Indians Open 1948 Season at Home Against Browns in April
The Cleveland Indians launch the 1948 American League schedule at home on April 20 facing the St. Louis Browns at Municipal Stadium. The article notes a light home slate early, with road trips to Detroit Chicago and St Louis before May 1 2 home games, and details the rest of the season including night games and a May 16 doubleheader against the White Sox. It also mentions Joe Louis Joe Walcott boxing debates and various local sports personnel shifts and Kentucky Derby eligibility notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
Indians
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
East
Phildelphis
Washington
Boston
New York
Tribe
White Sox
Philadelphis
The
Indies
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletics
Boston Reg Sox
Chicago White Sox
Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Yankee Stadium
Louis-Walcott
Louis
Walcott
Creck
Ttle
Wzlcort
Augie Morningstar
Mike Byelene
Morningstar
Massilon High
Mansfield
Eyelere
Fred Tcub
Vern Hoffman
Snyder
Hell
Harry Mehock
Jimmy Lumper
Babe Ruth
Saturday Evening Post
Ruth
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Grover Civeland Alexander
Herb Pennock
Caidisr
Ray Senell
Hel Chese
Nap Lafette Sheristop
Hzens Wagner
Jimmy Collins
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker Rishi Fielder
Babe
Universiy of Michigan
Elyria High
Johnny Linville
Linville
Weltes
Citation
Parodying a Spring Training Tale from the Rid Sox
A garbled sports column from Oscar Fraley via United Press outlines a spring training scene with heavy word fragmentation. The piece mentions Dom DiMaggio and an implied rivalry or chase involving notable players, but many names and events are obscured by OCR errors.
Boudreau Stars As Cleveland Takes 2-0 Win
Cleveland Indians beat the Louis Browns 2 to 1 as Lou Boudreau shined in field and at bat. Boudreau, logged with two hits and a key double play, helped Cleveland extend spring wins to seven straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boudreau
Cleveland
Les Muss
al Gettel
Ned Gover
Aluss
Wen
Garyer
Sunday Ruel
Bill McKechnie
Bauereau
Hank Greenberg
Indians
Boucresy
Ewe
Itnnurgs
Dmiurrar
Doty
H.ts
Stass
Boudreas
Sacci- Muncrief
Robinson
Gordon
Res
Bouau
Peliggrin
Adr
Stevens
Hous
Garver
Gestel
Munerief
Gerre
Muneref
Fannie
Loin
Ostrocski
Winter Lyset
Ostrowski
Paparella Tume
Phillips Oilers Kentucky Set for Olympic Title Clash
Phillips Oilers of Bartlesville Oklahoma were heavy favorites to beat Kentucky in the final Olympic tryout game though both teams already secure five players on the U S Olympic squad. Oilers star Bob Kurland scored 21 as Gordon Carpenter added 15 to rout Denver 69 to 40. Kentucky’s Alex Groesle led with 32 while Ralph Beard added 23 in NCAA final run last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phillips Oilers
Bartlesville
Okla
University of Kentucky
Phillips
Kentucky
Oilers
A. AU
Q Oilers
Oklahoma
Denver Nuggets
Ojilers
Bent
Bob
Foothills) Kurland
Gordon
Carpenter
Kurland
Ween
S:x-i
Alex Grocs
Krannes
Ralph Beard
Mea Ee Ee
Elyria Rams
Lorain
Oberlin
Janby Oils
Columbia
O:!s
Oils
Dobrowski Meats
Grafton Merchants
Rey Janiz
Grafton
Bih Schoenbechler
Elyria Dons
Steel Cicy
Elyria
Rice
Rome
Renner
Janiz
Shetz
Eima Dobrowsx
Graiion Merchants
Libatey
Boros
Mayfair
Troml. Rg
Haiasz
Boros Mayfair Lorain
F. W
F.T
Cassids
Szakuinz
Mopp. c
Conzor
Bisrea Dons
Lorain V
Loraw Elyria Lance , Suiter’s
Barons And Reds In Fourth Contest
The Providence Red Men face the Barons in game four of a best of three series. Cleve Raven of the Barons and Zanes from Providence deliver strong performances in the first game as the series moves to a decisive fifth contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barons and Reds
Providence
Cleven
Providence Red
Baror
Atee Zanes
Oelo
Giants rhythm in camp as Jansen shines on mound
In Fresno and other camps, Larry Jansen pitched 12 Spring innings without an earned run and started yesterday's 2 0 win over the Pirates. Jack Lohrke homered for one run, Mel Queen allowed a Walk via Whitney Lockman to produce the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Cal
New York Giants
Larry Jansen
Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Joe Beggs
Pirates
Vic Lombardi
Jack Lohrke
Mel Queen
Whitney Lockman
General Industries sets season high with 1 057 single in B Pin League
General Industries rolled a 1 057 single game a season high and 2 808 series to top Bowling Center B League activity in Lorain City. Frank Fritz led the squad with 257 and 624, pacing GI to top team totals and leading all bowlers for the period amid a win by Lorain County Excavating and a victory by Wagon Wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Industries
Frank Fritz
Sing
Lorain County Excavating
Gilroy
Wagon Wheel
Local Bowling Leagues Race For Lead In Elyria Circuits
In the 600 Club B League Frank Fritz Ted Buth and Ken Horton posted strong scores as the standings stayed tight with Eijria Manu Manufacturing. In Elyria Elks League Florists Take Lead moved ahead after three wins over Robertson's Shell at Olympic Recreation. Bell Company and Robertson's Shell showcased high series while individual highs included Dave Robertson and Al Wachsberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Eles League
C. Botamer Florists
Smiezee
Hecrezi
Nee Ve
Brassés
PerEns Afeiers
Ce Lumber i
Esicse
Hugh
C. Weatz Morrison's Barbers
Sok Ess
Wads Ids WY. Mae SE
Firestone Stores
Olympic Recreation Ee
Stoters
AL Wachsnerge
Wess S.ce
w_ Fox
West Side Lumber
Chez Rere Ridge
Mann
Bester
Kaswles & S$ Ay Zee
Ars Ai
J. Varady
Hoowles & Sniezek
Tamer Florists
Robertson
Cer
India
D_ Robertson
Shel
iTi
Eisha Brass & Bronze
Moeitk Sales & Dast. Co
C. Echrs
Morlk Sales
Boiamer Florists
Robertson's Shell
Elyria
Ieaders
Dave Robertson
Shell
al Wachsberger
Olympic. Recreation
Pate
Scholastic Cage Finalists Warm Up At Columbus Coliseum
Eight state high school basketball tournament teams prepared for four and a half warmup sessions at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum from tomorrow noon through Thursday evening. Teams include Lima St. Rose Eaton Glenford North Canton Class B and Class A entrants. Canton South and Findlay among others, with Findlay planning a later return for Friday’s game after a Thursday session. Canton South was first to arrive yesterday at the Net House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus. C
State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Coliseum
Lima St. Rose
Eaton
Glenford
North
Canton
Hamilton Catholic
Findlay
Canton South
Coshocton
Carl Bachman Inten
At & P
Howse
Rollers 1 896 In ABC All Events
Detrot Michigan bowler Nick Sandru of Canton led Ohio entrants in the all-events division of the American Bowling Congress tournament with 1 896 pins. He finished 26 pins behind leader Clarence Coller of Youngstown and 17 behind William Gregory of 30 Vernon. Landrina was the sole top five finisher in yesterday's events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrot
Mich
Nick Sandru
Canton
Sandru
Clarence Coller
Youngstown
William Gregory
Vernon
Landrina
Browns Acquire Dodgers' Gridder
CLEVELAND UHIP. Wi Dub Jones was transferred today from the Brooklyn Dodgers of the All-America Football Conference to the Cleveland Browns. The move is part of the Browns effort to add strength for the Trail to Bob Chappins, a stellar Michigan back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Dub Jones
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cleveland Browns
Bob Chappins
Michigan
N L hockey playoffs resume with Rangers Bruins and Leafs
NEW YORK The National Hockey League playoff round resumes as the Rangers face Detroit and the Bruins host Toronto. New York trails two games to one in its series while Boston seeks its first win against the defending champion Maple Leafs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Hockey League
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins
Toronto Messe Leafs
Boston
Sta Gs
Leafs
Women's Pin Schedule From Ohinese Rowing League
The Ohinese Recreation Rowing League schedules four matches for tonight at 9 o'clock. Cava Supper Geb faces General in a late game while Neieh s'8 meets my Shop, and Menuradu battles HRerry Brown Motors in the other contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohinese Recreation
Cava
General
Ad and Die Ve. Neiehs
My Shop
Menuradu
Hrerry Brown Motors
Entries Open for Lorain Pin Bowling Tournament
Lorain set to host a 32-team bowling tournament at the Saxon Club on Sunday March 4 with a $400 prize. Entries run to March 3 with a $225 entry fee per person and bowling included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aners
Lorain
Elyria
Gs Stil
Elyria and Lorain Vie for B and C Finals in County Tourney
In the Lorain County Amateur Championship on the YMCA floor, Elyria and Lorain reach Class B and C finals after semi finals. Dobrowski Meats and Lorain Glass won Class B semis. Elyria Dons and Lorain Sutters won Class C semis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Vs
Lorain
Lorain County
Mishi
Y.M.C.A
Elyria Dobrowski Meats
Lorain Glass
Elyria Dons
Lorain Sutters
Dobrowski Meats
Elyria Trackmen Schedule Outdoor Drill and Meet Dates
Elyria High School track coach Don Phillips will lead the first outdoor practice of the season as Elyria prepares for six dual meets plus a triangular and the Lake Erie League championships. Veterans include Joe Reez Fred Hemmons Sherman Brexite with Joe Tillock Ed Lac and Dick Johns among the likely scorers in sprints and middle distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Phillips
Elyria
Wecrestler
Ely S.s
A. N. (Chick) Smith
Berea
Ashum
Pioneers
Shelter Heights
En Iyria
Pone
Joe Reez
Fred Hemmons
Shermen
Jack Tillock
Ed Lac
Dick Johnsmar
Sponsors Sports Meeting to Discuss Recreation Growth
A meeting tonight at Haights of Pythias Hall, sponsored by the Eivria Education Council of the United Auto Workers CSO, will discuss expansion of recreation facilities in Eivria. Ed Fuckinger chairs arrangements. A city committee will answer questions on recreation needs. Sourd and color films of the 1947 World Series and the Indians 1947 Spirit training camp will be shown. The event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eivria
Haights
Pythias Hall
Eivria Education Council
United Auto Workers
CSO
Ed Fuckinger
Keil
Cleveland Indians
All City Pin Schedule For Four Evening Matches
The Al City Bowling League will be in action at Olympic Recreation with four matches slated for seven o'clock tonight. Teams include Beal T Sanc Shop A sts D and NS versus Mac's Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al-City Bowling League
Olympic Recreation
Café- Beal T Sanc
Mac
Ws. Moses
Mills to defend title against Lesnevich in July bout
Freddie Mills and Gus Lesnevich will clash at London's White City Stadium on July 26 for the world light heavyweight championship. Mills, British and European lightweight king, faces Lesnevich, holder from Cliffside, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Freddie Mills
Gus Lesnevich
Worl
Cliffside
NX. J
White City Stadium
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle
Telegras
Russ Davies
Cealtowr
Bewitch
Relic
U.S
Oscar Fraley
United Press
Fla.- LY
Rid Sox
Pythias
Dom
DiMaggin
Sim
Mele
DiMaggios
Tony Caccinello
Sam
New York University
Red Sox
Scranton
DiMagzio
H. H. Benham
Elyria Say, & Trust
Pier Oddities
John Pierotti
Ongill
Steve
Steve O'Neill
O'Neel
Tigers
Ae Vaserd Scotare Skmfkeie
Sac
Detroit Tigers
ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Yanks
Sox
Lakeland. Fla
Philadelphia Phillies
John Groth
Bufffalo
John Bero
Bradenton
Bob Hogue
Boston Braves
Brain Trust
Braves
Johnny Cooney
Dallas
St. Louis ‘Cardinal
Bill Voiselle
Charley
Red) Barrett
Tampa
Fle
Bobby Adams
Hank Saver
Cininnati Reds
Jeg Alements
Adams
Recs
St. Louis Cardinals
Saver
Chicago Cubs
LCS
Tre Sox
Ebobh McCall
Hank Wyse
Cubs
Yesteraey
Secord
Cleveland Maians
Tod
Browns
al Gettelnd
Bob Mouncrief
Poth ‘Eams
Rts
Tucson
West Pals Beach
Fila
Tre Philadeion
Toronto Maple Leafs
Il. Peain Co
Esxcaraux
Les Sye
Sri
Oise
Gerera
Hianagen Boiders
Cacele
General Industr
Lader
Rion
Eh Indisi Ai
Ati Ite
General Industri
Jarain Glass
Eee Hoind
Perid
Warton Weneees
A & Smiezek
Hugh Wdoy
Duai
Raz
Starer
Hanagan
Finegan
Wise
Hanigan Brothers
Sons Pe
Coot Gees LL. A
the “600 Club
Bowling Center
Ken Horton
Ted Buth
Eijria Manufacturing
Florists
Clothiers
Bell Company
St. Joan’s
ABC
Dodgers
Gridder
N. L
Whitney Co
Chapel St
Keyes Auto Service
Chestnut Street
Broad
Wreron Coart
Lorain Quints
C.1
Murphy Bros
Elyrio, O
Broad Street
North America
Kolinski & Standen
Ralph W. Standen
Herald "Bud" Geitgey
Ely. Sav
Bidg
Hiye
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!