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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
8
A columnist reviews gambling as a persistent risk to sports from college basketball suspensions to pro football. He urges cross-sport cooperation to prevent fixes, notes Elyria's minimal gambling environment, and lists weekly picks across several local games with brief commentary on expected outcomes and team forms.
A United Press sports column mocks sports films as a way to settle the 1946 World Series debates. It notes back and forth on key plays and errors, mentions Hank Greenberg and the Cardinals, and criticizes the movie footage as unreliable for decisive baseball moments.
Lakewood era Bendix Westinghouse quintet posted its second straight CH A League victory, defeating Wellington Westinghouse 59 to 34 on Elyria High floor. Oberlin Janby Oberlin Odd Fellows won 38 to 25 as Oberlin opened league play.
Wakeman High cagers won 37 to 27 over Camden Five on Camden floor. Mockler led Wakeman with 18 points, Burke added 12, Sharp topped Camden with seven. Wakeman reserves also beat Camden reserves 38 to 16 in the preliminary.
Daisies defeated Buttercups 33 to 32 to seize sole first place after Violets fell to Roses 63 to 26. Remaining game listed Pansies losing to Talies, with several garbled entries.
Spencer High defeats Liverpool High 44-35 in Medina County League action after scoring nine points in overtime while holding opponents scoreless. Spencer reserves also win 41-27 in a preliminary game. players include Varner, Benko, Kuentec, Dentey, Hendersk, Crabhes.
Amherst Rork ers Independent faces Fairport Harbor in a senior league matchup on the home floor at 7:30 p.m. The Amherst squad aims for their third straight win to boost season momentum.
Birmingham High beat Brownhelm 33 to 30 on Birmingham’s floor. Leimbach led Birmingham with 14 points while Len Brill and Walt Bauer each scored 10 for Brownhelm. Brownhelm reserves won 23-16 in the prelim.
Friday games feature sLekewood at Elyria and Shaker Heights at Shaw. Cleveland Heights hosts Lorain while Oberlin visits Wellington and Clearview plays Fairview. Rocky River meets Beran and New London travels to Medina as Amherst visits Avon. Brighton faces Alumni and Sandusky plays Marys at Vermilton. Wellington at Amherst and Lake Erie League Southwestern Conference Northern League games listed.
Oberlin and South Amherst, Lorain County's only undefeated scholastic teams, aim to extend their seasons with key Southwestern Conference showdowns. Oberlin travels to Wellington after a seventh straight win. South Amherst hosts Avon Lake seeking an eighth straight win. Other games include Amherst at Avon and Columbia at Eaton with additional matchups across the area.
The Elyria Rifle Club defeated the New York Central Rifle Club of Cleveland on the City Hall range last night. Elyria totaled 1418 to Cleveland’s 1323, with Dick Baird leading Elyria at 287 and C Hayduk top-scoring for Cleveland with 272. The report lists detailed scores for members on both teams.
Elyria Pioneers face Lakewood Rangers in a Sixth Street gym Erie League game. Lakewood seeks its first league win after beating none yet. Elyria also aims for victory after a season-opening loss. Other Erie clashes pit Lorain host Cleveland Heights and Shaw vs Shaker Heights. Costa Rica will have a new local airline sponsored by a U.S. company.
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