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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1945
Page
4
The Browns, Dodgers, Cubs and White Sox posted wins as pennant contenders press the 1944 season. Nelson, Lotterman, and Pieretti earned wins. Overmire and Roe shone on the mound. Amid shifts, Chicago Cubs and Giants each claimed a pair, while the Indians and Senators split and the Braves and Phils traded blows.
The Gulf League games include Timmy Spring Company versus Cherry Ridge, Western Automatic versus American Radiator, Weat Side Lumber against Bendix, and Pfaudler Company versus Bittner Funeral Home at Cherry Ridge on Tuesday evening. Westinghouse is listed in the lineup.
New York crowd shatters daily high as 187,499 fans attend eight parks with 46,575 cash buyers at the Giants Pirates game in New York. Other league gaps include Pittsburgh at New York and Boston games. details mention teams and venues across the circuit. The American Legion Cubs announce practice on Biren Street Diamond at 6 pm with new uniforms to follow the drill. weather may alter plans and some players awaiting contract decisions.
Elyria High and Rocky River meet this afternoon in the Metropolitan League Western Division with Elyria's Pioneers hosting at Ely Stadium. The card includes Lakewood and Cleveland Linco at Brookside Park, Parma, and a postponed West Tech game rescheduled for next Monday.
The Cubs snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Cubs 4-2 in the opener and 4-1 in the nightcap. Veteran Paul Weinger earned his fifth win of the stretch as Henk Wyse also pitched well. Charley Grimm’s club, facing strong opponents like the Dridgees, struggled on a grueling road trip, but returned home with a Sunday victory and a glimmer of pennant hope.
Cleveland split a home doubleheader with Philadelphia, losing the opener 6-2 then winning the nightcap 2-1. Red Embree pitched well in the nightcap as Cleveland, eighth in the American League, maintained its chase with strong hitting by several players and solid defense.
Boston Red Sox optioned Nick Polly to Louisville farm club after officials denied missteps. Bill Tilden wins Davis Cup exhibition over George Lytleton Rogers at Philadelphia Cricket Club. Vivian Highards defeats Alice Marble in straight sets in another match. Medford runners race: Johnson Kelley dominates 20 mile event ahead of Rankine and Medeiros in Alnwick/Taranta area race results.
A fragmented report notes West sea Lumber and Poi Hoek winning at Bly Stadium. Winners are described with unclear names and scattered phrases, mentioning games, players, and a celebratory scene but lacking full details.
Louisville and Indianapolis split a set of games as Kansas City Blues fell 3 0 defeated by Elwood Lawson and Don Thompson. Dawson limited KC to nine hits while Arthur Lopez and Charley Root led Chicago to two wins over St Louis as Minneapolis after a 4 1 comeback beat Toledo for a split.
Elyria Highs golf team seeks a second win this season as they host Norwalk High at Elyria Country Club. Previous results show Elyria with heavy losses, and the Norwalk match marks a home stand before an away date at Norwalk in May.
Ken Nakama Hobart Bulhye sley of Ohio State and Alan Fora of Yale named 1945 Ace swimmers by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. Nakama won first places in multiple free events and diving. Ford also placed in free events. Details mixed with standings and league notes follow in the scattered text.
Elyria posted four points in a district class meet with Earle Stith finishing third in the 100 yard dash and the half mile relay team of Jett White Ernie Jackson Mo Lichnack and Smith contributing. The event, held at James Ford Rhodes in Cleveland, saw Lakeland Lake Erie League champions win with 44 points.
Local reports from Louisville describe the Blue Grass Open golf event with notable scores. Davidson of Cleveland led at seven under par while Al Mareh posted 4 218 and Jn Milward of Columbus recorded 220. Other entrants included Sgt Bob Servis and Bi Gilbert LIT among others.
West Ridge Grange convenor leads a four day evening gathering with Wool BG Mtendance. Attending were Oberlin Wakeville Novi Bly tia and Hickory Tree Grange. Pie Hirst and second degrees were conferred OU Mi and Mrs. Harlan Suepard. Mr and Mrs Ruby Ate and Mrs dasey Habis Me ane Mee ML Miiinger ced Mr and Mire. Osi Heinders by the Gher
A local Wellington Gazette summary covers a bustling social and church calendar. Highlights include the CorA Senay breakfast at George B. Warner’s home, officer elections with Mrs. Harry W. Wagner as president, and activities of the Abtratatha and M.C. classes, plus plans for a May picnic at Westlake Park. Also noted are Methodist notes, Crusade pictures, a sub district rally in La Grange, and Union Memorial services. Births and family news include a daughter for Sandra and Jean Camille Baker, with other briefs on local residents and upcoming Grange events.
A Mother's Day program at the South Amherst church featured readings by Carol Roberts and Mrs. Jack Walker, songs by Wan dao Wilson and Janey Flowers, and a talk by Myron Glick. The Methodist Sunday School held a furlough party for William Cunk Jr. at his home, with a queen supper and social time. The Woman's Society and Christian Service discussed budget, memberships, and a mother daughter banquet, while the Alumni Association planned a green dinner for 1943-45 graduates at South Amherst High School.
Wakeman high school presented a Mothers Day program at the Congregational church on May 13. Ruth Hurst gave the call to worship, Richard Walter read, and prayers were offered by Donald Butler and others. Edith Diters read a poem, Richard French spoke on Peace, and a male quartet sang. Rev Eastman noted oldest and youngest mothers. a baptism occurred during the morning service.
Henrietta and Dallas visitors report on the Sanders family and Mrs. Wyttenbach travels to London Kentucky after her brother Theodore Marn passes. The Norwalk District uses Dr Tompson for Sunday sermon in Rev Riggs absence. A Memorial Mass is planned at Sacred Heart Oberlin May 20 for Private Bernard Linden son of Mr and Mrs Linden who died in Germany. Woman's Guild holds a posting meeting at the home of Mrs Heck in Vernon.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named G Perna and references Mother's Day with unclear, garbled phrases likely from a local notice. No clear entities, dates, or event details to confirm.
Brighton notes include the marriage of Miss Jancy Hales daughter of Mr and Mrs Ta Neal of Brighton to Harold New son of Mr and Mrs Ta Neal in a single ring ceremony. The couple planned a Bellevue home after the ceremony. Also reported are the Bughinn Victory 4 H Club meeting at the schoolhouse with notices of upcoming materials and projects, a farewell party for two students, and a school dance sponsored by the Brighton FFA on May 24 with mixed dancing. Spelling contest winners from Brighton are listed across multiple grades with names such as Janet Davis Maurice Bakers Charlene Murray and others.
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