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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1956
Page
17
John Jackson presents Pipe Dreams a local feature exploring urban waterway myths and practical plumbing stories. The piece blends essays on city pipes with profiles of workers and engineers highlighting everyday infrastructure challenges and ingenuity.
A letter criticizes Ed Murphy for stock car racing reporting at Lorain County Speedway while acknowledging the Chronicle’s strong stock car coverage. The paper defends Murphy’s enthusiasm and eyewitness reporting, praising the overall quality of racing news and Murph’s commitment to covering the sport.
The piece argues that when sports are precisely measured by tools, performances improve, while in others not measured by exact metrics, athletes decline. It notes baseball homers rising, football fading, and basketball reduced to size rather than skill, suggesting time and measurement distortions in modern sport.
New York 1UPs Mayaukee Fraves officials have formed plans to name Charlie Crumm as manager and coach Fred Janes to his successor for the remainder of the season. The move followed questions about Grimm's future after a meeting in New York with Lou Peru, Joseph F. Cannas, and John Quinn. Peru dodged the issue, while ex Pirates skipper Leo Durocher was reported as a potential 1957 Braves manager per a reliable source.
Richards and Art Smilin share the lead with 420 points after midweek stock car standings at Lorain County Speedway. Kett sits fourth with 340, Yost climbs to third, Law drops to sixth, and the top 20 includes Gasser Kocel Comos Johnson Sinclair Walther Lawrence Meer Plus White DeNillo Jalowiec Schade Flood. The 119 lap program features a 25 lap feature, with time trials at 6:30 and the green flag following.
A wildlife column contends woodcock was misread as woodchuck in a migratory waterfowl list. It discusses Wellington Reservoir’s two ponds, changing fish populations from bass and crappies to small crappies and perch, and notes state easements and stocking plans. It also covers Lake Erie ramps, a record freshwater sturgeon, and local softball schedules and administration.
Sandusky American Legion junior team beat Elyria Post 12 6 to 1 at Recreation Field No. 4. Stan Plato, Sandusky shortstop, led with strong hitting while Elyria’s batsman managed two safeties in the game. The day featured a practice-like atmosphere as Sandusky prepared for a potential regulation game.
Dick Rassler defeated Paul Jaroch in the junior singles at the Elyria Recreation Field during the second annual Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce Terms Tournament. It was the first first round match in a large junior singles field of 13 matches, with many more rounds scheduled across singles and doubles through the next two days under tournament director Jack Smith.
Umpire in chief Carl Codyn set assignments across Elyria Recreation and Elyria Catholic games. The schedule lists paired umpires for each day from Sunday through Friday, with multiple Recreation numbers and Catholic games assigned to different crews.
A compact sports schedule lists golf at the National Open on KYW TV at 4, wrestling on WJW, horse racing events including Belmont Stakes, Delaware Oaks Handicap, Balmoral Turk Handicap, and From Link ile Down on WEOLF WGAR KYW, with Yankees at Cleveland baseball on WEWS WEOL WERE, plus bowling featuring Dick Weber vs Don Carter on KYW-TV at 10:30 and other racing notes across WEOL WDOK and related stations.
In New York Cnerlf Hama defeated Miguel Berrins in a boxing match with a decisive outpaint, delivering a notable victory. The card also featured Algiers and Puerto Rico participants, with the result generating buzz in local sports circles.
New York boxing officials granted a return middleweight bout between champion Johnny Saxton of Brooklyn and former welter king Carmen Basilio of Canastota. The fight, possibly Aug 1 at the War Memorial Auditorium, follows a prior disputed title loss by Basilio to Saxton in Chicago. The sanction was approved in the public interest after earlier rejection.
John W. Galbreath, owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, bought half interest in the late Mayor Frank Rague's 600 acre Secaucus land tract from Columbus for 300 dollars on Friday.
Elyria Hardware beat United Polish Club 3 3 in one game of the Little League South first half season. The Rockers and Donuts will reschedule their match as two remaining games determine playoff chances. Minger and Busby led Elyria Hardware with key hits while Nardecchia, Sito and Ogle contributed for UPC.
Cleveland pitcher Score, sidelined two weeks with an intestinal ailment, returns to face the New York Yankees as Cleveland Indians aim to rebound after a 6-2 loss. The club splits pitching duties with Tom Sturdivant, who has no prior starts against the Redskins, while manager Al Lopez seeks better health for his rotation.
Oberlin College’s 12 varsity teams posted their best marks since 1950 41 with strong showings across sports. Track and lacrosse led with 9 4 and 0 records respectively while football hit 0 8. Wrestlers and cross country both excelled near perfection, and several individuals set school records including John Miller 9 242 in track and Homer Gilchrist 32 points in basketball. Ed Deck er pitched a no hitter for baseball as Nat Twin ing, Ed Tarr, Bul Fleming, and Bob Huonefeld posted swimming marks.
Br United Press reports a tight American League game with a 2-2 final score. Key hitters include Mintls and Natagon Leer with home runs noted. Pitching and specific inning details are fragmented but indicate a close contest between teams.
Florida bred Derby winner Needles captured the 88th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park amid a red hot victory. The victory solidifies Needles status as a leading American three year old competing for racing honors and prize money.
The trading deadline ended at 12 00 a m EDT with the Milwaukee Braves and Chicago White Sox making minor moves. Milwaukee called up shortstop Felix Mantilla from Sacramento in the PCL and sent outfielder Jim Pendleton to Wichita in the A today. Chicago optioned first baseman Ron Jackson to Vancouver in the PCL after signing him to a bonus on June 15 1954. Jackson batted .250 in 16 games this season.
Perfect weather greeted 30 crews from 13 colleges for the 34th annual Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on mirrored Lake Onondaga.
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