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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1954
Page
6
A jumble of sports notes and local color. Ted Valassis jokes about a revenge list at Blase BirdRestaurant while basketball predictions hover around five corrects out of eight. Boxing bouts, football nods, and hockey playoff talk mix with hometown references to Cleveland Detroit fans and the Browns.
Otto Graham and Willie Williams discuss retirement plans after stellar seasons. The piece weighs pride against offers from Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Browns, noting Graham cites family time and tough life on the road as key factors. It compares their situations and hints at the impact on teams and fans.
Montreal’s Boom Boom Geoffrion leads with 22 goals and 16 assists, setting pace for the league in offensive honors as Harry Lumley of Toronto battles for the Vezina Trophy with a 2.06 goals against average. Geoffrion’s teammate Jean Beliveau trails by five points with 16 goals and 18 assists, Maurice Richard and Ken Wasdell also among top scorers. Terry Sawchuk of Detroit contends for the Vezina with a 2.06 GAA and Jacques Plante of Montreal at 2.41.
George Wootrautman president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues will be honored by the Helms Athletic Foundation for his contributions to sports at a Wednesday Big Ten Ohio State banquet in Los Angeles.
Stoneys All City League action set for nine at Rainbow Lanes with five matches. Yorkers Pullders clash Bud Weiser Beer faces Green Dragon Cafe while Len Nan Cattage meets Tie Better Line and United Fish Club plays Clug Stoney. Rainbow Lanes hosts Payne Lincoln and General Indus versus Powers and Dawley, Bor Eka Insurance versus Coffes Cup.
Tony Trabert of Cincinnati and Vic Seixas of Philadelphia sealed a 3-0 US lead in the Davis Cup by stopping Australia 6-2 4-6 6-2 10-8 at White City Stadium in Sydney. The victory ends Australia’s four-year amateur tennis reign as the Americans dominate with strong serves and net play, ahead of Wednesday’s final singles matches.
Defiance 56 49 over Elyria High as 6 6 forward Larry Willey scored 16 before fouling out and Tom Cash led Defiance with strong rebounding while Ed de Worard poured in 22 points on 5 goals and 14 foul shots. Napoleon beat Columbus North 67 32 in a separate game.
The United Polish Club League schedules a 7 pm bowling night at Stoneys. Matches include Heer versus Halls Insurance, Chips versus Dobrowsk, Meats, Boystown versus B, and more.
The C League bowls tonight at nine with matchups including Tarson Foundry against Mans Shop Gassy Auto Supplies versus Carling Bee Hobby Shop versus Only Curl Gan Do Meta versus Wed ve Areas Chips Ohio Keth Shake versus Atwell Muse and Brown Jug versus Read a Jewelry.
Four teams gather for the third annual South Amherst Christmas Basketball Tournament. Medina County five faces Grange at 9 pm, Wellington plays South Amherst in the curtain raiser at 7:30 pm. LaGrange carries best record with two straight wins, Wellington has three wins two losses, South Amherst two wins two losses, Brunswick defending champ holds two wins, one loss. Opening game pits Thursday losers at 7:30 pm, winners meet for the title at 9 pm. Officials named James Lales, Bob Mellyain, and Jot Mihalic.
A chaotic scene around Duke and Nebraska events in Miami features coach Bill Murray singing Stormy Weather. The Durham NSC squad was a heavy favorite as fans anticipate a post New Year showdown amid party dress references and unclear team names.
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown readies his eastern pro stars for the pro bowl in Los Angeles on January 16 as his assistants scout bowl games for talent ahead of the NFL meetings. Six Browns who beat the Lions 56 10 for the title will be in the eastern lineup, with Brown seeking defensive ends and linebackers to fill expected retirements.
Cesar Brion, an unranked Argentine heavyweight, stunned Dan Buccero in a 10 round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena to push for a bout with a top contender, while Bob Baker and Charley Norkus were eyed if available. Brion weighed 203 pounds and Buccero 195 1/4. In Brooklyn, Billy McNeere edged Bobby Dykes in a 10 round split decision.
The schedule lists boys basketball games across Cleveland area schools with venues at Lakewood Fairview Strongsville Vermilion and others. Notable matchups include Wellington versus South Amherst Vermilion versus Milan and Lakewood versus Stivers along with tournament games at Defiance Fairview and Columbus North.
A cluttered summary of early round results from numerous college tournaments across the nation includes Niagara over LaSalle 103 54 Hawaii and Yale matchups, plus action from the East Coast and Midwest events. Notable scores listed show Wake Forest over Stanford, Illinois near sweep results, and scattered outcomes from the Kent State Invitational and Motor City Classic.
In Los Angeles the Los Angeles Times national sports awards honored three Ohio athletes. Howard Cassady, unbeaten Buckeyes halfback, named football player of the year. Arnold Palmer, from Cleveland, top amateur golfer, after winning the National Amateur and Ohio Amateur. Ford Kenno and Shelley Mann received top swimming honors.
EAST ORANGE NJ UPI Dick Kryhoski a strong built Yankee first base candidate faces stiff competition from Joe Collins Ell Stowron Eddie Pobla son and bonus player Frank Leja. Kryhoski recalls past majors time with New York and Detroit and says he can help the team with added experience. He broke his wrist in spring training with Baltimore but believes he has the edge after earlier Yankee exposure.
Erme Durando of Bayonne is a slight favorite over Peter Moeller of Cologne in a two round middleweight bout in Milwaukee. Durando, facing Muellers, relies on powerful right handed punches and improved defense against hard rights. Muellers sport 7 knockouts in 79 professional bouts. local notes mention Tarry Tavern's mixed doubles bowling tournament.
Springfield teams seek to gain ground as the Spacefields Tathans aim to stretch their American Hockey League lead to three and a half games by facing the Providence Reds. The Indians hold five-point edge on Mor sets and are widening the gap. Cleveland also boasts the league’s top three scorers Fred Glover leads with a points total, Eddie Olson close behind, and Jackie Gordon third.
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