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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
11
Clearview High Clippers clinched the Lorain County Class B title by beating Grafton 17 to 2 at Ely Stadium. Coach Bill Clark’s team, led by George Van Neill’s five hit pitching, advances to face Westlake Thursday at Clague Park for a district bid, with six wins in seven games this season.
Neisner's of 2e Bowl-O-Drome tops the Elyria Women's Bowling Association 12th annual tournament with a 2,843 total after handicap, 33 pins ahead of Smulleys Package Store in second. Coletta Sitinger of Elyria Ladies posted a 597 series to lead individuals as doubles lines begin tonight with teams such as Western Southern Insurance and Chermers & Boerhart insured in the field.
Nation wide baseball results show mixed outcomes from major league games. Key matchups include Philadelphia and Cincinnati with late rallies, while Boston and Chicago posted notable innings patterns as Werle and Heintze pitched for the winners.
The Lutheran Pin League ends its season with a church banquet at St. John's Lutheren. Ladies Aid Society serves the meal. Norwood Beumhart presides, Robert Block lists averages and standings, Walt Wiechli reports and distributes prize money. Trophy presented to Savings Deposit Bank & Trust Seam. Short films by Robert Bucoty conclude the program.
The United Polish Club Bowling League will convene Thursday at 8:30 in UPC clubrooms. Secretary George Bahl announced prize money distribution and the election of officers for next season.
The unbacked D baseball team will practice Thursday on the Cascade Park diamond at 6 30. Art Sparks will manage the club and invites players to try out. Those interested in backing the team can contact Sparks at 39 821.
Elyria High tennis team returns to Eh Stadium for a home match against Cleveland West after losses to St. Ignatius and Ursuline. The Pioneers aim to rebound in their first home outing with the second match beginning at 2 o clock.
Oberlin College track team won 14 of 15 events against Otterbein on Tuesday at Wes-Garry Ackerson won shot put and discus and tied for high jump. Bruce Dacne won hurdles and Deve Staley captured both the mile and two mile races as Oberlin swept to victory.
The Elizia Moose Chub softball team schedules its first practice this Thursday at 6 o'clock on the Jefferson School diamond. Johnny Krusz calls for all 1950 team members and others to try out. The Local-Elyma Bras Brth Jewish War Veterans Bowling League banquet is set for 7.39 at Mee Garver's Restaurant in Vernzion.
Amherst audience to see County Workshop Players close season with Three in One, a trio of one act plays. The program opens at 8:15 with If View Place Cards as Women Do, features Brace Bover, Lorann, and Dr N Rubel. The cast includes Loe Koontz and others. The Valiant stars Jack Koontz Al King with Louis Sanchez and Bob Wohlever. Arena style staging and intermission refreshments common feature.
Local Links Highlights shows Cherry Ridge 9 ? triumph over Axted Polish Club and top team totals in City Golf League Tuesday. Other matches: Elvrra Hardware 8 2 over B F Govrd Chemical. Memo's Tavern 42 22 over Timms Sorine Aces. Western & Southern Life Insurance 7 3 over Elyria Datries. Standouts include Cingliano and Rivera posting 36s and Mich iel, Ehike, Srudnicki, Reth 37s. Blake Baird and Bob Gardner won high net prizes. Elyria Country Club Ladies Golf Association met. W Gibbors first with 13 points. Mrs Krantz and Guthoman 10. Next week play features four City League matches at Cherry Ridge.
Pimlico officials announce a Jubil Special for three year olds on May 26 featuring top Derby and Preakness contenders. Count Turf is committed to start. Royal Mustang and Rube may skip. Other Derby runners like Battle Morn Hall of Fame and Timely Reward also expected.
Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller sustained first and second degree burns on his legs and torso while preparing a whirlpool bath for his back. He misses action for a week or more as teammates Steve Gromek recovers from flu and Luke Appling hobbles with a thigh injury. The Indians travel to face the New York Yankees in Munierpal Stadium opener of the two game series.
The piece recalls Johnny Vander Meer and Joe Page once major league fixtures. Vander Meer's back-to-back no hit games in 1938 stand out, but by 1949 his form faded. Page, famed as the Yankee fireman, drifted through ups and downs and is described as nearing the end of his major league run.
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