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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
6
Readers see conflict over Elyria Class A League all star roster selection with Gil Diewald chosen as manager. LaGrange contends other candidates and questions the process while local groups and figures are discussed amid broader wartime athletics coverage.
An administration note from the Navy shows freshmen eligibility for degiate competition as the academy advances its athletic program. Commanding officers confirm tours and leadership under John R. Beardul with a focus on wartime gridiron effort and stepped training activities.
A local home bowling league plans a meeting this evening at Fortata Sports Center. Organizers urge all members to attend for schedule updates and league decisions.
Lorain County softball tournament opens next Wednesday with eleven teams. Elyria has four entries including Vic Silver Jewelers and Perry Fayl LOM. Lorain teams include CIO and Seymour Jewelers with Wellington Kroger Foods and Gray Sox. Huntington Merchants Avon Lake Merchants and Ridgeville Democrats also entered. The Carl Wagser Championship trophy will be engraved for the winner after three titles. Vic Silver Jewelers previously won in 1349 supporting the event history.
Cleveland purchases three bright pitching prospects Bryan Stephens of Cedar Rapids Allie Reynolds Paul Calvert of Wilkes-Barre to boost the Indians. Reynolds led the Eastern League with 189 strikeouts in 202 innings and had 38 wins, five losses and 11 shutouts. Calvert returned from a pitching arm injury and Stephens was among four free agents declared by Kenesaw Mountain Landis.
In New York the crowd of 26 527 roared as Walt Judnich, final Brown, missed a no hitter in the last inning. Disputes over a grounder call spiced the finish while official scorer Mitch Viluperations stood by his ruling amid postgame confusion.
Oberlin College coach Lyle K. Butler starts summer practice for the varsity football team with a squad of 35. First game scheduled October 19 against Denison at Granville. Capt. Bob Kelner and 12 lettermen among returnees. several players enrolled this term. Assistant coaches include Bob Olyn, Leonard Diehl, and J. Diehl from St. Charles High School.
Louisville overtook Toledo Mud Hens in a tight race for fourth, taking a doubleheader and the spot just outside first place relevance. The Mud Hens led early but Louisville surged late, securing crucial wins as Columbus and Minneapolis results shuffled league standings. Indianapolis hammered Columbus 16 to 4 in the opener, while Milwaukee pounded Chicago 11 to 3 as the chase for playoff spots tightened.
The list names players from multiple schools as the ongoing all star selection is revealed. Early reports indicate key performances by standout athletes from several programs, with fans awaiting final selections and future event details.
In the second game of the series Pfaudier and Elyria Foundry faced off as two teams from the league. The contest involved Elyria nulfts and Pfaudier A. F. of i. Naj 055, with Naj ang i n hosing setting the pace. Poesy directed the for the E.
A scrambled OCR fragment references local fairways and golf play, mentioning players such as Topher and Roden in a vague regional setting. It hints at competitions and course action but lacks specific dates, scores, or locations for a clear summary.
In a New York feature, Segura and Talbert lead a national stage with key showdowns and seeded players. The piece notes era defining performances, including a Maves Cup level clash and substantial singles and doubles action across cities. Pattie Setes and Greenbore figure in prominent showings with upsets and tight scores noted.
Dodgers push for lead as Brooklyn wins and splits series with St Louis and Cincinnati. Dodgers' pitchers and hitters highlighted by key games. Wall, Sinn, and Bucky Wall contributed in wins while Braves, Yankees, and Red Sox results affected standings.
Westfall remains on shelf as reports describe a broken arm and unclear event details. The brief notes mention an altar cover and a connection to an aunt cited in unclear terms. Further context is not provided in the fragmented source.
Henrich reports from Buffalo base describe a clash involving Fener and related units. The briefing notes mention cuthelder and bes Toni reper tina tr Mate Hugh M4, with indications of a decisive action and ongoing operations.
Three games are set Sunday to finish the A League schedule. Nichols Funeral Home faces El Mart Ware at Cascott Park, with Tange aiming to clinch the title by beating the Hardwares. Ridgeville Merchants must win both ends to stay tied and keep the chase alive.
The Lorain County Fish and Game Association holds its 14th annual clam bake this coming Sunday at the station grounds near Petield. Events begin at 10 with clam bake servings and run to 2 pm with a field day and stalls. Local officials and association members, including George Nosen and Bertin SeuT, announce the program and safety measures.
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