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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1959
Page
10
Elyria looks to build a strong football year with a talented roster led by coach Jim Ketchum. Returning starters and a solid defense give the Pioneers optimism for a competitive gridiron campaign.
Elyria High football fans saw the Pioneers display peak effort despite uncertainty in pass defense. Coach Bill Barton aims to lift blocking and tackling fundamentals as Ely Stadium hosts Lakewood this Friday. Quarterback Bill Madden’s parents traveled from Linex to watch, and the Chronicle Telegram’s prognosticators posted improving picks led by Russ Davies. Ridgeville High will show game films tomorrow, while Wellington and Midview seek basketball opponents for January and December dates. Pete Fanning, former Oberlin coach, now leads Waite, who have started 2-0.
Dodgers catcher John Roseboro amid Campanella comparisons hit a deciding homer in a 3 2 win over the Braves in Milwaukee. He credits steady growth and recalls prior minor league stops, saying the blast was his second best, and he still has a long way to go to 20.
The New York Harness Racing Commission suspended indefinitely Garland Garnsey of Canton SCY Dr Fa w and K Buckley of Mentor Ome and oonArthur 4 Groutetors of Cleveland Ohin.
The Chinese philosopher Lin Yutang astonishes readers by embracing Christianity, arguing it offers a personal relationship with God suited to the educated modern individual. An October Reader's Digest feature notes his "come home again" to the faith.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes announced the Buckeyes will be ready for Friday night’s first night game in program history against a strong Southern California squad. OSU, 38 players, will travel to Los Angeles and practice under the Coliseum lights after a light drill. He noted key players like Jerry Fields and center lene Watkins, who were injured in the Duke game, will be prepared. USC, praised for size and depth, has piled up 476 total yards in two games, with a stout defense and a deep group of halfbacks including Angelo Coia and sophomores Lynn Gaskill Alan Shields Bob Levingston, while Dan Ficea returns at tackle.
Veteran tackle Mike McCormack, hailed as one of the NFL's best, is set to return Sunday as the Cleveland Browns meet the Cardinals in Chicago. He rehabs a severe knee injury and aims to boost Cleveland's offense and pass protection for Milt Plum.
Northfield track results list eight races with numerous payoffs. Winners include Grand Lucia, Whichord, Wintonia Manners, Vickie Dean, Uvanium, Obie Rost, Witowe Gaus, Leon's Bos and others with varied exact payouts noted against each horse and driver. The final tote shows total payout of $147.40.
WHR reports Race of the Day at Cranwood ThistleDown around 5 05 p.m. The segment previews highlights and contenders for the event.
The schedule lists non conference games for Lakewood at Elyria Ridgerville at Vermilion Sandusky at East Cleveland Brookside at Avora Lake Buckeye Conference Marion at Lorain Lakeland Conference Clearview at Wellington New London at Huron Amhurst at Margaretta Inland Conference Firelands at Buckeye Columbia at South Amherst Aven at LaGrange Southwestern Conference Fairview at Oberlin Bay at Rocky Five Westlake at Olmsted Falls North Olmsted at Medips North Central Public Conference Berlin Heights at Seville Busck River at Plymouth Milan at Lodi Otuer Akron St Mary at Akron Hoban Ashland at Findlay Fremont Ross at Fostoria Lima at Toledo Watte Toledo Macomber at Toledo DeVilbiss Cleveland Holy Name at Cleveland West Tech Cuvadiors Falls at Canton Lincoln Alliance at Massillon Saturday North Central Parochial Elyria Catholica Lorain St Mary Bedford Chapel Gilmour Academy North Central Public Conference Western Reserve Westhera Other Midwest Warrensville Heights Kidhard St Mary at Cleveland Statisiaus Garfield Heights at Canton McBickey Sunday Cleveland Cantius at Cleveland Lour des Nea Conference Fremont St Joseph at Delphos Joho
Rybe, a former St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox player, will serve as an area supervisor for the Cincinnati Reds scouting staff based in the St Louis region. He comes with major league experience and joins the Reds’ development network.
Ninth inning heroics by Bruton and Sherre pace Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Braves. Sherre’s clutch relief stifles Braves. Dodgers inch closer to clinching the National League pennant.
Larry Sherr recounts a tense game in Los Angeles where Bill Bruton's deep drive in the ninth unsettled him. Don Demeter and Bob Avila made key plays, while Sherr notes his focus on hitters and his readiness for further playoff starts.
In New Jersey Jersey City Marcel Bizien at 138 defeated Tony Pach lect while Dareile from Bale Ste. Anne Quebec City outpointed Chaz You Jemes of Newark. Event held in New York and Quebec City area with local venues noted.
Dodgers call on Don Drysdale to clinch the NL title against the Milwaukee Braves after winning 3 2 in game one at Milwaukee. Lew Burdette backs Atlanta as they try to counter with a second game in Los Angeles. Roseboro and Sherry provide late heroics for the Dodgers.
Chicago Cubs appoint Charlie Grimm to his third stint as manager. Grimm admits uncertainty about turning a fifth-place team into a pennant winner and points to five farm system prospects as potential help. Bob Scheffing steps down after negotiations, staying with the club in a reduced role, with duties to be clarified.
The Cleveland Barons wrap up Canadian training with an exhibition versus the Montreal Canadiens in St. Thomas Ontario. The Canadiens are heavy favorites to repeat as NHL champions. Barons return to Cleveland Wednesday and finish pre season at Northfield Plaza Warrensville Heights before opening AHL season at Hershey next week.
Kansas City Missouri The Athletics announced they would not renew manager Harry Craft’s contract for next year and offered him a different role. General Manager Carroll said a new manager would be named after owner Arnold Johnson returns from Europe. Craft’s future remained uncertain as the team finished seventh for the second straight year amid fan criticism.
The OCR fragment lists scattered names and places including Montreal Sop Clartux 279 Mew-lcved Alvarez 221 Mobile Alabama Gur Sumlin 14 Pritchard Alabama Clarenes Cook Bastrop Oklahoma City Tampa Outpost Cesttery 24 Oklahoma City Pela AGH.
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