Blue Monday for Cleveland Indians amid pennant doubt
The Cleveland Indians, eight games back in the pennant race and a half game above .500, stagger after a three-game sweep by the Yankees. Manager Al Lopez faces a downgrade path as the farm system lags and run production falls short of expectations.
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Foiles Shines With Pirates In Pittsburgh Rise
Hank Foiles, 25, acquired from Cleveland for Preston Ward, steps into top catching duties for the Pirates. He impresses teammates with NL hitter knowhow, power, and grit, recalling his Indianapolis 1954 form. Foiles helped the Indians win games and shows fight valuable to Pittsburgh.
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Final Olympic Trials Qualifier Set for Bakersfield Meet
San Francisco dispatch notes the last U S Olympic trials qualifier event to be held in Bakersfield after NCAA and armed services stars join club aces for the AAU meet. Six men per event have already qualified from Berkeley with three more from services. total field reaches 15, aiming for 20 at the Olympics. Wide-ranging names include Santee Morrow Sime Nieder Sowell Dwyer Delany Batley and Seaman among others.
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Boxing Tonight Charlie Cotton Faces Franz Smzina on WEWS
Early tomorrow WEWS broadcasts boxing match Charlie Cotton versus Franz Smzina at 10. A horse racing segment from This tleDown airs on WEOL FM and WDOK. In NCAA meet results NCLA won with 34.10 points, Kansas 30, USC 29, Michigan State 29.
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DeMarco Wins in Boston Boxing Bout
Toni DeMarco outpointed rival Vince Wartinez in a Saturday Boston boxing match, displaying sharper technique and consistent aggression to secure the decision.
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Indians Narrow in on First Division as Slump Deepens
Cleveland, sixth in six straight losses, fell to fourth after a 4-1 rout by the Yankees before 41,765 at Municipal Stadium. The skid pits them behind Boston and Detroit as they chase a return to the first division with a two-game lead on Baltimore and Detroit in the tense AL standings.
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Middlecoff Passes Open PGA Double Title Chance
United Press reports Carl Middlecoff will not attempt the PGA after winning the Open at Oak Hill. He cites medical advice and the toll of two major rounds, passing Hogan’s Open PGA double bid. Hogan, Boros, Kroll trailed as Middlecoff shot 251 to edge the field.
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Elyria Diamond Docket Schedule Confused
Basketball and softball league night listings show multiple teams and fields. East West North divisions include Elyria teams such as Coustk Far, Snap, Rotary Club, Eagles and Lions with 5 to 6 pm starts at various venues including Kiwanis Field and Lappin Field.
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Plas Dominates With Two Features At Lorain County Speedway
Art Plas becomes the first Lorain County Speedway driver this season to win two features, taking the 25 lap main event from 10th, after also winning the fourth heat. John Bodnar wins the first heat and the consolation, with Mickey Shaw Gus Colangelo Ollie Shinskey and Bull Porter among first winners of the year. About 1700 fans attend after rain left a tacky dirt oval.
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Joe Vosta
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Abbeyville Tops Elyria in Independent Softball Clash
Abbeyville defeated Elyria Merchants 7 to 2 in a low scoring independent softball game. Leland “Chip” Gase delivered five solid bases as Goss struck out several batters while Toe Watson contributed the Merchants’ lone hits.
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Cornell Crew Triumphs Again
Cornell's powerful eight defended their Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship with a smooth two and a quarter length victory in the three mile varsity race on Onondaga Lake. Navy finished second and Wisconsin faded to third after a hard contest with Cornell.
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Rhubarb Open exposes lenient USGA rules shift
New York reports the Rhubarb Open ends Cary Middlecoff winning as USGA rules show growing leniency. Penalties for players like Doug Ford Henry Cotton and Jackie Burke draw debate over disqualification versus two stroke penalties. Critics say the shift, echoing past Open incidents, softens golf’s strict codes and stirs nostalgia for stricter discipline.
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Erhart Tilts Rained Out
Erhart Tilts were washed out in two recent schedule tests. The Erhart Kramers have three tilts this week with Akron teams Zoff Heating and Borden Autos, plus Elyria’s Lehman & Johnson Realtors. Games start at 8:15 p.m. local time.
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LaGrange Lions Defeat Tenth Street Club 24 7
LaGrange Lions beat the Tenth Street Athletic Club of Elyria 24 to 7 in a Suburban Hot Stove league game. Gene Scott led LaGrange with three of eight team hits as the Lions improve to a 60 season record.
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Ennis Ties Phillie Career Home Run Mark
Ennis belted his 243rd career home run, tying the Phillies club record with Chuck Klein at 243. The milestone came Sunday and extends a longstanding mark from 1960s era.
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Local Fairways Fling at Elyria Club Highlights Mixed Results
Russ Welzel and H G Trainer tied for first in the blind par event at Elyria Country Club. B H Bryant J E Glass sloyd Thompson and L Reigler tied for second. Minnich led low gross with 78 followed by O S Minnich Ford Cowell and Bill Borsdorf. Cowell posted 73 low score for the day. Schmittgen won the Fathers Tourney with 77 11 66. Nichols was second 4 16 70 while Brandt Boza and others posted mid scores. Aldrich and McGinley combined for a net 324 to win Mixed Four Ball.
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Swiekert Dies In Salem Grand Prix Crash
Indiana speed ace Bob Sweikert winner of the previous year’s 500 mile race in Indianapolis died after his car lost control at over 100 mph. It smashed through a guard rail into photographers’ stands, injuring two men before bursting into flames. Sweikert, 1955 Indianapolis 500 winner, was thrown clear and died three minutes after reaching hospital. He left a wife Dolores and three children and had recently moved into a home bought with part of his prize winnings.
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Dry Goods Tops Radio Nine Upsets Nine Nine to Eight
Wolf Dry Goods of Lorain beat Rone Radio of Elyria nine to three in ten innings at Elynn Recreation Field. A walk fielder's choice and an error produced the winning run in the top of the 10th. Warne Hyde pitched all nine for Rone. Ron faced four Wolf hurlers. Carlton Smith of Rone had the only extra base hit, a triple. Lehman Johnson Realtors and Lorain Glass were rained out.
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Netters Advance in Elytia Junior Chamber Tourney
Ten players reach round two across junior singles and doubles as Gary Marcus with Dale Lang win by forfeit in junior doubles. Gary Hecht defeats Booth and Jack Strauss beats Hayes in boys singles. Keiser and Hecht take doubles by forfeit over Handley and Hayes.
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Needles At Head Of Class In 1956 Racing Scene
Pot-Needles, a Florida-bred colt and Belmont Stakes winner, tops early 1956 chatter as a top three-year-old. Rumors say he may ship to Chicago to secure recognition, with plans for Arlington classic in July and American Derby at Washington Park in August. Needles has won four $100,000-plus races this year and earned $570,850 after the Belmont. He previously won the Kentucky Derby but was edged by Fabius in the Preakness, failing to complete the Triple Crown.
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Lorain Hosts Phil Tryouts For Phillies Camp
Lorain hosts Philadelphia Phillies annual Ohio tryout camp at Lorain City Park inviting all major league minded ball players aged 17 to 22. Candidates should bring uniforms gloves and spokes.
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Sir Tribal Triumphs in Balmoral Turf Handi cap
CHICAGO UP Sir Tribal won the $57,700 Balmoral Turf Handicap at Washington Park on Saturday. The victory added prestige to trainer and jockey connections amid a strong field at the Illinois venue.
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