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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1944
Page
3
Herrin reporters report Col. L. B. Reed, former Milnois Ordnance plant commander near Herrin, discovered a discarded Herrin Daily Journal unclaimed deep in the New Guinea jungle, illustrating wartime paper trails and supply echoes.
In a Boston report Julia Ward Howe wrote the Battle Hymn of the Republic during a sleepless night, marking a decisive half hour of creative work. Boston public schools business manager Alexander M. Sullivan advocates using returning servicemen as teachers to reduce discipline issues and delinquency in grade schools.
Elyria Moose Bowling League results show two teams tied for last with 9 wins and 3 losses after Butner Funeral Home, Wykrent Recreation, and Supper Club results. Lyons tied for last. Fir Bridge Inn led individuals with 607 and Jam Warner posted a 2220 series for Carlisle Night Club.
Ed J Robinson posted a top score of 2488 in the event, finishing as the high individual scorer. His performance highlighted a meet where other competitors also posted notable marks and team results reflected in the final standings.
Cardinal manager Billy Southworth announced that the St Louis Browns won the American League pennant over the Detroit Tigers and will meet the Cardinals in the World Series opener in St Louis. He said the Browns deserved the title and noted the Tigers offered a tougher opponent, while expressing gladness for the Browns' victory.
The Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians ended their seasons out of first place. Reds finished third in the National League 16 games behind St Louis. Indians dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Philadelphia Athletica, tying for fifth in the American League, 17 games back of champion St Louis. First game Cleveland lost 5-2, second 5-0, with players and box scores listed.
A garbled school athletic note lists season records of scholastic elevens with scattered names and places, mentioning Woodbury and New York organizations among others and referencing dates and players in unclear order. The text appears damaged but signals a recap of team results and participants from the scholastic season.
Cleveland shortstop Ling Boudreau, 27, tops the AL hit parade with an unofficial .327 average. Manager Mack Lou congratulates him while noting Cleveland’s poor team showing this season. Doerr of Boston edges out Johns for runner up as details vary in the record.
Elyria grid opponents list highlights multiple games with scores against Oberlin Sandusky Lakewood Fremont Lorain Cleveland Heights Shaker Heights and others across several leagues. Notable results include Lakewood defeating Cleveland Heights 45 to 0 and Lorain 64 to Shaw 7, plus Fremont 27 over Findlay 6 and Lorain 64 total.
United Press reports a resilient wartime season as players moved to service, yet fans filled stands. The Browns clinched the American League pennant with a record start, while the Cardinals dominated the National League. Individual feats included Tobin’s four RBIs in a game and Newhouser-Trout pitching duo setting modern records.
Ohio State coach Widdoes praised the 54-0 victory over Minnesota and prepared for the first Big Ten game against Iowa at Columbus Saturday. He said the freshman squad shows progress and enthusiasm in practice and pictures of team drills show needed drama and vigor.
Ohio college football opener week features three undefeated teams at 3-0, with Miami beating Oberlin 35-0? Clarify: Miami 32-8 over Western Michigan. Ohio State 40-0 over Missouri. Baldwin Wallace 35-0 over Oberlin. Denison 40-12 over Bethany. Bowling Green 19 over Alma. Ohio Wesleyan 35-0 over DePauw. Case 32-7 loss to West Virginia.
Larry Walchli posted 77 at Spring Valley public course topping scores for a weekend event. Bud Brasch followed with 70, while Frank Roche John Pope Roy Phillips and others posted middling rounds, reflecting a wide field and mixed results.
The Elvrra Booster Club board votes to keep its session open to the general membership tonight at 7 30. Denis Ryan Jr presides as a cordial invitation is extended to all members to attend. meeting noted by local sports and community officials with rosters of participants and attendees.
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