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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1959
Page
10
The piece jokes about sports and festivities multiplying beyond reason. It notes two All Star Games and imagines parallel doubles in other events to raise money, with a satirical tone about bills, birthdays, and holidays causing ongoing turmoil.
Analysts note the American League battle is unsettled as teams struggle to seize early lead. Moving into first place is described as risky, with contenders wary of the pressure and expectations that accompany a top spot.
The Cleveland Indians now have two members of the 1953 Philadelphia Whiz Kids, Granny Hamner and Willie Jones, joining a roster that once hoped for a bright Phillies future. The Phillies faded after 1950 as Roberts and Ashburn thrived elsewhere, leaving unanswered questions about why that great young core never produced a sustained pennant run.
Amanda Farschman carded a hole in one on the 90 yard No 13 par three at Elyria Country Club the fourth ace in the area this season and third by a woman Spring Valley has two aces both by women Low net for the field went to Mrs Robert Berkebile with 70 First Flight winners in the Partner Draw were Miss Amanda Farschman Mrs Richard Timms Mrs Cecil Garland Second Flight winners were Mrs Ford Cowell Mrs Dale White and Miss Horace Trainer Class CC leaders were Mrs Ralph Niederst Mrs Robert Smith and Mrs D W Truber with 129 over nine holes Mike Radd led Elyria City Golf League with a bristling 3% in a round at Cherry Ridge. other scores listed. Sunset tournament set for Friday.
Grafton Nine defeated Columbia in Lorain County Suburban Baseball League action. Dave Boring homered and tripled for the winners while BHI Wiles drove in three runs. Grafton visits Ridgeville Hiwanis Tuesday.
LaPorte Indians defeated Grafton McAlpin Ford 31-4 in a Lorain County Suburban Hot Stove Baseball League Class 6 game. Gene Clatkowski pitched a one hitter and had three hits, joined by Larry Bell and John Westow with three hits each.
Donna Pappenbrock won the main feature last Sunday at Bubble Gum Bow in quarter-midget racing. Dan ny Naurati took the semi-feature and Dennis Wagner, John Rich, and jie Poplar won the expert division races.
The Elyria Diamond Docket lists multiple amateur softball matchups across leagues with times and venues. Highlights include Santee vs Aldticn Lum p ml, Fairgrounds Cafe slate, and league play featuring United Polson Cub at Trox- Field, plus Elyria Harware facing Edwards Suneed.
In American League play the Amherst Indians defeated the Yankees 6-1 for their seventh consecutive victory. Fort Worth led the Pacific League with a 10-8 win over the Stars and Houston beat the Angels 5-3.
Seneca Golf Course will be lengthened to about 7009 yards for the $25,000 Carling Open in August with no major rough near greens. Pro players like Julius Bores Don Finsterwald Arnold Palmer Ken Venturi Doug Ford Art Wall Tommy Bolt Paul Harney Cary Middlecoff and possibly Billy Casper are expected to compete. Proceeds benefit the Cleveland District Golf Association Caddie Foundation which supports local caddies with scholarships.
North and South squads practiced ahead of the annual Ohio A Star high school basketball game set for Saturday. North coach John Cabas and Dick Berryman led the team with additions Ken Glenn and Jim Stone from Cleveland East Tech. East Tech players faced eligibility limits as juniors, which kept several key players from the selection.
Elvica High School coach Dale Reichenbach and Chamber of Commerce secretary Randy Schunk are selling tickets. Reichenbach has sold 11 tickets to date. The game is scheduled for 9 36 EDT on Saturday.
List of players and coaches from Massillon and neighboring cities including Paul Winterwalter and Pete Grant with a South squad led by Jackie Moore and Don Heft. Additional names include Benny Roberts Jim Jennings and others from Middletown Daston Wilbur Wright Now Philadelphia Mek Reasheek and Mae Smith with regional figures Ron Hall Wilam Thompson and Frank Shannon among others.
LaGrange G Nine beat Huntington Bobcats 18 to 9 in a Lorain County Suburban Hot Stove League game. Tim Botamer had three hits for LaGrange, while Andy Barbie homered and added a single, and Max Monday contributed two hits.
Lew Burdette earned his 11th win of the season to steady Milwaukee amid recent slumps, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5 to 4. Del Crandall drove in two with a two-run double in a pivotal seventh inning. Dodgers rallied late, but Burdette held on as Charley Neal delivered a bases-loaded single to seal it.
Jim Hegan, 38, becomes the Giants new catcher after being sold from the Phillies. He hopes to stabilize the bullpen and provide veteran leadership while Schmidt and Lace serve as late inning pinch hitters. Hegan recalls past Chicago and Cleveland teams and aims to help San Francisco contend in the pennant race.
Oberlin Flames girls softball defeated Canton last night behind Connie Champion pitching a dive and six walks issued. Bonnie Hirk went 3 for 4 with a double and Pat Losiewicz added two hits including a double. Flames host Somerton next as Canton slips to 3-4 after the loss.
Cleveland plays Boston in baseball with WEOL at 1 55 PM. Virgil Akins meets Luis Rodriguez on boxing airwaves at WEWS at 10. Early tomorrow Cleveland at Boston listed again with WEOL at 1 355.
Baseball results from a multi game slate show Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, and San Francisco posting scores. Winners include Friend Burdette Labine Newcombe with various relievers. HRs noted by Banks Pinson and others.
Baseball standings and results from a Continental league schedule show Chicago and New York leading. Teams listed include Cincinnati, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia with nightly results and probable pitchers.
NEW LONDON The Tigers lead the NL PONY League with a 20 1 record as the season reaches one third completion. White Sox follow at 2 1, Braves 1, Redlegs 0 2. Dodgers pace New London Little League with 42 34 mark, Indians 33, Yankees 3 5, Giants 2 4.
Cleveland catcher Dick Brown delivering since being recalled from Buffalo. He homered in a 4-1 win over Boston as the Indians extended their winning streak to seven, bolstering their pennant push and easing catching woes with Brown handling pitchers well. McLish regained form, tossing six innings of two-run ball.
Parry OBrien rewrote the world shot put mark at a rare Southern Pacific AAU meet in Pomona California. His throw surpassed his prior best by six inches and qualified as a national record despite a small crowd of 65. Dallas Long and USC rivals were absent from the event.
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