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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1963
Page
17
Elyria High toppled Sandusky 53-51 as sophomore Houston Love, amid a broken finger and disbelief from coach Dale Reichenbach, returned from the bench to ignite the rally. Love contributed key layins and free throws while Masonis led Elyria with 19 rebounds as the Pioneers sealed their ninth win.
Oberlin defeated Westlake 60 59 as spacious surroundings at the Oberlin Fieldhouse aided the Indians offense. Westlake protested the late game sequence alleging an offensive foul miscall. Oberlin edged Rocky River for first in the Southwestern chase with rebounding edge and contributions from freshmen Hodge and Lynch.
Ohio area scores span Buckeye, Lakeland, Inland and other conferences with Elyria, Sandusky, Admiral King, Lorain, Findlay, Fremont Ross, Elyria Catholic, St Mary, Lourdes, Cinti teams, Midview, Wellington, Vermilion, Avon Lake, Clearview, Zanesville, Lancaster, Norwalk, Medina, Amherst, Bay, Bay Village, Firelands, Margaretta, Huron among many. Notable results include Elyria 53 Sandusky 41, Admiral King 68 Lorain 58, Midview 103 Wellington 86, Vermilion 64 Amherst 61, Delaware area and Dayton area scores listed with multiple schools across divisions. The compilation reflects broad regional basketball activity with numerous nonconference and conference matchups.
Margareta High edged Huron 52 to 50 after Dan West hit a last second field goal. Darrell Smallwood scored 14 for Margareta while Alan Bluhm and West contributed 12 and 10 points respectively. Steve Ditzenberger led Huron with 17, with Smallwood adding 14 and Dave Ruter 10.
Rocky River, Oberlin and Westlake lead the race after Rocky River defeated Fairview 42 to 36. Pirates push to 9–6 overall and 7–4 in league, setting a rematch at Rocky River next Friday with Oberlin. Westlake also near the top with Medina in Friday play.
Los Angeles Angel General Manager Avenager said Sam Jones will join the club in spring training as a free agent. Jones pitched a no hitter in the National League on May 12, 1955, against the Pirates and had a seven inning no hitter in 1968.
Mansfield repelled Marion Harding 53-50 to end the Predies 12-game win streak and stay in mathematical contention for the Buckeye Conference title. Joe Prats scored 23 for Mansfield, with Willie Hawthorne adding 19 as the Tigers outshot 47 percent to 23 and outrebounded 34-29. Marion, led by Al Rowley with 27, saw its late rally fall short after a strong full-court press and defense could not close the gap.
Elyria's reserve squad edged Sandusky 42-40 in overtime as Mike Fischer hit the decisive basket with 28 seconds left and converted a free throw. It marked the 12th win of the season for Coach Bob Heisman's reserves, with Larry Gaskalla grabbing 8 rebounds and L Al Campbell scoring 12 points.
Elyria pulled away as Masonis hit nine of 14 shots and collected five free throws to lead scoring. Post leader Forks added 17 points with nine direct assists and teammate Reichenbach praised a successful full court press. Sandusky’s Rather led with 15 points and Emile Gast added 14 as the Streaks fought but fell short.
Ridgeville High men press free throws to beat Avon Lake 65 to 58 and stay tied with Vermilion for first in Lakeland Conference. Fitts 18 Dudik 16 Becklaff 34 Pinter 11 lead Ridgeville. McCarthy 23 Chester 22 top Avon Lake scorers. Ridgeville shot 42 percent to Avon Lake 34 percent. Ridgeville 27 free throws to Shoremen 9.
Vermilion held a 64 61 Lakeland Conference win over Amherst as a 22 point burst in the second period fueled the Sailors. Earl Wearsch and Ed Nicholls scored 10 and 13 respectively while Ron Brown led Vermilion with 24 points. Amherst, led by Tim Gray with 15, drop to 6 3 in league play and 9 3 overall.
Earl Clawson bowled a 233 game and a 595 series in the Tri City Men's League at Strikeout Lanes. White Front Restaurant posted an 887 game and 2,532 series to reach 11 4 in first place. Katherine Wilson had a 184 game and Mary Green a 495 series in the Earlybird Ladies League. DeKalb Chix combined for a 2,074 series while Strikeout Lanes had a 780 game. Mary Green added a 495 and a 4% series in the Earlybird Ladies League. Bassett's Apparel Shop leads with a 53 record.
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