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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1948
Page
7
The Wisconsin Badgers under coach Harry Stuhldreher face a youthful squad with 24 lettermen, hoping sophomores fill key roles at ends and in the backfield. Injury woes and losses to Wink Mayes and Girard challenge pre season plans as Indiana opens the schedule.
In forest Hills the national amateur tennis championship saw major upsets as Eric Sturgess, a former RAF pilot, defeated Billy Talbert 5-7 6-4 6-2 1-6 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals. Earl Cochell moved on by downing Felicisimo Ampon 6-2 6-0 6-2 and duels with Sturgess loom. Frankie Parker led seven of eight favored Americans toward more rounds despite Sidwell and Brown eliminated.
Representatives from nine teams still in pennant races were to meet Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler in Cincinnati. Participants included officials from Boston New York Cleveland and Philadelphia in the American League and Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York and St Louis in the National League.
Philadelphia report notes heavyweight champion Joe Louis was awarded the National Boxing Association trophy for sportsmanship at a banquet during the NBA annual convention. Louis stated he would wait until December to announce retirement or a title defense, and NBA rules allow six months between title bouts.
American League games feature Washington and Detroit in 11 innings with Detroit winning 13 12. New York beat Cleveland 12 to 5 while Boston and Chicago combined for a 15 to 4 score. National League action includes Chicago taking Boston 10 to 6, Pittsburgh and Brooklyn split, and St. Louis defeating Philadelphia 8 to 0. Key pitchers listed include Scarborough Thompson Ostrowski and Brissie Guerra with various relievers.
Officers and trustees decide to post hunting grounds on Sunday October 17 at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co offices. Members aiding the posting meet at James Tittle’s home near West River Street and Route 20. 600 No Hunting posters will be distributed and property will be patrolled this year.
Floyd A. Rowe of the Cleveland School Board announced the Cleveland Senate schools have approved participation in the Ohio basketball tournament this winter after rescinding the rule against it. A Senate athletic council meeting will plan the event, shortening the season to end February 16 to fit tournament dates and prompt rescheduling of several games.
Earl Cochell, a brash 26 year old U.S. tennis contender, enters the National Amateur quarter finals amid envy and chatter about his off court image. Known for operatic singing between points, he jokes off rivals while stating he plans to win the championship. He rates Frankie Parker as the standout and sees himself as a bright dark horse, pursuing glory with a blend of talent and showmanship.
American League standings show New York leading with Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, St. Louis, Washington, Chicago. Yesterday New York beat Cleveland 6 5 and Detroit 2 12, Washington 11 innings, Boston 4 Philadelphia 12. Today Boston at Chicago with Gumpert and Philadelphia at St. Louis. Washington at Detroit. Tomorrow Washington at Cleveland and Boston at St. Louis. National League results include Boston 10 Chicago 3 and Brooklyn 8 7 Pittsburgh 8 3.
Erb Radio led the All City Bowling League opening night at Olympic Recreation with a 921 single and 2565 series, while Joe McManus rolled a 244 in the best game of the night. Norm Loescher led Rothgery Motors with a 619 series as Clean Sweeps Shipping and Chairs opened with clean sweeps. Velocipedes’ 825 best single counted for Casters in the Col son Corporation league, Harvey Hopkins 561 and Harold Mohrman 220 leading Trucks and others. Olympic Recreation topped the night with a 2074 series in women’s play, led by 459 series by Hazel Eady and Helen Bryan 185 in singles for General Industries.
A fragment lists a week by day from September 22 to October 3 with teams and venues including Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, St Louis, Cleveland and New York. It shows home and away matchups and notes afternoon and night sessions.
MADISON WIS The Badger problem at left end might be solved with Tilden Meyers a sophomore Coach Harry Stuhldreher said Meyers played excellent all around football during practice yesterday CHAMPAIGN ILL Ray Eliot coach scheduled heavier practice for the Illini yester day the team went through non contact drills Charles Brown soph omore drilled at tackle in place of Al Tate ANN ARBOR MICH Wolverines say their defensive line will be as effective as last year Line coach Jack Blott used Ed McNeill and Ozzie Clark at ends Alvin Wistert and Ralph Kohl at tackles Quentin Sicks and Lloyd Heneveld at guards and Dan Dworsky at center It was the same last year only Lenny Fard was missing EVANSTON ILL Joe Zuravieff and Chuck Hagmann both of Erie Pa practiced today as starting ends on the Wildelitt eleven Bob Voigts Northwestern coach indicated the pair would stay at those positions Both have seen competition as reserves
Carl Lundquist reports from Shibe Park where veteran players argue old time pitching beats bullpen reliance. Cy Young recalls pitching every third day and staying durable, praising Harry Brecheen yet urging more frequent outings for greater totals.
Smitty's Bowling League starts its season at the Bowling Center this evening with the 7 PM shift. Matches include Bud's Barbers vs Array Potato Chips, Walker's Cantel Service vs Elyria Lumber and Coal, Resar Service vs Royal Crown Cola, and Somers Smith Insurance vs Holland Furnace.
In a discussion among veteran observers, Harry Coveleskie and Rube Walberg argue pitchers need less bullpen support, while Stan Bambartner, ex- Phillies and A’s pitcher now a Philadelphia sportswriter, weighs in with his view.
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