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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
5
Elyria opened the season with a decisive 51 31 win over Amherst. The report highlights standout performers from major programs, mentions several records, and notes teams across the era while summarizing early season action and key players.
Cleveland Breddy Thurier scored three goals to lead the Barons to a 7 to 2 win over the St Louis Flyers last night, as Cleveland broke a tie with Indianapolis in the standings. The Red lined offense exploded with multiple scorers and a strong third period, while Hershey traded blows with Providence in a separate matchup.
Elyria Pioneers topped Amherst Comets 61 52 in a rough opening game at Sixth Street Gym before 1 100 fans. Vince Vance led with 12 points, Kris Hengartner added 11, and Janowicz Glass contributed six, as five starters scored. Amherst’s Bob Coverdale and Hengartner matched early but Elyria pulled away with strong second and final periods. two upcoming independent games are scheduled this week.
The piece surveys top college teams including Notre Dame Michigan and Southern California ahead of pivotal bowls. It notes Army’s decline, SMU’s Cotton Bowl bid jeopardy, and Penn State Georgia Tech, Kansas, Tennessee, and others vying for major bowls with Michigan and Cal in Rose plans.
Blair, former Ohio State football player and coach, died yesterday in Louisville. He played for Ohio State in VW and helped the Rose Bowl team as a member of the state squad. He assisted Cash Rianers Sebmai at Ohio State in 1955 and had ties to Akron Dental High School and Akron University. He was later connected with athletic activities at Southwestern State Teachers College in Springfield, Missouri.
Tris Speaker, baseball’s Gray Eagle, will address the annual New London High School softball banquet tomorrow night. Speaker, who appeared at the Cleveland Indians' spring training camp, retired from the coaching scene after a notable career with the Indians and later as a speaker at events.
Yankees clinched the Fatstain Division title with a 36 13 victory over Cleveland, as Spec Sanders starred with three touchdowns and Jay Johnson added four conversions. The win sets up a playoff game against the Browns. Baltimore also won 44 7 over the Chicago Rockets.
A garbled report notes Charles favored over Fitzpatrick in a heavyweight tilt tied to a charity event at an Area venue. It mentions East Coast punchers, Cincinnati, New York, and Philadelphia fighters with implied matchups and betting interest, though details are unclear due to the damaged text.
S W Conference prepares to open its season with slated games this week across the league. Teams, schedules, and venues are listed as the conference announces kickoffs and matchups for the opening weeks.
The Cumpls Owls, a local college team, posted a pair of victories in a weekend tilt. Key players included Leah Anis Sling and teammates throughout a busy schedule on Silday and Sunday, highlighting strong offense and defense.
Local notes indicate the Black River Game Club will elect officers this evening. Members discussed upcoming events and welcomed new participants while confirming lineup details and meeting logistics.
The document lists multiple college and high school cross references across Lorain County with matchups including Oberlin Huron Elyria Amherst Avon Lake Avon Lake Lorain and nearby locales. It references Southwestern Conference play and outlines several forthcoming games with unclear results and partial rosters.
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