Local Lorain County schools lead in young basketball season
Lorain County prep hoops show four undefeated teams as Belden Avon Lake South Amherst and Clearview hold early slates. Belden tops Litchfield Liverpool Ridgeville Brookside Eaton Gratton and Ponflatd while Avon Lake, South Amherst, and Clearview post wins. Simonovich tops Lorain High scorers with 72 points.
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Lorain County
Halden
South Amherst
Avon Lake
Clearview
Johnny Evatioft
Belden
Béldén
Litchsfield
Liverpool
Ridgeville
Brookside
Eaton
Gratton
Gordon Splete
Lotain
Birmingham
Brownhelm
Brighton
Clippers
Oberlin
Medina
South Amherat
Ambherat
Avon Lake Fates Brooktide
la Grange
Fairview
Wellington
Costerbaan
Bennie Ooaterbaan
Michigan
Ooaterbaan
Wolverine
Per
Sesson
Oosterbant
St. Clairsville
Barnum
Joe Walcott
Childssh
Miss Hush
Joe Louis
Walcott
Joe Louis Wips
Henry M. Davis
Corkacrew League
Bellaire
Davis
Simonovich
Lorain High
Steelmen
Lake Erie
George Simonovich
Imonovich
Mymhiel Basse
Nets
John Krugz
Elyria
Don Weiss
Cleveland
Melghu
Vic Janowlea
Calumet Named Horse Of The Year In Turf Digest Choice
The Turf and Sport Digest crowns Calumet Farm heir Armed as Horse Of The Year with Bewitch Citation and Phalanx earning top honors in other divisions. Calumet dominates with a multihorse sweep and record earnings as Warren Wright’s operation secures dominant supremacy in American racing.
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U. S
Oscar Fraley
United
Preas
York U
Calumet Farm
Turf
Sport Digest
Warren Wright
Monty
Ballow
Calumet's
Armed
Calumet
Bewitch
Citation
C. V. Whitney
Phalanx
Wright
Jems
Phalany
Ss Seven Fervent
Stymie
Biywle
Bebing Stymie
HAT
Wright Gold
Pappy
Whirlaway
Twilight Tear
Bay
Bull Lea
Paints
Better Self
My Request
Pict
Relic
Siggy
Grandpere
Free America
Ning
Balshing
Enn Ally
Whirkome
Colyr Hesorur
Grey Fushi
Inheritance
Gheniea
Shor
Weng
Cognle Bomb
Double Jay
Det
Ang
Phalang
Cleaners Face Canton Quint In Saturday Basketball
Elyria hosts the Standard Cleaners against Canton quintet Saturday night at Elyria High School to open the season. Coach Les Gast leads the Cleaners with players including Wilbur Cowen Bill Simhonovich Joe Yaraa Kim Montgomery Rudy Lawot Ernst Hoehler Heinie Weber and Ed Urla Hate. Visiting Cushites feature Wee Willie Smith Art Grant John Wilder Eddie Coleman Joe Grimes and Bob Daughtry with Marion Malley possibly in lineup. Game slated for 9 with a preliminary to follow. advance ticket sales underway.
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Elyria
Catton
Elyria High School
Ih Cdge
Les Gast
Wilbur
Lahk) Cowen
Bill Simhonovich
Joe Yaraa
Kim Montsomery
Rudy Lawaot
Ernst Hoehler
Heinie Weber
Eds l Urla
Hate
Wee Willie Smith
New York Renaissance Quintet
Art Grant
John Wilder
Eddie Coleman
Joe Grimes
Bob Daughtry
The
Cleaners
Marion Malley
Cleveland Browns
Cushires
Matley
Canton
Standard Cleanera
Olympic Recreation
Prokop Tops American League Scorers in Week Push
New York U M Ed Whitey Prokop of Providence leads the American Hockey League with 45 points in 27 games after a four-point week, ahead of Cliff Simpson of Indianapolis with 42 in two more games. Ray LaPlante is third with 41, Carl Liscombe fourth, Syd Smith fifth. Bastien shows shutout form for Pittsburgh as a netminder with a 2.33 goals against average. LaPlante also has 29 assists while Phil Samels of Pittsburgh leads penalties with six minutes.
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New York
Whitey) Prokop
Providence
Cliff Simpson
Indianapolis
Prokop
Simpson
Ray LaPlante
Elyria High School musical show On Stage
The Varsity E Club of Elyria High presents On Stage at the Elyria High School auditorium Wednesday and Thursday night. Sixteen acts including music, tumbling, comedy and tap dance with student and non member helpers. Key athletes listed include Carlisle Manos Glessner Struck Turon Krugz Gorbies Hafferkamp Sexton and manager General Marsh.
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Elyria
Pighta
Elyria High School
Tenny Curcillo
Chris Manos
Vic Janowicz
Ton Peters
Carlisle
Manos
Pon Glessner
Alan Struck
Ed Turon
Johnny Krugz
Steve Gorbies
Don Hafferkamp
Johnny Sexton
General Marsh
Olberg
Dick Decker
Ann Dunn
Shirley Guth
Jeno Sadowski
Tickely
Penn State Eleven Boasts Great Line for Cotton Bowl
Penn State in Tate College Pa fronts a dominant line led by Steve Suhey and Johnny Nolan aiming to curb Southern Methodist in Dallas New Year’s Day Cotton Bowl. The undefeated Lions boast a stout defense allowing 76.7 yards per game and a potent single wing attack averaging 363.8 rushing yards per game.
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Rudy Orankovic
United
Prose Sports
Wrnter
Tate College
U.P
Penn State
Southern Methodist
Nittany Lions
Mustangs
Bob Higgins
Dallas
State
Pitt
Syracuse
Colgate
Santa Clara
Steve Suhey
Lions
Suhey
Navy
Cocaptain
Johnny Nolan
John Potsklan
John Wolosky
Higgins
Bne
Sam Tamburo
Negley Norton
Joe Drazenovich
Elwood Peichel
Sitle
Jett Durkota
Francis Rogel
Spehomore
Larry Joe
Wally ‘Triplett
Bob
Williams
Charlie Drazenovich
Ing
Dowk Walker
Gil Johnson
Washington University
St. Louis
Southern California
Title Bout Is Postponed
Ike Williams received clearance for two non title bouts before the Madison Square Garden championship with Bob Montgomery. The 20th Century Sporting Club approved postponing the Montgomery bout from January 6 to February 10 to allow Williams to compete in non title fights while holding the NBA title since August 4 when he KO'd Montgomery to claim the crown.
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New York
WPI
Ike Williams
Bob Montgomery
Madison Square Garden
20Th Century Sporting Club
Willams’ Gee
Montgomery
Williams
Agighgnpion
Three Contests Open City Class B Cage Season
General Industries Sportsman's Club and Smitty's Confectionery won opening night games in the City Class B League at Jefferson School. Industries routed Elyria Independents 25 to 25, while Sportsman's Club defeated Wellington Merchants 31 to 13. Smitty's Confectionery beat Elyria Molding 37 to 28 in a close affair, with Ray Jantz scoring 27 points and Jack Flowers totaling 17 for the victors.
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General Industries
Sportsman's Club
Smitty's
Jefferson School
Industries and
Elyria Independents
Wellington Merchants
Smitty
Elyria
Dantz
Ray Jantz
Halpin
Sportsman
Tet
Wellington
Abahazi
Smitty'n Confectionery
Elyria Molding
Wiggy Pais
Jack Flowers
Honora
Bernie Lysaght
Paul
Smith
St Molmes
Pilenkh Org
Comstock
Kaiser
Pat
Talaley
Salty
Ea Confectioner
Elyria Wellington Spritsman Club
Ay Mercharte
Y. Lapoa
Deveresuz
Lapos
Bligh
Kagsry
Barnhart
Yarako
Adahazi
Medro
Janowica
Chuplin
Kovecsk
OD. Kies
Crawford
Dubwelpw
Sy Byesmags
Bruar
Bchue
Mitebal
Eta
Barile
Hollidey
Wren HS Ache
Automatic Pin Schedule at Western Automatic Bowling League
The Western Automatic Bowling League at the Center hosts eight matches tonight starting at 8:45 PM with a pair of events. Later in the evening at 9:00 PM, Rebuilders vs Trimmers is listed among the late fixtures while other entries include various shop and factory teams. A separate local note reports an albino fox sighting near Randolph by Duane Menning and Keith Campbell.
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Buanere
Bales
Orindery ‘& Tool Room
Randolph
Animal World
Agen
Duane Menning
Keith Campbell
Olympic Recreation
Acertin
Teams Deadlock For 1st Half Elks Pin Title
Robertson's Shell and Perkins Motora split the first half games in the Elyria Elka League. Firestone Store set a season league record with a 75 single Bathe as the two sides prepare a roll-off to decide the championship.
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Robértson'a Shell
Perkins Motota
Elyria Elka
Olympic Recreation
Robertson'a Shell
Firestone Store
Perskins Motora
Tertalt Servite
Firestone
Firestone store bowler shines in first half standings update
Pat Dyer of Firestone Store led individual honors with a 245 single and 603 total, as Tavern Leads B Teams and Lorain County Excavating set half-season marks. Howard Chapman in Better Line gathered a 258 single and 641 total, while Koepp Sporting Goods posted a 2,280 series in St. John's Lutheran League, with Koepp adding a 205 single and 516 total. Moose tournament at Olympic Recreation saw Beaulla East Bridge Inn top the Moose A and B leagues with 2,877 pins plus 393 handicap, edging Milton's Jewelers who totaled 2,873.
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Flyrla Elks League
Pal Dyer
Eeeene
Eaharder
Jon
Pat Dyer
Fireistone Store
Tavern
Bowling Center
Lorain County
Finegan Sheriffs
Howard Chapman
Cope
Koepp Sporting Goods
St.John's
Allston's Jewelers
Sai
Brave Trucking
Olympic Recreation
Food ' S Market
Mooseheart
Kaye's Cafe
No. 10 Club
Buckeye Mold and Die
Wyckoff Cleaners
Paradise
Friendship Club
LaGrange Hardware
McCoy Beverage
Hart Construction
Broad Street Grill
Amherst Hosts South Amherst Quint In County Basketball Night
Seven Lorain County scholastic teams hit the floor tonight headlined by Amherst Comets facing South Amherst Quarrytowners on Amherst hardwood. South Amherst rides an undefeated start while Amherst sits near top in Southwestern Conference standings. Other games feature Brownhelm at Belden, Grafton at Eaton, and Camden visiting Birmingham as Belden aims to extend a seven game win streak.
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Lorain County
Amherst
Amherst Comets
South Amherst
Quarrytowners
Clearview
Rocky River
Flate
Wellington
Medina
Class & Lorain
Elyria
Birmingham
Erie County
Brownhelm
Brighton
Lorain
Polish Club Bowlers Prize Money Meeting Tonight
United Polish Club Bowling League awards prize money with distribution at a meeting this evening at the Jeoueh Club. Bowlers are urged to attend the 7 o clock gathering for the distribution and related announcements.
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First
United Polish Club
Jeoueh Club
Several Scholastic Fives Show Power In Early Season Games
Ohio high school basketball shows depth as Canton teams surge and Massillon, Central Catholic, and Columbus Central win. Lee rivals Ashland and Galion both fall. Sam Gelal leads Canton Central Catholic with 20 points in a 34-51 victory over Cathedral Latin. East Liverpool, Canton Township, and Ashland also post wins as the season opens.
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James 3. Bailey
United Brass
Olumbus
Ohio
Lee
Ncare
Ashland
Galion
Canton Township
East Liverpool
Uhrichsville
Ale Lidtien
Massillon
Steubenville
Ome
Massillon Wago
Harrow
Chuck Galey
Bill Oliver
Columbus Central
Columbus South
Canton
Sam Gelal
Canton Central Catholic
Crusaders
Cathedral Latin
Cleveland
Getal
Central
DeVilbiss
Macomber
Toledo
Libbey
Woodward
Waite
Lina Central
Defiance
Findlay
Elyria
Cleveland Shaw
Shaker Heights Jed
Lake Erie
Cleveland Heights
Shaker Heights
Lorain
Shaw
Lakewood
Lisbon
Martins Ferry
Oberlin Col umbia Meet In Northern Cage Loop Fray
Oberlin Janby Oils host Columbia V F W 9246 to start Class A action in the Northern Ohio Basketball League. Both teams own two wins, the league’s lone undefeated pair, and will contest first place. Class B features Oberlin School of Commerce versus Columbia Redjackets, seeking their first win.
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Oberlin
Columbia
Oberlin Janby
Columbia V. F. W
Oberlin School of Commerce
Columbia Redjackets
Aleo Logera
Spencer American Legion al Olmsted
Falla Gainok Tavern
Wellington V. FW
South Amber
Gargasz Garage
Wellington
Herricks
Valley City
Kipton
Henrietta
Ely St Marys and Allen Win Sixth Grade League Games
Ely defeated Franklin 28 to 17 as Don Andress scored nine for Ely and Ives along with Fisher had six for Franklin. St Marys routed McKinley 20 to 3 with Smith contributing 10 points. Allen edged Garford 15 to 13 in a close finish as Greco led Garford with 10 and Schick added eight for Allen.
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Ely
St. Mary's
Allen
Franklin
Don Andress
Ives
Fisher
McKinley
Smith
Garford
Greco
Schick
National League Leads by Jansen Spahn Top Pitchers
National League statistics show rookie Larry Jansen of the New York Giants with the best pitching percentage at .608, and Warren Spahn of the Boston Braves with the lowest earned run average at 4.25. Spahn won 21 and lost 10 in 290 innings, while Jansen posted 21 victories against five losses after joining from the Pacific Coast League. The article also notes Slim Blackwell’s 22 wins and other pitching leaders and records, including 16 straight wins by a right-hander, and mentions Legion Post No. 13 plans to screen Elyon High School game pictures.
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Milton Richman
United Press
EW York
Larry Jansen
New York Giants
Warren Spahn
Boston Braves
Jansen
Giants
San Francisco
Spahn
Buffalo
N. Y
Saindly Beall Blackasd Mint
Ere Ltte
Donati
San Dimas
Cal
Medels
Blackwell
Ralph
the Hawk
Ken Jripkle
Johnny Schmitz
Cubs
Sai
Amherst Rockets Victory Over California Girls 37-35 in OT
Amherst Rockets defeated Orson Redheads 37 to 35 in overtime in a largely exhibition game. BIN Simonavieh led the Rockets with 16 points as the crowd enjoyed a display of basketball stunts. A preliminary clash saw Amherst Eagles edge Brownhelm Merchants 28 to 27.
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Amherst
Amherst Rockets
Orson Redheads
California
Wee
bin Simonavieh
Rockets
Amhera Eagles
Brownhelm Merchants
Olegn Amber Rocketa
T Weber
Walker, Jr
Elmonogicn
Wland Coven
Tae Tukowegs
Waterg
Monig
Buehler
O' Reynolds
Pittsburg Pitcher Ken Gables Earns Unlucky ERA Prize
League booby prize went to Pitts burgh's Ken Gables who showed the highest earned run average of long pitcher, 54.00. Gables accomplished the trick by yielding the rung in one third of an inning.
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Pittsburgh
Ken Gables
Gables
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Miami
Georgia Tech
University of Kansas
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