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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1947

Page

4

Barefoot pitcher and socks controversy in fields of Western Division game

In a Western Division soft ball game American Radiator faced a dispute when Valentik of Parsch Lumber was called for an error at bat after removing his socks and shoes to pitch barefoot. He finished the inning, then returned to serve, prompting talk of a new barefoot era and mockery from rivals. The incident drew quick attention from fans and local press as “The Barefoot Bar” may debut this season.

America Georgé Valénoks Américain Iina Valentik Sepeen Valenti Usig Farifie Ray Cronin Denny Ream Vadetitik Goat Akroo Don Zeller AW tHappyt Chandler Florida Cincinnnati Star Chamber Stanley Woodward Dodger Iowa Wester Union Larry Atkity Kith Hep Heickman Ray Robinson Jimmmy Doyle Cleveland Jimmy Doyle Wildife

Fearless Fratesy and Thunder Lead Sport Parade Notes

A garbled Sport Parade summary mentions Colgate coach Ariy Keri, Amos Alonzo Stagg echoes, and a Florida juvenile named Thunder rising after Catnip mare foaled to Damien. Also references Linners, Jorgensen, and odd wildlife curiosities, with a scattered parade of sports and nature items.

Local standings teased as election race unfolds

Fragmented OCR text hints at political standings and campaign notes involving multiple figures and locations. Despite garbled words, it references races, groups, and possible voting outcomes with names and places obscured. Partial names appear like individuals and groups tied to a city race.

Indians Defeat Sox As Feller Wins 10th Game

In Cleveland, Cleve land Indians beat the Chicago White Sox as Bob Feller gains his 10th victory. Jim Hegan collects three hits while Feller provides key relief on the mound in a game that kept Cleveland within one and a half games of third-place Philadelphia Athletics in the American League standings.

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Vermilion Juniors Routed In Lopsided No-Hit Show

Vermilion faced a 23-0 defeat as Vic Janowicz delivered a no hit performance for the Legion Juniors. The game featured scattered Vermilion hits and several errors as the visitors dominated from start to finish.

Janowicz Legion Juniors

Bank Team Plays At Canton Sunday

A fragmented report shows a baseball team planned for a Sunday game in Canton. The schedule appears alongside stray words and garbled names, leaving the key action unclear but indicating a Bank Team contest at Canton.

Bank Canton

Seven Games Carded As County Tourney Opens Here Sunday

The county tournament opens this Sunday with seven games on the slate. Local teams and players are listed among entrants and seedings, including notable competitors such as Helios Merete and others. The event features four seeded teams and several local hopefuls aiming to advance in the bracket.

OM Frites Chapin, Tournaiee Ieee Helios Merete

Legion Opposes Litchfield Team Here On Sunday

A local Legion game faces the Litchfield team this Sunday at the home venue. Officials urge fans to arrive early as gates open prior to kickoff.

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Major Loop Hurlers Join Hit Parade In Riding Teams

Major League pitchers, popping up as hitters in a rabbit-ball era, boosted the attack as hits rose across games. Bob Peller led a hit parade with a double and three runs, while Spud Chandler and Rex Barney added key contributions for the Yankees and Dodgers in mixed results.

Hit Parade Cornelius Ryan United Press Ape York Putehirs

Ridgeville Card Promises Two Contests in Bowtleheader

Ridgeville hosts a softball bowtleheader featuring teams from free leagues and the independent Ridgeville Merchants. In the opener, Berea League outfit Olmgted Falla Morey ants faces Ridgeville Merchants at PIS eelock, with Avon Lake Gane Market meeting Gunseman's Cafe of Westlake Lewgie at Avert Lake Leannesil.

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Pirates Beat Giants on Homer by Bagby and Lakeman

Yesterday's star Bob Feller pitched well for Cleveland and drove in three runs with a double and single as the Pirates rallied with a grand slam by Skheeler Newsome and a late double by Lakeman to edge the Gastar New Yor Lakemat.

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