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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
14
Leo Durocher and the New York Giants celebrated their dramatic pennant clinch over the Dodgers. Durocher predicted a tough World Series against the Yankees, naming Dave Kunigman to start if needed, while players and owner Horace Stoneham reveled in the clubhouse with Maglie praising the team’s late rally and perseverance.
Lyra Catholic heated up for a tough test against Warren St. Marys Friday night after a two bus caravan carried local fans to Warren. Coach Smorbs ariders will face unbeaten Warren St. Marys, riding wins over Brookfield Poland Seminary and Newton Falls.
Camden’s victory skein breaks as Sehon's Camden High Baseball suffers first defeat of the season Wednesday at Milan, with Milan rallying to take a 2-1 lead in the third and adding five more runs in the fourth to erase a prior Camden setback. Neil Whitney Snebing pitches second no hit effort for Camden.
Cleveland fans read that Lape Lopez, in his first season, led the Indians to a near pennant chase before losing to the Yankees. Reports say a two-year, about 40 000 annual contract was agreed with Elllis Ney and owner spoke of support and past performance while noting second place finish.
New York UPI reports Thomson described his ninth inning homer that gave the Giants a 6-4 win over Brooklyn and clinched the National League pennant. His famous line about riding the bases on a cloud is noted as one of baseball’s storied finishes.
Fragmented OCR reads of fan reactions to a late night baseball game. Comments praise a home run and a standout pitcher while fans express relief and desire to forget a rough stretch. Several garbled phrases hint at a dramatic finish and lingering fatigue.
Milwaukee Brewers sit one win from the Little World Series title after Ernie Johnson shut out the Royals 4 to 0. Brewers, champions of the American Association, dominated the Royals, who hold the National League title, in a pivotal series game.
The schedule lists Legion Loop's Rainbow Series event at the winery with team names and match dates. Details indicate a Legion League lineup including Lesion Lidigie and EitLar vEoai Stones, outlining series fixtures and venue notes for the coming week.
Indian star Allie Reynolds, nicknamed Wahoo, prepares for the 1949 World Series at Yankee Stadium. The right hander, famed for his pitching and hitting, aims to silence the Giants as the Yankees chase pennants in a season marked by his pivotal role and a storied career arc from Oklahoma to Cleveland to New York.
In a busy bowling night at Rainbow Lanes, Super Glug posted a 264 to pace team scoring in Glug era absence. Mike Barney of Ghent City led individuals with 596, while Chomi Cato and Ted Suthi added strong 94 and 235 marks. Betty Tarky of Hart Construction topped Women’s League with 215-549 and led female scorers, as league totals hovered near 2.668 for Leman Cartage in Stoney’s Home League.
In Feminine Circles Rainbow Lanes Betty Lasky rolled 198 186 215 for a 549 series as Gerry Pomeroy achieved 182 181 541. Mary Karnowski posted 180 176 177 for 353. Dot Mackin 145 168 210. Helen Middlestelter 175 175 165. Dot Johnson 184 1615. Ruth Henke 167 1491. Edna Reynolis 183 184 141 for 506.
Wakeman High School revives football after a long absence in a 12:30 pm opener against Granger-Sharon of Medina County. Coach Stan Brumby leads a 33-player squad with starters Berker, Burke, Bough, Hart, Bureley, Horton, Wolfe, Bartow, and Ones. Games follow at Lodi Medina County and at Butler near Mansfield.
Western Reserve University will dedicate its new Clarke Field stadium this Saturday with a home football game against Kent State. The event marks Eddie Finnigan’s first win as head coach as the Red Cats aim to christen the 10,000 seat venue in proper style.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes names Vic Janowicz as the offensive signals caller for the upcoming clash with Michigan State in Columbus before 83,000 fans. Janowicz, a Heisman Trophy winner, will direct the offense from the huddle while teammate Tony Curinello handles the barked calls from the sideline, as Hayes praises the senior for his leadership and work ethic.
West leads the Ci va Football League after a victory over North last week, aiming to extend the three time program success into the second loop. The four teams begin the second round Friday at Stockton practice field, with West facing South in a key matchup.
Seattle owner Ermit Sick announced Hall of Famer Hornsby was fired as manager, saying Hornsby had a week to decide on contract status and that he would not renew. The decision ends Hornsby’s leadership after guiding Seattle to a Pacific Coast League pennant.
Three conference teams chase continued perfection as Oberlin hosts Fairview while Amherst opposes Wellington and Clearview meets Vermilion in independent play. Clearview, Rocky River, and Fairview hold 2-1 records. Wellington has lost three straight. Amherst and Vermilion each have mixed results with limited wins.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fight result with mentions of allegorical spirits and a crowd reaction. The text is garbled with unclear participants and outcomes but centers on a spectacle at a arena. No definite names, dates, or scores are recoverable from readable fragments.
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