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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1958
Page
10
A top-notch non-conference clash looms as Lorain Saint Mary visits Oberlin in a key pre Christmas high school showdown. The Buckeye Conference slate also looms as area teams finish a packed schedule with a potentially close result in store.
The Irish and the Indians share 3-3 records as St Marys beat Buckeye 67-47 in a non league game. Oberlin defeated Fairview 64-53 in conference play. Cincinnati remains No 1 in the UPI ratings with Kentucky second, Kansas State third, as Sandusky eyes Findlay in the Northern Ohio circuit.
Weekend high school basketball slate includes Lorain at Elyria and Sandusky at Pindlay with additional matchups in Lorain Berea and Brunswick Medina. Holiday tournaments feature Buckeye Highland and Bloomville led events with multiple games Friday through Saturday, plus consolation and championship rounds. Also notes Silky Sullivan returns at Arcadia Malibu Stakes season opener with Santa Anita meeting.
United Press International reports high school basketball scores from various tournaments. Lick Heights 52 tops Homer 49 while Newark 75 defeats Deston Fairmont 42. Grange Tourney sees Cleveland Heights 60 over Maple Heights 42 and Garfield Heights 66 over Orrange 61. Alumni 40 over Chardon 20. Akron St. Mary 56 over Alumni 53. Ravenna tourney results Randolp’s 60 over Suffield. se ftwater 9 and Rootstown 42.
Cincinnati Royals star Si Green is expected to be out of action until next month after release from Christ Hospital. He collapsed during practice in December and was feared to have a brain clot, but tests showed a brain contusion.
A column reports a strong showing in Elyria league bowling led by Couch Jacobs with a 649, supported by five bowlers over 600. Jacobs fired 210 211 228, while Art Dawson 618 Bud Traxler 610 Chuck Hobar 604 and Bob Heilman 600 also starred. Marion McCleBand led the women with a 502 series at Bowl-O-Drome and Dick Slack had a 245 in the Carpenters’ League at Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes.
Drivers from stocks, new cars, and midget autos gather at Cleveland Arena for a five race indoor speed program. Notables include Tom Gelvin Cleveland No 2 driver George Neuman Jerry Gasser Marion Hickle Buddy Martin and champion George Roeder with Paul Myers Ronnie Ball and Duane Worden among others. A TV figure Big Wilson from KYW will appear with Scooter Safety Club. Racing starts at 3 p.m.
Former Elyria educator Richard Pierson, a 1956 Marietta College graduate and varsity crew captain, was appointed coach of the Marietta Pioneer rowing team. Athletic Director Donald Drumm says Pierson will replace Walter Darwanowski, who led the team to its first winning season since 1934. Pierson previously taught social studies at Jefferson Junior High and history in adult education before resigning last June.
Marquette University, led by Eddie Hickey’s fast break, defeated Xavier of Ohio 86-71 before a 7,100-strong crowd. Mike Moran scored 26 as Marquette extended its unbeaten stretch to eight of nine, while Xavier’s Red-haired Hank Stein tallied 23. Northwestern, Minnesota, and Ohio State won on the road as Big Ten teams rebounded.
Harold Bowman rolled a 269 in a 604 series to lead the Monday Nor-Handicap Bowling League at Perky Lanes. Del Richmond added a 613 triple as Powers and Dawley posted a 903 team single. Rigo's Cafe and Ripton Elevator shared the league lead at 30 won.
New York report says Sugar Ray Robinson refused to sign for a title defense before January. NBA executive secretary Arch Hindman released a letter setting a January 11 deadline. NBA president Ward Wylie warned that failure to sign could lead to relinquishment of the title and an elimination tournament.
Ted Moon, named professional at Oberlin Golf Club Oct. 24, has resigned the post before filling it. Moon, previously assistant to Elyria Country Club pro Clark Black last summer, now works with Central Bank of Lorain and seeks greater prospects there. Oberlin Golf Club plans to name a successor before January.
Reader's Digest presents scientific evidence that mental ability can improve with age. The article argues many earlier studies misread aging effects and asserts potential for continued cognitive power into later years. Read the January issue for 35 revealing articles and guidance.
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