Elyria Pioneers Aim For Second Win Of Young Season
Russ Davies notes Elyria High with veteran lineup seeks victory number two as they meet Akron East Orientals in a local independent game. Historic note recalls 1945-46 sectional loss to East.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1947
Page
7
Russ Davies notes Elyria High with veteran lineup seeks victory number two as they meet Akron East Orientals in a local independent game. Historic note recalls 1945-46 sectional loss to East.
New York New York The Downtown Athletic Club announced quarterback Johnny Lujack of Notre Dame as the outstanding college football player. Lujack led with 742 votes from national sportswriters and broadcasters, earning the Heisman Trophy. Runnerup was Hub Chappins of Michigan with 555 votes. Doak Walker, Charley Conerly, and Harry Gilmer followed in the top five.
In New York Brooklyn Dodger President Branch Hickey promised a decision within a week on rehiring exiled manager Leo Durocher. About 4,000 Wales supporters connected to the Columbus Council of Knngists of Columbus adopted a resolution opposing Durocher’s return and sent it to Hickey. Hickey is expected to announce his choice on the Dodger managership before December 10.
Oberlin Cagers prepare for 1947-48 season with 18 games on the card. Veteran captain Howie Selfrich leads a squad returning most of last year’s starters, facing Baldwin Wallace Friday at the Arena in Cleveland and hosting Hiram on Saturday for the home opener.
Seven Lorain County basketball games are listed for tonight led by Akron Bart Elyvia against Rubber City Orientals. Elyria Pioneers seek their second win after opening with S131. other matchups include Eaton at Belden, Crookside at Lagrange, Brownhelm at Penfield, Gratton at Avon, Gaileden hosting Birmingham, Avonkaoke at Lorain St Marys, and Lorain at Bellevue. All contests are independent frays.
Eighteen teams enrolled in three McLa sponsored basketball leagues as announced by Russ Gleason. High School House League starts Wednesday with Vultures vs Eagles at 7 00, Robins vs Hawks at 7 45, Bluejays vs Cardinals at 8 00. Senior League opens Thursday with Polecats vs Bears at 7 30, Wolves vs Kangaroos at 8 15, Lions vs Dogs at 9 00. Grade School League begins Saturday with Terriers vs Poodles at 2 30, Setters vs Bulldogs at 3 15, Cotties vs Hivadhounds at 4 00.
Miami report quotes Bob Hannegan stating Eldive Dyer will definitely remain manager of the St Louis Cardinals for another season. Hannegan, a top baseball official and former postmaster general, said no changes are planned at present.
The Al-Cuiy Bowlhu League hosts four matches at the Olympic Recreation this evening. Schedule details include matches featuring Boring Vatlew BLO, Mose Puts, the Tt tet bar, and Atway Poste Chips, with play starting at o'clock.
Northeastern Ohio dominated the United Press all Ohio scholastic football selections released today in a statewide editors poll. Seven players came from the Northeast, with three from the North and one from the Southwest. The list highlights Barberton Elyria and Canton McKinley as top teams.
The United Press All-Ohio first and second teams feature players from Martins Ferry Columbus West Seaman Canton Lincoln Steubenville Fremont Ross Massillon Canton Central Troy Piqua Central Elyria Cleveland Barberton Gallipolis Hamilton and others. Notable selections include Max Winans and Jack Wagner on the second team and Stark County scorers led by Ray Hamilton. Commentators praised Dick Thomas James Bailey and Janowicz with high regard for their play and achievements.
Swartz, a Miami resident, was selected by the Baseball Congress as a standout in the 1947 University of Colorado athlete lineup. The event, held in Wichita, named him the best sandjet player of Kan and credited his club with a key rating. He will report to spring training with Chips. no Cubs participation noted.
Lorain County Excavating clinched the first half championship in the Bowling Center 8 League with a sweep over Gibby's Place. The victory left them seven games ahead with two sets remaining as Elyria Manufacturing failed to gain more than one win from Wagon Wheel. Scoring honors led the city and league.
Inwd Knowles and Suiczek starred with a 976 single and 2714 total across three games as their squad defeated Home Tavern. Sam Nagy added a 237 single and 689 series to pace Lotian Excavating to a championship clinching win while Read all individuals in the league and the city. Play Team Still Tired. A tense Elyria Elks League clash saw Perkins Motors and Robertson's Shell split double victories to stay tied for the lead with two weeks remaining. Firestone Store led scoring with a 913 single game and Beiter Line also posted strong team marks.
The 7 Chronicle Telegram notes all city championships for the first halves of the seasons. George Wack of Beiter Line led individuals with a 257 single and 603 series. Sport Goods Team Wins T and J Movers posted 785 and 2284 but fell to Keepp Sporting Goods as the St John’s Lutheran League second round opened. Walter Nevins of the Movers had a 95 single and 511 series to pace scoring.
Pioneers seek a second win as Akron Hast arrives for a district prep clash on the Pioneer court. East’s first season under Russ Estey features lineup shifts and prep for Friday trip to Mansfield, while Elyria prepares to host Barberton after tonight’s game.
Miami University football team resumes workouts after accepting an invitation to face Texas Tech in the Sun Bowl in El Paso on New Year’s Day. Coach Sid Gillman says the squad is very happy and will push hard after a rest period, aiming to win.
Basketball team managers must enter leagues sponsored by the Elyria Recreation Board by Wednesday deadline. Contact D. W. Trubey, program director, at 4580 or 36-573 or visit 1951 Grafton Road to submit entries. The Women’s Bowling League schedules four matches tonight at 9. teams include Inter-City Machine Tool Company versus Clark Feartr, Kreb’a Sunneo versus Smuttsa, Motel Sederis versus Pav Come Dan Klein, and Clippers versus Latirange Hardware.
Ed Prokop of the Providence Reds moves ahead of Cliff Simpson of the Indianapolis Capitals to top the AHL scoring chase with 39 points on 2 goals and 11 assists in 21 games. Ray LaPlante tied for second with 94 points, Liscombe third with 33, and Bastien tops goal against average at 2.33.
Four matches are on the cards at Nick Lanes in the Knights of Columbus Bowling League this evening. The ecard lists early and late shifts with participant names and sponsorship like Oversted Garage Doors, Harte man Real siete, Hitiner Funeral Mome ve, Alfred Alten Bervice, Belock Guthrie and Roling, Blank Motors, Welsh Funeral Home, and Web ber Plastering.
Eight matches carded at the Bowling Center this evening include early and late shifts with teams such as Trimmers vs Dept No. 44 Engineers, Draw Plant Factory vs Draw Plant Office, Orinders vs Production Office, and Dept No. 42 vs Tool Room. Other pairings include Sales Order on Shippers vs Gridieya and Rush tra vs Rebuilders.
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