Russ Davies Remembered as Lorain County Sports Historian
The obituary reflects on Russ Davies long career as The Chronicle-Telegram sports editor, a one man sports staff who chronicled high school and local athletes from the 1920s to the 1940s. Alex Clawson calls him a good man who wrote with passion, influencing public interest in sports journalism. Vic Janowicz credits Davies with aiding his rise from high school to college stardom.
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Russ Davies
Chronicle-Telegram
Davies
Russ
Lorain County
Cleveland Stadium
Vic Janowicz
Alex Clawson
Court anxious to erase black marks at U S Open
Margaret Court seeks to erase two black marks by facing Bobby Riggs and Chris Evert in the semifinals as she advances at the U S Open. Evert, the Fort Lauderdale teen, defeated Court earlier to reach the final four while Stan Smith and others win key matches.
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Forest Hills
N.Y
Margaret Court
Bobby Riggs
Chris Evert
Miss Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Court
Miss Wade
Area fairways classes and participants listed
The notice lists four golf class entries by name: Mrs George Horvet in CLASS 4, Mrs Pat Carnes in CLASS B, Mrs Hazel Crandall in CLASS C, and Mrs Ray Chamberlain in CLASS D with Mrs John Haves as the guide.
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George Horvet
Pat Carnes
Hazel Crandall
Ray Chamberlain
John Haves
Wine Shoppe Wins, Advances in City Softball Finals
Wine Shoppe defeated Tap pan 9-1 and 10-6 to reach the American League final against Les Spike. Garrett's Drywall faces Trio Products in the National League final. City title set for Friday with possible delay due to high school football opening night.
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Tappan
Elyria Parks and Recreation
Garrett
Trio Products
Rick Quinn
Parks and Recreation Department
Les Spike
Garrett's
Trio
Northfield Racing Notes Summary of Daily Races
Yukon Erie led a tight card at Northfield with fastest time of 11.60 in the opening heat and Lucky Tuxe sharing 8.40. Finnigan battled Euro Hit in heat two as Quaker Rodney paid 3.80 with a -2.82 time. Multiple trifectas and a Daily Double paid 54.80. perfectas paid 32.20 and 11.00 in later legs.
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Senator Martin
Lucky Tuxedo
Finnigan
Quaker Rodney
Another Leman
Tammy R
Mame Hope
Time
Keystone Gem
Nanny L. Dream
Tillies Girl
Perfecta
Gusty Tagg
M.I. Dee
Fallingwater
New Edition
Henny Hanover
Pretty Trim
Harry L
Julie Wick
Jamdawn
Ok’s Direct
Den’s Chance
H.C. Adios
Kawartha Eddy
Corker Bill
Tune
Kummant wins Lorain County Road Runners five mile race
Pete Kummant of Amherst won the five mile cross country event in 27 29, his third long distance victory in three days after a 7 7 mile scrimmage race in Cleveland and the Ashland College two mile road run. He beat Mike Niemiec by 34 seconds, with age group winners named and 88 starters, 72 finishers. The next four mile open race is set for Oct 13 at Lorain County Community College as part of the cross country classic.
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Pete Kummant
Amherst
Lorain County
Niemiec
Brian Blue
Columbia Station
Bll Craig
Doug Sanders
Akron
George Fox
Lakewood
Joane Johnson
Aurora
Meet
Jack Wilhelm
Lotain County Community College
Single shaft sulkies cut mile times at Northfield Park
Relays show debut of revolutionary single shaft sulkies at Northfield Park. In the featured eighth race Janidaw sped to 2 03 4 5 for the mile after months without a win, while Another Lemon. posted 2 02 15 33/5, shaving time from his prior best. Racing director Joe DeFrank said horsemen may choose between single shaft or conventional sulkies going forward.
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Northfield, Ohio
UPI
Northfield Park
Janidaw
Tare
Lemon
Joe DeFrank
Lake Catholic Cougars Ready For Historic Varsity Debut
Lake Catholic coach Tom Ward recalls 22 lettermen from last year including all league lineman Andy Beck. The Cougars’ first varsity season begins with Sept 8 hosting Geneva and Sept 2 at Elyria Catholic in the North Central Conference. QBs Amanlea and Gliebe aim to spark a passing threat, while depth remains a concern.
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Tom Ward
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Andy Beck
Cougar
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Mike Gliebe
Geneva
Elyna Catholic Lake Catholic
Aghtabela Edgewood
Elyria Catholic
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Columbus
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Canton
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Waklnie
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Eight Browns put on waivers today
Cleveland Browns announce eight players are waived to trim to 44, with some veterans remaining as free agents but available to rejoin before the squad is finalized. Coach Nick Skorich hints at a possible trade near and reviews the Detroit game aftermath. Two rookies Dan McClowry and Tom Humphrey were sent home after becoming free agents last week.
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Ohio
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Browns
Detroit
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Skurich
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Tom Humphrey
Skorich
North Little League cancels expansion plan amid opposition
North Little League's Board of Directors cancelled expansion plans for next year due to strong opposition from managers in both senior and major divisions. Officials cited lower competition levels and a field shortage, especially for seniors, as primary concerns. The meeting also announced the annual Graduates Dinner for 12 and 15 year olds at Tom's County Place at 6 30 p.m. Tryouts for next season begin with Majors on Saturday at 9 a.m. for 12 year olds, 10 a.m. for 11 year olds, and 11 a.m. for 10 year olds. Nine year olds register but go to Minor B automatically. second Majors trial weekend is Sept 15. Senior tryouts are Sept 15 and Sept 22 at 1 p.m.
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Tom's County Place
Satuday
Parking plan outlined for Elyria Catholic game night
Clearview-EC parking plan grants Elyria Catholic and Clearview fans access to Northwood Junior High and Temple B NAI Abraham lots for Saturday night. Panther athletic director Bob Guinta noted on street parking off Poplar, with the large field behind the gridiron closed for parking.
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Toledo
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Westlake
Russ Dean
West
Elyria
Dean
Elyria Catholic
Clearview
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