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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1962
Page
2
The Chronicle Telegram defends printing football death and injury stories, arguing deaths among local players are newsworthy. It notes football is a contact sport but stresses parental guidance and safety, with emphasis on conditioning and attitude. fatalities also occur in swimming, cars, and firearms.
Cleveland Browns, preparing for the season opener against the New Vale Man, placed fullback Merrill Douglas and defensive back Jim Shorter on waivers. Shorter, who underwent knee surgery, will miss time, while Douglas came from Dallas after an earlier ankle issue. The club’s roster sits at 36, with six rookies and six new players from other NFL teams. Ernie Davis, signed to a three year contract, is sidelined for the 1962 season after recent treatment at NIH Bethesda.
Summary of yesterday's scores shows Cincinnati 4 St. Louis 3 and Chicago 4 tied with 11 runs in later play. Probable pitchers listed: Pittsburgh at San Francisco with Purkey vs Williams, Cincinnati at St. Louis with Godson, Chicago at Los Angeles with Bohl, and Milwaukee at Philadelphia plus San Francisco at Cincinnati. Next day games include Milwaukee at Philadelphia, San Francisco at Chicago, and Los Angeles at Houston with night games noted.
Fragmented league leaders list shows American League top homer totals led by Killebrew at 37 and Colavito 34 with Wagner and Gentile close. RBI leaders feature Slebbern Athletica on 106 and Killebrew at 104, with Colayto 102 and Wagner 100 for the AL, plus National League figures including Mays and Banks among others.
Dean Chance pitched a one hitter to lead the Los Angeles Angels past the Minnesota Twins 2-0, keeping pace in the AL race. Zoilo Versalles opened the eighth with a single, while Chance struck out nine and walked two to lift his season mark to 13-8. Jim Fregosi and George Thomas homered for the Angels.
Lutherans beat St Johns 12 5 at Rec reition Field No 2 behind Tod Walker and Lyle Crosby timely hits. Don Lottmin earned the win over Orm Sparr as Mather and Crosby drove in three runs each with Lasko homering. Crosby added a double while Walker contributed a run. Grace Lutheran built a four run first inning and added insurance in the third with a six run rally in the seventh before Sparr and Bay finished with nine and eleven hits respectively.
Akron University senior Bob McCready served as a meticulous caddie for Arnold Palmer at the American Classic, charting every hole and distances to give Palmer a strategic edge. Palmer led early, but missed key putts and finished four behind Jack Nicklaus as the record fell to the champion.
Detroit Lions, boosted by a trade that added quarterback Walt Plum and halfback Tommy Watkins, showcase improved passing and a strong running attack to challenge Green Bay for the NFC Central crown. Coach George Wilson pairs Plum with brighter offense while Watkins and Lew combine in a potent backfield as Detroit upgrades its lineup. The defense, anchored by Roger Brown and others, remains a stout unit as camps open.
Round two of the Lora County Ostret Golf Association Caravan Tournament unfolds across Willow Creek Golf Club. CLASS AA and B players tee Sunday morning with listed names and start times for each class, including Dayton, Rocky As, Joe pasters, and Harand Houston.
Cleveland hands turn on a three game run as Jim Perry aims to steady 111 record against Washington in a American League clash. Claude Osteen counters for the Senators while Doc Edwards eyes more offense after catching six straight games.
Clawson Poiner earned top honors in the Wellington Monday Night Amateur League at Strikeout Lanes. The team posted a 2 457 series and an 864 high game. Jerry Hines led with a 549 series and Bill Logan rolled a 225 single game.
Jerry Lucas, three time Ohio State All American, was expected to sign a three year personal services contract with Cleveland advertising executive Howard Marks. The deal, reportedly about 30000 dollars annually plus benefits, followed the collapse of the Cleveland Pipers. Lucas planned to return to Ohio State to finish his degree and aid the OSU freshman coach, with hopes of playing in the NBA next season. Marks has applied for an NBA franchise and awaits NBA board action in mid October.
Abbeyup charged from sixth at the halfway mark to win the featured Class B Trot at Northfield Park. Eight Bells led early and finished second as Abbeyup surged to a head victory. This marked Abbeyup’s third win of the year for the veteran trotter.
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