Two Games Carded As 1947 Softball Season Opens
Sunday evening at Oberlin Road Field the city prepares for the 1947 softball season opening with two games. The Polish Club vs Vettrans of Foreign Ware and the Jewelers facing the Veterans in the City League, with industrial league teams also set to play.
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Oberlin Road Field
Koacny
Biycla
Recrsation Board
Goorin Mead
Nimch Tonteals
Ead
Milfond Jewelert
Stason
Vata
Water
Autonet
Onartpica
Péleran Hucler
Hahn “Associates
Mmos
Jeweléra
Opponanty
Vela
Jewettre
Dehy Agay Reteil
Ateond
Fraycaiy
Vettrans
Botish Cub
Geod Petord
Doh Byesiaki
Wehard S. Hevan
Wien
Triple Duel Seen Today In Preakness Race
In Baltimore Masel notes a wide open three year old field for the Preakness Stakes led by Jet Pilot Phalanx and Faultloan as eight other Derby runners including Trust Cosmic Bomb Bullet Pro Risko face the track in fast going. Phalanx likely betting favorite with 63 to 4 odds against him.
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Baltimore
Masel
Jet Pilot
Phalanx
Faultloan
Churchill Downe
Jar Pilot
Acast
Feildesa
Faultreet
Ogiaten
Phalanax
Faulttesa
Maine Chance Arm
Beauty
On Trust
Cosmic Bomb
Bullet Pro
Risko
Cornish Knight
Contest
Seonay
King Bay
Police Probe Robinson Letters
New York police investigated threatening letters sent to Jackie Robinson Dodgers first baseman. The letters urged him to quit baseball and were mailed some time ago. Police officials said the matter appeared closed after turning the letters over to team officials for review.
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New York
Jackie Robinson
Brook Ian
Brooklyn Chub
Robinson
Yng
Ford
Frick
National League
St. Louis Cardinals
Jackie
Brooklyn Dodgers
Sam Breadon
Cardinal
Breadon
St. Louis
Montreal
Oberlin Nine Falls to Fenn College in IO Victory
Fenn College, led by Bob Stechwirled, defeated Oberlin on the Oberlin campus yesterday. It marked Fenn’s fourth win and Oberlin’s fourth setback this season. Line score and incomplete play-by-play details followed, with location listed as Ridgeville Center on Route 2. Public invited to attend remaining games.
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Oberlin
Bob
Benieimes Attras
McWhar Coon Chase
Sana
Ato Tani
Uaek
Homi BE
Ridgeville Center
Avon Lake Girls Take County Baseball Title Over Columbia
Avon Lake won the county title by beating Columbia 9 to 7 in a seven inning softball championship game played at Overtin Carol Buehner Field. Donny Urin led Avon Lake with three bunt singles as Avon Lake overcame Columbia’s late offense despite ten hits by Columbia.
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Avon Lake
Nthe Anni Lena County Claws
Oach Plassic Girls’ Softball Cours
Columbia
Carol Buehner
Columbia Bats
Seven Ming
Dotis Cole
Columbia Tea
Seys Plurg
Donny Urin
Cohanbia
All Events Pin Winners Reported
The article reports winners from the annual Handi cap Bowling Tournament sponsored by Elypiaq Bowling Arsocha lon javsortation. Hayden announces totals including a 1,430 overall and a 340 handicap for a 198d male. Details are fragmentary but indicate prize considerations and upcoming market reports for a game on Tuesday at Carcuie.
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Mlyriasklia Doras
Elypiaq Bowling Arsochalon
Bank Nine Opens Season In Game Sunday At Cascade Park
Bank Nine starts its 1947 slate Sunday afternoon at Cascade Park diamond. Don Aderman will run the mound for Bank Nine with Dan Snyder or El Elbe to start, backed by a lefty wall. George Tulk, Vic Stewart, Ian Tompkins, Don Murak, and outfielders Watt Crook, Earl Spengler, and Joe Watson are listed in the lineup. The Cleaners, managed by Frank Tiawhsy with Gene Myers assisting, bring veterans Kohimeser, Berens, Mehlow, Locke, Jap, Keupp, Diewald, Meredith, Balog, Dernbir, and more in a 26-32 record last season.
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Savings Deposit
Trust
Apponne
Kirby Cleanerss
Loca
Cascade Park
Don Aderman
Lecale
Hikery
Watt Crook
Earl Spengler
Joe Watson
Vialors Mérang
Frank tHiawhsy
Cmawiak
Gene Myers
Elytra
Wales Kohimeser Berens
Olevko
Mehlow
Locke
Gene Keupp
Diewald Thomas Meredith
Balog Ans Dern Bi
Murray Seizes Victory Over Bivins in Dukes Duel
In a dramatic contest Murray defeats Bivins in a tense exchange to claim the Duke title. Early momentum shifts highlight sharp defense and decisive scoring runs as Murray secures the win and outstanding play by key teammates.
Toledo Pair Rolls Into Seventh Place Pow ANGE Lin
Toledo pair advances to seventh place in Pow ANGE Lin as plans and bids unfold. Wettaae and Boers figures appear in the report with partial names and unclear details.
Elyria Legion Faces Brighton In Loop Fray Sunday
Elyria American Legion Hobble seeks first Medina County league victory as they travel to Wellington Field to face Brighton Sunday at 2:20. Manager Chuck Wrage plans to start Chick Birling and Leland Cade with Whely in reserve, as four league games line the slate.
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Elyria
American Legion Mane
Medina County
Wellington Fasgroy
Chuck Wrage
Lego Wil
Chick Birling
Stator
Dune
Brighton
Leland Cade
Leland Cade Will Whely For the Raruber
Acneduie Famoriaw
Vale« Teyety
Giles
Egdina
Avon Lake Captures County Junior High Track Title
Avon Lake swept the county meet with a boys team totaling 184 points led by Aufdenkamp scoring in the 100 yard dash and broad jump plus anchoring the 880 yard relay. Clearview and Columbia followed in the girls division with Clearview taking several events. Columbia contributed in jumps and sprints as Avon Lake won multiple relays and top events.
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Wah
Robert
Ava Lake
Oberlin
Clearview
Columbia
Ridgeville
Camden
Bughton
Brookside
Scully Aishers
Willard Kingshirn
Auysdenkamp
Albert Hobar
Jobs Bartoloves
Avon
Lake
Severy
Voys
Bartolovicn
Furniss
Robert Banioff
Perry Eiven
Avon Lake
Auldenkamp
Auledenkamp
Hetty Bruce
Alberta
E Jean
Stephantch
Jane Grett
Shicter
Lois Waters
Crean
Mary Recker
Betty Bruce
Recker
Bruce
Waters
Loreita Mutida
Cirell
Fula Maze
Tru
Ridgeville Wins Title with 17-1 Sweep Over South Amherst
Ridgeville defeats South Amherst 17-1 on Oberlin College field to seal the Clase B High School baseball championship. George Binggell starred on the mound, delivering a strong four inning performance while Ridgeville broke the game open with a five run first frame and added ten more in the second. The Rangers also claimed a county basketball title earlier, and will face Brecksville in the district tournament first round.
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George Binggell
Midgevillas Rangers
Ay Basy
South Amherst
Oberlin College
Lorain County
Rangers
Distret Tours Ney
Ridgeville
Brecksville
Rome
Berea
Briggels
South Amsherst
Briggett
Julius Paller
Dick Ward
Ward
Bliggell
Stir Ridgesville
Ang Kville
Panlud
Greiner If
Amy
Latka
Diederich
Moliwick
Alf Binggeil
Pee Bingaell
Io Pater
Pater
Annings
Yin & T
Anninga
Nener—Paiter
Binge
Pan
Drederigh
Coinres
Cath Wooden
Jon Udas
Three In Tie For Golf Lead
Three players share the Houston Open third round lead as the $10 000 golf tournament unfolds. Bobby Locke from South Africa Herman Keiser from Akron Ohio and Ellaworth Wises from Log Anmelea each carded 138 to sit atop the leaderboard, with Lew Warshai of Gakmont Pa tied for second after the first day. Ferrier and Worshain posted solid rounds as the field vies for the title.
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Nmulatua
Worshain
al Sonste Ferrier
Play Continues In Headpin Joust at Olympic Tourney
The Olympic headpin tournament winds into the weekend with J Kuebler leading after a 40 over total. G Bucar trails in second as play resumes at the alleys today and tomorrow with scores from May 14 through 28.
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Jors
Dus
Tomorray
J) Kuebler
G Bucar
Hiare
Clippers Set Track Records At County Meet
Clearview edged Oberlin High in the county scholastic track meet as Williamson led with two records and a 0-yard high hurdles win. He swamped the field in the 220 and added to Clearview’s relay success while Sid Shivak, Brat, and Knapp also contributed top finishes. Avon Lake and Ridgeville movers added points in a tight team race.
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Courge Binggell
Ridgeville
Clearview
Arthrell
Williamison
Mike Kozopas
Shivak
Clippers
Rece Cand
Jim Keyed
Ear
Derayuts
Bigh Hurdiga
Bob Wiliemson
Homer
Avon
Talia
Brockpiburt
Clearingg
Dittmer
Avon Lake
Seronos
Sonny Pontod
Ridee
Vile
Mampie
Bardear
Harton
Pavan Lake
Cearrier Wars
Aven
J Auising
Leak
Locega
Ridgevile Bard Bo Mhivek
Secangs
Clearvie
Owe Emon
Lukeatrell
Kerecki
Avan
Columbia
Ang Camden
Carvies
Mértic
Bapita Ridgeprude
Posesimark
Seronde Besard
Jae
Aal Ak
Copanview
Ciearnes
Oberlin College
Anidal _Lerdin
Vear
Itavne Hob Wifhiamson
Geaston
Henrietta
Beldeg
Damdenceail
Williamson Rad
Latil
Williameni
Avon Girls Cup Scholastic Track And Field Title
Avon High School captured the Avon Girls Cup in Lorain County Class B girls track and field, scoring 334 points. Rita Donker scored a double victory in the 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash, with Avon Lake and Ridgeville tied for second at 264.4 points. The meet featured numerous event wins across hops, jumps, and sprints, including notable performances by Columbia, Camden, and Avon Lake athletes.
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Lorain County
Volal
Vewerdasy
Oberlin Co
Jepe
Rita Donker
Jn SA
Claratette /Thome cay
Avonas
Midgewille
Janet Cumimins
Ann Roch
Avan Lake
Lola Becker
Cameden
Delores Madduck
Columbia
Alexanda Miszilias
Mary Andrews
Centrgine Dantisha
Juhia Abanazi
Raha
Knepp
Lukenier
Arch Avon Ene
J. Ridgering
Dominktes
Bnet Pui
Aok Semple Avon
Ion
Unig
Avon
Buchs
Mertiteeste
Nye Jae
Aven
Ikane
Jeet
Inenes
Avon Lake
Euiden
Roeras
Aria Lake
Karagas
Coeatview
Inehen
Avan Fis
Kara& Balauer
Afi
Baily Aven
Bingaes
George Minngalt
Cote
UT Leer
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BOYA
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Moole Avenue
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Lathy Lukénic
Lee Arthrell
Jim Keréex
John Yuhass
Kerece
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Johnny Pohlod
Walt Gible
Pohind
Little
Ita
Charles Brauseh
Bob Sample
Avon Girls Cup
Firestone
R. F. Redington
Redington Slock
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