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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1949
Page
6
Team matchups hint at Columbus finals with Hamilton Public and Lockland Wayne favored in Class A and B respectively. Reports predict North Canton and Delphos St. June’s potential late opponents as balanced play surrounds the state championships.
Oscar Fraley reports Middlecoff a 23 year old dentist and top money winner navigates a risky switch from dentistry to professional golf. After delays and early tours, he wins multiple PGA events and rises toward golf’s elite, with a turning point after a miscue on a key round.
The Springfield Indians defeated the Cleveland Barons 8 to 4 in the Calder Cup first-round opener at Springfield. Lemieux led a six-goal second period burst, scoring three as Springfield pulled away after a 2-1 first period.
Oils and Carpenter topped the standings with 2 807 and 643 series as Pass Shell Gas swept 4Miac's Restaurants to move into first place. Eri Radio fell to second after losses to Roth gery Motors. Ted Carpenter claimed high individual honors with a 2 807 three game total.
The column lists top scores by divisions with Ted Carpenter 269 172 202 642 for 600 Club, Lofton Baumbhardt 234 203 187 621 for Harshaw Chemical, and George Knipper 215 176 220 611 for American Brake Shoe. It notes a 26 game and a league record chase, women leaders led by Gert Henke and Jane Surdock with scores around 150s to 199s, and mentions Art Dawson Beardts and Harold Wencorf in summer action with notable series and 624 set. The piece references tied records, first-place movement, and detailed totals across teams in the Traders and Contre tors leagues.
Lorain Glass defeated Kirby Cleaners 63 to 48 at the YMLC A gym to advance to the Class A semifinal against Lorain Standard Cleaners at 10 tonight. Clarence Kerendal led with 15 points while Harry Conn and Frank Hitt added 13 and 12 respectively.
Commissioner A B Chandler defended baseballs reserve clause at a Florida dinner, vowing he will not bow to courts overturning contracts. He cited past rulings and said suspending players who joined the Mexican League in 1946 was necessary to protect big league finances and the sport. He warned that he will not believe a court will force contract foreclosures.
Local cage tournament events in Lorain County unfold with multiple finals and advancing rounds. Prominent teams and centers host Thursday through Saturday games culminating in a championship and notable performances.
Kentucky defeated Illinois 76 to 47 at Madison Square Garden to claim the Eastern Regional title and a path toward the NCAA championship. Alex Groza led with 27 points as Kentucky built a 29-22 halftime lead and widened it to 63-38 after the midpoint of the final period.
The Friday card at the Hotel Antlers Auditorium Lorain features a tag team match with Walter Moore's 12th indoor show of the season. Teams include Eilly Fox Cleveland and George Dusette Oregon versus Bull Montana Ef and Dale Wayne De Detroit in a one hour two fall time limit bout. The Saint meets Tom Bradler Minneapolis in a similar one hour two fall match.
Royals beat the West Stl Bombers 93 to 64 in the opening basketball game. The Rocnester Royals dominated the action with strong offense and rebounding, rolling to a decisive early victory.
Toledo coroner rules the death of 18 year old box er Xavier Ann Jackson accidental from head injuries in a three round sparring bout with Charles Cotton at an informal gym. Jackson collapsed during the session and died after being found unresponsive at the scene. Authorities said the incident occurred Friday night after the sparring session at the same gym.
Fragmentary listing shows playoff matchups including Providence, Hershey, Cleveland and Springfield, with scattered dates and times. The garbled text references games on Saturday and specified venues and teams though exact details remain unclear.
Unclear text fragment lists several boxing results with multiple names and places. Key hints mention opponents like Decharme and DeVicco, and cities such as Baltimore and Buffalo, but details are fragmented. No coherent bouts or outcomes can be confirmed from the legible portions.
Schedule notes appear garbled with scattered words and names. The readable items imply a local league or event calendar with several broken segments and unclear dates. No coherent outcome or participants can be confirmed from the fragment.
Brooklyn's talented youth leads a strong spring camp as Burt Shotton faces a surplus of players. Starters Barner, Branca, Roe and Hatten anchor the staff with Erskine and Pahca in support, while Campanella and Edwards catch. Hodges, Robinson, Reese anchor the infield, and outfield positions hinge on choices among Brown, Furillo, Hermanski, McCormick and others. The manager must trim the squad to three regulars per day for a shot at the pennant.
Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cleveland Indians 2 to 1 as Wally Westlake hit a fourth inning homer and Ed Fitzgerald, Joe Gordon, and Hal Gregg pitched well. Cleveland falls to a three game losing streak while Pittsburgh runs its unbeaten streak to six.
Villanova defeats Yale 78 to 62 in the consolations while Kentucky wins 76 to 47 over Nimow in the NCAA tournament regional event held in New York. The report notes final scores and regional matchups from the active day.
In Florida spring action Connie Mack’s Athletics clash with the Brooklyn Dodgers as pitcher Dick Fowler of the A’s beat the Baltimore Orioles 5 to 2 in eight innings. Ray Coleman had a two run single for Philadelphia in the first. Manager Eddie Dyer lamented pitching after St Louis faced Detroit. Cincinnati beat St Louis 5 to 2 as Reds pitchers Brecheen Johnson Creel and Collum faltered.
Austin Texas Ohio State University baseball team seeks rebound after a 7 to 4 defeat to Texas in front of 3 000 fans. Dick Hauck gave up seven hits in six innings and Gene Brown pitched two hitless frames for the Buckeyes.
Four matches are on schedule at Smitty's Bowlng League this evening. Readings include Somers Smith Insurance versus Royal Crown Cola, Buds Barbers against Jeayea Bumber and Coe Walkers Can Lap Service versus Array Potato Chips. Resat iServ.ces Ho.and Purnace.
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