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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
4
A mixed batch of correspondent reports from England and North Africa covers softball, military life, and local league results. Letters recount sport, morale, and invasion news while detailing Bendix Westinghouse, Elyria Foundry, and Western Automatic standings, players, and recent game outcomes.
Philadelphia promoters announce a heavyweight bout between Ike Williams of Trenton and 19 meat Jory Pirrone of Cleveland at an outdoor arena in Philadelphia. Williams is noted for a previous knockout and aims to headline Madison Square Garden while Pirrone seeks his first major win on the stage.
Marshall of Cleveland and Williams of Chicago were signed by promoter Joe Turner for a 10 round rematch at Grilina Stadium on July 11. The bout pairs the current holder Yehthrayy weight title against Hulman Wile y Livings, a leading middleweight contender, in a high profile return undercard.
Fog games on the Elyria Recreation Board schedule feature American Radiator facing Elyria Merchants in the opening matchup at Oberlin Road diamond. Westinghouse and Elyria Foundry led wins, while Radiator pursued first place as Blyria Mets and others chase the league finish. The season wraps Thursday with postponed games and a tight race for the first-half title amid a crowded standings.
CHICAGO A I M Golfdom notes four top players Harold McSpaden Byron Nelson Sommy Hurd and Craig Wood as favorites in the Victory National competition at Edgewater. The event opens Friday with 36 hole rounds for pros amateurs and women and partners in each division. Nelson teams with Wilford Weisle and others look to challenge Sam Snead’s all time money record.
A seven horse field heads to North Randall for a Hambletonian preview race the Matron Stake for three year olds. Yankee Maid the Rambletonian Winter hook favorite and fastest Juvenile money winner in 1943 leads a list including Fva's Roy Enae and Indian Land with owners Walter Michael Ridgewis Stables Mrs Steiner Bohnson C. W. Phellis and Mrs JE Wilkingon. About 2,000 spectators attended yesterday as Baker Sable won the $2,000 feature for two year olds on opening day.
Middletown moved within striking distance of Newark in the league after a 1 loss and a Springfield defeat, with Springfield beating Moundsaten 4 to Fan a Sunday. Other results included Marion topping Zanesville 4 to 2 and a planned independent game between Raider and Berlin teams at Cascade Park this week.
Tommy Bell, 149 pounds, narrowly defeats Zivic in a 38th straight win bid at Forbes Field before 10,018 fans. Zivic, 156, rusty after three months away including Army furlough, presses early, wins two of the middle rounds, but Bell’s late pace swing seals the decision.
The column lists American League and National League standings with teams like New York Chicago and Brooklyn, noting records, upcoming games, and yesterday’s scores. It also mentions the Elyria Hardware Class B League practice at Cascade Park today with players urged to attend.
PITTSBURGH URI The Pirates strong hold on second place in the National League was aided by the decision to reclassify catcher Al Lopez and pitcher Nick Strincevich as 2 A. Lopez, 35, is regarded as one of the finest catchers in the league. Strincevich, 28, has won and earned four straight starts this season.
In a volatile round, notable performances steeped in confusion and names emerge as college players contest the NCAA crown. Folie jheip posts 28 points for a big early lead while Richard Wain and others pace tightened matchups across campuses including Utah Annapolis and Texas.
CHICAGO, jockey Conn McCreary suspended for the Arlington Park meet after fouling Al Bodlow in the fifth race. McCreary had ridden Twosy to a nose win over Blue Skimmer, but was disqualified for the foul near the finish, with Blue Skimmer credited the win.
A chaotic recap notes a large crowd at the Polo Grounds as the Dodgers exhibit pitching prowess in a near sensational finish. No regular games were scheduled in either league this day.
Penna and Huge, both from Dayton, tied for honors in a 38 hole state qualifying match for the National Professional Golf Association tour. Marchi won third with Bryant in contention.
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