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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
2
A rambling sports feature recalls baseball legends Ty Cobb Babe Ruth and Cy Young, with notes on career totals and World Series glory. It also touches Life Magazine articles, boxing figures, and outboard motor maintenance advice from Johnson Motors.
Boston wins 3 2 in Cleveland as Mickey McDermott and Johnny Pesky spark a ninth inning rally. Bob Lemon allowed three hits through eight, but the Sox push across the deciding run on singles by Pesky and Goodman after McDermott opened the frame.
American Legion Post 12 opened the 1952 season with a 2 to 1 win over V F W No 1079 at Lexington Avenue field as Ronnie Modock pitched a four hit game, striking out seven. Elyria Eagles edged United Polish Club 3 to 2, with Thurman Taylor two hitter and 12 strikeouts as Jim Jones doubled and homered in the contest.
After a decade of inquiry Congress opted to leave baseball alone. The House Monopoly subcommittee unanimously rejected federal anti trust legislation and endorsed a reserve clause as necessary to keep baseball profitable, urging the game to devise its own remedies.
Legendary pitcher Cy Young will attend the dedication of Elyria’s Little League Lappin Field at General Motors property on Monday evening. The event highlights the history of baseball’s major and minor leagues amid committee debates on geographical balance and the sport’s unique industry status.
Elyria High School tennis ends season with a 3-2 loss to Berea. Worth Fauver wins at No. 3 singles for Elyria, while the No. 2 doubles duo Moss and Isenberg gain their fourth victory. Bob Mansfield subbed for Elyria at No. 1 doubles.
Oberlin College golfers closed the season with six wins in eight duals at the Oberlin Country Club. Jerry Seiler led scoring with 75, while Dick Seaman added four points from No. 5 and Ron Kulp led Ohio Wesleyan with 75 as OWU trailed 12 7 14 in the Ohio Conference clash.
Elyria High Pioneers, led by Dick Kosco with a three hit game and seven strikeouts, defeated Lorain 8-1 in a ten inning contest at Lorain Recreation Field. Yosa and Morris spurred the offense with key hits as Elyria seized early control and never relented, taking two of the three game season series.
Lefty Curt Simmons fired a three hit, eight strikeout shutout to beat the Pirates 6 0 for his third win. Robin Roberts added strong work as the Phillies won again while Del Ennis Richie Ashburn and Willie Jones supplied the offense. Dodgers stay a half game up after Campanella three run homer in 8 7 win over Reds. Giants blank Cardinals 6 0 on Kennedy four hitter. Cubs 3 Braves 0 in Boston as Rush and Spahn star. Red Sox beat Indians 3 2 in a tense showdown. Senators top Browns 4 2 in St Louis night game. Yesterdays star Curt Simmons.
Tommy Collins from Boston halted Fabela Chavez in a boxing match in Boston. The punch variety and scoring details are not fully clear from the brief report.
Bill Cover will manage the Elyria High School American Legion Juniors baseball team with Ray Wilson as assistant. The pair take over from Jim Tompkins, who cannot serve this year. A meeting is set for next Thursday at Legion Post No. 12 on Ohio Street at 6 p.m. Candidates are urged to come with glove and shoes. team spots open to returning eligible members and others aged 17.
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