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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
21
A speaker denounces the president for having to address the conduct of amateur sports groups, calling the situation ridiculous and out of hand.
Elyria High's Pioneers seek to control rebounding against Findlay as 6-3 standouts Tom Miller and Al Morrison lead the Trojan frontline. Injuries loom for Findlay with Hank Cole and Dave Remer sidelined, while Marty Frankiewicz shows improving ankle status.
The article details a protracted battle between the AAU and NCAA over control of amateur sport in the United States. It notes Kennedy and the State Department involvement, a proposed truce until Tokyo 1964, and a later breakdown with the AAU banning athletes under USTFF auspices. It discusses the broader propaganda and policy stakes for the Cold War era.
Cleveland Browns travel to Chicago then San Francisco to face the 49ers in a game that could showcase new players under coach Paul Brown. The Browns, already out of playoff contention, will test rookies, while Oregon State star Baker leads league rushing and passing totals.
The sixth season of indoor auto and motorcycle racing at Cleveland Arena starts Friday December 28 and runs weekly. Auto action features three quarter midget autos and Crosley type stock cars under open rules with safety inspections. Motorcycles include Ronnie Rail and George Roeder under CNRA AMA rules. Over 8,000 tickets at 1.73 for adults and 0.75 for children will go on sale at 6:30 each race night.
The spoiled OCR lists college basketball scores including LaSalle 34 Cent Massachusetts 61 and Temple 83 versus unknown opponent. It also mentions Buffalo 87 South Kentucky 84 and West St Mary's 95 with other unclear team names and mixed digits.
Philadelphia signs halfback Tom Woodeshick of West Virginia to a 198 contract and adds two free agents from Boston College Charles Meadows and center Tom Hall. Woodeshick was the Eagles eighth draft choice.
Elyria Catholic and Cleveland Cantius eye a fast paced North Central Conference debut as both squads expect ample offense. Cantius relies on guard Mike Gormley and center Bruce Minnich while Elyria Catholic faces a shorter frontline and aims to capitalize on Reno and Conroy inside.
Mary Durbin aimed for 300 but rolled a 498 series in the Wednesday Afternoon Ladies League at Strikeout Lanes. The Flubs, sharing the league lead with The Twist, posted a 1671 series. Russ Kepler achieved a 214 game and 580 series in the Wellington Businessmen's League. David son Elevator teamed for an 872 game and 2415 series. Medina Supply holds first with 40 points.
Ed Flickinger leads with 607 points while Bob Stich posts 606. Dack Traxler and Don Whitney each total 603 and Fred Smith has 602 as the club table shows tight scoring among top entrants.
The list names Jeri Pomeroy Coletta Sittinger Connie Mate Betty Sailer Jean Moyes Dot Boreski Dell Brumby Val Scrivens Hazel Gereke R Smith Joanne Martin Marian Henke Grace Lysell Dot Dahm and others with scores ranging from 51s to 525 in a local 500 club event.
President Kennedy called for immediate arbitration between the AAU and NCAA over control of amateur athletics to prevent harming the 1964 Olympic team. AAU leaders and NCAA officials echoed support or criticized the coalition, renewing tensions as AG Kennedy mediates.
Adolph Rupp’s Kentucky Wildcats recovered from a shaky start to crush Florida State 83 54 at home. Cotton Nash led with 19 points and 19 rebounds, Don Rolfes added 18 points and 13 boards as Kentucky built a 33 33 halftime edge and kept the margin above 13 in the second half.
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