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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1944
Page
6
Elyria High's cagers travel to Sandusky High Friday for a Buckeye League game. Lakewood and Lakeland contest drew praise for Elyria’s well drilled squad. Sandusky hopes to redeem a recent setback as Edyria’s Pioneers and rival clubs push for early-season momentum.
Oberlin High Indians travel midweek to face Shaker Heights of the Lake Erie League in a bid for victory. The Red Raiders claim wins over Lordy and Jost to Buechd Central and Cheyland, while Oberlin has beaten Henretta, Wellington, Amherst and Western Reserve Academy with a lone loss to Norwalk. Nearby bowls league action features a “B” Pin Loop schedule finishing its first half with eight matches tonight including General Industries vs New Beverages and Oaks Cafe versus Home Tyverp.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Awmitors Auditors Clhes Wotaswetball teams and other unread terms. Mentions Athol Van Trae Gilder and Nedyds van Adermian in unclear context.
Two Northern League cage games fill the schedule this week with Amherst and Clearview, defending champions, each entering with one win and one loss. Amherst beat New London and lost to Wellington while Clearview beat Iran and New London but fell to Wellington. Wellington travels to Bragtown and Vermilion Saturday as Amherst hosts South Amherst Friday night.
Rutber Funeral Home led the Elyria Moose Bowling League first half standings with a strong run at home, edging Mart Construction after they won two of three from KP Rubber Heels. Individual highs included 606 by an unnamed bowler and 234 by Gaeli in a day of varied match results across clubs and women’s teams.
In a rough Amerivany Hockey League night Cleveland edged Providence as Buffalos and Thompotis led divisions. The Barons beat Vrigg 6 to 5, while Cleveland Providener and Hershey clashed in a tight game with late penalties noted.
Canadiens claim a victory to move ahead in the ice race as players from Montreal and others race for supremacy. The article, attributed to United Press, outlines performances by Beers Walkaway and Lesage as the team edges the Rangers 4 to 1 and maintains momentum for upcoming matches.
Twilight Tear, the year’s standout filly, polls the most votes to be named the top horse. The historic honor follows a season of 17 starts with nine top votes, placing Twilight Tear among racing greats such as Seabiscuit and Whirlaway.
In Richmond California Nelson captured the Richmond Open title ahead of a field including Sammy Snead. The event featured strong competition and substantial prize money. The winner secured a 278 aggregate and edged a crowded leaderboard with notable performances from several players.
Elyria High seeks a rebound after two wins and a loss to Lakewood as it welcomes Sandusky Friday evening. Lakewood tops Elyria and Cleveland West in a trio of recent games, while Shaker Heights travels to Oberlin for a midweek clash. Lorain Shaw and Cleveland Heights sit idle this week.
Smythe Sayles topped 20 participants in the Tarry Lanes Singles tourney with a total of 1,731 pins after five nights. George Knipper placed second with 4,666 pins, 63 behind the winner, followed by Bil Coghlin and Ray Call with strong totals amid a wide field of bowlers and prize money of 25 dollars for first.
Green Bay won the NFL championship at the Polo Grounds before 46,016 fans, beating the New York Giants 27 to 9. Hutson caught three of five targets for 78 yards and a touchdown, Camp connected on a key 26 yard strike, while Ward Cuff scored for the Giants. The victory gave Green Bay its fifth title, tying Chicago for most championships. Gross receipts set playoff records, and players shared about 1500 per Packer and 900 per Giant.
County Loop B quints are set for independent contests though Lorain County League games are off this week. Brighton meets Wellington on the Brighton floor this evening as three games dot Tuesday schedule with Eaton at Belden Columbia at Ridgeville and La Grange at Valley City. Friday features South Amherst at Amherst and Browhelm at La Grange. An hour later at Daymer Bay 120 cadets gathered for a drill noted by Engel amid garbled text about carrageen bhuss.
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