Batavia Lions struggle as Howie leads regional bid
Batavia High closes regular season with a 41 4 record and seven losses. Howie, a standout sophomore Howie Reath, pours in 18 shots and 7 baskets to energize the Lions. Coach Greg Sloan hails his effort and notes potential regional hopes if Morton signals a state bid. the squad aims to rebalance behind the improved defense and supporting cast for a first round tilt with Morton and Dundee in sight.
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Glick forms eight in new THS baseball pitching unit
Coach Les Glick announced 18 players report for the THS baseball workouts with eight pitchers and catchers identified. The West Suburban Conference welcomes THS to league play, planning a six game round robin plus seven pre season non conference matches including two doubleheaders with New Trier. The first game is set for March 28 against Wheaton with a schedule featuring Leyden, Argo and Joliet, and the conference opener the following week versus Maine.
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Argo
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Frosh-Sophs End Cage Season With Win Over Batavia
The LTHS frosh-sophs completed an undefeated season and a 17th straight win by routing Batavia 49 to 8. Center Bob Steven led with 12 points, Chuck Bennett Jr. added nine, Phil Swett eight, and Curly Vieth contributed seven as LT built a 24-11 halftime edge and stayed secure the rest of the game.
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Chuck Bennett Jr
Phil Swett
Curly Vieth
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Lions in 4th Track Loss at Naperville Relays
The Lions struggle in field events core losses as York dominates with a 384 to 20 edge in running events. Naperville Relays see Duke thinclads claim a 40 point win. Bob Drom and Dawson place in jumps while Hooper gains in shot put. Druetzler and Graber lead Lions in mile run with times around 4:45.
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Duke
Naperville
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Drom
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Milner
Tit Bove Lie Mage Thursday March 6 1947
Local report notes Tit Bove Lie referenced in Mage event on Thursday March 6 1947. Details include a brief card noting participants and community interest in the early year sports or meeting. The brief highlights a date specific item in the public notices page.
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Mage Thurs
Six Lion Matmen In State Meet At Illinois
Six LTHS wrestlers from the Lion squad seek state titles this weekend at the University of Illinois field house in Champaign Urbana. After a near upset by Proviso, LTHS earned second place in the Maywood sectional and qualified through top finishes. Wrestlers include Larry Nichols 103 lbs, Bud Greene 120, Martin Sahan 135, Bill McKnight 152, Tom Blockle 165, and Perth Korhgarian 165. University of Illinois coach H. K. Kenney will direct the state meet.
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Max Armer
Larry Nichols
Karry “Bud” Greene
Martin Sahan
Bill McKnight
Tom Blckle
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Perth Korhgarian
H. K. Kenney
Hoffman Wins Scoring Title in West Suburban Cage
LaGrange forward Jim Hoffman captured the West Suburban Conference scoring crown for 4046-47 with 46 field goals and 42 free throws, edging Maine’s George Tomich by one point, 214 to 133. Top ten scorers include Piaves, Hatfmap, Womieh, and Tyler from Glenbard.
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