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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
4
Lakewood defeated Elyria 55 to 42 as Elyria struggled to score in a boys high school basketball game reported by The Chronicle Telegram. The scoreboard showed Lakewood pulling away late while Elyria battled to stay competitive.
Lakewood Rangers defeated Elyria High as Coach Gerry Ross shuffled lineups and players. Elyria’s 39 infractions, 26 against Elyria High, contrasted with a rough, zone defense and a close, physical contest. Browns vs Yankees preview, plus Bears at Cleveland Barons, highlighted tonight’s hockey and football plans.
Browns carry strong odds as they hunt a pro grid title. The press notes Cleveland’s offense led by key players and coaching, while opponents face a tough matchup in a season climax.
The New York Yankees select Harry Trippi in the professional grid draft as team officials announce the choice amid the draft event. Murcer remains a debated name in trade talks and team strategy discussions.
In Madison Square Garden Ray Robinson fought six brutal rounds to claim the vacant welter crown. Bell, the 8-1 underdog from Youngstown, staggered Robinson in early rounds but Robinson rallied, delivering a torrent of punches in a dramatic seventh and continuing pressure to win by decision in a historic upset.
Rangers from Arewood High School soared at Elvria Sixth Street gym in a tight Lake Erie League clash, defeating the Elvria Pioneers 45 to 42. Star guards led a precise shooting display to hand the home team its second loss of the season.
Lakewood built two hot spurts to defeat Elyria 57 56, while Cleveland Heights and Shawnee Cardinals won to stay atop the league standings. Lorain tied for third after losing to Lakewood, Shaker Heights and Elyria poor in the cellar with two losses.
Special Machine Shop Assembly and New Building end the first half locked in a tie for the Bendix-Westinghouse Second Shift League championship. A post-final night sweep left Machine Shop No 1 high in series while Frank Carr led Machine Shop No 1 with 591, and Stainless Merl Champ Stainless Steel claimed first-half crowns in another league.
Ambers beat Wellagon Highs Cree, Vine, as Ambets defend Joop chords. Wes Bron played one Japanese game, Medina defeated. Dukes season record shows one win and two losses.
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