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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

2

Louis Walcott title bout eyed at Yankee Stadium

Boxing forecast notes Joe Louis as a 125 favorite to defend versus Joe Walcott in a midweek title clash at Yankee Stadium. If Louis is in peak form, he is expected to retain, though a lapse could swing the title. Also covers Dan Parker’s boxing reform stance and local coaching notes.

Joe Louis Ersey Joe Walcott Yankee Stadium Louis Walcott Teaus Wong Brown Nat Fleischer Ring Megazine Abe J. Greere National Boxing Association Wolcott Joe Walcott New York Grenloch N. J

Kramer Crowned Pro Tennis King After Four Set Win

Forest Hills match saw Jack Kramer defeat Bobby Riggs to take the National Professional Tennis Championship in four sets 14-12 6-2 3-6 6-3 after losing the opening frame. Kramer and Francisco Segura then defeated Riggs and Don Budge in doubles 4-6 5-7 6-2 7-5 8-6 to complete the title.

Forest Hills N. Y U.P Jack Kramer Bobby Riges Kramer Riggs Rives Francisco Pancho Segura Ecuador Don Budee

Valley City Falls 2-1 in first loss of season

Valley City, the Lorain Medina County Class N League leaders, dropped their first game in eight as Gratton edged them 2-1 at Valley City. Don Fisher took the loss despite two hits allowed after a no hit bid into the eighth. Sam Neumeyer earned the win with a near no hitter through seven. Erhart beat Lodi 11-2 as Ralph Hisey fanned 15 in a 16 hit Erhart attack. Columbia beat Medina 13-8 in a late surge, Hank Thierry getting the win. Litchfield defeated Spencer 6-1.

Valley City Lorain-Medina County Gratton Grafton Don Fisher Fisher Sam Neumeyer Fourtit Erhart Ledi Erhart Lodi Ralph Hisey Hisey Columbia Medina Hank Thierry Hotchkiss of Litchfield Spencer

Locke Is Winner By 16 Strokes In Chicago Open

Bobby Locke the South African golfer won the Sixth Chicago Victory Open by 16 strokes. He shot a final round 66 to finish 72 holes at 266,18 under par, earning $3,700 more. Ellsworth Vines of Chicago was runnerup at 282, with Skip Alexander of Lexington, North Carolina finishing third.

Chicago Bobby Locke Locke Myo Ellsworth Vines Skip Alexander Lexington N.C

Fuller Road Diamond Hosts Rene Radio and Baptist Team Meet

The Rene Radio and Baptist Charity teams will play on Fuller Road diamond today as part of the Sameau schedule. First pitch is set for 6 30 with both squads asked to report to the field promptly.

Rene Radio Baptist Fuller Road Plasere

Fragmented OCR sports betting note with unclear data

A cryptic OCR fragment mentions bets and odds with numbers and codes. Details are unreadable, producing no clear event, team, person, place, or outcome to anchor a proper summary. The text appears to be a garbled betting or update note with inconsistent formatting.

Akron Orphans wallop Elyria Legion, 24 to 2 in Sunday game

Akron Orphans routed Elyria Post 12 American Legion baseball 24 to 2 on Sunday at Akron. Hamlin held Elyria to five hits while Inn by Inn scoring started with seven Akron runs in the first. Elyria pitcher Talarek allowed 22 hits as Akron benefited from four Elyria errors. Elyria was limited to two runs in the seventh with a walk, a hit and an error. Elyria plans to play Yale Clothes of Lorain Tuesday at City Field in Lorain.

Elyria Post American Legion Akron Orphans Akron Elyria Ed Talarek Warren Dunham Bill Elemes Hamlin Legion Yale Clothes of Lorain City Field Don Aderman

Elyrians Capture Horse Show Honors

Elyrians dominated the Mansfield horse show held Sunday as Ray Whitbeck on Redwood won the stock horse contest and placed fifth in bend and tie events. Jim Nixon on Stonewall Man was third in the three gaited open class, with Mrs Natalie Olsen at Canton taking multiple top placements aboard Reverie's Adventurous Jean including first in junior three gaited and thirds in juvenile and amateur three gaited classes.

Ray Whitbeck Redwood Bend Mansfield Whitbeck Greenacre Eit Jim Nixon Stonewall Bein Natalie Olsen Canton Reverie Jean

Elyria Dons Extend Win Streak With 14 0 Shutout

Elyria Dons remained undefeated with a 14 to 0 victory over the Lorain Merchants in Lorain. Jim McNulty earned the win after a three-hit night, while Bob O’Connor homered and singled in three at bats as Elyria built a 11-hit offense. O’Connor, Janowicz, and Kaszubinski fueled the attack with key hits as Elyria moved to 11 straight wins and prepared for a Tuesday independent game against Thew Shovel at Central Park Diamond.

Elyria Dons Lorain Lorain Merchants Dons Jim McNulty McNulty O'Connor Bob O'Connor Vic Janowicz Kirk Kaszubinski Thew Shovel Central Park

Ascot Race Meet In Final Week At Akron Park

Akron Park enters its third and final Ascot meeting week ending Saturday with the two mile $6000 Ascot Gold Cup, Ohio’s richest race, plus the $1500 Ascot Speed Handicap over four furlongs. Saturday drew about 8000 spectators as My Boy Tom won the $3000 Victory Plate, with Spry Chick finishing runner up.

Akron Ty Oeee Park Ohio My Boy Tom The Hall and Fetter Stable Spry Chick Sunning Ushik Sashay Moon Wes Unird

Club Team To Practice At Roosevelt School Diamond

The Sportsman's Club team of the Magyar Evangelical and Re formed Church will hold a practice tonight at 6:30 on the Roosevelt school diamond. They will play a game in Oberlin Tuesday and those joining the Cleveland July 5 game should attend the practice. Players meet at the church by 6:30.

Sportsman's Club Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church Roosevelt School Oberlin Cleveland

F Game Postponed By West Side Lumber Pitch

The West Side Lumber North Raton Class F baseball game is postponed and the team will hold a practice session Tuesday at Cascade Park at 6 30 o clock. All members of the West Side Lumber team are asked to take notice.

West Side West Side Lumber Cascade Park Lummber

Heisman Pitches Bankers To 4-2 League Victory

The Elyria Savings Deposit Bank beat Lorain Vale Clothes 4-2 at Central Park in Lorain. Bob Heisman pitched six hits allowed with scoreless work until the seventh inning homer by Tom Burton of Yale. Elyria totals six hits and capitalized with two in the first, then singles in the second and fourth, while flawless defense preserved the win. A double play in the ninth ended Lorain’s rally with one out and two runners on.

Elyria Savings Deposit Bank Lorain Vale Lorain Central Park Bank Nine Bob Heisman Elyria Tom Burton Yale Savings Deposit Nine Faust Steve Kaminski Les Schick Harold Robinson

Unbeaten F Loop Teams Battle On Cascade Diamond

Two undefeated clubs in City Class F Baseball, the All-Stars and Roger-Binninger Jewelers, meet on Cascade Park diamond in a loop game after each side won its only previous start. Also I.O.O.F. No. 103 faces the American Legion Cubs at Ely Stadium. both games start at 6 o'clock.

All-Stars Roger-Binninger Jewelers Cascade Park West Side Lumber Regear-Binninger Jewelers American Legion Cubs Odd Fellows Cubs Ely Stadium I. O. F. FL No North Eaton

Wakeman Red Caps Triumph 12-4 Over Northfield A C

Wakeman Red Caps won 12 to 4 against Northfield A C in Wakeman last night. Tom Mockler pitched a seven hit game with seven strikeouts for his second win of the season. H Buckley and F Noga each had three hits, lifting the Caps to an even 3-3 record and scheduling two more games this week against Oak Harbor Merchants and the San Juan Elites of Puerto Rico.

Wakeman Red Caps Northfield A. C Tom Mockler Caps J. Anderson Kay Northfield H. Buckley F. Noga Oak Harbor Merchants San Juan Elites Puerto Rico Elites

Three Games Scheduled By Electro Alloys Team

The Electro Alloys softball team has three games this week. Today they meet Pfaudler Company at 6 15 on the McKinley diamond. On Tuesday they face General Motors at 6 15 on McKinley diamond. On Thursday they travel to Amherst for a 7 o'clock game with the Amherst Wastes.

Electro Allorvs Alloys Pfaudler Company McKinley General Motors Amherst

Feller And Lemon Lead Indians To Double Win Over Athletics

Cleveland pitcher Bob Lemon dominated the second game with a no-hit bid through six innings, earning his 10th win and his fourth shutout as the Indians completed a doubleheader sweep 4 3 and 10 0 at Cleveland. Bob Feller struggled in the opener, allowing two early homers but recovered for the victory as Cleveland moved atop the standings while other AL teams pressed for position. Joe DiMaggio hit three homers for the Yankees in a separate set of wins, and the Red Sox climbed in pennant contention with an 8 3 victory at Detroit.

Carl Lundquist United Press N* W York WUPJ Bob Feller Bob Lemon Indians Cleveland Lemon Feller Eddie Joost Sam Chapman Ti Weas Wee Teanes Balch Eee Ie Yankees A's St. Louis Joe DiMagero Red Sox Detroit Tigers Hal Newhouver Vern Stephens Appling Luke Appling White Sox Senators Washington Sid Hudson Braves Reds Boston Tommy Holmes Earl Torgeson Charley Barrett Vern Bickford Cincinnati Giants Johnny Mize Willard Marshall Sid Gordon Cardinals New York Murry Dickson Cardinal Phils Pittsburgh Dutch Leonard Philadelphia Pirates Ralph Kiner

Robinson to make weight for Decusen title bout at Comiskey Park

Welterweight champion Ray Sugar Robinson weighed in near the 147 pound limit after postponement talks. The Illinois Athletic Commission required him to make weight to retain the title or forfeit, with Robinson trimming pounds after a prior attempt to fight last Thursday.

Chicago U.P Ray “Sugar” Robinson Bernard Decusen New Orleans Comiskey Park Robinson Illinois Athletic

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