Parsons Stars in Lorain County Speedway Race Ride
The veteran racer Johnny Parsons arrived in Elyria for the Speedway program with his wife Lita and seven-year-old daughter Par. He is known for wins including the 1950 Indianapolis 500 and 1939 national big-car title. Parsons rode as passenger in a white Ford Ranch Wagon while his midget racer awaits later competition. He balances USAC midget racing with highway safety education for Champion Spark Plugs.
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Midget Auto Racing Lights Up Lorain County Speedway Tonight
Top USAC midget drivers gather at Lorain County Speedway for a 100 lap race with around 20 entries. Notables include Johnnie Parsons Ed Johnson Bil Homier Chuck Vevani Gene Hartley Rex Easton Shorty Templeman and others from coast to coast. The seven o clock program opens with six preliminary events before the 100 lap main event starting at 7:30 p.m. with Bill Vandewater on the mic.
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Roanoke
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Indianapolis
Russ Congdon
Seattle
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Chuck Rodeo
Speedway City
Rex Easton
Oil
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Bill Vandewater
Parsons Driven Indy Ace Talks Cars and Courage
Johnny Parsons, veteran Indy midget and stock car pilot from Van Nuys California, discusses racing life. He recalls championships, injuries, and the mental fortitude required to drive at high speeds. Parsons reflects on safety, highway rules, and his touring schedule through Elyria Columbus and Schererville Indiana.
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Tigers Take First Place in Little League Night
The Tigers improved to 3-0 by defeating the White Sox 33 to 1. Other standings show Red Sox 1-1, Braves 1-2, Eagles 1-2, Cubs 0-3.
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Elyria City-Industrial Softball League Managers Meeting
Managers of teams in the Elyria City Industrial Softball League will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at the recreation office to discuss the second half season standings and schedule.
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Ridgeville tops Litchfield Merchants 28 to 8 in league game
Ridgeville Kiwanis defeated Litchfield Merchants 28 8 last night in Lorain County Suburban Hot Stove Baseball League Class 6 action.
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Plasencia Delivers In Elyria Juniors Victory
Elyria American Legion Juniors beat Cleveland Post 999 10 to 4 at League Park led by Plasencia who allowed nine hits and struck out 14 while adding a double and a triple. He earned his third win of the season as Elyria improved to 7-2 and travels to Mansfield tomorrow. Bil Gasi added a triple and a single and Latta doubled as part of Elyria’s seven-run second inning.
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On and On Faces Nine Challengers At Thistledown Ohio Derby
Calumet Stable’s On-and-On seeks a $33,600 Ohio Derby at Thistledown this Saturday after arriving from Cleveland. rivals include Al Davelte Dheulgiri Marless Lotifun with Imon Pondering Eve Cold Harbor New Star and Sir Hawley also set to run.
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Three College Teams Remain in Omaha Title Chase
Oklahoma State edged Penn State 4 3 in nine innings to knock out the Nittany Lions while Fresno State sophomore Leroy Gregory pitched Fresno past Arizona 2 0. UPI notes Fresno, State and Oklahoma State survive with one loss each as Arizona fell.
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Durocher Recovering After Kidney Surgery
Leo Durocher is recovering from kidney ailment surgery and will leave Methodist Hospital in a few days. The UPI report notes the operation was performed Monday in Rochester Minnesota.
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Summer Bowling Fight Results in St Paul and Milwaukee
Reported boxing results list Joel Giardetto aged 61 from New York knocking out Del Flap ann Idsit in St Paul while Billr Sesman of Milwaukee outpoints Alike the John of Syracuse in a separate bout. More sport on page 24.
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Leaders Win Again In Elyria High School League Baseball
Cubs defeat Rewarts 10 6 and Day's Hardware edge Odd Fellows 4 3 in West Side standings. Gurchik struck out nine for Day's, while Wasne Burness allowed few hits for the Cubs. Bill Horvath homered and Mike Monk had three singles for West Side, with Jack Infield belting a three bagger for Savings Deposit.
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