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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1944
Page
4
The Elyria Akron South High game at Akron was scrubbed as officials sought disciplinary action after a riot the week prior. A mob damaged facilities at South High, including bleachers and the score board, prompting cancellation until assurances of nonrecurrence.
Richard Lumley 20 son of Alyoo and Mrs Rollin Lumley Elyria Ohio listed among those completing an intensive signalman training course at Great Lakes Service Schools. Other trainees include Corporal Rudolph transferred from the Philippines and Lieutenant junior grade Margaret Amory promoted in the WAVES. Also noted are transfers and addresses for several service members and a Moose Bowling League schedule with multiple matches listed for Saturday at local recreation centers.
A terse recap of a United Press article lists grid results amid a jumble of misread words. It notes teams and scores in a brief sports update style. The exact teams and outcomes are unclear from the garbled OCR text but the item centers on football or grid results and standings.
Clearview High led by Coregin scoring seven field goals and 17 points as coach Chiff Stubblefield’s team opened Northern League play with a strong second half, defeating New London High 46-29. New London’s Reed led the Wildcats with 11 points, while Clearview reserves also topped New London reserves 24-11.
Horvath, Ohio State back, won the Heisman Memorial Trophy as top college football player in the 1944 season. He led a tight ballot with Army and Notre Dame stars strong. Navy tackle Ben Whitmore and Navy figures also ranked highly. ceremony set for December 5 in New York's Downtown Athletic Club.
Oberlin High's varsity five lost its season opener 34-25 to Norwalk at Norwalk. Hob Coronmn led Oberlin with 12 points while Chuck Sweet topped Norwalk with 11. A preliminary clash saw Norwalk Reserves edge Oberlin Reserves 26-62.
Avon Lake defeated Lorain 35-32 on their home court in a hard fought game. Top scorers included players from Avon Lake with several contributing points and free throws amid a competitive clash with St Mary’s reserves.
The readable OCR fragment lists numerous names and stray numbers in a chaotic layout. It references teams, dates, and places in a stray sequence, with few complete events or outcomes clearly identifiable.
Army and Navy meet at Municipal Stadium in Baltimore for a national championship dream game. West Point backs vs Navy line as a rare wartime grid clash tests claims to the title. War bond buyers fill seats, with public limited to 1,7000 of 5,000 extra seats framed by defense era rules.
Pfaudler Company Bowling League action saw Stainless Steel top with a series of 2389 led by individual high scores from Jacobs Cost Department and Parker Shipping Room. Cost Department, Stanness Steel, and Stock Department posted wins as Eagles Loop and Women’s division results surfaced in a busy evening.
In San Francisco the golf open sees Fry take the initial lead as players begin the round. The field features notable contenders with steady play and early scores shaping the event. Strong finishers and weekend prospects loom as the contest progresses.
The Fort Wayne Zal lners defeated the college All-Stars 48 to 38, becoming the first pro team to beat a college all-star squad in the five year wage war era. Hobby McDermott led with 17 points while Valparaiso forward Bob Dille added nine, keeping the game close before the pro team pulled away.
Elyria High will begin its basketball season next Friday on the road at Cleveland Hrights, after last night’s home opener against Akron South was canceled at South High officials’ request. The deferral aligns with disciplinary actions over a recent student disturbance.
Three of four Lake Erie League teams opened the basketball season with wins. Shaw defeated Collinwood 28-22 behind Ted Weil’s 10 points. Cleveland Heights beat Cleveland Lincoln 42-26 led by Ron Paelucci with 12. Lakewood topped Cleveland West Tech 41-27 with Don Burson and Gordon Fischlos each scoring 12. Shaker Heights lost to Euclid Central 37-26, while Lorain began with a 27-20 win over Amherst.
Army and Navy clash before 66 098 fans at Municipal Stadium in Baltimore. The wartime showdown features Army's fast scoring offense against Navy's sturdy defense and disciplined Cadet marching spirit. General L B Bremer, a former cavalry leader, calls the game a symbol of American service values and leadership.
Lorain County B scholastic basketball opens with six division games. South Amherst and Brownshelm win Western games, Columbia and Belden take Southeastern matchups, Ridgeville and Avon win in the Northeast. Carstensen scores 16 for South Amherst. Tansey 12 for Brownhelm.
Neely Powers of Colson Corporation will serve as toastmaster at the Elyria Booster Club Victory Dinner honoring Elyria High football team and coaches. Roy Clymer announces the event next Thursday at Elyria Country Club with program elements including National Anthem, introductions, awards, speaker Andy, and dinner at 6:30.
Wakeman High beat Camden 32 26 on Camden floor led by Dick Walter eight points while Alfena topped Camden with eight. Wakeman reserves crushed Camden reserves 26 10 in the preliminary game as disjointed OCR notes reference multiple stray names.
Huron defeated Birmingham 46 22 as Tats led Huron with 12 points and Rosette Angelo topped Birmingham with MH in a late evening game on the Birmingham hardwood. Preliminary contest saw Nuron Reserves 34 Birmingham Reserves 12.
Ohio State halfback Horvath named Big Ten back of the year with eight of nine votes while Indiana center Tavener wins lineman of the year by a one vote margin over Ohio State guard Richt Hackett. Purdue’s Dimwanchel received the remaining ballot.
Liverpool High cagers from Valley City Medina County edged Grafton 34 33 in an independent game on Grafton hardwood. Moehle led Liverpool with 12 points while Tompkins and Knechtges had 11 for Grafton. Liverpool hit 12 of 19 free throws as Grafton managed only three of ten. The preliminary game saw Liverpool Reserves defeat Grays ton Reserves 29 10.
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