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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
6
News notes a contested playoff in Cleveland with strong ticket demand and anticipated high attendance at the Western and Eastern division championship game. Officials expect a record gate with Giants and Packers crowds cited as a benchmark, while Cleveland Ham leadership discusses remaining tickets and pricing during the buildup.
A rambling OCR style list shows multiple college teams and scores, including Lehigh, Western Michigan, Coast Guard, Denver, Loras, and Denison, among others. Several entries mix team names with unclear numbers, indicating a partial round up of sports results from various institutions and dates.
Lorain also postpones Elyria Lakewood clash as Elyria Lorain High and Elyria-Lakewood teams cite inability to field complete lineup. Announced by Carlie Smith director of athletics. Only Shaw at Stinker Heights remains scheduled for Friday amid weather and player injuries.
Wyckrent Grandpis dn two of three games last night but increased its lead in the Wyckrent Home Bowling League to two games. Buckeye Mold and Die dropped three straight to Porsche Lumber. Elyria Brass and Bronze won two from Gardner Jewelers, Supper Club took two from Oberlin Dairy Service, Eric Radlo capped three straight from Hahn Manufacturing Company, Moose Club captured three in a row from Neht Boulers. Vic Silver Jewelers won three consecutive games from Ligothe Contractor, West Side Lumber took two from Walt's Restaurant. Vic Silver Jewelers rolled a 2701 score to lead team honors as Parsch Lumber posted high team single games of 977, Jerry Barkacs of the Jewelers topped the ]]
Cleveland faces a potential setback as star end Jim Benton may miss the world championship clash with the Washington Redskins. Benton’s end partnership with Bob Waterfield has been pivotal in the Rams’ march to the title, raising concerns about comeback performance and team depth for the final showdown.
Three games usher in YMCA house cage loop season. Knights of Columbus league matches set for Tarey Lanes at 7 p.m. Wardens meet Grand Knights while Chancellery faces Treasurers in opening card.
A racehorse trainer was killed in a motor vehicle crash on yesterday's avenue. The scene involved jockeys and attendants from Saclay, with reports noting the trainer linked to Fogland's campion and Prudie Fos. Police investigations are underway.
Three Lorain County Scholastic Basketball League games set for Friday were postponed due to influenza. Ridgeville at Avon Lake and Brookside at Eaton in the Northeastern Division along with Brighton at Brownhelm in the Western Division were called off. Avon Lake will host the Avon Lake Eaton game Friday evening to make up last week’s postponement, while South Amherst travels to Camden and LaGrange visits Grafton in the Western Division and Columbia of Penfield in the Southeastern.
Amherst High defeats Vermilion 45 to 32 to remain undefeated this season. Center Dick Bram led scoring with 24 points on 10 field goals and four free throws, while West added 20 for Vermilion. Amherst reserves beat Vermilion reserves 24 to 21 in the preliminary game.
Fairport Dine and Wine basketball team advertises seeking Class A opponents for away and home games in Elyria and nearby areas. Managers should contact Eugene Kunges at 545 Eagle Street, Fairport Harbor, Ohio, to book matches.
At the 23rd Elyria Lorain grid banquet in South Lorain, Flval Elyria and Lorain football squads were celebrated. Trevor Rens of Ohio State University spoke as guests of an athletic coaching staff from Shaw High School. Rees presented films from this season’s Ohio State Michigan game. Officials from Yoh schools Hamlies and Olivers attended. Noble of the Lorain Klivanis Club co sponsored with Willy Lormis High School.
Auditors beat Automatics 30-10 to extend their winning streak in a City Class GB League game at Jefferson school Moor. Key scorers included Ignatas leading the closers with four points, while Tom Reid and Hob Clark led American Legion with 18 and 10 points respectively in a 46-15 Elyria Furniture rout and Holmes Delivery edged General Industries, rebounding with additions.
Local sports and league listings outline cage games for Friday and Saturday across Cleveland Heights Shaker Heights Avon Lake Norwalk and Medina venues. Also included are Women’s Al-City Bowling League matches at Wrykrent Recreation and Bowling Center All-Star League fixtures with teams like Elyria Hardware Dee’s Five and Gypsy Fiddle.
Owners of the American and National Leagues united in backing Chandler after a volatile period. They praised his decisions on night baseball limits and minors' protections, while affirming respect for his authority and calling the meeting one of the best attended. The session addressed bonuses, promotions funds, and extending the minor leagues agreement to January 12, 1947.
Olmsted Falls outscored Ridgeville 20-13 in the final half and won 37-36 after overtime on the local hardwood. Tom Gaylord led Ridgeville with 14 points while Payne and George Bingsell each had 10 for Olmsted Falls.
Jefferson school hosts Lorain’s Aces versus Avon Green Store in a top A League showdown at 7:00. Bendix Westinghouse meets Western Automatic and Henriet ta Grange faces American Legion as part of tonight’s card with two other games.
The National Hockey League tightens its race as Detroit ties Boston 2 1 in a 2 1 game. Murray Armstrong nets a third period equalizer while Harry Lumley stops a late Bruin push. Chicago remains in third with Boston, Detroit closing in on the leaders. other teams idle.
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