchers and final tallies.
Allas Texas today hosts the U S Open as 162 starters battle for a $100000 prize. Jackie Burke, a leading money winner and former Marine judo instructor, says the winner will be the most tournament tough and lucky, noting Snead’s struggles with the Open. Burke, 29, treats the Open as the Dallas Open until final card day, aiming to avoid self defeat and challenge the hopeful field.
Ben Hogan begins his bid to become the first golfer to win four US Open titles in four appearances. A 162-player field includes Lloyd Mangrum Sam Snead and Bob Locke as heat and stamina loom. Hogan draws an early tee time while Snead leads practice scores and Mangrum posts 68.
Fruehauf Trailer Company improved to three victories in four games with a 6 to 2 win over Ohio Fuel Gas at Lexington Avenue field. The victory moves Fruehauf into sole possession of third place, half a game behind Tog Gerry Shop and Gibby’s Place, after a game postponed Couch-Uthe Company-Perry-Fay Company will be completed tonight at six on the Roosevelt School diamond.
Two undefeated City Class B teams meet at 6 30 at Elyria Recreation Board field Lexington Avenue. Grafton PX Drugs and Red Caps each have one win and seek early season edge. Rone Radio and CA Olsen Company, each with one loss, square off in the nightcap at 8.
Satchel Paige yielded six runs in the ninth inning as the Boston Red Sox defeated the St Louis Browns 11 to 9. Paige had pitched 26 2-3 scoreless innings in his recent 11 appearances and now stands 5-2 on the season.
Detroit fighter Jake LaMotta outpoints Irish rival Murphy in a San Diego ring contest. The bout featured LaMotta's 119 percent edge and was held at a venue in New York and California labeled location.
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