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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1961
Page
8
Mel McGaha, 35, was named field boss of the Cleveland Indians succeeding fired Jimmy Dykes. The Louisiana native and former first base coach vows quick personnel changes and a win now mindset as Gabe Paul predicts a shakeup and big signings to boost pennant contention.
AI notes two area teams reach the season half-way point in a nine game 1961 schedule while others near midseason. Wellington Avon Milan remain undefeated at 4-0, and Huron and Lorain area teams face tough conference foes Friday night. Firelands and Brookside joined setbacks as Ridgeville Amherst duel while Avon Lake hosts Avon Lake.
Coach Woody Hayes says Ohio State will be improved for the UCLA game after a 7-7 tie with Texas Christian. Key players Minkowski Klein and Bryant return from flu and injury as Hayes notes pass defense needs work and emphasizes a tougher week of practice and health. UCLA scout Esco Sarkkinen cites a speedy backfield in a true single wing setup with nine seniors and two juniors in the starting unit.
Elyria High and Elyria Catholic show strong statistical performance despite 1-3 records. Elyria outgained opponents 896 to 848 in total offense, including 311 to 54 in passing. Elyria Catholic holds 925 to 920 total offense and 312 to 211 passing edge. First downs favor Elyria 56 to 42 and Catholic 49 to 48.
Elyria Catholic football results show TDs and PATs with players listed. Mets coach Get ready as Casey Stengel hires two former coaches Cookie Lavagetto and Sally Hemus to aid rebuilding the roster and gainfield loyalty.
Boston Patriots acquire defensive tackle Dick Chorovich from the San Diego Chargers in exchange for Boston's No. 4 draft choice for 1982. The rest of the page lists numerous college football games featuring UCLA at Ohio State and several other regional teams, with venues including West, Borling Green, and Wilmington among others.
Lanky Jack Fleck defeated Bob Rosburg in a nerve tingling playoff to win the Bakersfield Open after both finished regulation tied at 276. Fleck captured the title on the first extra hole in sunny Bakersfield, California.
Ohio high school football remains led by Massillon with a 4-0 record as Niles and Sandusky follow, while Mansfield Senior moves up and Steubenville Big Red prepares to face Massillon. The midseason rankings show Massillon strong with 13 first place votes and a mass of lopsided results across the state.
Elyria High drills shift as rain may alter practice for the Pioneers facing the powerful Cuyahoga Falls squad led by coach Dave Martin. Key players sidelined include Rick Brekelbaum and Marty Frankiewicz with groin and finger injuries. Gerald Burton and Forest Bullocks expected to step in. Falls coach Dave Martin plans to retire after this season to take a district athletics post.
Cleveland Barons surge in confidence at training camp after two wins against Hershey Bears. Les Binkley starred in a 61 60 victory weekend split at Windsor and Cleveland. Rookie Al Cullen sent to Woodstock for provincial play while Chuckay Adamson may stay as spare or move to Greensboro NAC.
In Bakersfield Open results Jay Hebert Gene Litter and Billy Maxwell posted strong showings boosting Hebert to fifth on the PGA money list. Gary Player of South Africa leads with 63 490 6 dollars while Arnold Palmer sits second at 57 732 92.
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