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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
4
Elyria Chronicle Telegram dated Monday June 16 1952 reports local news briefs and community notes from Elyria Ohio with short items on people events and civic matters. The page compiles multiple items in a typical mid century local newspaper brief format.
The 1952 crowd of 69 468 watched Cleveland drop both games to New York in a twin bill. Cleveland trails the Yankees by over two games in the American League pennant race and faces the Senators next, as Bob Kuzava and Vic Raschi shine for the Yankees. Luke Easter shows signs of recovering form as the Indians seek a lift.
Jimmy Phelan, Irishman coach of the Dallas club in the National Professional Football League, plans an all Texas team built from twelve Texans. He traded for players from Baylor SMU Texas Tech and Texas, and will deploy the I formation with a flanker back to create deception and flexibility.
United Polish Club leads the half standings with five wins in seven, facing second-place American Legion Post 12 in game two at 7 15. A UPC win clinches the crown, while a loss could force a Wednesday tiebreaker after Jeaders vs American Legion. Elyria Eagles and VFW 1079 are eliminated.
Wellington pitcher Bil Rogers threw a four hit shutout with 13 strikeouts as the Wellington American Legion defeated Bank's Case of Lorain 1 to 0. Wellington scored the only run in the seventh on a single by the Wellington baseman, who had two hits in the game.
Hank Sauer of the Cubs slumped after a three homer spree against the Phillies last Wednesday. Since then he has gone hitless in 21 at bats. Before the slump he led the NL with a .352 average, now down to .312.
The Amherst Civics extended their win streak to five in the Lorain Medina County Class A League by taking both ends of a doubleheader from Lodi at Lodi. The first game ended 7 to 5 in ten innings, and the second was a 15 to 0 seven inning affair.
A fragmentary report lists Valley City and Lodi participants in a local athletic or school event. Names and details are unclear but imply multiple teams competing in a regional meet with score-like figures.
Westlake won 14 to 9 over Valley City as George Etler hit a three run homer in the seventh. In the opener South Amherst broke a 5-5 tie with two runs in the 10th, aided by Neil Whitney’s bunt single and Bill Yosa’s contributions, for an 8 to 7 win with Whitney gaining the mound win. South Amherst then routed Lodi 15 to 0 behind Allan Todd, Paul Sims had three hits in four trips for South Amherst.
W. H. Gaston captured the Father’s Day tournament at Elyria Country Club with a 95-28-67 net. A R Hoch was second at 86-18-63, with Ed Erb and Dr R L Shilling tied for third. Mixed four ball winners were Mrs J P Chapla and A Hoch at 148 net.
New York One month has transformed Mickey Mantle into a standout for the Yankees. Manager Casey Stengel praises Mantle’s rapid rise from minor league infield to major league outfield and center field, noting his power from both sides and his comeback after early booing.
Cleveland faded in both ends of a doubleheader as the Yankees won 8-2 and 4-3. Lopat limited the Tribe in game one while Kuzava faltered late in game two. Mantle hit his fourth homer as New York built early leads and clawed back to take the series three games to one.
The world champion Yankees sit at their best stage since 1949, one and a half games ahead on June 15. They swept Cleveland with two wins 8-2 and 4-3 before 69,468, while Indians dropped to third. Wes Strum of the Giants homered three times in a doubleheader.
The item lists standings and scores from a local league with a 5-0 record and 1-1 mark in a 6A division. It notes leaders in the major leagues and references a VW team in a 68 point game. The fragment provides team identifiers but few readable specifics.
Grace Lou Comiskey granddaughter of the White Sox founder and assistant secretary died at Mercy Hospital after a heart attack. She held a major stock share and was trustee for part of her interest. her mother Grace Comiskey held the majority interest and controlled parts of the estate.
Elyria netters earned an 11-5 victory at Cascade Park. Notable performances came from Pat Bauer Sue Leach and Joan Hyman as the Elyria women swept four singles and won one of two doubles matches while the men won five of seven singles and one of three doubles. Jerry Gaines led the effort with two wins including the No 2 singles and No 2 doubles.
Radiomen hold a 6 30 practice tonight at Jefferson School diamond. All squad members are asked to report on time.
The Lehman Johnson Realtors, led by righthander Bob Heisman with a four-hitter, beat Elyria Foundry 7-2 at Cascade Park to stretch their winning streak to four in the LoRain City Class B League. Moyer homered and doubled, McArthur had three one-baggers, and 11 hits backed the mound effort. Foundry managed two seventh inning runs off Heisman.
Patty Berg, the Minneapolis redhead, aims to win a fifth Women's Western Open title this year. Babe Zaharias, sidelined by surgery, also holds four Western crowns and challenges Berg. The field includes Louie Suggs of Carrolltown, Ga, a three time winner seeking to join a two member club with Berg and Babe. Medal play opens ahead of five days of match play leading to a 36 hole final.
The Blooper League offers four games this week with co leaders Toggery Shop and Gibby's Place each at 3 0 in three wins. Toggery Shop plays Ohio Fuel Gas Tuesday at 7 45 p m while United Polish Club faces Erb Radio at 6 15 in the first game. On Wednesday Gibby's Place meets Erb Radio at 7 45 with Perry Fay Company against Fruehauf Trailer at 6 15. The two top teams lead Fruehauf by half a game.
All-Stars of the Class B Hot Stove Baseball League are set for a 6 o'clock practice today at Cascade Park diamond. The session is the final drill before the loop season opens on Tuesday. all team members are urged to arrive on time.
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