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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1956
Page
7
Wellington High plans to defend its Lakeland Conference title as rumors swirl about Amherst and rival teams. Coach Murt Campbell says the Duke’s hold on a 16 game win streak remains unbroken as he weighs returning star Grissinger and a six starter core from 1953 plus three lettermen.
Wellington prepares for the 1956 football season under Gil Shell house with sixth-year coach Campbell guiding a large turnout of 52 players including 13 freshmen. Key returnees include guards Cil Gibbing and Dave Gott, ends Kent Sheffield and Larry Babbitt, and backs Norm Chii Bill Carrell Jerry Riggs with sophomores Carl Farage and John Brown at quarterback and halfback. The squad adapts after losses from last year to six graduating starters, while Campbell notes prolific practice and potential at center with Norm Hinas and Dick Fehlan vying for the post and Harris Grissinger handling kicking and punting duties.
Lorain County Speedway hosts Kids Night with 1 390 spectators and 12 top youngsters. Local drivers led by DeNillo and Walther vie for season points as youth racers ride for a chance at the top spots. Free admission for kids under 12 with adult supervision marks the finale of the midweek series before weekend action.
Thirty two hopefuls at Berlin Heights maint reserve sophomores fill the ranks with players including Jerry Sprankel Frank Callhann senior Tom Ward Doug Allen junior Robin Conlidge vy Green Janice Veartorella Walter Denhek and David Lattig sophomores Brave Burnham Tom Horwedel Tim Ganyaie Riel Kel ie Clark Tlahn Ray Qolto John Weaver Gerald Otto James lying and freshmen. The gridders open the season Friday Sept. 7 in a preview at Plymouth.
In Sacramento Jory Uppys, weighing 134 pounds, defeated Kid Centelli by stoppage in the 17th round. The hard-hitting bout ended with Uppys securing the victory by technical stoppage.
A dedication ceremony marks the opening of the new softball field Sunday at 7:30 with M E S A Local 18 and the Telephone Co. influencing the event. Elyria Merchants meet city team in a first-half league game as Captain Lelany Harshaw Chemic al Goss, and Mayor Keys attend with officials and media present.
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