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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1946
Page
7
Elyria and Minherst collide as the 1046-47 scholastic season begins. Readers learn recent rule changes including stoppage times in the final minutes and during holds, new throw-in rules, and limits on reentries.
A fragmented report lists several high profile Moosers and individuals, including Andersen and Vereds, amid a confusing tally. It mentions a Defective Factory LAE Uke and IRS related references while noting two losses and various unnamed participants.
Artie Levine 165 Brooklyn middleweight stopped Texas Jimmy Sheppard 166 in the sixth of a scheduled 10 rounder before 10,489 at the Arena. Sheppard staggered near the bell to end the sixth after absorbing two rights in the fifth. It was a quick payoff for Levine after a period away.
Unclear OCR text outlines a bowling schedule for a Legion event with references to venues and times but readable details are unavailable. The fragment mentions Dome vost at the center and home pin loop scheduling with names and codes likely indicating lanes and partners.
fragmented OCR summary notes a Heisman Trophy context mentioning Davis and a game at Oberlin. It references a Village Team, line scores, and partial player mentions with unclear wording and punctuation.
South Amherst High, led by guard Julius Paller with 18 points, defeated Amherst 42 to 4 in a Western Division Lorain County League game. Amherst’s top scorer was Gisid Crosz with 11 tallies, as South Amherst extended its win streak to three.
The Elyria Booster Club nominating committee released ten men for the ballot at the Booster Club's annual meeting Thursday evening at Elyria High School auditorium. Five will win two-year terms on the Board of Governors, joining current members with one year left.
Henrietta High School defeated Birmingham 49 to 34 as Truszuk led with 18 points and Larry Buchs added 13. The team built a 16-10 first quarter lead, widened to 26-17 at halftime, and never relinquished the margin. Birmingham’s Jim Angelo led visitors with 11 points. The Birmingham reserves won 27-10 in the accompanying game.
Bellevue Quint navigated a tight game to defeat Lorain 38-37, with Angela Basins scoring 18 and key plays late securing the win. The contest, played at Bellevue, showcased a defensive stand and balanced scoring as Lorain pushed to the final buzzer.
Brighton staged a third period surge to defeat Grafton 43 to 35 on the Grafton hardwood. Leland Gass led Brighton with five field goals and five free throws, tying Johnny Ranga for top scoring in a hard fought game. Malham added 12 points for the winners while Paul Sweda contributed five field goals. Grafton, paced by Ranga, kept within reach early but fell behind after the third quarter as Brighton blanked them for 12 points in that stanza.
Oberlin High School defeated LaGrange 84 to 47 as Lindy Wigton exploded for 41 points on 19 field goals and 3 free throws. Wigton’s 41 pushed his season total to 94 across three games, with Mel Rogers adding 16 and Don Thomas 14 for Oberlin.
Columbia Hugh's cagers remained undefeated with a 45 44 win over Olmsted Falls High. Don Crocker led Columbia with 22 points including 10 field goals and free throws, while Olmsted Falls’ Surman top scored for the Falls with 17. Prelim game saw Olmsted Filly Reservy edge Columbia Reserves.
Belden cagers edged Brookside 38 to 36 to secure their fourth victory of the season with Karey Schrefer scoring six field goals and three free throws for 15 points. Brookside's Ken Hicks led with 14 points, Date Stovd added 10, and Brookside reserves also won later in the program.
Bellettes take early lead as a women’s pin tourney starts with Creingi and Reo Poe among standout players. Dense, faint text limits full clarity but notes strong performances and early margins in the opening round.
Kinsey named coach for Oberlin College swimming program. The announcement lists the new leadership and notes a transition for the Oberlin swimmers as they prepare for upcoming meets and training sessions under the former coaching staff.
Army and Notre Dame share top status with five of eleven spots on the 1946 UP All-America team. Army claims three posts including backfield pair Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard and star end Doc Blanchard, after an undefeated season capped by a Navy finale. Notre Dame secures two places through its standout performers as national co-champions.
Henry Foldberg Notre Dame quarterback Johnny Dajack and tackle George Connor lead an All America roster dominated by Midwest players Alex Agase and Warren Amling. Army keys the East with three selections, while Georgia and Texas players feature among the backs and ends.
Browns dominated Miami with a 34 to 0 victory. Key plays included Ota Graham returning a pass for a touchdown and strong defensive pressure from Edgar Jones Gavlon Smith and Gem Fekete. Ken Holly connected with Graham on the opening drive as Cleveland rolled past Miami.
A scrambled OCR excerpt mentions the Lambert Trophy and Army Eleven with broken phrases about a game or award. The readable parts point to a college football context, with Army associated and a trophy reference. Other fragments are indecipherable and do not yield clear facts.
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