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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
6
Rustling Through Sports notes excitement at Frisco race track for the 62nd Presa Derby contenders with a run to the Roses looming two weeks away. chatter centers on Gusning the Preakeess and Armageddon and broadcasts set for the Derby week.
L. S. Duke Johnson was elected president of the Elyria City Bowling Association at the annual meeting in Lorain County Savings & Trust Company. New officers include Ted Carpenter first vice president Ed Erb second vice president Hal Rothgery third vice president Fred Snoble fourth vice president Chuck Clark treasurer Hayden Evans secretary with three new directors Jack Tarry Jr Walt Meyers and Cliff McGill. A committee led by Dr Bert Brosky will study election procedures amid a large slate of nominees and twenty eight of forty leagues attended. The group endorsed two Series F $100 war bonds and planned the Champions Banquet for May 28 at American Legion Post 12 with Adolph Rupp the principal speaker.
A blurred ring report notes Salas delivering a stiff right to Carter’s jaw during a heated round near Angelus with judges favoring Salas as the bout ends. The scene captures a sharp exchange that momentarily steadies the pace.
Elyria High School's Pioneers dropped a second straight dual golf meet to Sandusky Blue Streaks 14 to 7 at Spring Valley Country Club. Ted Schwanger led Sandusky with 38 40 78 while Tony Olenek paced Elyria with 42 42. The team has one match left, facing Lakewood next Friday at Spring Valley.
Oberlin High School aims to defend the Clearview District Class B title at Baldwin Wallace College Berea with as many as 12 or 13 Oberlin entrants in 14 events. The Indians show strong state prospects after wins at the Lorain County meet with contenders in sprints relays jumps and distance events.
A nine event program spanning 105 laps is planned at Lorain County Speedway Route 113 with 1 pm time trials and 2:30 pm green. Vic Toth leads local standings after last week's first program with 21 points, followed by Chuck Yost Art Plas Ken Johnson and Ivan Hassell.
Local softball teams face midnight deadline for Elyria Recreation Board leagues City League and Industrial League. Entries with Clerk Sophia Traioff at City Hall or Harold Block at 275 Ohio Street. A meetings of all managers is set for Monday at 7 30 in City Hall council chamber.
Cleveland manager Al Lopez dismisses talk of Bob Feller as over the hill. Lopez credits Feller with potential recoveries and plans to use him on a regular four day cycle. Feller, 3 2 on the season, was knocked out in a loss to the Yankees and sits to face the Washington Senators with Early Wynn scheduled to pitch.
Virgil Trucks of the Tigers pitched Detroit to a 1 to 0 win over Washington for their first no hitter since 1912. Vic Wertz belted a decisive homer with two outs in the ninth, while Bob Porterfield held the Tigers to four hits in a near no-hitter effort.
In inglewood jockey Johnny Longden Flagged his 4000th turf victory after a 25 year career. He rode Fleet Diver to victory in the landmark win and said he would keep riding while Gordon Richards continued racing in England where he reached 4430 career wins.
War ren Ohio driver Mike Klapak, national stock car champion, seeks another victory at Sportsman Park Speedway in Bedford. After a recent illness kept him from last Sunday's program, Klapak returned Tuesday to pace a strong field, edging Jack Kabat of Cleveland. Qualifying is at 6 15 p m with racing at 8 30 p m.
The West Side Lumber and Coal team in the Class B Hot Stove League announces two drills next week at Cascade Park diamond both at 6 o'clock. All returning players are eligible and newcomers may try out.
Elyria High School tennis team postpones final season match against Berea to next Thursday due to wet courts. originally set for yesterday.
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