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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1959
Page
4
A bubble gum firm that includes baseball cards with its product sent a pack of 10 cards, reviving memories of grade school leagues, team trades, and petty cheating. The company maintains a full time scout and contracts with about 3,000 players including 2,509 in the minors to ensure card coverage of every major leaguer.
Elyria High School coach Dale Reichenbach nicknamed Rick receives the Associated Press Ohio High School Coach of the Year honor for the season. The award recognizes his leadership and team performance.
At St. Petersburg Florida Cincinnati tied 0 0 0 0 while New York and Philadelphia posted scores. The program funded 240 for Mrs. Thomas of Elyria after a boxing bout death in Akron last winter. Elyria sent HerSame Smallwood to defeat Akron champion and Chuck Stiles to lose a close decision to another Akron titlist Jovan. The banquet honoring the Elyria High School basketball squad is set for next week at Bess Andy's Cafe with reservations due Thursday.
In a lively spring rundown the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Pirates as Hank Aston led a 12 run surge. Kaline homered and added support as Detroit defeated the Cubs and Giants, while the Dodgers dropped games in a rough dust-filled tilt. The Braves crushed the Cardinals in a 1 hit assault and the Yankees blanked opponents in seven innings.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes moved spring drills up to Friday with sessions Fridays and Saturdays for a month. He plans early scrimmages in April and May and will test freshmen for end position with players from Huntington, Fremont, Zanesville, Canton and other towns.
Reader's Digest explains four psychological techniques to strengthen name recall when meeting new people. By applying these simple methods, you can link faces to names and preserve friendships and business ties. Get your April issue at newsstands today.
Ted Williams, 40, entered New England Baptist Hospital in Boston for treatment of a painful neck ailment after X rays showed injury. Surgeons at Lahey Clinic indicate treatments may take 10 days to two weeks, casting doubt on his availability for opening day.
Zari Olson believes he can beat Archie Moore for the world light heavyweight title if referee Pete Morelli is present. Olson defeated Calhoun 174 3/4 to 168 1/4 in a 10 round decision at the Cow Palace, earning his fourth win in as many comeback fights. Calhoun was docked two points for low blows and complained that Morelli hindered his punching.
Wellington’s Dave Lyman tops with a 246 single and 624 series at Perky Lanes. The highlight includes a 961 game by Cleveland and a 7715 score by Boston with Whitey Shell Service and Sisler among leaders in a tense standings night.
Sheffield Lake Brookside High coach Dick Levits aims for a stronger road team after a 1958 season that featured heavy hitting and solid pitching. The Cardinals, last year’s Lorain County Class A champions and Berea District runners-up, show potential to improve.
James McQueen of Elyria enters the National Senior AAU championships in Toledo after winning a regional crown in Cleveland. Elyria’s baseball lineup features Keith Eastin Chuck Martin and others as they open the Brookside season and Lorain County Tournament with a Tuesday clash against Avon.
City Loop race coverage notes Allsop and Gainok as top contenders with talk of lyrians and Toombs contesting junior divisions. Brookside scrimmages Lorain set, plus bowling action at Park Lanes and Amherst standings featuring Gainok and others amid local stakes.
Fragmentary card likely lists event timing and participants at Avon Lake with names Loran and Mary guiding activities.
The Athletic Association of Western Universities announced its first major trophy bid with a Rose Bowl agreement. Members California, USC, UCLA and Washington plan to field the Western representative as Stanford discussions continue. The Rose Bowl sponsors and Tournament of Roses also confirmed the arrangement as the Big Ten debates extending the classic.
Firelands High begins the 1959 season hosting Wellington as coach Jim Seiple features an experienced lineup. Returnees include pitchers Darryl Walker Roger Herchler Jim Parker and infielders Horvath Krupp Kniesel Leadbetter Schrader Hunter plus sophomore Jones. The team has a Lorain County Class A Tournament bye and will meet the LaGrange Ridgeville winner with games on April 9 22 29 and May 7 14 against Wellington LaGrange and Lorain sophomores.
Walley the putting ace captured top money in the Azalea Open at Cape Fear Country Club Wilmington. He carded a 72-hole 282 and earned 818,814 this year as he heads to Augusta for the 49ers' tournament. Mikel Souchak narrowed Walls lead with a 36 on the front and 1,500 second place. Don Finsterwald finished third with 1,200. Bert Weaver fourth with 1,004. defending champ Howie Johnson earned 500 for fifth.
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