Local athletes share wartime letters and updates
Russ Gaines peers with Ristin Miah Mahthavider and others as they report on baseball and golf eras, overseas postings, and postwar sports plans. Messages from Elyria softball players, a Kroner Iceland trip, and Kolopus waxes enthusiastic about Jefferson High prospects anchor this compact note from the community sports column.
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Lysaght
American Legion
Ee Tay Cubs
Aesedre
Colin
Blyela
Sindeteavinng
Elyriv
Jon-Ptait
Taflen
Roy Clymer
Ny East
Abel Ihal
Eain Saletom
Mighdarn
Arek
Fetoe
Talarek
Klyria
Ely
Claiburne
Lin
States
Chinn Ellis
Minis .S
England
Monske
Illinois Trackmen Whip Ohio State in Columbus
Illinois trackmen led by Claude Buddy Young defeated Ohio State in Columbus yesterday. Young won the 100-yard dash in 10 seconds and the long jump with a 23 feet 6 inch leap. Dipper won the shot put with 44 feet 1.5 inches. Willis, Sensurbaugher, Selbert, and Schwidts contributed, while Rupkese posted a 1st in pole vault.
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Columbus
Minisrip Ican
Claude
Buddy) Young
Yietory
Ohio State University
Young
Dagk Dipper
Bill Willis
Dean Sensurbaugher
Selbert
Wack- Fullon
Jes Schwidts
Poleyandl
Rupkese
Dutton Hockey League presidency amid leadership transitions
The Nevtdat Truovhey League faced leadership changes after Frank Ceisler’s death as acting president Mervyn Nas suggested a permanent presidency. the process involves leadership discussions and potential interim arrangements as the league adjusts its governance structure.
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Mervyn
Mathers
Preakness Day At Pine Lite Stumbles Amid Derby Talk
Struggling to gain form Stig Win Wille throdiv faces tough field at Belmint Park as Devil Diver leads a crowded lineup in the $10,000 event. Many horses, including Mangif and Slide Rule, seek strong performances in a day crowded with stakes at Belmont Park and other tracks.
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Wille Throdiv
Giff
Belinntit
Nile
Metrapolis
Bovey
Pop
Piek
Alquest
al Sabath
de Wath
Hurden
Marvard Squire
Sin
Croc
Bossuel
Narragansett
Bng
Stoke Valley
Suffolk’ Downs
Valdlinn
Mintlock
Barada
Triffic Court
Kentucky
Churchill Downs
Sportsman's Pink
Bowling Association to Elect Officers Monday May 22
The Elyria City Bowling Association will hold its annual officer election on Monday May 22 at 8 20 PM at the Elyria Bowling Center. Current officers listed include W A Gerber president Walter Curtsey first vice president Rosa Arnest second vice president John Fritz third vice president Tony Guavige fourth vice president Mayden Dymilis secretary and Col Clark treasurer. Light refreshments will follow.
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Elyria City Bowling Association
Elyria
Aaredatyt
The
Ass'n
W. al Gerber
Walter Curtsey
Rosa Arnest
John Fritz
Tony Guavige
Ith
den Dymilis
Col. Clark
Luchane
Schultz Leads Power Hitters In Early Baseball Week
Schultz of Brooklyn paced the league with four home runs and top power numbers, while Walker and Washinton top batting averages as the Giants and Reds contend for top spots. The Browns and Browns’ Stephons drove in key runs, and the Reds struggled with defensive issues amid a crowded early standings scene.
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New York
Howle! Schultz
Brooklyn
Ringy
Army
Waglin Tall
Amcige
Stan Spevec
Wasiigton Outfelder
Elvel
Toor
Yeenon Stephons
St. Louis Browns
Viden
Walker
Nick Hilo
Yor Vankow Neat
Caseman
Dixie Wilker
Brantlys Duululder
Oine
Buen
Hou Huey
Repuklyn
Leaders In The Major Leagues Quik WitionaT
An anounced report cites OB Huopp as secretary of the Lyiads in 1844, noting one-fourth of Adiwina's slech productivi vue consumed by The vivitign. The piece discusses trends in American house fut and productivity with an emphasis on sustaining growth.
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Ob, Huopp
Lyiads
Adiwina
Dodgers New Uniforms Fail To Impress Cardinals
Dodgers introduce satin blue uniforms with white piping and visors, but the Cards mock them and a rough season start follows. Dodgers fall 7-2 as pitchers struggle while other league results show Giants, Yankees, and Red Sox winning to shift standings.
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Dodgers
Pensive and Platter Duel Highlight Preakness Field
Favorites Pensive and Platter lead a contentious Preakness lineup as contenders scramble for Belmont ambitions. The field includes rising deciders, with jockeys and trainers eyeing a payoff amid late-year stakes. More connections rally to back their horses in a race shaping future glory and Derby hopes.
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Preakness
Red Sox Fall to Indians 10 3 in Yankee Series Opener
New York battering at Yankee Stadium as Red Sox drop three game set to Cleveland 10 to 3. Pat Seerey highlights the visitors with a single and double. four-hit showing from several Indians and strong pitching support. Cleveland rips early runs and shoulders to a decisive win.
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Fequerqs
Vaeger
Chuty
Figuerdes
Desger
Newark
Legion Stadium
Yankee Stadium
Idiang
Pat Seerey
Seavey
Kay
Hite
Nordrenu
Ae & Do
Ted Hoskette Kavismens
F Walther
Beorky
Oran
Guilenbine
Cart
Cros
Fox
Doer
Diebaaenis Secrey
Culberson
Wider
Gorter
Gromek
Neymien
Hughson
Mils
Kenhady
Froser
Nenedy
Sum- Neen
Tae
Amerman Leager L. Pet S
New York cc
Westington
Cleveland
Jaysan
Yester Heaton
Washington
Vieisanow
Sete
Waslsin
Vetrist
Philadelphia
Milage
Pittsburgh
Anowavays Cily
Sunes
Ranbys
Rene Sults
Bali
Shir
Georgie Woolf
Atorler
Sheldon of Grafton Hurls No-Hit Game Against La Grange
Sheldon of Grafton pitched a no hit game against LaGrange as Grafton won 5-4 in seven innings. He faced 23 batters, struck out six, and did not walk a batter. Fred Martin and Trembach led Grafton with two hits each, while LaGrange used three pitchers in defeat.
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Sheldon
Grafton
la Grange
Bernie Lysaght
Elyria
Bob Sheldon
Ken Amspeker
Grafton Migh
LaGrange
Jane LaGrange
Rodak
H. Youngblond
Odor
Hodak
Sackery
Fred Martin
Trembach
Grid Stars Aboard Carrier In Pacific
Aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific a cross section of athletic talent from ex collegiate and professional football circles is noted. The ship features stars like Lt. John Shonk from Charleston West Virginia and John Peacock from Hana lu, both torpedo pilots or experts with ties to major leagues.
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Pacific
Husky
Iran
John Wh Shonk
Charleston
Wva
The
University
West Virginia
Philadelphia Fagies
John Peacock
Hanalu
Dartmouth
Lakewood Rovers Top Elyria In Extra Large Frame
The Lakewood Rovers beat Elyria 9 to 3 in a seven inning showcase at Ely Stadium. Don Polley hit a two run homer and Darrell Wasco and Vic Stewart starred with timely plays and base running. Smith pitched seven innings for Lakewood and Fitzgerald relied on varied pitches to keep Elyria at bay.
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Lakewood
Fenre
Don Polley
Ranger-tatcher
Tenter
Gurney
Huson
Darrell Wasco
Gotto
Burson
Vasco
Polley
Smith
Waseca
Verdova
George Ettler
Ertler
Wan
Fitzgerald
Gaelio
Elyria
Vic Stewart
Lake- Wood
Tinneers
Cleveland Lineal
Ely Stadium
Clarney
Wasou
BO Nelde
Bready
Merdayn
ToLuia Na Tlv
Tracey
Agolaoen O'Connor
Wuthersall
Likewood
Twa
Dave Sat—Blewers
Linden
Buram
Pasore A. Pulte
Esler Dow
Brewers Striking 9th Straight Win in Mixed League Clash
Brewers pushed their season record to 47-2 with a high scoring win over Indianapolis. Johnny Hutchings and Davendam combined for three home runs and 19 hits as Milwaukee pounded the Indians, while Julio Acosta was touched for 10 safeties. Ageia held the line for the Indians with strong innings, but the Brewers’ power carried the victory.
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United Press
Milwaukee Brewers
American Association
Indianapolis Ater Humblline
Luckjess Indians
Brewers
Johnny Hutchings
Davendam
Nc Dhangs
Julio Acosta
Ageia
Major Fielding Survives Wartime Shakeup in 1944 AL
Chicago dispatch notes the American League’s wartime shift as major fielding remains steady while veteran losses and rookie debuts alter defense and pitching. In 1944 after 25 games the league shows fewer draft-depleted rosters and a dip in home run totals from 1943 levels, with Yankee stars like Rizzuto and DiMaggio among the lineups.
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Chicago
Ariie
Seagal
Etrora
Sferrata
New York Yankee
Phil Rizzuto
Red Rolfe
Tommy Henrich
Joe DiMaggio
Charley Keller
Joe Gordy
Bill Dickey
Theague
Pigeon Wins First Race Of Season At Elyria Club
Ed Jalawiéc owns the winning pigeon of the season opener at Elyria Homing Pigeon Club in Ivain Marion Elyria, clocking 714 yards per minute. Bob Mah!s bird placed second with 690 yards, while additional results include Mahl 684, Ternes 607, McNulty 582, and Powers 548. several entrants did not report, prize money listed as 46 dollars.
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Ed Jalawiéc
Elyria Homing
Pigeon Club
Ivain- Marion
Elyria
Bob Mah
Bob Mahl
Jack Ternes
McNulty and Sons
John Powers
Stan
Valu
Wee
Ohio State Falls to Michigan 2-1 in opener
Ann Arbor Mich Bilge Bowman limited Ohio State to three hits as Michigan beat the Buckeyes 2 to 1 to win the opening game of a Ble ven baseball series. Bob Nussbaumer tripled to spark a first Wolverine run, Jack Nowels scored on Wally Waldstrom’s seventh inning single for OSU’s lone tally. Don Grate pitched six innings for the Buckeyes.
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Ann: Arbor
Mich
Bilge Bowman
Ohio State University
Wolverines
Buckeyes
Bob Nussbaumer
Wis
Michigan
Lg Mun
Wolverine
Sanleeze
Jack Nowels
Wally Waldstrom
Ohio State
Don Grate
Buck Eyes
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Bob Gerhart
Chronicle-Telegram Sports Department
Iceland
Hay Bert
Red Cross
North Grill
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Kolopus
Lovie
Enieh
Jefersandani High School
Hiah
Rolopua
Dete
Willy
White
West Side
Spubel
Gue
Eulopus
Jefferson
Ray Kemp
Kemp
Tow Tees
Dick Gibbens
Gibbens
Luraly County
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Hockey League
Dutton
Meyers
Dee Meyers
Manis
Neadpi
Denice
Lou
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George Kenppur
al Wachsberger
Gayleun
Tournaientt
Wyse
Fleming
Cubs
Navy
Chigago
Ike Mone
Weyse
Chleigaios
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Isindod
Puilieldeg
Sawer
Leinster
Furs
Wankeley
Stig Win
Bowling Ass'n
Schultz
Vepy Vyerican
EFA
Alee Walom
Vorg
Beloit
Stephens
Rebutaes Seerey
Tadiats
Leigh
Yankee Trosky
Whitten
Hayes
Albighius
Rhea Epeiror
Halorie
Adams
Witeeski
Cardinale
Welphey
Abies Seeveeek
Vines
Biores
Bellatuda
Prilhas
Sean
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Wabgt Reon
Aya
Phas
Jay Pecen
Wits
Gray
D'Anbros
LYN
Wag Aiwaye
Ania
SS Tio i Pent Carlo
Perot
Glen Perkins
Brunel
Arrian
Rivkey
Joe Lenge
Wil Wen
Dizzy Dia
Goel
Phil Deeug
Phiadelphia Mnvites
Bruins
Vorkin
Chwelos
Inaave
al Dervinger
Mth Keine
New York Giants
Nap
Neves
Hevissier
Boson Braves
Pinsburgh Wrates
Stralghy Cay
Nate Abtrews
Washington Sequors
Earry Wynn
Bop Militerjef
Tigers
Yankees
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Hal Newhouser
Ford Garcison
Bob Estorella
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Buck Newsom
Jus
Bistan Red Sox
Cleveand Indians
Tex Thighson
Pete
Bo-Sox
Letty Max Lawier
Vieckby
St. Louis
Oscar Fraley
United
Presa
Altemore
Rlae Prey Benegs
Gallon Chestiit
Ralle
Am Panini
Beattieley
Faye
Clary
Emery Rile
George 1
Widener
Saat
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Chreenstee Salles
Ds Bells Ruaips Hue
JuNiTy Langdon
Mather
Snr
Devuy
Frente
Acparo
Newt Phoice
Slymig Aye Tod
Nick Jems
Gig Chasing Performiance
Stir Up
Wand Memwomiat
Gay Bal
Joukie Weetroge
Perby
An & W
Giromps Image
Alerter
Leomard Bowars
Psnsiye
James E. Brown Insurance and Beads
Aid
Ae Farrell Muggerald
Conell
Ralph Oakewood
Fea
Hever
Hie Bacon
Maver Dent Harcoud
Fielding
Jalawiec
Pryistay
Ingo
Alye
Aon
Benedictine
Cleveland Boyth
Central
Unity
Calbia
Fehemi
Jona
Rastern piVision
Kyslid
Mhore Geet
Bedineg
Marion
Springkeld
Lima
Springfield
Tama
Is Yickim
Walter
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