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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
5
The page blends game blurbs with local track and school sports. It notes baseball details about the Cleveland team and a May 1 roster report, plus Clearview Relays upcoming at Clearview High with records, entrants, and standings. Included are Elyria bowling standings and local coaching notes from the era.
Osar Fraley reports Biloth’s Margin wins a Derby trial at Churchill Downs, a strong one length ahead of rivals with Likely Derby candidates Brow Grinknife and others in pursuit. Brow Grinknife’s run hints possible Derby elimination, while observers note fast mile time and promising speed from rest of field.
In his first start for Cleveland, Dietrich starred as the Tribe toppled Chicago. Dietrich went 3 for 3 with a key hit in the late innings, supporting a 7th inning rally that broke a tie. Calvert drew a walk, and Smith, Trex, and Ruin contributed two-base hits amid the late offense.
The Elyria Moose No 778 keglers won the second hal championship of the All City Bowling League defeating Terry Tavern in three games. Rorick Insurance paced the field with a 2745 series and 838 game as Altin Wagner led individuals with a 614 three game count. In college baseball Ohio State beat Milam Galversity 4 1 in Chicago.
Rookie Charles Schanz of the Philadelphia Phillies drives in three runs with a bases loaded triple in the ninth as Philadelphia overcomes a 2-1 deficit to beat the New York Giants in 12 innings. Selanz, new for the Giants, allows one hit in a strong earlier performance. The day also features the Dodgers edging the Braves in 11 innings and the Yankees defeating the Athletics 4-1 to seize second in the American League standings.
Elytis Hardware plans a restructuring to compete in the City Class League. Vic Blewart will manage the club and has scheduled a Sunday afternoon practice at Ely Sta idan. Players called to report include Jack Siffert Bob Duscha Olney Fitzpatrick Don Aderman Gene Plas Bob Kowaleski Ken Kauffman Earl Spensler Dick Burrer Bud Sohue Ted Gilder and Joe Watson.
The Milwaukee Brewers held a narrow lead over the Columbus Red Birds in the American Association standings after a rainout for Milwaukee and a Red Birds win. The Red Birds beat the Toledo Mud Hens 7 to 3 behind Art Hopatka's eight-hit pitching, while Milwaukee improved to eight wins and one loss.
In a close contest the Rochester Red Wings defeated the Newark Bears 7 to 6. The Bears led briefly but Rochester rallied behind strong pitching and timely hits to seal the win.
Bedford defeats Euclid 6 to 4 to seize a top spot, as Cleveland Heights keeps pace with a second straight victory in the Gateway division. Benedictine earns its third straight in the Southern Division by beating Cleveland South 7 to 4. East Tech routs John Adams 9 to 1, while only four of twenty divisions have broken into the victory column overall.
York May 3 UP Charley Schanz of the Phillies, a fastball pitcher with a sailor twist, relieved arm trouble by adjusting delivery. He limited the Giants to one hit in a recent game and credited meeting Dorothy for inspiring his new pace. Schanz, 24, tall bespectacled and from Sacramento, explained bursitis once hampered his arm but vanished after mastering three speeds on his fastball.
Notre Dame President Rev J Hugh O Donnell announces Clem F Crowe as acting head basketball coach and assistant football coach. Crowe leaves Xavier University where he coached since 1932 and served as athletic director and head football coach. Xavier teams posted 47–22–1 in football and 93–11 in basketball while Crowe led the programs.
Elyria committed seven miscues and saw a lenient scorekeeper amid a rough fielding game. Banila led Elyria with three safeties while Urbanowicz and Browne contributed two hits each, as Lincoln prevailed 6 4 at Elyria High School with strong pitching from Lysaght and steady defense backing a decisive late rally.
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