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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1970
Page
8
Elyria Chronicle Telegram brief from September 8, 1970 reports local news items and notes typical of the daily edition. The readable fragment outlines community events and brief notices involving residents and organizations in Elyria and surrounding area.
Cleon Jones proclaims the real identity after a shaky stretch, belting a two run homer and a key single in the opener and contributing a single in the nightcap as the Mets sweep the Montreal Expos 5-4 and 5-1. The pair of wins move New York into second in the NL East behind Pittsburgh.
The Cleveland Browns waived eight players to reach the league limit of 44. Offensive tackle Al Jenkins, praised by Coach Blanton Collier for a solid showing against Minnesota, is likely to stay. Names of the last cuts were not released, with others like Joe Taffomi and Bob McKay expected to remain.
Jim Couch named MVP as Lyle Crosby pitched five hits and no strikeouts to lead Harvey's Sohio to a 6-1 victory over Casey's in the Elyria Senior Industrial League second half playoff. Crosby allowed five hits while Yarsa took the loss. Harveys Sobio players Sobio, VanWarmer, Rigsby, Overs, Brushaber, Crosby all produced multiple hits. Casey's Ed Narmis and Montgomery each had two hits.
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Cleveland defense permits only 100 rushing yards and 11 first downs as Blanton Collier voices pride in a loss to Minnesota. Nelsen and Collier praise the offense despite stalled red zone drives, while Ed Sharockman returns a 98 yard interception for a Vikings score. Browns plan final tune up against the Giants then Jets season opener. Browns place eight players on waivers as 24 hour period ends.
John Petraglia of Brooklyn wins the Bellows Valvair Open with a 402-pin margin over Bob Shank of Elyria. Petraglia collects $5,000. Shank earns $3,000, marking Shank’s rise to second after joining the tour.
Elyria Catholic's Panthers take Labor Day off then resume split practices this week under Coach Wayne Diederich. They focus on offense and defense drills, specials, and review days as the starting lineup nears completion with only two spots unsettled.
Police start a new parking strategy at Ely Stadium to reduce traffic jams on West Avenue. Starting Friday, permit holders will use a dedicated route to a new entrance behind the grandstand, while nonpermit vehicles remain in the general bleacher area.
The Cleveland Indians learn Tony Horton will miss the rest of the season after team physician Dr. Vic Ippolito diagnoses Horton with a plain, old injury as Hawk returns from a sports break.
In a Labor Day twin bill the Cleveland Indians lost catcher Ray Rosse to a broken right index finger and debuted Ken Hawk Harrelson after an early season injury. Boston won the first game 4 3, with Sam McDowell taking the loss for his 10th, while Dean Chance won the second 4 2 as the Indians rallied with a four run fifth inning highlighted by Vada Pinsons two homers and Larry Browns run producing triple. The standings slate shows several games, including New York at Washington and Baltimore at Detroit.
Elyria High 200-pound letterman Tim Graham may resume action this season after dislocating a knee in a scrimmage. Preliminary word suggests he could miss football and possibly basketball, with coach Bill Barton noting some positive signs he might return before a planned opener against Toledo Scott.
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