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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1959
Page
4
In a portrait of a devoted sports fan known as Q. K. Twister or Knobby, the piece describes a Saturday afternoon lab where he tunes multiple TVs and radios to football, golf, and other broadcasts, chasing every play from Ohio State to Notre Dame while narrating from his living room.
Elyria Catholic High School football adopts a single wing offense after suspending six players for training rule violations. The backfield includes 140-pound junior Vice Toth and 17pound senior Bob Beles. The team opens the season September 12 in the North Central Conference preview at George Daniel Madium and plays Fremont St. Joseph on September 20.
St Mary CYO footballers open drills tonight at 6 30 at McKinley School with a rain contingency for 4 15 tomorrow. Forty nine boys from St Mary and Holy Cross attended an organization meeting last night. Duke Kbich begins his second year as head coach with Bruce Bierbower Don Weber and Don Retheery assisting. The squad is in the Lorain Deanery CYQ Football League Open Sem 25 against Lorain St Mary at City Field Lorain.
Report describes a close game where the Ducks, facing Panthers, struggle with a difficult shot pattern. The head and neck area suggested vulnerability, while smaller ducks showed limited impact. A revived player returns later, and tensions rise as hard contact occurs.
A fragmented listing of top players and teams across the National and American Leagues. It mentions stars like Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews with various teams and statistical leaders, highlighting rivalries among Cubs Reds Braves Indians Red Sox Pirates and others.
UPI reports the United States held a strong Pan American Games lead with 33 golds as 39 titles were decided. Cuba trailed with two, while a U.S. college athlete earned a medal for the West Indies Federation. US stars set records in track and field, weightlifting, swimming, and tennis, led by Parry O Brien and Lucinda Williams among others.
A dense listing of Northfield races with selections and other entries across multiple classes. Includes Race 1 through Race 7 details for pace and trot events, with numerous horse names such as Grand Trumph Jayne Prim Nathan Ferne Dillard Peter Rabbit Cedar Crest Maid O Henry Volo Barney Blackstone and others. Also notes eligible horses and additional entrants like Kentucky Star Honest Abe and Leon MacPherson.
Winners at Randall Park yesterday include Two And Two finishing 85 90, Nudge Me 1891, Little Markey 51, Admiral Beau 5, No disturbance 12, Jiovenetta 0 80, Banana Spit 8 80, Cardinal Sin 4 80, Lils Flash 11 20. The daily double 10 and 7 paid 38 40.
Milwau kee Braves manager Fred Haney posted a .352 batting average when he broke into the majors as a rookie with Detroit in 1922.
In Montreal the International League is described as baseballs first minor league formed in 1877, one year after the National League.
Baseball game summaries with team lines and pitching records. Includes New York Baltimore Washington Boston Detroit Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Philadelphia Milwaukee St Louis Los Angeles Pittsburgh details. Highlights winners and losers with pitcher decisions and HRs across listed games.
Commissioner Ford Frick cleanups the hearing lineup as the anti trust subcommittee opens discussions on legislation to exempt major league telecasts from antitrust laws. Rep Francis E Walter leads off with testimony while Frick is set as final witness amid debate over TV sports limits.
The Cleveland Barons begin their 1969 70 home season Friday October 23 against the Springfield Indians after a stretch of road games. They will also host Hershey and Quebec Aces in upcoming dates with Cleveland fans eager for the new season.
Rain or shine Diller Hanover is expected to win the Hambletonian at Du Quoin, with a $73,654 first prize and a 15-horse field. Frank Ervin drives Tic Stik, Ralph Baldwin pilots Circo, while top rivalries include Billy Haughton on Circo and other entries Lord Chutney John A Hanover and Lady Belvedere.
Powell Texas native Jimmy Powell, assistant pro at Shaker Heights Country Club, shot an over par 73 at Toledo Country Club to hold a one stroke edge over 176 golfers. He totaled 141 after a 68 Monday as rain hampered play on the 6,157 yard course.
Chuck Smith of Elyria and Spring Valley Country Club shot 76 to reach 154 at the halfway mark, qualifying for the final. John Strong of Obertin Country Club carded 78 for 154. A 155 total was needed to reach the final half.
Hans Merrell of Mogadore shoots 69 to rise to second place with a 142 total after a 73 Monday. Dick Newman of Willoughby is third at 143 after a 71. Joe Kotlarzeszyk of Fremont posts 144 with a 74. Bob Shave Jr. of Cleveland scores 146. Frank Stranahan of Toledo climbs to 152 with two 76s. Lee Raymond of Toledo and Dennie Carlton of Urbana tie for fourth at 145.
Cleveland Indians gain a half game on the Chicago White Sox after a rainout with Kansas City. Manager Joe Gordon optimistically forecasts a pennant scramble if Detroit topples Chicago and the Sox stumble, with Herb Score slated to start tonight and potential rotation changes for the weekend series.
Hudnutt of Elyria Country Club posted 149 at Congress Lake Country Club Hartville to earn second alternate status for the National Amateur Golf Tournament. Four from the Congress Lake district qualifier led by Eddie Meister advance to the national event at Broadmoor Country Club Colorado Springs.
Arthur Pers ter of Red Cross Louisiana knocked out Geore Curly Monror at 141 pounds in Pittsfield Massachusetts in a United Press International boxing report.
Standings show San Francisco leading with 73 wins, Milwaukee 70, Chicago 69, and St. Louis 60. Tuesday results include Philadelphia defeating Milwaukee 5-3 and St. Louis beating Los Angeles 3-0. Tomorrow’s schedule lists Chicago at San Francisco and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with twi nights.
In Pasadena Mik e Plum, after a 34 percent season, may replace Jim Ninowski as the Browns face Los Angeles at the Coliseum. Veterans Ray Renfro and Billy Howton have underperformed in key aerial spots as Cleveland aims for its first win of the year on a West Coast swing.
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