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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1945
Page
6
Local sports column previews tonight’s Oberlin Road Field games and outlines city football figures, college scouts, and baseball chatter. It notes Ohio State backfield candidates, Notre Dame interest, and a broad look at Ascot Park plans and Cleveland gaming events with a mix of names, teams, and venues.
Ohio athletes gather at Randall's Field for AAU events. Notables include Katamar, Wallace, and McKinley record holder Christalastic in sprints and hops. Temples and Holk enter 400 meters, with Sanctioned entries from B-W and Cleveland areas.
Rhodes High marks a standout in the district AAU meet topping college sprinters in a 100 meter dash. Cleveland State star Wade sets an athletic trend as crowd cheers. Tammy Chenburg and Abe Williams are noted figures as Warren prepares for upcoming events.
Columbus Ohios football team held a scrimmage under hot skies as players worked through drills and practice ahead of the summer season. Coach Carroll Widdoes led the squad amid weathered routines and early training focus.
In New York, heavyweight champion Freddie Cochrane is favored to defend his title against Graziano tonight at Madison Square Garden. Cochrane, after over a year in the Navy, returns to the ring facing Hicks of New York in a highly anticipated match.
Cleveland's Hayes matches a major league record in a game against the Red Sox as the Indians win. The article highlights Hayes's performance and the hitting support from Tees, Heath, and O'Dea with mention of key at bats and defensive plays.
The report details a major sports expansion in Puerto Rico driven by the amusement and sports commission. It notes a budget near 200000 dollars for the year, plans to showcase athletic talent, and efforts to improve juvenile sports programs under commissioner Monins.
Hahn Girls Hand Brews first season loss 1 0 to Crews in Lakewood Elks League at Lakewood Elkks Field. Brews outhit their opponent with several players contributing hits as the defense limited Crews scoring in a tightly contested game.
In Gulf League Group B General Industries led by five points after last evening’s matches at Cherry Ridge. Cherry Ridge beat Western Automatic 4 1 and later defeated Pftaudler Company by four to one. West Side Lumber beat Bittner Funeral Home. Ellis Club won 3 2 over American Radiator. Frank Fitte and Stitt Duinski of General Industries and Marsaee McIntyre of American Radiator, Ben Raber won a special prize. Group A saw Hare 3 and American Radiator ?. standings list General Office at 25 and Production at 41, with several close results across Machine Shop No 1 and 2 and other teams.
Segura, the Ecuadorian star from the University of Miami, moved toward the NCAA singles semifinals by beating Howie McCall of Georgia Tech 6-2, 6-4 in quarterfinal action. He advances after topping Bernard Barlaen of William and Mary and earlier defeating George Pepperdine’s Nigh Bugzulich 6-2 6-4.
The Flyin Recreation Board presents an independent softball program at Oberlin Road Field tonight featuring two Cleveland teams General Industries and the independent Hidin-Manufacturing Company. First game at 5:30 p.m. pits General Industries against Chase Brass from the East Cleveland AA League, with Chase Geass defeating Hendrxs Westinghouse 5-0 in prior action. Second game at 9:14 p.m. has Hidin Manufacturing tangling with Nesgay Rock Tavern from the Northern Ohio Traveling League as the City Softball League season opens Sunday at Elyria Foundries.
United Press reports Indians' one-half game lead as they fall to Milwaukee at Marcus Amphitheatre amid an American Association clash. Highlights include infielder Frank Taerger driving in a run and scoring in the eighth with bases loaded. St Paul beat Columbus 7 to 10 while Kansas City topped Joliet 5 to 7.
Horvath, an All-Ages athlete, seeks a Navy commission tied to a football season setback at M44 OK State. The event includes Navy ambitions, guest attendees, and scoring details by Mrs. Florence Crandall, Miss Mack-Fon, Mrs. Hankinson, and others, with low net and putts prizes noted.
Detroit regains a one game lead over New York as Sam Newhouser earns his seventh win, extending a standout run. Browns' rally ends Yankees' seven game streak while Frankie Hayes sets durability marks for catchers as Jim Barby shuts out the Athletics. Cubs beat Dodgers 11 to 8. Cardinals rally to beat Phillies. Pirates outhit but struggles to convert. Chicago and Boston game rainout.
The fragmentary OCR shows standings with teams and abbreviations, plus tomorrow and yesterday game hints. Mentions New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago and other cities, with scattered scores and team notes. Overall, a chaotic snapshot of league play and past results.
The Victory Open tees off today at Calumet Country Club in Chicago with 42 of the nation's top golfers, including Byron Nelson, facing a 6,057 yard layout and tricky greens noted by Nelson as hard to read. Defending champion and rival Ben Hogan contender Sam Snead also compete as McSpaden and others push for early momentum in the $10,000 event.
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