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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1954

Page

13

Indians Clinch AL Pennant In Rainy Detroit Showdown

The Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers to secure the American League pennant despite soaking conditions in Detroit. Hank Greenberg and Al Lopez appeared to feel the most personal satisfaction, while unfavored by Cleveland fans earlier, Peer Both were noted in the crowd.

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Indians Return Home After 4-2 Win Over Tigers

Cleveland fans greet the champions after a 4-2 victory over Detroit at Briggs Stadium. Hank Majeski drilled a three run homer. Mike Garcia earned his 19th win as Cleveland remained within three victories of an AL season record. Bob Feller was set to start against Chicago as the pennant race advanced. Attendance reached 22,277 with Detroit’s Harvey Kuenn collecting a perfect day at the plate until the late scoring surge.

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Stoneham Waits With Champagne Maglie Gets Call To Cop Flag For Giants

United Press notes Stoneham remains ready as the New York Giants face a pivotal moment with Maglie poised to step in. The call comes as the club weighs bullpen options and potential roster adjustments ahead of crucial late-season games.

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Cincinnati Tl Wins Cincinnati Tl Wins

Ohio college grid season opens across 34 teams with Ohio State Miami and Ohio University among those debuting. Cincinnati Bearcats beat Detroit Titans 21 13 while Bowling Green 180 Dayton and Toledo 27 6. Other scores: Denison 60 Lake Forest Central State 18 12 Eastern Kentucky 19 0 over John Carroll. Heidelberg 44 Bluffton 0 Xavier drubbed 27 0.

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Frays Open Lakeland Schedule in Week One

The Lakeland Conference opens its football season with four teams in action Friday. New London hosts Clearview, Vermilion welcomes Wellington, Amherst faces Margaret ta, and Huron plays Clyde in non-league play. Vermilion and Huron won their openers, while New London and Clearview look to rebound from last week’s losses.

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Sustersic's Eleven Open Season With 52 0 Victory

Coach Ed Sustersic in his Sandusky St Mary debut led the Panthers to a 52-0 thumping of Fostoria St Wendelin yesterday afternoon. He used heavy substitutions after the first quarter as the three game series began without mercy from the Panthers.

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Welterweights In Spotlight Tonight Bouts Highlight Cards

In New York boxing cards two welterweights headline nights at Eastern Parkway Arena and St Nicholas Arena. Varona, ranked fourth, faces substitute Hector Constance after Del Flanagan withdrawal while Fernandez, ranked 10th, meets Luther Rawlings in a 10 rounder at St Nick's. Fernandez favored narrowly in betting.

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Tough Buckeye Clash Looms As Elyria Faces Sandusky

Elyria High faces Sandusky Friday in a Buckeye Conference crossover game. Sandusky carries a five game series lead but Elyria seeks a home win after a 6-0 loss to West Tech while Lorain and Fremont Ross square off in a likely tight showdown. Findlay hosts Toledo Woodward and Marion Harding travels to Bowling Green as other league games unfold.

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Indians' Lopez earns respect despite fan and press views

The Cleveland skipper, lauded by players and critics for efficiency, remains under fan favor. Lopez, with a career of top finishes, aims to set an AL record for games won and chase a World Series, backed by a strong pitching staff and cautious optimism about the Indians’ fate.

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High School Football Results From Local League Night

The score table shows GUxpar Gereland Benedictine 2 to 1 over Lakewood Steeawald 1. Toledo Cen fal Catholic 1 beat perce Mary 02. Fostoria at Wendein 6. Buckeye 33 defeated Pigmonta & Beaker Hehe 2a. Crreian optt Ysaasee Pale 28 over Gereland & John Gan. Desire Catholic 1 beat Young Jows Canton Liscola 37 to 0. Akron North & Caston Times 0 and Akron Exie 0.

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Erhart Wins 42nd Time, Shrugs Off Avon State Road

Erhart staged an uphill 4 inning rally to topple Avon State Road Merchants 64 to 3 at Erhart last night earning their 42nd win in 52 starts. Ralph Moyer led with three safeties, while Melvin Griever connected for six hits and four RBIs as the Kra mers pulled away after a 3-0 deficit.

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Heat Hits Buckeyes Intra-squad Scrim Brings Heat Exhaustion

Ohio State faced a mid pre-season scrimmage where four players suffered heat exhaustion. Coach Woody Hayes praised improved defense and noted return of several players from injury while the top unit moved the ball but could not break long scoring plays.

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