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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1954

Page

16

Clearview Ends Avon Lake's Title Run In Lorain Meet

Clearview defeated Avon Lake 66 to 51 at the Lorain County Class B track meet held at Oberlin College. Horton set shot put and discus records, Beck won the 100 and 220, Healey tied for gold shoe honors, and Davis led LaGrange with multiple top finishes as Clearview claimed eight of 14 firsts while Avon Lake totaled several podium results.

Clearview Avon Lake Lorain County Oberlin College Clippers Avon LaGrange Ridgeville Angie Bangas Clipper Jim Horton Russ Beck Bob Healey Husky Horton Beck Healey Horton Bob Rushinsky Bellen Mendoza Tom Holowecky Don Red) Davis Davis Mendoza Harvey Teaman Bob Tomanek Don Jordan Rod Seabold Joe Bozsoki

Drivers Vie For Pole Position At Indianapolis 500

The nation's fastest cars gathered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to contend for pole in the 500 mile Memorial Day race. Fair weather was forecast for the opening two days of 10 mile qualifications. Early hopeful Bill Vukovich, last year’s champion, sought his second straight pole and new track records for one and four laps.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Weather Bureau Bill Vukovich

West and South Little Leagues set season openers

Little League West begins Monday at 6 PM at Lappinfield with Elyria Lions vs Elyria Eagles. South follows Tuesday at 6 PM, Elyria Corrugated Box vs United Polish Club and Elyria Hardware Co. vs Kimbel Terry with games at 6 and 7 15. Rosters named and uniforms by 2 PM tomorrow. mothers meet to organize auxiliary.

Little League West Little League South Elyria Lappinfield Elyria Lions Elyria Eagles West Point City Service Station V.f.w.post United Polish Club Elyria Corrugated Box Elyria Hardware Kimbel-Terry League Louie Lapos 13Th Street Paul Rees Donald Ignatz Johnny Kokai Jimmy Kokai Daniel Golski Kenneth Sito David Sito Peter Nardecchia Jr George Miraben Jr Danny Davies Ronald Walker Robert Strauss Robert Lappi John Novak Danny Vargo Donald Willis Elyria Corrugated Box Co Harry Yearly Tom Sudro Norman Gilkison Duane Wacker David Dicken Joseph Rodgers Richard Kamuinski Fred Minger Frank Rodachy Jr Edwin Sand Cullen Bowen Thomas Walls Jack Parks Dennis Yearley Craig Taylor Richard Ahlerim Jim Spicer Gary Sadowski Gary Jones Joe Thombetta Elyria Hardware Co Jim Myer Ray‘mond Schnur Daniel Ross David ‘Barnes Don Eschke Lawrence Kaminski David Sheets Robert’Coyer Ronald Novak Richard Goppelt Billy Haugh Herman Plas Allard Duensing Laird Prentice Dennis Novak Steven Messaros John Keller Kimbel Terry Mercury Inc Joe Earby Dickie Holzhauer Donald Miller Stephen Kimbel Peter Morton Charles Aldrich Anthony Cirigliano John Stanek Jr Thomas Rice Donald Belgra

Garn Hits 514 in City Women’s Bowling League

Wilma Garn powered the United Polish Club Women’s League action with a 153 192 169 914 series to lead the firing as the city bowling league went on last night.

Wilma Garn United Polish Club Agness Bank Garn UPC Women's League Ladies Auxiliary Watts UPC Jane Dalybeeen Prestle's Tavern Agnes Zelenski Dobrowski Meats Eresa Niezgowski Eee Robsery Wukies Bittner Funeral Home Kimbel-Terry Charlotte Mayher Lorain Glass Agnex Bank

Elyria Shooters Beat Sandusky in Pistols Match

Elyria Pistol Club defeated Sandusky Pistol Club 1 236 to 1 209 in Sandusky on Friday. It was Elyria’s third win in five meetings against Sandusky, giving Elyria an overall 3–4 record while noting two losses to Lorain. Top honors were shared by C Hazelton of Elyria and J Schellinger of Sandusky with 263 each.

Elyria Pistol Club Sandusky Pistol Club Sandusky Elyria Lorain C. Hazelton J. Schellinger

Fight Results From New York Bout Ends in Ten Rounds

International News Service reports New York fighter Roger outpointed Ralph Tiger Jones in ten rounds. France, Yonkers, and 160 percent scoring referenced. details concise with the match outcome and ring location noted.

International News Service New York Vkiquas Roger France Ralph Tiger Jones Yonkers

Lorain Steelmen Rally To Edge Elyria 4-2 In Seven

Lorain High’s Steelmen broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning to beat Elyria 4-2 at Recreation Field. Dale Reichert pitched six strong innings for Lorain, allowing six hits and fanning nine while Jerry Welburn labored for Elyria. Terry Kachur led Elyria with four hits, as Lorain won its third straight and stayed undefeated in the campaign.

Lorain High Steelmen Elyria High Pioneers Iin Recreation Field Lorain Tony Misko Oberlin College Huron Elyria Mansfield Dale Reichert Jerry Welburn

French Ringmaster Rouges Jones in Madison Square Garden

In a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden Jacques Rover the French ringmaster known as the tiger tamer scored a unanimous decision over Ralph Tiger Jones. Rover improved to 35 wins in 50 starts while Jones suffered his eighth defeat in 43 bouts.

New York Madison Square Garden Ralph Tiger Jones Jacques Rover Garden Jones Rover Royer

Golf School Backswings and Hand Alignment Technique

Beginners tend to over swing and lose control of the club head during the backswing. The guide emphasizes firm contact with the left foot for stability, keeping hands opposite and square to the flight line, and pressing the shaft at impact to create a snap effect that adds power. Improving hand coordination improves overall game performance.

John F. Dulle

Major League Leaders Snapshot from The National and American Leagues

By United Press the standings highlight Musial of St Louis, Avila and Rosen among leaders in hits and averages across the National and American Leagues. Boon e and Moon show notable runs batted in and outfield power while pitching leaders include Lopat and Lemon with solid marks for the Yankees and Indians.

Musial Saner Cubs Bluszewski Hodies Dodkers Mays Giants Ij Irvin Giamnis Cearecesecsresenrees Csssceessmecoceerens Old Alston Es Jabolinski Bell Redswees Rosen Inmchang S.cccceesseeensane Moon Scccseenssereudensys Mustal Sauer

Chicago and New York Standings and Baseball Schedule

A compact recap of the league standings and upcoming games lists teams such as Philadelphia New York Chicago Detroit and Cleveland with win loss records. It also includes Friday and Sunday game schedules and probable pitchers across divisions including the International League listings for Syracuse Havana Toronto Ottawa and Montreal with forthcoming matchups.

Chicago New York Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Washington Boston McDonald Hoeftz L. Pet Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis Inn Syracuse Havana Toronto Ottawa Montreal Rochester Uate Richmond

Strickland's Grand Slam Lifts Indians Past Senators 5-2

Cleveland pitcher Bob Lemon earned his fifth win as the Indians beat Washington 5-2. George Strickland delivered a bases loaded homer in the first inning, sparking four more runs. Lemon allowed six hits with six strikeouts, remaining unbeaten and tying for the league lead with Ed Lopat. The Senators added a run in the third and Ed Yost homered in the fifth.

Pioneers Welburn Bob McPherson Bob Daniels Jack Schmittgen Strickland Indians Cleveland Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Tribe George Strickland Lemon Chuck Stobbs Stobbs al Smith Dave Philley Larry Doby Rudy Regalado Dean Stone Ed Lopat Yankees Stubbs Mickey Vernon Ed Yost Giants Cubs Phillies al Dark Don Mueller Gene Baker Ralph Kiner Chicago Art Fowler Murry Dickson Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee White Sox Philadelphia Detroit Baltimore Bob Turley Bobby Adams Robin Roberts Phils Gus Bell Fowler Dickson Lach Cincy Turley Baltimore Bullets Orioles Boston Steve Gromek Bob Grim Harry Byrd Gromek

Raschi Wins 10-1 over Dodgers for Cardinals fourth win

Vic Raschi pitched the Cardinals to a 10-1 victory in Brooklyn, matching his season record at 4-0. Stan Musial launched his 11th homer, Tom Alston added a three-run shot, and 14 hits supported the attack as Raschi survived eight hits and five walks while leaving 10 runners on base. The win ended a 12-game Cardinals drought in Brooklyn and marked Raschi’s fourth win over the Dodgers.

Carl Lundquist United Press Yankee Vic Raschi Dodgers Quick Vic Cardinals Brooklyn Yankees Stan Musial Tom Alston Raschi Carl Erskine

Caravan Tourney Enters 2nd Round at Vermilion CC

The Lorain District Golf Association Caravan Tournament moves to the Vermilion Country Club course for the second round with Class B teeing at 11:30. Current leaders include Class AA Jim Cirigliano and Arnold Michaels at 72, Class A Mike Radd at 84, Class B Joe Otten Jr at 86, and Class C George Buckosh at 190.

Lorain District

Easter Changes Mind Goes to Ottawa Club

Cleveland press reports say Luke Easter, aged 34, accepted an option to the International League Ottawa club after a tense moment with Hank Greenberg. Easter had refused to report, preferring a return to the minors via San Diego, but agreement was reached Friday night and he’s bound for Ottawa on recall.

Easter Ottawa Cleveland Big Luke Easter Canada Hank Green- Lerg Tribe San Diego West Coast Greenberg

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