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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1948

Page

2

Two Elyrians Qualify For State A Finals

Elyria’s Joe Racz led a Western District charge in the state Class A track meet qualifiers. Sherman Brown added a broad jump and 100 yard dash points as Elyria placed in the district meet with Lakewood and Shaw Heights leading the Erie League qualifiers. Racz set a season best, eyeing Columbus after earning the district crown and meeting criteria for the state trek.

Lyria Lakewood Shaw Shaker Heights Lake Erie Ohio State University Columbus Lake Erie Loop Joe Baez Elyria Star Pioneer Star James Ford Ohio Racz Sherman Brown Brown Pioneers West Tech Lorain

Valley City and Grafton Tie at Baseball League Top

Valley City and Grafton remained co leaders after split results on Sunday. Valley City’s Don Fisher fired a three hitter striking out 12 to blank the defending champions, while Grafton narrowly defeated Led by a late rally. Litchfield beat Medina 13-3 at Litchfield, and Columbus defeated Spencer 13-4 at Spencer as Wolfe led Valley City with an infield single scoring the lone run.

Valley City Grafton Don Fisher Hall Erhart Litchfield Plaster Medina Litchfield Te Columbu Spencer Spencer Wolfe

No-Hit Bid Fails as Dunham Loses One to Creston

Warren Dunham carried Elyria Post 12 with a near no hitter until Arnold Creston’s second baseman lined a two-out single in the ninth. Elyria pulled ahead in the second on two hits and an error as Vern Archer scored the lone run while Creston was muted by seven Dunham strikeouts. Creston managed eight hits but stranded runners, and Dunham’s teammates were shut down except for the two runs.

Valley Citys Bill Wolfe Erhart Roy Gienke Wolfe Ralph Hiseyo Columbia Limake Hank Thieitys Noib Hcher Lynn Hammon Matt Walters Robert Fuller Medina Lichfield Richard Higdon Don Harrington Frank Fecley Litchfield Gratton Lodi Warren Dunham Creston Elyria Post American Legion Arnold Creston Dunham Legion Crestons Vice Cheston Vern Archer Shaw Pioneers Dick Wochele Bill Campbell Dick Fort Ed Takecs Glesner Wochele Janowice Janowicz Elyria Shele Shaker Joop Sanding Shaw Sapen Sturdivs Qeuss Evris Cevelind Heghis Bled

Citation Heads For New York In Triple Crown Prelude

Baltimore report notes General Greenbacks aimed for New York with a Calumet conqueror showing in a warmup for the Belmont Stakes. Warren Wright’s colt Easy Winner increased earnings to 268020 this year by winning the Preakness by six lengths, two weeks after a Derby victory.

Baltimore General Greenbacks New York Today Warren Wright

United Polish Club Members Meet Tonight

Members of the United Polish Club are asked to meet tonight to discuss basketball and golf events sponsored by the club. Session called by Sidowski at the cab room, with details unclear due to OCR errors.

United Polish Club United Policy Club Galt Hobee Sidowski Menibers IOOF

Elyria Golfers to Oppose Norwalk Mansfield Teams

Elyria golfers prepare to face Norwalk and Mansfield rivals this season. The Pioneers aim to improve on a 97 and 91 scores by Flyna, with upcoming matches set for Thursday at Varieta course.

Elyria Norwalk Wonessie Varieta Nown Ik Martei

Elyria Netters Fall to East Tech in District Tourney

Elyria riders faced a tough Northeastern Ohio District Class A Scholastic Tennis Tournament on Saturday. Freshman Byron Morris dropped a 6 0 6 1 singles defeat to Nick Vodineff of East Tech, while Tick Lance and Bill Walker lost 6 0 in doubles to East Tech’s Bob Nunn and Joe Kepes. East Tech advanced both entries to the state tournament as Vodineff reached the singles final and Nunn Kepes won the doubles finals. Seven singles players and ten doubles teams entered the district meet.

Elyria Ohio Nnst Don Mofloy Byron Morris Nick Vodenoff East Tech Tick Lance-Bill Walker Bob Nunn Joe Kepes East Tech Tech Pioneers En Ries Vodineff Nunn Kepes Cee

Palmer Captures Tournament Crown

Palmer wins the Whitemarsh tournament in wet conditions, edging out rivals as Johnny passes and a $2000 prize is noted. The event features a veteran field and a celebratory conclusion with strong performances from key competitors.

South Amherst Is Winner By 6-4

South Amherst secured a 6-4 victory in a game noted for tight defense and key plays by Lerch and Poh. The readable segments show scoring by both sides and late surges, with Amherst pulling ahead through a sequence of walks and decisive at bats.

South Amherst

Elyria Edged by Shaw as Loop Play Heats Up

Shaw High defeats Elyria 4 to 2 at Ely Stadium to drop the Pioneers to third in the Lake Erie League standings. Cleveland Heights clinched the league crown with a 9 to 1 win over Lorain, extending their winning streak to eight in league play and securing a spot in district playoffs.

Lyria High Schools Lake Erie Ely Stadium Damond Fouth Shaw High Cardinals Cleveland Heights Tigers Lorain Drie Loop Shaw Pioneers Elyrians Shaker Heights Elxira Don Hafterhamp Don Long

Indians and White Sox Split Twin Bill at Cleveland

In a Sunday doubleheader at Municipal Stadium Cleveland and Chicago split results. The White Sox won 6-4 in ten innings before the Indians prevailed 9-2 in the nightcap as rookie Bill Kennedy earned his first major league win and Ken Keltner homered for Cleveland.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Municipal Stadium Pale Hose Bill Kenned Indians Ken Keltne Chicago Rhore Baker Lupien Appling Hodgin K Robinson Philley Ct Clark If aJuanich Boudreau Ss Robnon Gordofi NASA Philley E Robinson Luplen Seerey Clark Wight Bougrew Rodgin Gordon Boudreau E Robinson Boudreau Gordon E Robnson Lemon E Robinson Michaels Lemon Chrisopher Struca Waight Judson Chrstopher Hill—Wight Calawell O Lemor Christopher Robinson Christopher Umples Hubpard McK Nley Mc.Gowan

Oberlin Netters Capture Sixth Straight Victory

The undefeated Oberlin College tennis team beat Western Reserve 63 Saturday to extend its winning streak to six. It was the second meeting of the season between the ten teams, Oberlin having previously won the first match by 81.

Oberlin College Western Reserve Oberlin

Yankees and Cardinals Lead Major Flag Races Says Carl Lundquist

United Press sports writer Carl Lundquist notes the Yankees and Cardinals appear strongest in the major flag races with Indians, Athletics, and Reds viewed as threats in various leagues. The NL race seems wide open. Cardinals face competition from Giants, Braves, Dodgers, Pirates, Phillies, Cubs, and Reds in a busy early season.

Carl Lundquist United Press EW York Yankees Cardinals Indians Athletics Reds Giants Braves Dodgers Pirates Phils Charley Grimm Tue Cubs Ewell Blackwell

Divot Diggers Club Hosts Sunday Round at Spring Valley

The Divot Diggers Club held its regular weekly session Sunday at Spring Valley. Arnold Michaels posted a 69, two under par on the Gulf Road course to lead the field. Gabe Banick was second with a 74, followed by other players in the group.

Divot Diggers Club Spring Valley Arnold Michaels Michaels Gabe Banick

Klein Scores Ace At Valley

Klein fires the season’s first hole in one at Spring Valley on No 6, a 185 yard par three. Elyria’s Bill Klein aced the shot Sunday as Frank Rybarcyk posted 77. Prize winners: Rybarcyk, Al Morris of Elyria, Tony Palermo of Lorain. City Golf League schedules four matches at Cherry Ridge Tuesday: General Industries vs American Radiator, Timms Spring Company vs Elks Club, Olsen Manufacturing vs Cherry Ridge, Elma Hardware vs West Side Lumber.

Spring Valley Bill Klein Elyria Frank Rybarcyk Wee Rybarcyk al Morris Tony Palermo Lorain City Golf League Cherry Ridge General Industries American Radiator Timms Spring Company Elks Club Olsen Manufacturing Cherry Ridge Elma Hardware West Side Lumber

D Managers To Meet Tonight In City Hall Chamber

Managers of City Class D League teams plan to meet in City Hall council chamber at 8:30 this evening to map out the campaign for the coming season. The meeting is led by D W Trubey, Elyria Recreation Board program director.

City Hall Council D W Trubey Elyria Recreation Board

Jewelers Cubs Game Cancelled at Cascade Park

The game between Roger-Binninger Jewelers and 4American Legion Cubs at Cascade Park was called off. Jewelers will practice Wednesday and Friday at Jefferson, both drills starting at five o'clock.

Roger-Binninger Jewelers

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