Four Elyria High gridmen compete for Miami University
Four former Elyria High football players joined Miami University alumni in the spring game. Andy Arvay and Bob Hengartner played on defense, with Arvay at right end and Hengartner at right tackle, while Don McGinley and Howard Schuster contributed on offense. Schuster also saw defense. All four were part of Elyria’s undefeated 1947 team. Arvay listed as a 1939 graduate, Schuster, McGinley, and Hengartner as 1958 graduates. The game ended 7 6 with the varsity edging the freshmen in the second half.
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University
Andy Arvay
Bob Hengartner
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Hengartner
Don McGinley
Howard Schuster
Fresh
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Schuster
Elyria Hugh
Arway
Ais
Summit County
Eddie Wentz
Akron St
Max Baer
Primo Carnera
Jim Braddock
Joe Louis
Johnny Longden
Longden
Count Fleet
Ponder
Lawrin
Gallahadian
Lou Saban
CASE
Frank Yarsa
Yarsa
Elyria High School
Saban
Ray Ride
Rough Riders
Brownhelm High
Avon Lake
Brownhelm
Bill Cox
Brownies
Doug Walker
Dick Tomanek
Shoremen
Derby expert Conn McCreary recalls past wins and Derby odds
United Press writer Oscar Fraley profiles Little Conn McCreary a diminutive jockey who guided Calumet Farm’s Pensive to the 1944 Derby and discusses his Derby history four wins five rides and thoughts on a wide open race with On The Mark among contenders. He recalls training beginnings Lexington Woodvale Farm and the thrill of winning.
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U. S
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United Frees
Les Ky
Convair
Louisville
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Churchill Downs
McCreary
Calumet Farm
America
McCmeaey
Hale
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Conn
St. Louis
Lexington
Woodvale Farm
Celamet
George Widener
Chicago
Arlington Park
Fierda
Twilight Tear
Calumet
Cards Rally In Ninth To Top Dodgers
In a dramatic late rally the St. Louis Cardinals came from two runs down to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 2. Enos Slaughter scored on Bill Howerton's single tying the game, Schoendienst advanced, and Schoendienst scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Willie Ramsdell after Howerton pinch hit for Del Rice.
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York
St. Loui Cardinals
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Enos Slaugh
Red Schoendienst
Trey
Cardinal
Eddie Dyer
Bill Howerton
del Rice
Slaughter
Schoendienst
Willie Ramsdell
Joe Hatten
Howerton
Hatten
Max Lamer
Bud Boyer
Philadelphia
Boston
Smitty's Banquet Set For Monday Night Honor Dinner
Indian Averages Smitty's annual banquet honors the bowling and basketball teams sponsored by George H Smith. It will be held next Monday evening at Smitty's Place, with reservations by team members or captains by Monday evening. Dinner served after the event.
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Mateway
Belden Merchants Schedule Evening Meeting
The Belden Merchants softball team holds a meeting Wednesday at 7 at Belden High School. All team members and tryouts are urged to attend. Amvets Practice Booked at 6 on Allen School Diamond. All squad members should be present.
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Belden
Belden Merchants
Belden High School
Amvets
Allen Schoail Diamond
Millers Capture IAA Lead With 4 1 Victory
UNITED PRESS reports the Minneapolis Millers moved into sole first in the American Association by beating the St. Paul Saints 4 to 1. The Millers improved to five wins and one loss, while Louisville dropped behind Milwaukee after a 2 to 1 win over Kansas City. Columbus beat Toledo 1.
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United Press
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Twin City
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Louisville
Demid
Indians
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Colonels
Milwaukee i Brewers
Kansas City
Columbus
Toledo
Buckeyes to Go Against Indiana Buckeyes to Go Against Indiana
Ohio State prepares for Big Ten baseball against Indiana in Bloomington as coach Floyd Stahl seeks to improve a 5 8 record and 2 2 conference mark. Despite flaws in mound work, a string of strong play keeps them in the title picture. Baseball, track, tennis, and golf squads also feature prominently as Snyder’s Buckeyes travel to Ann Arbor for a dual meet with Michigan while other teams face Dayton Flyers and Indiana.
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Ohio State
Buckeyes
Floyd Stahl
Indiana
Bloomington
Stahl
Ohi State
Michigan
Larry Snyder
Ann Arbor
Bucks
Michigan State
Snyder
Crimlin
Chnois
Scarlet Golfers
Dayton Flyers
Michigan Wolverines
Homers Help Orioles in Narrow IL Victory
United Press reports three players Clyde Kluttz Eddie Pellagrin and Russ Kerns hit home runs as the Baltimore Orioles beat Buffalo 9 to 6 to move into a share of third place in the International League. Phil Marchildon started for Buffalo and was knocked out after Baltimore scored five runs. Karl Drews pitched the first five innings for Baltimore and earned the win.
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Baltimore Orioles
Clyde
Kluttz
Eddie Pellagrin
Russ Kerns
Orioles
Buffalo
Phil Marchildon
Bisons
Baltimore
Karl Drews
Elyria and Barberton Meet in Weather Affected Tilt
Elyria High faces Barberton in an independent baseball game at Ely Stadium at 4 PM weather permitting. Coach Bob Ranger’s Pioneers stand 1 win 2 losses with six postponements so far. three games remain this week against Lakewood and Cleveland Heights in Lake Erie League play.
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Elyria High
Barberton
Ely Stadium
Bob Ranger
Pioneers
Elyna
Lakewood
Cleveland Heights
Lake Erie
Tool Room Wins Ousts Dept 42 In Bowling Rolloff
Tool Room defeats Department 42 in a two-match rolloff to open the season's championship. After dropping the first game, Tool Room wins the last two to claim the victory at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Tool Room faces Sales in the title match as the season advances. Mike Barney led Department 42 with 190 168 195 for 553.
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Tool Room
Department 42
Stoney’s
Rainbow Lanes
Fool Room
Sales
Mike Barney
Department
Standings and schedule update for major leagues
The standings table shows Club Detroit New York Cleveland Washington Boston Philadelphia with games behind leader. Yesterday Philadelphia at Boston rained out. today Ames Cleveland at Boston Garci a 0 0. McDermott Chicago at New York Kurava 0 1. Detroit at Philadelphia Gray 1 2. Louis at Washington. night Garver 1 1 v Hudson 1 1. Last night’s results include St Louis 3 Brooklyn 2. Today’s schedule features five games: Brooklyn at St Louis night Roe 1 1 vs Poulet 1 2. Philadelphia at Chicago Heintzman 0 0 vs Kush 1 0. Boston at Pittsburgh night Spahn 3 0 vs Dickson 1 1. New York at Cincinnati night Koslo 0 2 or Kennedy 0 0 vs Raffensberger 0 4. Indianapolis 4 Louisville 1 in American Association. Montreal at Syracuse later date in International League with several postponements and rain.
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Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Roiladelphia
Ames Cleveland
Garcia
McDermott del Chicago
Kennedy
Raffensberger
Indianapolis
Louisville
Loulaville
Columbus
Toledo
Minneapolis
St Paul
Baltimore
Buffalo
Rochester
Springfield
Toronto
Jersey City
Montreal
Syracuse
Avon Lake to face Brownhelm in Lorain County Class B playoff
Avon Lake and Brownhelm, both undefeated league champions, meet Wednesday afternoon at Brownhelm in a decisive Lorain County Class B Scholastic Baseball League playoff. Pitching duel expected between Doug Walker and Dick Tomanek. The winner advances to face the League 1 or 2 champion for the league title.
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Avon Lake
Brownhelm
Lorain County
Doug Walker
Bill Cox
Dick Tomanek
Gordon Splete
Avon Lake Club
Village Keglers Tie For Crown
Village Keglers split the lead by tying Red Top Beer and rest to finish the half with Toggery Shop. Toggery Shop posted a 2,205 series, won two games from POC Beer but cannot keep sole possession of the league lead. Rolloffs for second-half and season titles are set for next week at 7 and 9 30.
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Red Top Beer
Forest
Memo’s Tavern
Toggery Shop
P.O C. Beer
Polish Village
P. O C. Beer Quintet
Lumber Team Practices On Roosevelt Diamond
The Porsch Lumber and Coal football team holds practice today at Roosevelt diamond at 6 o clock. Last year's team members and new tryouts are asked to report.
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Roosevelt Diamond
Porsch Lumber and Coal
Derby Trial set with eleven eligibles at Churchill Downs
Eleven Kentucky Derby eligibles race in the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs seeking the winner to face Your Host in the Run for the Roses. Middleground and Theory loom for Calumet and King Ranch, while All Blue Sunglow French Admiral and others vie for a post position.
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Oscar Fraley
United Preen
Ousbville
Churchill Downs
America
Calumet
King Ranch
Kentucky
William Goetz
Brookemeade Stable
Revene Knoll Farm
Willorence Farm
Wilbem
Veeneman
Black George
T D Buhl
Second Avenue
A E Reubin
Abercrombie
Smaith
Middleground
Hill Prince
Oil Camtel
Max Hirsch
Prince
Rolls 708 Takes Singles Lead In Bowling Congress
Frank Santoro rolled a 708 to lead the singles division of the American Bowling Congress Tournament here, edging Emil Nagelson of Cincinnati. His 1,981 all-events total also tops, while the New York based American Bowling and Billiard five fell short of the team lead by five pins. Crop Lariat Riding Club to meet at Weikels Stables 8 p.m. today on Butternut Ridge road. all members urged to attend.
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Columbus
Frank Santoro
Emil Nagelson
Cincinnati
Santore
ABC
Atlantic City
New York
Weikels Stables
Butternut Ridge Road
Polish Club A and B Teams To Practice Today
The United Polish Club A and B softball teams will hold a joint practice at Ely Stadium today at 6 o clock. All last year's champion A team, the B team, and others hoping to try out are urged to attend. Drills are also set for Wednesday and Friday at Ely Stadium per Clem Monske.
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United Polish
Ely Stadium
Clem Monske
Monske
Banquet Honors Elyria Catholic Grade School Teams
The Elyria Council Knights of Columbus will host a banquet at the Council auditorium this evening to honor all Elyria Catholic elementary basketball teams. Guests include team coaches and Rev. Fr. John Neery of St. Marys church. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with Herm Boling as committee chairman.
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