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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1942
Page
11
Lakewood aims to stop the Pioneers led by top scorer and key rebounder as they seek revenge for a prior setback. Five players are listed as unavailable for Lakewood while Lake Erie contenders pursue the league crown and a crucial Friday night win.
Clyde Horton remains sidelined due to incomplete recovery, leaving Balun shorthanded against Ridgeville. Tean leaders Terie and senior Bob Rathel have carried the scoring load, while Mantel and Buros step up to fill gaps. The Bass Independents threaten county acclaim with a perfect half schedule, eyeing backers amid ongoing sponsor searches.
The Ridgeville High basketball team leads Eaton in a decade of matchups, with Ridgeville securing several key wins from the mid-1930s to early 1940s. The piece notes Ridgeville’s regulars, a long-standing lineup, and mentions an associated All-Star hockey game in Cleveland with charity proceeds and notable player movements.
The Independents defeated the Shovel team in overtime 32 to 4 to claim the first half championship of the Cry County circuit. Hertage led with 14 points for the Independents, while Ray Haire led the Shovel five with nine points. Avon Green Store took second place as the league game concluded.
Recreation Five Paces All-City Bowling League action at Wykrent Recreation and St. John's venues yields high totals led by Elyria Hotel and Monee Reynolds. Donahue tops individuals with 588 in a 2638 team mark. Beers, Candies, and Rebuilders post notable wins amid a tight standings race.
In Levelland, Franklin and Pastor Johnston reach a deal for a Cleveland Arena heavyweight bout on Feb 2. Talks focus on a fair deal and referee control. Johnston nets 9000 guaranteed plus 30 percent of net. Fraklin’s manager Hurley gets 7500 and 25 percent.
Cantingers seek seventh straight M C A league win as they face Western Automatics in a loop game. Western Flyers, second in the league, meet Harshaw Chemical. Other fixtures: Elyria Hardware vs Bell Company, Elyria Furniture vs Day's Hardware, Bendix Westinghouse vs Y M C A. Games staged 7:00, 7:15, 8:00 with final match Western Bullets vs More foals.
The usual four matches are scheduled to be bowled in Smitty's League at the Elyria Bowling Center at 9 o'clock this evening. The schedule features Mantey Wines versus Array Potato, Chips versus Waldorf Red Band against Resear Service, Royal Crown Cala against Elyria Lumber and Coal, Curley's Meats against Samson Ale.
East All-Stars beat the West 5 to 4 in the American Hockey League All-Star game in Cleveland. Norm Burts and Pete Kelly led the East with two goals apiece, while Joffre Desilets scored twice for the West. a 3.51 crowd paid 4.92 dollars for a Red Cross benefit.
Norwalk hosts the Huron County Class B Basketball tournament starting February 23 at Nateigh. Seven teams Greenwich Fairfield New Haven Monroeville Wakeman New London Townsend compete with opening games on February 25 and 27 and a final on February 28.
Russ Anderson, center for the City of David Bearded Aces, headlines the three game carnival at Hawthorne Junior High in Lorain. Anderson stands 2x feet, weighs 190 pounds, and is North Dakota and Colorado State alumnus who later played for the Bismarck Phantoms. He leads the team in scoring despite needing glasses. City of David sits with a four year record of 38 victories and 44 games.
Clearview High defeated Huron of Erie County 65 to 32 on Clearview court to extend its winning streak to five games in the 1943 season. Senior Fred Clawson led the attack with 20 points while teammates DeWain Graber and Bill Repp added double figures for the Lorain County school.
Lakewood High faces a weakened lineup against Elyria in a Friday Erie League clash. Star losses Bonness and Lewis shake Lakewood’s depth as coach Gerry Ross searches for replacements in a game preview that also notes Elyria plans no lineup changes.
Major League baseball owners voted to permit night games and Sunday doubleheaders, cooperate with military morale divisions, and allocate 10 percent of all baseball salaries to defense bonds and stamps. Two All-Star games approved to back Roosevelt play ball efforts. Senators seek 28 night games but settle for 21 in compromise.
Akron Zippers chalk up their ninth win in 11 with a 42 32 victory over Cincinnati. Johnny Lutsch and Jim Sankey lead with 10 points each, Ben Flossie 8, Harold Rosen than 9, as Akron builds a halftime lead and extends its strong state race position.
Outselder Bob Eylett and inflekier Pes Concarart have signed Telr 1842 contracts, the Pittsburgh Pirate mainerment announced today. Adgivinal sport on page 8.
Wykrent's Home League lists eight matches for this evening in two shifts. Early slate includes Nehi Bottlers vs Standard Cleaners, Fitch Clothiers vs Goodman Beverages, Kushner Wines vs Worthington Ball, Venture Ton vs H and R Equipment. Late slate features McQuistion Helfrich Coals vs Wyktent Grandpas, Gypey Fiddle vs Seven Up, Oberlin Dairy Service vs Kushner Beerg, Lasky Chemical vs Northwood Ins.
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