Lemon Seeks Victory No. 10
Cleveland Indians visit Baltimore for a three game series led by pitcher Bob Lemon aiming for his 10th win. The Indians, after a rough stretch, look to sharpen their attack before facing the Yankees while Baltimore adjusts after the Cox retirement defection in a trade fallout.
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Lions Top Second Half LW List Beats West Point Cadets
Elyria Lions win 6 4 in a late season Little League West contest at Lappin Field. Ricky Hutchings, Dave Smith, and Norm Tilberg doubled for the Lions who sit 2 0 in the second half. West Point cadets were led by Richard Barefoot with a triple and single as Bob Bastic struck out seven for the Eagles.
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Little League West
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Elyria Lions
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Ricky Hutchings
Dave Smith
Norm Tilberg
Jack Infield
Bill Bristow
Greg Cluley
Alan Zaleski
Bob Bastic
Eagles
West Point
Bastic
Dan Bristow
Richard Barefoot
Cadets
Fair Or Foul Senator Seeks Public Lands Study
Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington plans to add a joint resolution calling for a national study on the use and conservation of public lands. The proposal would create a 50 member commission with one member from each state and the territories, plus a 25 member state advisory committee in each state and territory.
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Washington
Hawaii
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Congress
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Kaline Tops All Star Ballot With Lead Over Campanella
CHICAGO INS Detroit outfielder Kaline, 20, emerges as the top vote getter in the All-Star starting positions poll for Milwaukee on July 12. He overtakes Roy Campanella of Brooklyn as tabulations show Kaline with 112,848 votes to Campanella's 111,412, a margin of 1,426.
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Giammalva Advances In NCAA Tennis Championships
Top seed Sammy Giammalva of Texas won his first two matches by straight sets in Chapel Hill. He faced Tim Coss of Swarthmore in the third round as the NCAA tennis championships continued. Carnival activities noted nearby with rides and games sponsored by the Elyria Lions Club.
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Sammy Giammalva
University of Texas
Tim Coss
Swarthmore
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Elyria Lions Club
Akron invites Fleck toRubber City Open golf meet
Akron officials launched a drive to attract top golfers for the Rubber City Open inviting National Open Champion Jack Fleck with a special wired invitation aimed at his entry.
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Akron
Jack Fleck
Rotary Club Beats Lorain in Pony League Tilt
Rotary Club defeated Lorain County Savings and Trust 4 to 1 in Elyria Pony League action at Elyria Catholic High diamonds. Pitcher FarI Webb hurled a two hit game with nine strikeouts, while Gerry Reeser homered and Mario Fricano contributed as Rotary built a lead and held on as Fire Fighters rallied briefly.
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Larry Davis
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Harry Brecheen
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Garry Wymer
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Bob Sobieske
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Local Golf League Leaders Shine At Burkes Meet
Jim Callihan and Floyd Laskey lead with 19 points as Middlecolts trail with 16 and Hogans 15 in a chaotic Elyria area golf league event at Burkes. Prize winner Elyria Motors claimed closest-to-pin honors on No 97, with several teams advancing in a long, mixed standings showing Picards, Demarets and Lockés among notable performers.
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Floyd Laskey
Hogans
Demarets
Lockes Itz
Eral Industries Golf League
Burkes
Yester
Spring Valley
Elyria Motors
Lockés
Stan Dumskission
Wily
Picards Country Club
Alal Wrobleski
H. T. Sargis
Knights of
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Chuck Schmitt
Hilloppers
Hudnutt
Steve Nagy
Motors
Bill Husett
Denny Wilson
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Bill Horvath
Wilson
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Walter Warriner
Columba
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R. C. Biszantzi
Paul Roach
Frank Brandav
Dr. James. Hawthorne
W. T. McWade
Dave Ruth
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John Mercer
Ralph Fox
D. F
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Irips
Larry Fosselius
Jim Lawrence
Denny Mika
Hilltoppers
Frick May Cancel Cox Trade Over Refusal to Report
New York United Press reports Commissioner Ford Frick may void the Cleveland Baltimore deal after Billy Cox refuses to report to the Indians. Indians General Manager Hank Greenberg asked Frick to review and potentially cancel the Cox portion, with alternatives returning Pope, Westlake, and Woodling to their original clubs depending on the ruling. Greenberg sought an adjustment rather than a full cancellation.
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Ted Gray
Bill Wight
Indians
al Lopez
Hank Greenberg
Billy Cox
Cleveland
Baltimore
Cox
Lopez
Orioles
Dave Pope
Wally Westlake
Gene Woodling
New York
Ford Frick
Frick
Greenberg
Wire
Shute Wins Cleveland PGA Invitational by One Stroke
Akron veteran Denny Shute captured the Cleveland PGA Invitational title at Portage Country Club with a 72-hole total of 279. Runner-up Dick Shoemaker finished at 290, while Harold D. Paddock was third at 301. local diver Al Rivera and Carl Bindbeutel also posted solid scores as the tournament concluded.
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Akron
Denny Shute
Balding
Westwood Country Club
Shoemaker
Harold D. Paddock
Moreland Hills
al Rivera
Oberlin Golf Club
Carl Bindbeutel
Spring Valley
Lakewood
Fullmer Upsets Turner in Utah Boxing Upset
Gene Fullmer defeats Gil Turner in West Jordan Utah in a major upset on Monday night. Turner, the favored challenger, falls to Fullmer who seizes control early and secures the decision in a decisive performance.
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Gene Fullmer
Elyria League Schedules Open Youth Baseball Action
The Elyria Diamond Docket outlines multiple Little League and Pony League matchups across several fields and diamonds. Games include Beier Line versus Ploch It Efisurance, Dr Pepper Bottling versus Stewart Radio at Lexington Ave Field, and additional contests at Elyria Recreation Field and Cascade Park through the evening.
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Siants
Dodgers
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Belten
Ehyria
Cleveland Barons Name Goalies for Training Camp
The Cleveland Barons plan to evaluate several goaltenders at training camp this season. Veteran Denis Brodeur, recently signed, joins recalled standout Roy McMeekin from the Barons’ late showing last season.
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Barons
Denis Brodeur
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Kitchen
Pacific Coast Meets Big Ten Golliday’s Record Bids To Feature Meet
SAN FRANCISCO UP Jim Golliday Northwestern sprinter seeks a world record in the 100 yard dash as the Pacific Coast Conference and Big Ten renew their track clash. He may also erase a 13 year old meet mark of 9.5 seconds set by Hal Davis California in 1942, equalized by Willie Williams Illinois in 1953, with USC and Oregon leading the charge.
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Jim Golliday
Northwestern University
Pacific Coast Conference
Big Ten
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Edwards Field
Hal Davis
California
Willie Williams
Iinois
Iowa Sophomore Leads Golf Meet At Holston Hills
More than 200 collegiate golfers competed as a sophomore from Iowa led the National NCAA tournament after a six under par 66 at Holston Hills. John Marshall delivered five straight birdies on the front nine and tied the course record, sparking Iowa's performance in a windy first round.
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Holston Hills
John Marshall
International News Service
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International League
Syracuse Chiefs
Buffalo Bisons
Roch
Ester Red Wings
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Columbus
Toronto
Montreal
Suggs Crowned Top Female Pro as Earnings Climb
Grossinger New York sport column reports Louis Suggs from Atlanta Ga is the leading woman professional after winning four major tournaments this year and ranking with earnings of 65183 dollars this season.
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Groza and Morrison Sign Browns 1955 Contracts
Two veteran players Lou Groza and Fred Morrison sign contracts with the world champion Cleveland Browns for the 1955 football season. Groza and Morrison, both seasoned professionals, join the team as it prepares for another title bid.
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Baseball Notices Braves Practice Schedule At Local Stadiums
The Braves of the Pony Farm league will practice at 6 p.m. Thursday at Bly Stadium and at 6 p.m. Friday at Cascade.
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Bolero Club Pastes Grafton State Farm in 4-0 Shutout
Elyria's Bolero Club softball team defeated Grafton State Farm 4-0 behind one hit by Leland Chip Gass. Gass struck out nine with no walks. Ted Goodman had three hits in three at bats, driving in two runs as Bolero tallied in the second, third and fifth innings. Sponsored by the Elyria Lions Club.
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Gals Take Wimbledon Spotlight
Wimbledon opens with top American Doris Hart as top seed among 96 entrants in women’s singles. Maureen Connolly Brinker, winner the past three years, is married and retired. Louise Brough and other U S stars also contend as the men’s and women’s fields begin play.
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U.S
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Miss Lart
Nelly Hopman
Australia
Louise Brough
Rosemary Walsh
England
Beverly Baker Fleitz
Santa Monica
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Dorothy Head Knode
Alameda
California
Darlene Hard
Long Beach
Hamilton Richardson
Baton Rouge
Sweden
Sven Davidson
Tony Moltram
Mulloy
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
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