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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1959
Page
10
John Pipe Dreams offers a reflective collection exploring memory work and craft. The author profiles a life of creative labor through intimate scenes and concise vignettes, blending humor and nostalgia to illuminate everyday tasks and long held ambitions.
A letter from Elyria High School thanks Elyria fans and surrounding readers for vocal support and letters during the Pioneers season. The coach praises coverage by the Chronicle-Telegram and notes many helpers made it possible. He cautions about losing talent but expects returning players to grow and strive to meet past standards.
St Louis Hawks beat Minneapolis 97 to 79 to take a 2-1 edge in the Western Division playoff finals. Pettit scored 29 points, Hagan added 29, and St Louis opened a 90 point lead late in the first half before cruising to the victory. The series moves to Los Angeles for game four and returns to St Louis for game five.
Salem Local High dominated the state tournament, beating five rivals including Thad twice and New Boston Racine once in regional play. Edgerton and Elyria Tech earned praise for tight wins, while familiar county teams and individual players from Lorain County gained honorable mentions and special selections in Class AA and A.
National League homer king Ernie Banks hit a two run double as the Cubs beat the Indians 4-2 in Mesa. Banks delivered the decisive blow in the eighth after Don Ferrarese tied it with a run for Cleveland. Cubs starter Cal McLish allowed two runs in seven innings while Joe Schaffernoth and Bull Henry limited the Indians to six hits. The Cubs moved to 8-? in spring play as Cleveland trimmed its roster to 26 with several cuts including Rod Graber and Frank Biskup.
The notice records the schedule for a local event tonight with two performances at 6 45 and 7 o clock. It lists the venue and organizer initials TS.
Lorain reports the Wolf Dry Goats baseball team will meet at 5 30 PM at the Puerto Rican Home Arivona. Manager Wally Knitter aims to recruit Duke Swan and Sandy Olds among others to join for the season.
In Pittsburgh 79 to 76 the “little euvs” defeat the “big guys” as Maurice Stokes tops a benefit effort for paralysis medical expenses. More than 35 000 from a 9 928 crowd supports Stokes ex Royals star, with several area college players, including six-footers from Pitt and West Virginia, contributing points. Fred Schaus guided the winners while Dutley Moore led the big rivals. The crowd set a record for a basketball game at the University of Pittsburgh Field House.
Stengel warns the Yankees face a tough AL race ignoring rivals as he weighs pitching needs. He may shuffle in reliever Dick Hyde and starter Dick Sturdivant while managing a deep bench including Duren Ford Larsen and Shantz to cover injuries.
The Lorain County Class A baseball tournament opens April 6 with five teams. LaGrange faces Ridgeville, Brookside meets Avon, and Firelands has a first round bye then plays the LaGrange-Ridgeville winner by April 13. The final is April 20 to decide the county representative for the district at Berea.
Lou Barkacs started with 190 then rolled 269 and finished 713 for Elyria in the Tarry Tavern Turkey Shoot giving Elyria its 16th 700 series of the season. Bob Rumph added a 667 while Ted Tarry and Jack Tarry Jr. added 645 and 619 respectively in a night of high scores.
Frank Howard of Ohio State appears to have chosen baseball over basketball aided by a $107 000 signing bonus with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The era demands proof as only Gene Conley has thrived among big athletes moving to MLB, while Dressen hails Howard as a potential heir to Babe Ruth with reach and power.
A disjointed 1950s baseball roundup discusses players with power and coordination, noting Dressen’s praise of a strong contact hitter and the rarity of top-level success among similarly built players. It mentions minor league promise from Conley, arm trouble delaying wins, and several players like Ward, Taylor, and Lear. The piece also notes athletes who swapped basketball for baseball, referencing Los Angeles talent and college stars who pursued MLB careers while some chose basketball.
Women's league at Kivna Elks with evening sessions at 6 45 and 9 00. Teams include Eyke Tuftare Bees and Murges Feathers. standings and office details to follow.
Eastern and Western squads reached the finals in four weight divisions of the Golden Gloves. Top athletes from both regions advanced after semifinal bouts, with champions to be decided in a showcase event.
At the Seminole tournament, Palmer and Middlecof led with under par 70 rounds. Notables Don Finsterwald Art Wall and Dick Mayer chased early pace as Bev Hogan Arnold Palmer Cary Middlecoff and others competed for top spots. several players posted par rounds while veteran names clustered near the lead.
Ten ElyriaCathole High School basketball players 12 reserves 11 freshmen received awards at a special assembly in the school gym. Six varsity cheerleaders and six reserves were also honored. Dr. Joseph B. Lehane presided with Coach Duane Gordon presenting to the varsity and Coach Mario Columbaro to the reserves.
An April Reader's Digest excerpt discusses the hurtful threats to marital happiness and suggests balancing mysterious forces as a path to rewards. The notice promotes picking up the April issue at newsstands today.
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