Touts and racing lore at Thistledown and Esquire poll
The piece recalls touts at Thistledown racing, warns readers about con artists, and shares a past tale with a jockey's brother. It then reports on a June Esquire Sports Poll showing public support for the Yankees and Dodgers, opinions on Hogan, DiMaggio, golf courses, war betting, military service, and dancing as wartime recreation.
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Genesal
Dorsot
Yankees
Yanks
Red Sox
White Sox
Indians
Senators
Dodgers
Cards
Neds
Giants
Pirates
Cubs
Braves
Phillies
Cleveland
Ben Hogan
Joe DiMagaio
Hogan
Lietts
A.C. Verner
Port Denning
Georgia
Tom Hateren
Ata
Ana
California
Machizan
Alsob Llaips Victory In The Pimlico Preakness
The article reports Alsob Llaips winning the Pimlico Preakness in a fast finish after a long defeat streak. The field included Sun Again and Old Man River. Sun Again failed to win, while Old Man River stayed in the chase. The victory ends a sequence of eight defeats and ties into the larger story of the Treated Three of American racing.
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Jack Guenther
United Pres
Guenther
Shire
Bette
James
Sabath
Brad
Calumey Farm
Old Man River
Hisself
Rain Delays Elyria Ashland Baseball Game
Weather caused a rain delay in the Elyria versus Ashland baseball game. Pitcher Bill Elemes started for Elyria with Sunt Stoske Siydmekr catching, while Ashland’s Stang and Mulcatch supported in the field as the contest was postponed to a later date.
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Elyria
Bill Elemes
Pioneers
Sunt Stoske Siydmekr
Stang
Ashland
Mulcatch
Satudasys
Ely
Thunday
Lakeaerd
Lakend
Elyria Softball Split Night Results
Vic Savet Jewelers beat Exhart town team 6 to 2 while Frank's Hakety Rich defeated Cayshors Falls 6 2. Alice Burke handled catching duties for Jewelers and Jaters pitched for Cuyaho Be Fath in a split twin bill.
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Eien
Frbart
Vic Savet Jewelers
Exhart
Frank
Rich
Cayshors Falls
Clearete
Alice Burke
Jaters
Cuyaho
Indians, Tigers In Even Split
Cleveland rallied from a 5-0 deficit to tie Detroit in the ninth and win in extra innings. Les Fleming produced two RBIs, Ken Keltner singled in a run, and Hoy Weatherly plus Cris Hockett drove in the tying run before Lou Houde scored on a triple by Keltner for the dramatic 10th inning victory.
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Cleveland
Margaret
White
Gorsha
White Johnny Gorsica
Meu
Ken Keltner
Hoy Weatherly
Cris Hockett
Lou Houde Read
Keltner
Desautels Out At Least Six Weeks
Cleveland catcher Gene Desautels will be out at least six weeks with a broken right ankle after colliding with Tigers shortstop Billy Hitchcock. Rookie Otto Denning and Jim Hegan may be recalled as Cleveland figures to fill the vacancy. The Tigers won 5 to 2 as Tommy Bridges pitched five hitless innings before relief.
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Cleveland
Gene Desautely
Billy Hitchcock
Tigers
Otto Denning
Indians
Jimi Hegan
Baltimore
Grafton Wallops Wellington for 15 to 2 victory
Grafton defeated Wellington 15 to 2 as Jim Fremhauzh and Bob Cowles held the Merchants to seven scattered hits. Pete Miller and Rothel led the attack with multiple bingles and triples. The Matheery Maters secured their second straight win.
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Grafton
Jim Fremhauzh
Bob Cowles
Wellington
Thrafton Metheery Maters
Maters
Pete Miller
Rothel
Miller
Racurean
Trams Play Tuesday in Ridgeville Diamond Tilt
The Midgeville Demerats face the Elyria Foundry in a three game series on Tuesday at 69 Plarere of Twih. The schedule shows both teams preparing for the Ridgeville diamond clash amid noted variations in movement and an overall upward trend per the Department of Commerce with additional spots on the list.
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Midgeville Demerats
Elyria Foundry
Ridgeville
Comandy
Department of Cormeret
Alsab Set For Three Year Old Title After Preakness Win
Unitedress reports from New York that Alsab, winner of the Preakness, leads the three year old championship race. With Derby runner up Antess Shut Out and rivals like Shut Out and Devil Dive in Belmont Stakes contention, Alsab aims for the Withers mile then the Belmont Stakes, hoping to wrap up the year’s crown with another strong showing.
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EW York
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Belmont Park
Msab
Sabath
Sabaths
Pimlico
Rwals
Belmont
Withers Mile
Antess Shut Out
Bese
Pompoon
Seabiscuit
Jess
Belmont Stoke
Devil Divee
Sen
Reds Turn Back Clock with Shutout Twin Bill
Reds pitchers rebounded, beating St Louis 4 0 and Philadelphia 4 2 as Cincinnati snapped a losing streak. Hurlers Derringer Riddle and Walters held the Cardinals to zero, while Red Marty Bowen and Jack Wilton outdueled Fatty Wynn and another foe in the nightcap. Yankees sweep boosts lead. Athletics top Red Sox twice as Ted Williams homer highlighted a rough day for Boston. Browns split with White Sox. Detroit prevails as Indians rally late to win. Bob Johnson belted four homers in five games and led a big series for Philadelphia.
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George Kirkley
EW York
Cincinnati Reds
Hay Starr
Mieyenroht Ronkie
Backy Walters
St Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Reds
Paul Derringer
Ebner Riddle
Walters
Glen
Kirklin
National Feazue
Giants
Washington
Yankee Stadium
Yankees
Geo
Red Martine
Sid Hudson
Matuy Bowen
Fatty Wynn
Jack Wilton
Athletics
Hed Sox
Reece Well
Russ Christe
Phet
Ted Willams
Johnson
Detenit
Cleveland
Indians
Chartak Sold By Yanks To Senators
New York Yankees traded Chartak to the Washington Senators after failing to acquire him on waivers. The deal, reportedly above 7500 dollars, involved other clubs but waivers were withdrawn. Chartak, who pinch hit five times with no hits, will report to Washington tomorrow in Detroit.
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NEW York
New York Yankees
Chartak
Feft-Hanied
Washington Senators
St. Jonis Browns
Brooksn Dodgers
Senators
Yanks
Mit
Washington
Detroit
Shaker Team Wins Erie League Golf Championship
The Shaker Mergius Ted tatdera led the team to a 342 total at Grant Wood to capture the Erie League golf title, dethroning Flynn's Pioneers. Elyria finished second with 346, Lorain third, Lakewood and Shaw tied for fourth, and Cleveland Heights last. Tralcott led Lovals with 83, Hull 86, Protintka 87, Stafford 89. Gibason 87 for Shaker. Elyria, undefeated in league play, hosts Sanctuaky next at Elyria Country Club after winning 13-3 earlier.
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Ted Tatdera
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Tralcoft
Lakewood Victory Sets Two Loop Track Records at Erie
Lakewood High stars led by Lloyd Dutt breezed to the Lake Erie League title at Cleveland Weights. Dutt set two records in the 110 yard high hurdles and pole vault while leading the team to a sixth straight league championship and high point total of 23. George Brunner and Chit Livelsberger also posted top finishes as Elyria, Cleveland Heights, and Elyria Catholic trailed.
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Erie
Lakewood High
Cleveland
Victers
Lake Erie
Tawitusinigg Fh
Cleveland Heights
Elyria
Teagie
Vieters
Stingers
Eerty Lloyd Dutt
Innzer
Ranger
Dull
Joe Scott
Elyna
Muit
Chuck Becker
Elpria
Lakewood Star
Polite
Dullalea
Chit Livelsberger
George Brunner
Alton Humphrey
Dick Wagner
Tom Mynchenberg
Brunner
Liversberger
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Shal Pot
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Houtenannes
Bhearen iLar
Krave
Sraely
Humphrey
Brun
Bartlett Het
Karlie
Lay
Ten Teams Slated To Bow Tonight In Bomber Tourney
Ten teams compete in the Bomber for MacArthur handicap tournament at the Elyria Rowing Center with an 7 pm early shift and 9 pm late shift. Teams include Western Automatic Accountants Gypsy Fiddle and Western Shippers Clu Trittam Elyria Nursery and Western Rebuilders among others. Recent scores feature Western Trotstoom 299, Republic White Sox 7184, Club Tristam 2944 and Elyria Nursery 2915 with Bendix Shippers 2910.
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Elyria Rowing Center
Western Automatic Accountants
Gypsy Fiddle
Wykrent
Western Shippers
Clu Trittam
Elyria Nursery
Chis
Western Rebuilders
Eagles Treasures
Eagles
Tate Shit
Lotaln Glass
Western Tool Room
Wachsberger
Trotstoom
Republic White Sox
Republic Indians
Club Tristam
Lavan Gliss
Gereber Foods
Mantey Wines
Harshaw Analyzers
Bendix Shippers
Elyria Nurecry
Westen Grinders Rat Western Accountants
Wester Rebuilders
Guidiman Beverages
Local golfers post weekend scores at Elyria and nearby courses
Carvin shot 71 at Cherry Ridge on the West River Road public layout. Arnold Micheel led with 74 at Elyria Country Club, while Warren Shalar posted 79 for second. Sam Sagg, John Moore, Herb Mott and others turned in notable rounds as weekend play wrapped with plans for next week’s low-score challenge.
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West River Road
Arnold Micheel
Sam Sagg
John Moore
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EA Selby
Elyria Country Club
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Secares
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Paul Savaze O
Bob Thompson
Zaiser
Stan
Alimen
Uarey Flemis
Art van Epp
Valvngd Adair
La Grange Tops Ridgeville 3 2 In Pitching Duel
La Grange opens season with a 3-2 win over Ridgeville Merchants in a tight duel. Herb Mody allowed five hits while AL Gerhart struck out seven. Jim Moulder contributed two hits for La Grange as they plated three runs in the first inning and held Ridgeville scoreless after the fifth.
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Grange Nichols
Ridgeville Merchants
Herbs Mody
LaGrance
AL Gethart
Ridgeville
Moody
Nme
Gerhart
Jim Moulder
Tar Grange
Erouing
Lattrange
Ukeva
Tl at McKinley Piavdler A F of 2 21035 meet Bendix Westinshowse
A scheduled 8 30 PM game at the Atchinley diamond pits Tl at McKinley Piavdler A F of 2 21035 against Bendix Westinshowse. All players are asked to take notice remind readers of the event and timing.
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McKinley Piavdler A. F
Bendix-Westinshowse Cams
Atchinley Diamond
Dads Defeat Indians 6 to 5 in Carlisle Diamond Game
East Carlisle Dads edged the youthful Indians 6 to 5 in two innings at Carlisle diamond yesterday. Pitching by H Sheldon and Meyer supported by Bowen secured the win, while Indians hurlers Smith and B Sherrod and Nichols behind the plate managed eight hits against the winners.
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H. Sheldon
Meyer
Mads
Bowen
Smith
B. Sher Herd
Indians
P. Nichols
Moose Win From Sandusky Team in Elyria Bowling Meet
The Elyria Mover defeated Sandusky Howe in a Traveling League bowling match at Elyria Bowling Center. Team totals were 2721 with the visitors also posting 2721, while standout performance came from Jerry Barkaes of Elyria.
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Iran
Sandusky Howe
Fich
Jerry Barkaes
Neree
Local Team To Honor Member At Farewell Party
Vic Silver Jewelers softball team will practice tonight at 8 oclock on the Elyria Lace diamond. After practice, team members meet at manager Harley Join's home for a farewell party for Cork Henke who leaves for army service on May 15. All members from last year are invited.
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Elyria Lace
Ovcinck
Harley
Cork Henke
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