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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1947
Page
4
Russ Davies reports Elyria Highs Pioneers edged Tolido DeVilbiss 1242 after a tense finish. Article notes football relations with Oberlin, scheduling talks, and DeVilbiss contract details, plus standings highlights in the Lakerie League and early 1947 prep season.
Cleveland suffered a doubleheader setback as Bo Lemon faltered in the opener against Philadelphia. The Indians, entering on or near second place, fell behind early and faded in the seventh and eighth innings, with Philadelphia capitalizing on miscues and clutch hitting.
Mold and Die Team posted 2684 high score while Paradise Restaurant posted 826 in a single game as Myree Elvea Moosy Luge led wins over Wys chof Cleanerg. The weekend event at Olyanpie Recreation drew steady activity across teams and venues.
A fragmented report from Olympic Recreation details multiple leagues led by The 600 Club with Fred Smith Terry Fay and Marie Henke posting high games and series. Cliff Smith and LaGrange Hardware posted strong efforts, while Perry Fay and Cartage Tram show early season leads in their divisions.
Frank Rybarcyk captured the 1947 Lorain County Amateur Championship at Spring Valley Country Club with a two day total of 171. He led after a par 71 on Saturday and posted a five stroke victory over Max Dillowice who shot 151 in medal play. Arnold Michaels finished third with 152, while Lowe Lopes, Bob Mellvain and Stan Jaudek tied for fourth at 134. In the handicap event, Clete Hemscheich won with 85 for 36 holes. Herman Lappin was runner up.
Wakeman Red Caps defeated Homerville Merchants 12 to 5 last night. Winning pitcher Pare Yourngblood allowed seven hits and struck out three. Gerber led the offense with a single and two doubles as Wakeman built a big early lead and finished the season with a win over Homerville.
Smitty's Pin League convenes at Weld ab Bytes in Wis Wasiies for a 7 PM start. The event will feature teams including VOGT titi pa and Kaye's Cid with plans for a 47h total and a focus on the Broo stip Club.
Seven Southwestern Conference teams will play their second 1947 football games Friday, plus Oberlin debuting Saturday night at Mansfield Madison. Rocky River visits Medina, Wellington goes to Amherst, and Medina seeks a second league start after a prior win. Clearview travels to Sun City Believed, while Fairview hosts Ray Village. Oberlin opener at Norton was postponed. Mansfield Madison hosts Oberlin in season debut. Berea visits Wooster in a Friday night game.
Erhart, season champion in Loraine County baseball, and 1946 state champion, falls 6-1 in the first round of the 1947 state tourney at Ravenna. Righty Bal Milke and Mahike lead Avon past Erhart as Ralph Hisey exits after seven innings amid errors and timely Avon hitting.
New London secured a decisive 204 point victory amid a chaotic sequence of plays and mixed team names. Key players included Ian Abe and Saeed Tarewt contributing to the steady led by coach Pete Wet. The result underscores New London's dominance in the contest.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a schedule with references to events and names unclear in the surviving text. The piece lacks coherent details, dates, and places to identify a definite event or participants.
Sports writer Russ Davies reports on Elyria High Pioneers versus Sandusky High Blue Streaks in the 37th gridiron meeting. The article previews opening-season action, key players, coach Strobel, and lineup uncertainties as both teams seek early advantage in a storied cross-town rivalry.
President Bull Veeck of the Cleveland Indians said in Tucson that he would discuss Manager Boudreau's position with him when the team returns home after a loss to Dette. He hinted a new contract offer may be required, and noted he had abandoned a trade of his shortstop.
The Lorain County Kennel Club sponsors the All-Breed Show at the Cobiscunt in Lorain on Sunday September 28. Officials report over 100 entries, surpassing last year’s 46. Entries close Monday. for entry call listed local numbers.
Fragmented list of season records for Clyria opponents including Toledo, Cleveland Heights, Fremont, Dover, and others with unclear figures and mixed city names. Notable entries show DeVries Trlede DeVilliuss and Buisew Shaser amid garbled OCR data.
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