Browns Clinch Division Hope In Tight Finish
Browns eye key divisional clinch as the league’s second place group battles to secure a playoff spot. Washington and Cleveland tailed rivals with late season wins while Elyria and Lorain players earned regional honors ahead of the booster game. Sid Gillman headlines the Elyria-Lorain banquet at Hotel Antlers with Kiwanis backing. Oberlin and Massillon banquets also highlight a busy football week.
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IGE
Cuvylland Browns
nConfes
Chamaensian
Philadelphia
Tegheany
Qwanac Bates
Mets
Peehindu
Tae
Browns
Washington Reabeyn
Hon Morris
Elyrivs
Lake Erie
Elyria High
Pioneer Grid
Elyria-Lorain
Sid Gillman
University of Cincinnnnat
Cal
Sid
Minneapolis
Ohio State
Sam Willaman
Hotel Antlers
Steel City
Lorain
Kiwanis Club
Oberlin
Massillon
Fremont
Jimmy Dudley
Whtch
Indians
Boyd Robinson
Paul (Bear) Bryant
University of Kentucky
Tigers
Warren Harding
Fremont Ross
Ross High School
Giants
Columbus East
County Loop Cage Teams See Double Action This Week
Undefeated Ridgeville and Brownhelm lead the Lorain County Class B Scholastic Basketball League through a busy week. Ridgeville faces Columbia Tuesday and Avon Lake Friday, while Brownhelm plays Belden Tuesday and Brighton Friday. In the Eastern Division Eaton hosts Avon Avon Lake, and Brookside hosts Columbia South Amherst with other Friday matchups. Western Division features Brighton at Penfield Camden at Henrietta, LaGrange idle Tuesday, and Henrietta traveling to Birmingham Friday.
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Lorain County
Mideewle
Mastery
Brownhelm
Ridgeville
Columbia
Avon Lake Ous
Ihampion
Hous
Belden
Brighton Rsilz
Brighton
Eatin
Avon
Brooksale Wis
Grafton
South Amherst
Avon Lake
Brookside
Eaton
Penfield
Camden
Henrietta
LaGrange
Liverpool High
Valley City
Birmingham
Browns Claim Sixth Straight Title With 28 0 Win Over Steelers
The Cleveland Browns clinched their second American Conference title and a sixth straight professional football championship by routing the Pittsburgh Steelers 28 to 0. Otto Graham connected on key passes to Laverne, Ken Carpenter and Elbie Nickel as the offense rolled, while strong defense limited Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sltsburgh
Cleveland Browns
Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cleveland
Brown
Ken Carpenter
Steelers
Otto Graham
Joe Geri
Pittsburon
New York
Tennessee
Stanford
Tulsa
Graham
Dante Lavell
Marion Mot
Steau
Cincinnati Andi
Arkansas
Steeler
Len Ford
Chuck
Nevada
Yun
Lavelli
Sualers
Tommy Devine
Detroit Free Press
Schoal
Notre Dame
Detroit Livers
St. Lewis Browns
Ford
Maryland
Ortmann
Princeton
al Minarik
Arizona State
Mixed Bowling League Records and Standings Highlight
The page records a mixed bowling league with many individuals listed by name and score, including top performers and high series. It notes a season tally of 23 scholastic spots, mentions Western Division leaders, and references team standings and player achievements across the weekend events.
Ohio Quint In Home Opener On Tuesday
The Ohio quint opens at home Tuesday with a fresh lineup and coach’s plan for a strong start. Northwestern, Indiana, and Kansas matchups loom as key conference tests after Christmas. Denver and Western pairings frame a busy nonconference slate.
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Ohio Quint
Ten Teams Listed For City Class B Cage League Play
Ten teams officially listed to play in the City Class B Basketball League with entry fees posted by the Elyria Recreation Board. Teams include Alert Auditors, Club-A thel! company, Elyria Dairies, Elyria Merchants, Elyria Senior C&O, Wes Gast Insurance, Merchants, Plaudier Company, Smitty's Grocery, and United Polish Club. Program director Harold Block arranged the season schedule with a November start, games at Ely School gym, and a planned single round robin followed by a single-elimination tournament culminating in a playoff for the season title.
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Havng
Elyria Recreation Board
Satur Ley
Elyria Dairies
Elyria’ Merchants
Elyria Senior C& O
Wes Gast Insurance
Plaudier Company
Smitty's Grozery
United Polish Club
Harold ‘Pelet
Seasin
Fount
Ely Seheal Gymnasium
Feves
Mepling
Philly to Host All Star Game for 50th Anniversary
National League President Warren Giles announced Philadelphia would stage the All Star Contest as part of the citys 50th anniversary celebration. The Detroit Tigers were slated to participate in the showcase, with a three game series to follow in Cleveland.
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Stanky
Fred Saigh Kleftt
St. Louis Cardinals
Horace Stoneham
New York Giants
New York
Saigh
Eddie Stanky
Cardinals
International Soundphoto
Philly
Shute Park Ih
Dhiladebahan Phillies
Ets
Hsin Natonal League
Warren Giles
Detroit Tigers
Ovatiart
Cleveland Hashier
Elyria Catholic to Meet St Ignatius in Friday Night Contest
Elyria Catholic High's Panthers travel to Gulf Road gymnasium to face Cleveland St. Ignatius Friday in a challenging test after a recent win. Coach Ed Kubuski schedules top opponents to expose the team to higher competition this season.
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Elyria Catholic
St. Ignatius
Elyria Catholic High
Panthers
Hudson
Miake Thei
Cleveland St. Ignatius
Gulf Road Gymnasium
Hanmers
Berea
Ed Kubuski
St Ignatius
Cleveland Holy Name
Canton
Central Catholic
Joan
Elyria Pioneers Seek First Lake Erie League Win At Euclid
Elyria Pioneers travel to Euclid for a Lake Erie League clash as both teams chase their first victory this season. Euclid, 0-2, faces Elyria after a 48-42 loss to Shaw while Elyria aims to rebound from a 48-42 setback and improve ball handling and shot opportunities amid a young, injury-affected roster.
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Erie
Shaw
Alyria High
Lake Erie
Euclid
Panthers
Elyria
Cleveland Heights
Lorain
Victor
Shaker Heights
Lakewood
Ashtabula
Heights
Cleveland
John Marshall
Pioneers
Cardinals
Oberlin Cagers Seek Fourth Win Over Fenn Foxes
Oberlin College Yeomen aim to extend their series lead against Fenn College of Cleveland in a home game at Jones Memorial Field House following Friday’s 76 78 overtime loss to open the cage season. The team previously beat Fenn 76 48 last year and faces Akron and Pennsylvania State Teachers College in upcoming fixtures before the Christmas break.
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Oberlin
Hartham College
Richmond
Indiana
Oberlin College
Yeomen
Fenn College of Cleveland
Jones Memorial Field House
Foxes
Akron
Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock
Elyria Catholic Freshmen Open Schedule This Week
Elyria Catholic freshman basketball starts their season with two away and home games. The Panthers travel to Lorain St. Marys on Tuesday and host Cleveland St. Ignatius here on Wednesday. All games begin at 4 PM.
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Emvia Catholic High School
Panther
Lorain St. Mary's
Lorain
Cleveland St. Ignatius
New London Is Court Winner In 1951-52 Opener
New London Highs Wildcats opened the 1951 52 basketball season with a 57 to 44 victory over Savannah. Russ Edgington scored 30 points from 14 field goals and two free throws as New London raced to a 21 12 lead in the first period and maintained the margin through the final buzzer. Savannah reserves cut the lead to 44 27 late in the game, while key New London players included George Monschemn Dave Basin New London and Ron Krebs Vince Feck Dick Rancour Ray Pelaquin Ney Novak and Bill Stol jsenburg. The report notes upcoming games and a home and home series with Lakewood St Edward s.
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View
London
New London High
Wildcats
Savannah
Russ Edgington
George Monschemn
Dave Basin
New London
Ron Krebs
Vince Feck
Ron Mettler
Don Gargas
Ray Pelaquin
Ney Novak
Charles
Aichock
Rob Mutman
Bill Stol
Zenburg
Bill Menner
Stan Karam
Jsii
Tick Elbert
L Savannan
Mack
Sid Wankart
Beliner
Jae Enatin Smt
Amin
Lakewood St Edward's
OlRarmon
Ainnire
Erlenboeh
Baines Fo
Gi Huston
Ito Ao
Perber
Ulathlo—Harod Block
Kazmaier Tops Coast to Coast Football Player Poll
New York UP Dick Kazmaier of Princeton was elected football player of the year in a nationwide sports writers and broadcasters poll. He led with 135 of 254 votes, ahead of Bull McColl of Stanford who won lineman of the year with 22 votes and 25 votes for player of the year.
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New York
Dick Kazhier
Princeton
United Press
Kazmaier
Bull McColl
Stanford
McColl
Elyria Elks Bowling Schedule Promises Night of League Matches
The Elyria Elks League presents regular 12 matches tonight at Staney's Rainbow Lanes in two shifts. Pairings include Pink versus Mecats, Mayers Frud's Uighers, West Side Lumber against Hart Coristmenan, George Herman's against Tyo's Cate, and Erb Radio against Collins Auto Parts among others.
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Elks
Elyria Elks
Staney's Rainbow Lanes
Barly Auift
Pink
Mecats
To & J Mayers Frud's Uighers
Medic Sales
Brat Welding
Syere Goal
West Side Lumber
Hart Coristmenan
George Herman's
Tyo's
Cate
Dicken Funerral Fame
Lorain
Birmingham Cage Team Is Beaten by Huron 38–32
Huron high school defeated Birmingham 38 to 32 on Saturday night in an Erie County matchup. Birmingham led by Jim DeWitt with 12 points but trailed most of the game as Huron reserves won 29–18 in the prelim.
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HURON
Birmingham High
Erie County
Jim DeWitt
Birmingham
HutelYson
Seneff
Maloy
Eallgrabe
Huriley
OiGrern
Meola
Swancer
Livh
Kudela
Thoad
A Wandiey
Feredelem
Turon
Howard Zienike
Ed Cinnaker
Eight Matches Set In Paie B League Bowling Night
The Pa B League Pin Pairings draw eight matches for tonight at the Center across two shifts. Early shift includes Paige Bunkers versus Arvay's Pointe and Chips Balter Jone against Rainbow Lanes with Lorain County Speedway facing Elyria Fener and Pm- BorRL Olsen Company meeting Lehman Cart. Later matches feature Sichaekl ca Raral Caterer against Ohin Fuel Gas and Kasper Found rovs Pinegat, with Blakes Independents taking on Bittner Paner at Home Hare vey's facing Elyria Bowling Center.
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Apie
Paige Bunkers
Arvay's Pointe Chips
Balter Jone
Rainbow Lanes
Lorain County Speedway
Elyria
Fener & Pm- Borrl Olsen Company
Lehman Cart- Latesnutr
A Sichaekl Ca Raral Catererie
Ohin Fuel Gas
Kasper Foundrovs
Pinegat Shettts
Blakes Independents
Bittner Paner
Harevey's
Elyria Bowling Center
Snead Wins Miami Open Defeats Harper In 72 Holes
Sam Snead captured the Miami Open at Miami Florida by 72 holes with a 268 total defending his title as Chandler Harper faltered on the 10th hole after Snead sank a 42 foot putt. Snead’s win marked a PGA record fifth Miami Open title and boosted his year’s earnings to 15 072.50, ranking sixth among pro golfers.
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Miami Fla
Sammy ‘Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Snead
Harper
Galter
Toledo Upsets Cincinnati For MAC Preseason Title
The University of Toledo won the Mid-American Conference preseason tournament, edging defending champion Cincinnati 45 to 44 as John Pardzini hit a dramatic 35 foot shot with 11 seconds left to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Upi
Ohio
University of Cincinnati
Weekend Cage Schedule Across Multiple Venues
Friday and Saturday matchups list schools and towns including Eaton Avon South Amherst Brookside Grafton Ridgeville Columbia Belden Brownhelm Brighton Penfield Camden Henrietta Liverpool Lorain Saint Ignatius of Myra Lakewood Shaker Heights Amherst Oberlin Wakeman Greenwich Medina Lorain Norwalk Margaretta Huron St Mary's Lakewood St. Marys Lorain at Lakewood Edinburgh matches noted. Saturday events feature Ashtabula Cleveland Heights and Lorain John Marshimill. Local games with varied venues and rivalries per the schedule.
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Eaton
Avon
South Amherst
Avon Cake
Brookside
Grafton Ridgeville
Columbia
Belden
Brownhelm
Brighton
Penfield
Camden Ab Henrietta
Liverpool
LaGrange
Cleveland & Joseph's
Loraina
Mars
Lorain
Lakewood
SHAW
Shaker
Margaretta
S! Huron
St. Mary's
Ashtabula
Cleveland Heights
Cleveland
John Marshimill
Lod Sunda
Elvira Catholic Ob
Thorpe Receives Over $2,000 Aid From Fans
New York star Jim Thorpe, recuperating from lip surgery, was presented with more than $2,000 by George Trautman the minor leagues president. The fund was created to help the once Olympic hero and New York Giant outfielder aided by fans worldwide in thankful support.
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Thorpe
New York
Jim Thorpe
George Trautman
New York Giant
T ' Thorpe
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Free Press
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Johnny Groth
Joe Ginsberg
Duane Pillette
Matt Batts
Cliff Mapes
Cleveland Indians
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Hoot
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Detroit
Mathager Rea Rolle
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Boston Red Sox
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Cleveland Barons
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Associated Press
APL
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Howell
Ray Hoyman
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Ohin
Chuck Mather
Massilion Eeentid
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Memas Tavern
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Motley
Lew Pont
Dhubie
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Ed Tvrgee
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University of Denver
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Rover
Denver
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Regan Rau
Alton
Kansas
Tat Co Beaune
Mdisieiin
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CY Haiteley
Sea
Telalate
Ohio Edison Company
Cage Records
Tarr
Erie League
Tener Wwe
Shaker Hashis
Patino
Korky Asa
Porain
Amherst
Ayan Lake
Llvita Catholic
Kuhusk
Cleveland Senate
East Senate Monarch
Parma
Cleveland Cathedral Latin
Sandusky St. Mary's
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Bay City
Painesville
Jim Calvert
Stan Intihar
Lora
Tal
Intihar
Jeudhd
Fenn
Daystrom
FOX Furniture
Middle Ave
R. M. Vincent
Amvets
Kipling
Broad and
Clark St
Ridge Tool Co
Miami
Toledo
Cage
Thesday
Dumont
RCA
Philco
Emerson
Ryan
East Ave
Sears
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