Lopez Sees Indians Rally After Weekend Slump
The Cleveland Indians rebounded from a rough Lake Erie weekend as Larry Doby powered the offense with a homer in the sixth and a two run single in the seventh, giving them two wins in a four game set. Doby totaled eight hits despite a taped hand and a puffed knee, with Avila delivering the game winning single in the ninth.
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Forget Sympathy Cards For Smiling Senor
Indians rally to reclaim pennant pace as they sweep the weekend series, piling up homers and run support. Stan Musial and Bob Nieman homer for the Cardinals while the Yankees stay atop the league with strong hitting. Historic day sees multiple clubs slug homers in rain soaked action.
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Indians Sweep Yanks to Narrow Gap in Pennant Chase
Cleveland manager Al Lopez hailed three straight wins over New York as the Indians moved within 34 games of the pace-setting Yankees. Early Wynn and Bob Lemon pitched well in the doubleheader sweep, with Vic Wertz supplying power as Cleveland climbed back into contention after a late slump.
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New York Game Ends Feeble Rally as Lemon Stumbles
Tribe's Trend WT Pst GRY Pettahahy Basana Dricaie past seard Tam New York also tried a feeble last-iiming rally in the nightcap that drove Lemon out of the box. Noren was hit by a pitch, and Lemon gave up walks to Yogi Berra and Eddie Robinson to load the bases. Mike Garcia relieved and struck out Hank Bauer, and pinch hitter Bill Skewron flied out to retire the side.
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Madaras Earns Freshman Baseball Award at Ohio University
Madaras of Grafton has received a numeral award for participation in Ohio University freshman baseball this spring. He played for Grafton High School and the Elyria Legion Junior team, mainly at first base with some pitching for the juniors.
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All Star Ballot Details for Local Sports Readers
Voters are urged to mail or fax their ballots to the Sports Desk at Chronicle Telegram Elyria Ohio. Ballot excludes the pitcher position and closes at midnight on July 1.
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Yeomen Pick Captains For Five Sports Oberlin 1956
Oberlin College has named captains for the 1956 season across five varsity sports. Arno Hane and John Maller are co captains of the track squad. Dave Logan and Dick Rooney are co captains of golf. Bill Weaver will captain the baseball team. Gary Craven will lead tennis. Gray Tucker of Shaker Heights is captain of lacrosse.
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Bisplinghoff Pays Tribute To Conqueror
Paris report says America's Don Bisplinghoff, runner up in the French National Amateur golf championship, praised winner Henn de laMaze as one of the finest players he has faced. De LaMaze captured the title for the sixth time, beating Bisplinghoff 5 and 4 on the 36th hole.
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Kramer Family Team Wins In Baseball Twin Bill
The Kramer brothers led a doubleheader sweep with homers and RBIs as they defeated local rivals. Jim Lear contributed a homer in the eighth and both Chuck Mason and Lear drove in runs. The Kramers host Cusahoga Falls Eagles midweek then Galion in a second game, continuing regional league play.
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Erhart Clinches L-M Tie In Rain Halted Game
Erhart Kramers clinched a tie for first place in the Lorain Medina County League with a 7 4 victory over Firelands Merchants at South Amherst in one of two loop games played. Lehman and Johnson Realtors of Elyria edged past LaGrange Lions 6 5 before rain halted the LaGrange game in the eighth.
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Logart poised to defend title in St Nick's rematch
New York reports welterweight Isaac Logart of Cuba as favorite to beat Ludwig Lightburn in a television rematch at St Nicholas Arena. They fought May 9 at St Nick's in a close bout won by Logart after a strong late finish. Lightburn, riding a seven fight streak, was replaced by Akins after a wrist sprain. Logart seeks his eighth straight victory. neither fighter is a current top contender.
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Elyria Pony League Farm Players Set for Thursday Practice
Elyria Pony League farm players will hold a practice at 6 Thursday evening at Ely Stadium. The program has 35 players, ages 12 to 14, with Ray Wilson in charge aiming to exceed 13 more players. Traxler Trucking baseball teams will also practice Tuesday at 6 at Ely Stadium.
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