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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1956
Page
18
Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Garcia delivered a 4-0 shutout of the Washington Nationals, extending Cleveland’s winning streak to four games. The team had already posted a 5-0 victory the previous night as Early Wynn pitched the other whitewash, signaling a strong stretch for Cleveland’s staff.
Garcia limited Washington to five hits to notch his fifth win and keep his scoreless-innings streak against the Nats at 25. Cleveland built early pressure, scoring four runs in the second inning on miscues and hits, then relied on three Tribe double plays to preserve the shutout. The win lifts Cleveland within seven games of Chicago and moves them to third in the standings as Art Houtteman or Bob Lemon prepared to face Harold Griggs in the series finale at Lakefront Stadium.
Hagge maintained a two stroke lead entering the third round of the Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament in Detroit with a 172. Paul Berg trailed after carding a 73 for an 11 stroke total after 25 holes as Hagge shed a two stroke penalty from an unplayable lie on the 13th hole.
Art Pias leaps to first in the Lorain County Speedway stock car standings with 640 points, a 120 point lead over Bill Kett. Bill Kett sits second at 520, followed by Art Smith third with 500 and Chuck Yast fourth at 480. Racing features include 25 lap wins and three 25 lap features, with time trials at 7:00 and the 119 lap program starting 8:30 after a late schedule shift.
In a chaotic account of league play, teams clash as Bailey Magill and Lehman lead the midseason tournament in Boston. Highlights include a 11th hour rally, HRs by Robin and Brovo, with Gomez earning the loss after a 12-7 scoreline.
In a flurry of cross league deals, Jacobs is recalled by the Kansas City Athletics and sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Columbus and Baltimore games noted. The Pirates plan to use Jacobs in Pittsburgh while Columbus receives a replacement at second base. Other scores feature Mets, Sox, and league results with multiple bullpen and lineup changes.
Volk topped the Ridge Tool Doubles Bowling League last night at Redman's Recreation with a 1395 series on games of 183 187 225. Volk's third game was the league high individual single for the night as teams and players posted multiple scores including Burgess 152 126 217 495 and other lines such as Mundell Jaycox and McCabe.
A three star program of eight Class A and B motor cycle events begins at 2 30 p m tomorrow at the Lorain County Speedway sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association and sponsored by the East Elyria Kiwanis Club and the Tiwo Tired Motorcycle Club of Elyria Proceeds go to the East Kiwanis Little League Field in Elyria Top riders from Ohio and nearby states are expected to compete.
Umpiring assignments in Elyria for the coming week are listed by Carl Woodin. Officials cover Elyria Stadium, Recreation numbers, and Elyria Catholic with named umpires for each day Monday through Friday. The roster includes Thompson, Smith, Moore, Lear, Shindon, McPherson, Sheldon, Janowicz, Kilmerak, and others across Recreation and Elyria Catholic contests.
Today’s Sport Parade argues the American League will beat the National League in the July 10 All Star Game at Griffith Stadium Washington. It praises Mantle, Berra and Williams while noting fading NL stars Musial Campanella Dark Roberts Spahn. It predicts AL pitching edge with Scare Pierce Hoeft Ford and Brewer and lists likely NL arms Friend Newcombe Milley Labine.
Bob Pest pitched a no-hitter for Weyenmald Fure Fight moundsmen in Elyria Pony League action, guiding a 3-0 win over Manufacturers and Fabricators. Fire Fighters extended to five straight wins. In the other game Rotary Club beat Lorain County Savings & Trust 4-3, with Gary Tait contributing on the mound.
Baseball standings show Fest striking out 11 and walking five while Redington fans 11 with one walk and three runs allowed. In a night of pitching news, Novak of Rotary allowed four hits with 13 strikeouts and eight walks. Taft fanned 12 with two walks and three hits in three at bats. The article lists numerous NL and AL results, with hits like Tom Riley’s double for Brooklyn and singles by Brosky and Fou for Chicago, amid a flurry of Friday results and upcoming pitchers.
In a nostalgic slice of fishing lore, the writer recalls catalpa worms used as bait at Adkins Lake Arkansas where bluegills, or dream fish, hammered the bait. A bold friend demonstrates worm tricks, including turning the worm inside out, which creates juice and messy hands but yields impressive catches. The piece also mentions Ontario fishing rule summaries and a two car family setup amid a carpentry of ordinary life.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Rotary Club, DOAO numbers, names Novak Bedocs Tait Altieds Pest Schultz Redington Latta and a Fire Fighters group. No coherent event or outcome described.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire the National Macaroni Institute named Rocky Marciano Macaroni Man of the Year for using his noodle in retiring from boxing as the world heavyweight champion.
Fouled up National AAU meet in Bakersfield moves to final round amid confusion. Jack Davis sets 110m hurdles world record 13.4 seconds. Bobby Morrow ties 100m world standard at 10.2. Judges walk out of events. Cy Young wins hammer with 247 feet 1 inch. Max Truex shocks in 10,000 meters with 31:30. McKenzie and Hart place second and third. Truex emerges as top Olympic candidate for long distance.
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