Battle Looms as Lorain Steelmen Meet McKeesport Tigers
Sports page notes a looming clash between Lorain High Steelmen coached by Harold Pryor and McKeesport High Tigers coached by Harold Weigle on a Friday night in McKeesport. Also recap of Dons practice plans, Elyria public school updates, and brief notes on Ray Boone, baseball trades, Elyria clothing store The Tagegery, and tributes to Larry Doby and Lou Boudreau.
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Bill) McClellan
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Ohio State
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Miller's Sporting Goods
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Ray
Ike) Boone
Cleveland
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Lou Boudreau
Saturday Evening Post
Boudreau
Tackling Doping in Horse Racing Aims for Quick Test
United Press reports trainer ethics clash with stimulants. TRA protective bureau seeks a fast, accurate test to detect modern stimulants, preventing race day doping. Spencer Drayton leads efforts with FBI veterans, aiming to eliminate stimulation at all tracks.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press
EW York
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Evertheless
Thoroughbred Racing Association
TRA
Protective Bureau
Spencer J. Drayton
G-Man
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J. A Kater
American Teton team holds Legion dimond practice
The American Teton Class A baseball team will hold a practice on the Legion diamond Thursday under Manager Doon Adelman. The drill will begin at 6 o clock and all team members are urged to be present.
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American Teton
Legion Dimond
Two Sames For Alloys The Electro AUov softball team
The Electro AUov softball team will be in action today and Thursday. Today the team meets the Polish Club Bo oagerepation at McKinley at 675. On Thursday they travel to Toram Costonnins at deRinies at 630.
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Bo Oagerepation
McKinley
Toram Costonnins
deRinies
Indians Beat A's 6-1 In Opener At Philadelphia
Cleveland Bearden and Lemon combine for a five hit pitching game as the Indians defeat the Philadelphia Athletics 6 to 1 at Shibe Park. Mitchell Judnich Boudreau Doby Hegan Bearden all contribute key hits in a five run fifth inning rally. Bearden earns his 13th win while the Tribe stays within a game and a half of the Red Sox. Attendance 37,072.
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Yankees
Zeke Zarilla
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Dick Fowler
Boston
Sid Hudson
Washington
White Sox
Ed Stewart
al Evans
Senators
Ike Pearson
Major League Line Scores First and Second Games
National League results show Brooklyn Chicago St Louis Boston Cincinnati New York and Pittsburgh games with scores, top pitchers, and late-inning outcomes. American League games include Chicago Washington Detroit Boston St Louis New York Cleveland Philadelphia and others with run totals and key pitchers listed.
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Heintzelman
Donnelly
Seminick
Munger and Baker
Boston
Cincinnati
Barrett
Maryland Racing Commission delays action on anti-eoping rules
In Baltimore the Maryland Racing Commission said it will consult with State Attorney General Hall Homan before considering revisions to anti-doping regulations for race tracks. A private meeting with horse owners yielded no new measures, as officials and owners aimed for better enforcement and accountability.
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Maryland Racing Commission Today
Hall Hoameiona
Akron swimmer McLane eyeing AAU crowning titles
In the National AAU Swimming and Outdoor championships at Cuyahoga Falls Waterworks Jimmy McLane, 17, Akron, defending 400, 800, and 1,500 meter free style titles for the third straight year. He began at Firestone under Harold J. Minto, now at Andover prep and bound for Yale. The meet runs Thursday to Sunday with eight Olympic titleholders and 300 contestants entered.
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Jimmy McLane
Akron
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Firestone
Harold J. Minto
Andover Prep School
Yale University
Elyria Booster Club sponsors train trip to DeVilbiss opener
Elyria Booster Club announces a rail excursion to Toledo for the Elyria High versus DeVilbiss scholastic football opener on Sept 17, the first 1948 season game for both teams. Six NYC coaches available, capacity minimum 300 and target 800 to 500 boosters. Departure afternoon, round trip fare 2.88, signups through Don McGinley and three club members.
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Toledo
Elyria
DeVilbiss
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Pioneers
McGinley
DeVilbiss Stadium
Elyria High
McCinley
Booster Club
Don Sotherdon
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company
Merle Meister
Turner Block
Russ Davies
Chronicle-Telegram
McGin Jey
Broad Street
Browns and Dons Prep For Friday Showdown
Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Dons staged a high pace practice in Cleveland as both teams sharpen for Friday night’s game opening Cleveland’s defense of its two-time All-America title. Injuries linger for Browns while Dons showcase a single-wing attack led by Glenn Dobbs John Kimbrough and Herman Wedemeyer with strong running support and a star line including 198-pound Jack Perrotty and "Little Mike" Godman.
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Bowling Green
Los Angeles Dons
Browns
Baltimore Colts
Dons
Jammy Phelen
St Marys
West Cot
Glenn Dobbs
John Kimbrough
Herman Wedemeser
Innes
Tao Olio Bass
University of Cyncinnat
Arong
Roche
Mike Perrott
Mike” Godman
Jack Perrotty
Clevehand
Oho State
Cincinnati
Graham Plisedt
Craienat
Phelen
Lumber Team To Be Feted On Thursday
Wes Siee Team members from the City Class of beam a wail belted tomorrow verano at the home of Manager Norwood Baumhardt. They are to report at 6 o clock to receive uniforms and equipment, with a termber event planned in the evening.
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Norwood Baumhardt
Fast Avenue
Lace Diamond match lace V F W teams softball clash
Play At Lace Diamond VFW No 1079 will meet Columbia VFW No 9340 in a softball game scheduled for Thursday at 6.00. The Elyria Lace diamond will host the contest and players from both teams are asked to take notice.
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F.W
Columbia V.F.W
Elyria
Buckeyes Open 1948 Fall Practice With 59 Tryouts
Ohio State University opened fall practice under coach Wes Fesler with 59 players trying out for the Scarlet and Gray. Fesler plans two two hour workouts daily, three weeks before the season opener with Missouri on September 25. He lists 32 lettermen and highlights Sherwin Gandee and Bill Trautwein as key returns while noting Trautwein’s cut finger. Backfield candidates Pete Perini and Alex Verdova may push for first team. The Oct. 2 game vs Southern California could be a major radio event with NBC and others showing interest.
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W.pi
Ohio State University
Wes Fesler
Fesler
Massour
Bucks
Sherwin Gandee
Akron
Bill Trautwein
Athens
Trautwein
Pete Perini
Alex Verdova
Buckeye
Bucks Arsenal
Ohio State
Southern California
Bill Stern
New York
NBC
ABC
Mutual
National Junior Baseball Tournament Opens in Dayton
About 400 of the nation s top amateur players travel to Dayton to launch the 1948 National Junior Baseball Tournament. The event runs from tomorrow through Labor Day across Dayton s baseball diamonds with Dayton Frigidaire among the favorites to win the new crown.
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U.P
Dayton
DONS AT DAYTON IN NATIONAL JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
The Elyria Dons, the Lorain Class C League champions, were set to depart for Dayton this afternoon for the National Junior Tournament. Manager Gene Myers’ team will open with their first tournament game on Thursday.
Covington Captures Rivalry Yet District Title Returns
Covington Ky survived a torrid playoff battle to win the Cincinnati district title, but faded in district play. Covington plans another run after reclaiming the district crown. Gem City Roofing has taken Dayton district honors this season.
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Cincinnati
Gem City Roofing
Dayton
Elyria Country Club Ladies Golf winner claims Brandau Trophy
The Elyria Country Club Ladies Golf Association held a Tuesday meeting featuring the Brandau Trophy. Mrs. C. H. Ingner Jr won with 69 low net. low Par 5 score went to Mrs. R. M. Timms in Class A with 46. tie for Class B at 44 included Mrs. R. Murbach, Mrs. H. R. Selby and Mrs. C. H. Ingner Jr. Class C winner was Mrs. G. H. Smith with 48. Low net sweepstakes went to Mrs. H. B. Selby at 104-37-67, with tied seconds Mrs. V. Breitenstein and Mrs. C. H. Ingner Jr. Competition next Tuesday features low gross.
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Elyria Country Club Ladies Golf Association
C. H. Ingner
R. M. Timms
R. Murbach
H. R. Selby
C. H. Ingwer, Jr
Cubs Score Double Wins Over Dodgers at Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs, in a spoiler role, beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 0 and 7 to 2 at Wrigley Field. Hank Borowy pitched a one hitter in game one, while Doyle Lade earned his third win in the nightcap as Chicago narrowed Brooklyn's lead in the pennant race.
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Milton Richman
United Press
EW York
Charlie Grimm
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Wrigley Field
Brooklyn
Braves
Cincinnati
Dodgers
Boston
Cub
Hank Borowy
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Emil Verdun
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Shotton Credits Newsroom Boost for Brooklyn Champs
Chicago manager Burt Shotton said his Brooklyn Dodgers lead the National League because "twenty five good ballplayers and nine good newspapermen" inspired the team. He credited the press for boosting players until they believed they could win pennants and repeat as champions.
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Burt Shotton
Brooklyn
Play At Roosevelt Pfaudjer And Rone Radio Showdown
Roosevelt diamond hosts a scheduled game between Play At Roosevelt Pfaudjer Company and Rone Radio today at 6:30. Players are warned to take notice as the matchup unfolds on the field.
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Pfaudjer Company
Rone Radio
Roosevelt Diamond
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