Ohio State eyes Vic Janowicz at backfield for 1949 opener
Elyria star Vic Janowicz may start at fullback for Ohio State as coach Wes Fesler reshapes the backfield. The move follows earlier plans placing him at left halfback, then right half, with Janowicz praised for versatility. Nearby notes report Saban’s slated Elvira appearance, local boxing bout talk, and the rise of Elyria’s sports scene alongside Cambridge entry news and Liverpool High basketball events.
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Elyria
Vic Janowicz
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Janowicz
Columbus
Wes Fesler
Joe Whuisler
Fesler
Vic
Jerry Krall
Bucks
Lea
Lou Saban
Cleveland Browns
Indiana University
Automotive Parts Bowling League
Spring Valley
Browns
Elyria Boxing
Dick ‘Wagner
Artie Levine
Cleveland Arena
Wagner-Levine
Northeastern Ohio Aau
St. Clair Recreation Center
Cleveland
Frances Kaszubski
Kimmel Road
Ed Clark
Chronicle-Telegram
Miami University
Oxford
Clark
St. John’s College
Cambridge University
England
Cambridge
Harold Anderson
Bowling Green University
Liverpool High
Valley City
Craig Dowler
Toledo Waite High School
Anderson
Bowling Green
St. Louis University
Liverpool
Medina County
Derby History Grows With Each Year of Rose Run Legend
Oscar Fraley notes the Kentucky Derby’s 75 year run and recounts highlights from Aristides to recent eras. He links Derby lore with U S events and figures like McGrath Edison Roosevelt and Tunney, framing the race as a landmark enduring sport.
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U. S
Oscar Fraley
United Press
New York
Matt Winn
Brownie Leach
Aristides
Price McGrath
McGrath
Kentucky
Little Red Horse
A. &. Grant
United States
General Custer
Little Big Horn
Vagrant
Edison
Lord Murphy
Lancaster
NSC
Buffalo Bill l
Frank
Jesse James
Lewisville
Hincoe
Apollo
Panama Canal
Borm
Longfelcw
Emerson
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kirin
U.S
Gene Tunnes
Jack Desnyses
Bigge Ad
Oberlin Nine Set to Open Season April 23
Oberlin's baseball team under coach Guy Thrower readies for the opener against Ohio Western on April 23 after indoor practice. A veteran squad with 14 lettermen features NicWuarter, Andison, Cempoe, Studer, LeGanke. pitching depth centers on Ziegler and Marx. Catchers McWoharter Ridosta Scott, infielders Johnson Meitzer Campbell, Burns Wiley Hauser Giamati, and outfielders Addi-Sat provide solid support as the squad tunes up for the season.
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Oberlin
Guy Thrower
Ohio Westeran
Thrower
Rorce NicWuarter
Bob Andison
Don Cempoe
Dick Studer
B.J. LeGanke
Marx
Cépian
Vince Rosenthal
Jeter
C.tcher
Otter
Jeffr
Chuck Ziegier
Don Marx
Bn Gerhold
Boo Ebel
Dick Rose
Ed Johnson
A. le Pontois
Don Campbell
Guy
McWoharter
Eli Ridosta
Eugene Scott
Karl Johnson
Laurence Meitzer
Camppell
Bob Burns
George Wiley
Ted Hauser
Charles Giamati
Bob Shults
Don Eby
Hal Wright
Bob Addi- Sat
Oberlin Netters Defend Title In Ohio Conference Play
Oberlin College tennis team coached by Lisie Busters opens spring drills after sweeping nine Guai matches and the Ohio Conference tournament last year. Doubles duo XMenski and Heviprun repeat as champions, Xenaris reaches singles quarterfinals to seal the crown. Eight lettermen return led by Heviprun as captain with Ed Van Metre Carter Dondhoe John Wenrich Warren Dowrs Henri Enfroy Ray Waisi Stan Petruss and rising sophomores Crispn Bronsteen Veazey expected to contribute.
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Oberlin
Lisie Busters
Oberlin College
Oberln
T Baldhesama
Omis
Kenoyer
Oho
Jason Xmenski
al Heviprun
Xenaris
Obderiin
Athouga
Menaxis
Heuibdrun
Ed van Metre
Carter Dondhoe
John Wenrich
Warren Dowrs
Henri Enfroy
Ray Waif
Stan Petruss
Dave Crispn
Bob Bronsteen
Paul Veazey
Butler
Buckeye gridmen open outdoor drills under Fesler
Ohio State hopefuls returned to the field as Wes Fesler intensified spring practice with a rugged hour and a half drill. Players focused on backs plays and pass defense while linemen worked live blocking and tackling with blocking sleds. New varsity faces included Vic Janowicz Ray Hamilton and Walter Klevay as backfield candidates.
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Columbus
Zbi
Ohio State
Wes Fesler
Fesler
Bucks
Vic Janowicz
Elyria
Ray Hamilton
Canton
Walter Klevay
Independence
Fox and The Saint Re Meet in Lorain Boxing Clash
Billy Fox of Cleveland and The Saint fought to a draw last Friday at the Hotel Antlers Auditorium. Promoter Walter Moore announces a best-two-of-three falls bout with no time limit set for Friday at the Steel City auditorium. Other card bouts include Cowboy Glen Hughes versus Bull Montana Tr and Indio Yaqui versus Benny Truesdale, both best two of three with one-hour time limit.
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Lorain
Billy Fox
Cleveland
Saint
Moore
Glen Hughes
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Bull Montana Tr
Indio Yaqui
Benny Truesdale
Canada
Indian Wrestler Yaqui Set for Lorain Bout
Indian grappler Indio Yaqui, undefeated in Lorain matches, returns Friday night to face Benny Truesdale of Canada. Yaqui previously beat Rod Fenton of Houston and Wild Billy Brooks of Hartford, both by fall, to run his record to four falls with no losses.
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India Yaqui
Oberlin Prepares Track Squad With 14 Lettermen
Oberlin College trains for a seven meet schedule under Coach Dan Kinsey with 14 track lettermen led by Logie and Al LePontois. April 23 at Denison marks the first outdoor meet as the squad emphasizes field and distance events while sprint depth remains uncertain.
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Oberlin
Dan Kinsey
Oberlin College
Denison
Kinsey
Logie
al LePontois
LePontois
Sid Ward
Jerry Grofe
Vic Heer
Hal Rockey
Tom Palmer
Phil Thomas
Ohio
Wes- Beema Breisferd
Steve Turn
Disky Walker
Joe Broug
Justin Frost
John Tanner
Corrad Hilberry
We Simone
Jack Frost
Local Names Appear in Fragmentary List
Readable fragments show individuals such as Bill LaGanke Dick Studer Du ane Burgeson Campbell Jesse Parks Bill Lange and Dick Stilling er linked to an unidentified item or notice amid a damaged text segment.
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Bill LaGanke
Dick Studer
Duane Burgeson
Campbell
Jesse
Parks
Bill Lange
Dick Stillinger
Reds To Have Home Edge In Ice Series
Providence Reds will enjoy home ice as they host the St Louis Flyers in the deciding game of the AHL semi final. The winner advances to a seven game final against the Hershey Bears, who swept Indianapolis and Cleveland to reach the finals.
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Providence
R. I
Providence Reds
St Louis Fivers
Hershey Bears
Hershey
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Notes From Camps Of Major League Teams
Yankees manager Casey Stengel is upbeat over Joe DiMaggio and Bob Porterfield. DiMaggio ended his hitting slump with two hits in three at bats. Porterfield pitched a one hit two to zero win over the Reds, who suffered their first spring shutout. Reds starter Ken Raffensberger gave up nine hits over the game. Hank Sauer had the Reds only hit.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Bob Porterfield
DiMaggio
Porterfield
Cincinnati Reds
Ken Raffensberger
Reds
Redleg
Hank Sauer
Yaresz And Janire Score Upset Wins In London Fights
In Harringay Arena London Tommy Yarosz from Monaca Pa and Tony Janire of Youngstown Ohio scored upsets on the same card. Yarosz defeated Australian Dave Sands by ten round decision and Janko knocked out Guy Williams of Wales in eight rounds. Williams suffered facial cuts and Jaziro tipped at 155 pounds.
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London
Tommy Yarcaz
Monaca
Tony Janire
Youngstown
America
Britain
Harringay Arena
Iight Yarosz
Australia
Dave Sachs
Janko
Guyc Williams
Wales
Yarosz
Sands
Sand
Yaresz
Williams
Jaziro
Ore
Kentucky to retire five legendary Wildcats numbers
The University of Kentucky honors five all time greats Ralph Beard No 12 Alex Groza No 15 Cliff Barker No 23 Kenny Rollins No 26 and Wallace Jones No 21 by retiring their numbers. The ceremony caps a season of triumphs including NCAA titles and Olympic Trials participation.
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Haskell Short
United Press
Exington
University of Kentucky
Kentucky
Ralph Beard
Alex Groza
Cliff Barker
Kenny Rollins
Wallace
Wah Wah
Lexington
Wildcats
N. ST
Aptain
Martin’s Ferry
Orio
Beard
Louisville
Jones
Herlan
Madison Square Garden
Barker
Yorktown
Ind
Groza
Rollins
Wickillie
Chicago Stags
Mikan Ends Playoff Prowess With 42 In Lakers Win
Minneapolis Lakers beat Washington Capitals 88 84 in Game 1 of the BAA finals as George Mikan scores 42 to extend his playoff record pace. Bones McKinney and Loner Hertzberg spark late Caps rally before Mikan seals win with a late free throw.
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Minneapolis-Cb
George Mikan
Basketball Association of America
Minneapolis Lakers
Washington Capitols
Minneapolis
Bones McKinney
Hertzberg
Washington
Jack Nichols
McKinney
Don Carlson
Laker
Oberlin Lacrosse Becomes Varsity Sport
Oberlin formally elevates lacrosse to varsity status after practice start March 1 led by Coach Gabby Robertson. Thirteen veterans return to a solid defense with Budd Notting ham Mead Johnsson Conover Buhler and captain Sixes Helfer Duncan Felix, while Felch Polster Utley lead midfield and newcomers Artis Fox Mack Gre OConnor Weexes join the squad.
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Oberlin
Gabby Robertson
Kenton
Ohio State
Penn State Jvs
Midwest
Les Budd
Marsh Nottingham
Dave Mead
Seth Johnsson
Bob Conover
Roald Buhler
Wally Sixes
Ray Helfer
Bob Duncan
Bob Felix
Bud Felch
Buck Polster
Dick Utley
Howie Artis
Dick Fox
Bob Mack
Kev Gre
S. O'Connor
Dick Weexes
AAU Boxing Tourney Day Two Opens in Boston
The mass pro AAU Boxing Tournament enters its second day as defending champ Eugene Linscott of Grand Rapids faces stiff opposition. Yesterday saw 69 bouts with 19 ending in knockouts, forcing some fighters to box twice yesterday and again at noon today.
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Boston
U.S
Eugene Linscott
Grand Rapids
Nick
Red Wings Bid For Cup Playoff Berth
Detroit hosts Montreal in game seven to decide a Stanley Cup semifinal spot. Ottawa or Toronto face tough late-season stakes with playoff implications and prize money attached.
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Red Wings
Detroit
Montreal
Trenier
Toronto
Teromten
Stane
F. le
Indians Poised To Defend Title With Depth Adds
Cleveland adds pitchers Early Wynn and Frank Papish catcher Mike Tresh and first baseman Mickey Vernon while giving up Ed Robinson Ed Klieman and Joe Tipton. Boudreau stays confident the lineup Vernon Gordon Boudreau Keltner Mitchell Doby Clark or Kennedy with Edwards possible and Hegan Tresh behind the plate strong pitching led by Bearden Lemon Feller and Zaldak Paige Black plus Garcia. relief ace lacking but depth carries the staff.
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Leo H. Petersen
United Press
York
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Lou Boudreau
Red Sox
Indians
Boudreau
Early Wynn
Frank Papish
Mike Tresh
Mickey Vernon
Ed Robinson
Ed Klieman
Joe Tipton
Ike Boudreau
Bob Lemon
Gene Bearden
Joe Gordon
Ken Keltner
Date Mitchell
Larry Doby
Bill Veeck
Vernon
Gordon
Keltner
Mitchell
Doby
al Clark
Bob Kennedy
Hank Edwards
Thurman Tucker
Jim Hegan
Tresh
Bearden
Lemon
Wrenn
Papish
Steve Gromek
Bob Feller
Sam Zaldak
Veeck
Zoldak
Paige
Black
Garcia
Wheel Tenpinmen Lead With 2783 Series In City Bowling
Wheel Tenpinmen rolled a 2783 series to lead the city bowling in B League last night. Olsen Manufacturing beat them twice as Alike Briglets posted a 640 series for Olsen while Migiets led the town in individual scoring with the top effort.
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Wagon Wheel
Olsen Manufacturing
Briglets
One-Game League Leads To Bowling Center Championship Round
Gibby’s place topped city charts with a 1 002 single game while Leo Zelenski earned high single with 246 for Mesa Labor Union. Reliance Machines first half champs and Bauer Cairy second-half winner advance to playoff final Sunday at 1 in the Bowling Center C League.
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Gibby
Leo Zelenski
Mesa Labor Union
Relieff
Reliance ‘Machines
Bauer Cairy
Bauer Dairy
Crop And Lariat Club To Meet This Evening
Members of the Crop and Lariat Club will hold their regular meeting at 8 o clock this evening. The session takes place at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Weikel on Carlisle avenue. Horse enthusiasts in Western or English riding are invited to attend.
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Melvin Weikel
Carlisle Avenue
Western Automatic Bowling League Tonight Schedule
The Western Automatic Bowling League lists six matches at 7 PM. Schedule shows Sales vs Grdies No 42 Tae Room. Depco 44 TS Inspection Engineers vs Ru Dept xo 43. Trimmers Grinders vs Tae Plant 7s Dept.
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Western Automatic Bowling League
Grdies
Tae
Depco
TS Inspection Engineers
Trimmers Grinders
Tae Plant
Playoff Hockey Mixed Results Across Leagues
The recap lists best-of-seven playoff results in the American League with Providence and St. Louis, Hershey and Cleveland in the National Hockey League style, detailing multiple games, overtime occurrences, and series outcomes. Detroit, Montreal, Toronto, and Boston also appear in scattered results across schedules, with several overtime and decisive wins noted.
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ST. Louis
Hershey
Cleveland
Clevelnd
Louis
Providence
Zerisher
Montreal
Detroit
Montress
Decret
Detro
TON
Toronto
Boston
Churchill Downs May Be Sold
Louisville Kentucky May 21 directors of the American Turf Association postponed action on the sale of Churchill Downs until May 21. The ATA met in Chicago and heard a committee report recommending the sale. Col Matt Winn was reappointed president and general manager and directed to call a stockholders and directors meeting for May 21 after the Kentucky Derby to consider the matter.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
American Turf Association
ATA
Treck
Chicago
Matt Winn
Downs
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