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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1959
Page
15
A group of Elyria High School basketball fans plan an appreciation banquet on April 8 at Bess & Andy's. Open to the public at $3.50 per person. checks to Elyria Basketball Banquet Committee, General Delivery, Elyria Post Office. Include SASE to return tickets. payments may be made to George Day.
A historical look at players who jumped from college to the majors, noting Ted Lyons from Baylor, Eppa Rixey, Eddie Yost, Al Kaline, Billy O Dell, Moe Drabowsky and others. The piece contrasts quick stars with those who spent time in the minors or service before becoming regulars.
Harold Gomes, a former Providence sanitation worker, stunned No. 2 contender Paul Jorgensen in a nationally televised 10 round bout to snatch victory and propel himself toward a title shot. Gomes won 3-judge decision 97-95, 98-95, 96-96 with UPI having Gomes ahead at 97-95.
Tryouts for LL North will be held one week from today at Little League North. Registration runs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Morning groupings include nine year olds at 10 a.m. eight year olds at 1 p.m., eleven year olds at 2 p.m., and twelve year olds at 3 p.m. If weather is bad, the make up will be the following Saturday.
In Ithaca New York at Cornell University pool the University of Michigan team coached by Gus Stager appears set to become the first in NCAA history to exceed 100 points. Michigan had already collected 80 points through the first two days while Ohio State and Michigan State trailed with 26 and 20 points respectively, effectively ending their team title hopes.
Amherst Athletic Association sponsors summer baseball leagues and will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. in town hall. Ballots for officer elections have been distributed and will be reelecte d Monday. Ballots may also be submitted at Smith Deteatessen, Park Ave, before the meeting.
Purkey pitched seven strong innings for Cincinnati as the Reds beat the Braves 4 2 in a spring exhibition. Ennis and Maye homered for Cincinnati while Del Ennis and Pete Ward contributed for Philadelphia, with Smith's lineup generating early offense and White Sox prospects showing strong spring form in Florida.
Pete Rodak led Elyria Eagles League action at Tarry Tavern with a 643 series on games of 255 153 234. Bob Yun added 610 in the same 60 Clubber event while Herb Guyeska set a Bowling Center season best with a 246. Oliver McMullen tallied 100 100 100 for a 300 total in a rare triplicate oddity.
Elyria Catholic High unveils 1959 golf schedule led by coach Joe Paul with a season opener April 6 at Elyria Country Club versus Our Lady of Lourdes. Home matches shift to Elyria Country Club, with May 7 North Central Conference championships at Spring Valley CC. Returning players include Denny Ryan Jr., Dick Belter, Tom Varzineak, and Tony Cirigliane.
Bob Goalby led the Azalea Open with a two under par 70 to hold a one stroke edge over a tight field at Cape Fear Country Club. The former college baseball player from Belleville, Illinois, relied on iron play despite rain and 35 mph winds to finish 70 and seize the early lead in Wilmington.
Reighley and Langdon led Wellington Howard Langdon’s 202 game top performances at Porky Lanes in the Tri City Men’s Bowling League. The night saw varied scores across leagues with Reighley posting a 515 set and others notching high series and games as teams battled to a 17-? record.
New York United States Golf Association announced that about 100 light golfers will be exempt from the opening qualifying rounds for this year’s National Open championship. In past years thousands contended for roughly 140 berths as top players failed to survive the qualifiers.
In tonight’s sportscast Boston meets Syracuse in a playoff showdown. WEWS carries the game at p.m. Other pro games include Cleveland at Boston with WEOL and WERE at 3 35, wrestling on WIW TV at 4 30, golf featuring Sam Snead against Stan Leonard on WEWS at 5, and hockey Cleveland versus Hershey on WGAR at 10.
The Boston Celtics host the St Louis Hawks as home teams seek to extend an unbeaten run in the NBA playoffs. Syracuse coach Paul Seymour predicts elimination of Boston in six as Red Auerbach emphasizes taking games one by one. Vermilion manager Gerald Superj discusses venue plans for Lake Erie Lanes events opening Aug. 1 with Brunswick pinsetters and teleview scoreboards.
Ohio State star Jesse Owens was selected as Athlete of 2 Halves Century by a panel of coaches. The honor came on Drake Day Friday as part of a hall of fame track squad for the relays.
Ron Pawlowski, former Miami of Ohio center, is appointed line coach at Dayton University. He played professional football with the Ottawa Rough Riders in the Canadian Big Four Conference.
Cleveland Indians reassigned pitchers Larry Locke Bob Allen and Dick Stigman to minor league duties with Mobile San Diego and Daytona Fla. Locke 18 9 at Reading 1956 and Allen 6 7 at Burlington Ia join camp in Daytona Stigman sent to San Diego PCL after a 15 7 last year with Mobile The club has over a dozen hurlers on its roster and plans another cut. Dale Bennetuh reports to Tucson camp after six months service and practice proceeds as Score Perry prepare for Red Sox game. score back from injury and has struggled in spring outings. Manager Joe Gordon limits Tess throwing to ease fatigue.
Ohio State extended its win streak to seven in the Rollins College Baseball Tournament at Winter Park Florida beating New York University 4 to 2. Catcher Tony Como drove in two runs with a two run single and a triple by pitcher Dave Koblentz, turning the game in the sixth inning.
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