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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1944
Page
11
A fragmented 1945 college football sketch previews Rose Bowl parity with Tennessee, Alabama, Navy, and Georgia Tech amid oddities and schedules. It notes Michigan State, Tulane, and Oklahoma’s battles, coaches’ opinions, and the upcoming bowl map, alongside high school football gearing up for fall play and a George Corneal obituary tribute.
Ohio High School Athletic Association commissioner Emswiler announced the state board will convene in Columbus on January 27 to select regional scholastic basketball tournament sites. Regional events determine four Class A and four Class B teams for state tournaments at University of Toledo gym and Wittenberg College gym.
A damaged OCR snippet references football practice and a first game date around September 15. It mentions a stele bowing and unclear phrases like August and September, with illegible team names and opponents. The readable elements point to an early season outline rather than a full report.
Valparaiso University officials say they will proceed with a planned basketball game against Hamline University in Buffalo New York. The dispute centers on Hamline star Schulte Schulte reportedly an amateur status issue potentially jeopardizing Hamline's standing if he competes. Amateur Athletic Association secretary Dan Ferris weighs the eligibility implications.
Elyria cagers post a fourth win as Analyzers edge Loop in a tight league contest. Leonard Hoehtien leads the Analyzers with high scoring while Shockers, Brickers, and Cettrectarted chase second place with nine losses each.
London hosts a mixed football and rugby showdown as two unbeaten Air Force teams, the Eighth Air Force Shuttle Raiders and the Air Service Command Warriors, battle for the United Kingdom Base title with eleven former college stars in lineup. The Warriors boast 256 points for and six against, while the Raiders have 210 for and seven against, in a spectacle drawing British fans and American ex-college players.
Lorain High's cagers dominated Sandusky High with a 98 to 27 victory. Baxtack led Lorain with 16 points on seven field goals and two free throws, while Bull Ferbork scored eight for Sandusky in a lopsided nonleague game.
National AAU secretary Ferris said Swedish runners Hagg and Lidman would delay their U S trip due to current military travel restrictions. The posting notes planned departures and the impact on international competition plans for the track season.
In Worcester a bout at 198 pounds saw Bunby Lerain of Newark S J defeat Sidney Muller of Youngstown O by decision. Denver’s Buckley Field post newspaper the Armorer claims to have traced a family sending must guns to the armed forces. the Ostler family of Chelsea Mass had eight sons in service, including Sgt Howard L Ostler stationed abroad, with six brothers on active duty and a seventh killed in action.
In Montgomery the North and South collegiate all star squads stage a fast scoring practice as the seventh Blue-Grass renewal opens. All-American John Tavner of Indiana anchors the Northern line while Big Ten back Bob Hoernschemeyer also stars. The South features Pete Layden of Texas and Charlie Trip of Creighton with a seasoned lineup expected for the game before a crowd of about 20 000.
Rose Bowl preparations highlight Cal and Tennessee concerns as Callanan weighs knee risk and graduation timing. In Dallas, Oklahoma A&M illness threatens key players for the Cotton Bowl. Tulsa and Georgia Tech prepare for a wide open Orange Bowl passing showcase with Tulsa leading in yards per game and quarterback activity.
East and West squads completed heavy work and will focus on ght drills and blackboard instructions over the next 48 hours for a New Year’s Day clash before 65 000 at Kesar stadium. Top players Lea Horvath Bill Hackett Frank Dunve and Bob Kelly loom large in betting. Szymanski defensive captain with Horguth and Dancewas as offensive co captains named amid cold dry-weather hopes.
Sugar Bowl preview from New Orleans notes coach Frank Thomas of Alabama warns Duke is favored but Harry Gilmer’s youth and Alabama’s young unit will challenge the Blue Devils. Thomas promises the Tide will fight from end to end for victory.
Joe Meyers shot 883 on Thursday to lead the handicap event as the Meyers 883 team won with best totals. Ray Dahl announced winners list showing Meyers 883 and 809 by Waller Shick. other standings include Dan Johnson 854 and Louie Nemeth 914 with final payoff tonight at the alleys.
Elyria High's Pioneers beat Oberlin 42 to 25 in a independent game. Johnson led Elyria with 10 points, while Oberlin’s Comairy scored eight. Oberlin’s coach Stew Fairchild sent in limited regulars as Elyria pulled away after a close first half. The win marks Elyria’s fourth victory in five games.
Rothgery Motors defeated Parach Lumber in a three game match last evening. Motors totaled 2,903 with games of 791, 834 and 1,278 or 2,903 in total, while Parach Lumber managed 2,353 on games of 791, 834 and 728. Hal Rothgery led individuals with 70 dollars including a 220 single game.
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