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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1944

Page

5

Elyria Teams Highlight Scholastic Baseball Scores

Elyria dominates a chaotic report of scholastic baseball with mentions of Lakewood, Oberlin, and nearby districts. Player Verdove figures in key plays while Umpire Bill Woodih and coach Don Haywood are noted, alongside Cross signals and preparatory school events.

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Baseball interest endures amid wartime crowd

A disjointed wartime recap notes a large attendance at Polo Grounds and Giants games, while skepticism about baseball’s popularity fades. It cites a crowd near 58,068 and mentions prewar expectations, postwar sentiment, and fans choosing baseball despite other diversions.

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Baseball Attendance and Night Games Rise in Major Leagues

Yesterday’s totals show strong attendance with NL drawing 147,383 across 34 home stands and 42 games while the American League shows 09 games in the tally. The season includes more night games as clubs negotiate with the War Production Board on nightball equipment.

West Whental Wits Cleveland Chicago Cubs Ed Bux Braves Reuard

Colley Resigns Publicity Post at Association

Colley, director of Minnesota press and radio for eight years, resigns from the American Association. George M. Trautman to assume Colley duties and heads the revived Quality Step in line with Colley’s shift. Colley also serves as sports editor for the Columbus Citizen.

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Championship results in Hemlise Westinginies event report

The article details a weekend championship at a Wokrbhk venue where Camerehy Mabe led the singles, winning top prizes over rivals including Cayner and Morold Gideon. Ralph Garedget was noted as a top finalist, with AL Kenge and Stull also placing. The piece mentions hotels and divides results by divisions, with Waelhen tlle led by W Ede wardselt and West lake-B finishing near the top.

Westinginies Cayner Saturdigs Replaciig Ralph Garedget Opina Staller Fone Mas Mintis Piace Weil Morold Gideon AL Kenge Futty Ules Divigions Ivan Edewardselt Stull West Lake-B

Otisville Horse Racing Odds Highlight Calumet Lead

A fragmented report outlines a crowded field for a major Grand Stakes with Calumet Farm’s entry, trainer plans, and potential challengers like Dreamer and Stymie. It cites purse figures near 25000 and mentions hopefuls such as Blue Grass Stakes rivals, various barns, and owners including Mrs A J Abel.

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Indians Tigers In Evert Split

Cleveland faced Detroit as the Indians and Tigers split a doubleheader. Detroit took the first game behind a late rally to win, while Cleveland claimed the second game with strong pitching. Rookie pitcher Seerey delivered the winning run in the eighth inning to seal the victory for the Indians.

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Kirkpatrick Clamps Down With 76 At Ridge Course

Kirkpatrick carded a 76 at Cherry Ridge public course while Ted Sabo posted the next best score. Other results included Frank Ryburcayk 88 and Bill Lawreire among a large turnout drawn by favorable weather conditions along West River road.

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Leahy Reports For Service In Navy

Leahy will be commissioned as a lieutenant in the Navy after completing studies at Notre Dame. The event includes a reception with coach and athletic staff, highlighting Leahy's college football career and upcoming service.

Leahy Navy Walt Wihletie Fuerpal

St Paul Writer to Enter Navy

A St Paul writer plans to enter Navy service, according to a brief local note. The message confirms upcoming enlistment with naval service details and dates. Numbers and names are partially obscured in the OCR text but indicate a transition to military duty.

St. Paul Navy

Ohio Softball Association reorganizes into 12 districts

In Columbus the Ohio Softball Association announced a new governance system dividing the state into 12 districts. Each county gains a district representative who will appoint a commissioner to join the state board of governors, with officers also serving on the board. The union previously barred Robert McCrane for life after a court injunction. the state may seek reinstatement for him.

Columbus Offo Softball Association Inday Inaugar Disctflet Eair Distriet State Board of Governers McCrane Robert McCrane Painesville Averade Tames A. Mhades Astate Hat McCrone

Two Tie In Elyria Club Blind Par Tournament

Hibbard Witeos and Jack Ready tied for first in a blind par event at Elyria Country Club yesterday. Both shot 64 to share honors in the club’s fourth yearly tourney. Guest and former champ Wally Red Bower posted 76 for the low score among non-regular entrants.

Hibbard Witeos Jack Ready Elyria Counter Club Rey Morison Bol Oldfield Wally Red) Bower

Headpin Bowling Tourney Opens Wednesday at Bisrla Center

Announcement by Al Wachsberger owner of Bisrla Bowling Center states the May Nerdpin tournament will run two weeks with bowling nightly except Tuesdays when the Genser Buckpin League meets. Wachsberger notes Buckpin League schedule and center operations amid ongoing league progress and prize funding.

al Wachsberger Bisrla Wachsberers Genser Wardeberger

Lakewood and Rocky River lead pace in Western Division

Fragmented report from a Meteopolitan game sweep notes Lakewood and Rocky River as undefeated in the Western Division standings. Mentions Ellum and Euclid with mixed results as Mayfield and Cleveland Heights show top positions in their divisions.

Bay Milage Laketeont Dée Fealifit Clearview Hortie Leysndtiit Avas Lakewood Toiarrow Will Wec Rocky River Oun Lakewond West Tech

Furnitures Defeat Fiddle Team Take Women's Pin Title

In a dramatic finish the Elyria Furniture team edged Gypsy Fiddle to win the three game series and claim the Women’s AILGig league pin title. Gerry Pomeroy led Furniture with a 50 score and 247 high single while Helen Taylor and Ruth Henke led Fiddle with notable scores.

Elyria Furniture Almes Sia Wiining Pomeroy Tser Gerry Pomeroy Helen Taylor Firnilgce Ruth Henke Gypsy Fiddle

Oberlin Triumphs Over Ohio State in Track Meet

Oberlin and Ohio State athletes competed in a chaotic meet with Ohio State defeating Oberlin 9-0 in a relay event while Buckeyes planned next games against Michigan and Cincinnati. The Ohio State track squad aimed to defend their conference title as Oberlin prepared for upcoming matches and the schedule included trips to Minnesota and Chicago.

Feathered Boxing Head Weeks Card Feathers Fly

New York ICP reports a top featherweight bout as Puth fgevher defends his title against Phik Terrphoys in a postponed Friday night showdown at Bustuy. Willie Per, a NY leather champ, meets Jorkle Jennys in a featured bout as Pratt 94 opponents loom in the undercard.

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Baseball roundup with N L and A L results across leagues

A dense recap of major league games. Highlights include the Yankees sweeping the Senators for a move toward second, a Red Sox doubleheader split with Philadelphia, and St Louis extending their lead with a shutout by Max Lanier. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh split, and Chicago dodges adversity with late-inning wins.

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East Tech Plainville Are Relays Champions

East Tech and Plainville won the Class Championship of the annual Obie Wesleyan Relays, with Plainville scoring 42 points and East Tech close behind as New London tallied 44 to finish strong amid a tight meet.

East Tech Plainville Delaware Cleveland Inday Obie Wesleyan Rely New London

Elyria High band to provide music for booster event

Elyria High School announced that the band under Walter Von Brock will play for the occasion. The booster drive, chaired by Arnold Lange, enrolled over 88 members as the drive begins. The meeting of the Booster Club Board of Governors is set tonight at 7 o'clock at the Elks Club. women and men are invited to participate.

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