Lorain County basketball drive raises 721 for charity
The Oberlin College field house hosts the Lorain County basketball fundraiser led by the Lorain County Athletic Board. Elyria and Oberlin top the tally with 130 each, while Avon, Clearview, Columbia and others contribute toward the 721 total matching years past. The event supports the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis with high school participation and upcoming tournament drawings set for February.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Oberlin College
Fourdation
Elyria
Oberlin
Avon
Avon Lake
Clearview
Columbia
Eaton
Brownhelm
Henrietta
Grafton
LeGrange
Ridgeville
South Armners
Brookside
Amherst
Wellington
Lorain
Lorain County Athletic Board
Northern Ohio Officials Association
Lorain County
Chester A. Gibbons
Osertin College
South Amherst
Birmingham
Monarch
Quint
Rollie La Starza Eyes Comeback Verge in February Fight
Roland La Starza, once undefeated before a 1950 loss to Rocky Marciano, seeks a title shot by challenging Rex Laure on February 13. The heavyweight contender, once marred by a long layoff, trains vigorously at a New York gym, aiming to rebound and finally avenge past setbacks.
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Roland la Starza
Rollie
Rocky Marciano
la Starza
Marciano
Universal
Rex Laure
T.tle
Charles
International Boxing Club
New York
Rex Larne
Oberlin Five Bows Lead Fades in 74 68 Loss to Case Tech
Oberlin College trailed after leading by 12 in the third quarter, then Case Tech stormed back to win 74 68. Case outscored Oberlin 25 15 in the final period as John Hollis led with 29 points for Case while Kard Steigerwald added 24. Oberlin hosts Kenyon College next in a conference tilt.
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Oberlin College Cagers
Case Tech
Case Crew
Kard Steigerwald
Case
John Hollis
Bob Alason
Don Linden
Bob Burnham
Kenyon College
Horn
Bursham
Carens
Galrecht
Marzarella
Thompson
Gee
Farcron
Aowiton
Lecene Beeen Ae
Our
Weees- Ee
C.ais
Harold Nicol
Paul Tobin
Barons, Hornets clash keep hockey lead in narrow tie
The Cleveland Barons and Pittsburgh Hornets remain tied atop the American Hockey League with 54 points after Cleveland earned a 0-0 deadlock with Syracuse and Hershey beat St Louis 4-2. Sam Bettie and a late surge kept Syracuse level, while Hershey’s Motto McLean scored twice.
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United Press
Cleveland Barons
Pittsburgh Hornets
Hershey Bears
Cleveland
Syracuse Warriors
Hershey
St Louis Flyers
Flyers
Pittsburgh
Hornets
Providence
Billy Gooden
Syracuse
Sam Bettie
Motto McLean
St. Louis
Sisler Promoted to Executive VP in Columbus
George Harold Sisler Jr. was named executive vice president of the Columbus Red Birds to free president Al Banister for other duties with the parent St Louis Cardinals. Banister said the move was not related to the income tax evasion conviction of Cardinals president Fred Saigh.
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Columbus
Columbus Red Birds
George Harold Sisler Jr
al Banister
St. Louis Cardinals
Banister
St. Louis
Fred Saigh
Cardinals
Bowler Adjusts Hook To Hit 3 Pin On Slower Alleys
A Buffalo bowler reports his hook is consistently off target with slow alley conditions. He tried shifting left of center and lifting the arm without gains while 1-3 split pockets rely on extending to the right. The advice is to target the No 3 pin from a 10 to 12 board spot and forget the head pin.
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Buffalo
All Stars
Steve Nagy
John F. Dille Co
Charles Wins On Ninth Round Technical Knockout in Detroit
Ezzard Charles, 31, Cincinnati Negro, defeated Tommy Harrison in the ninth round by technical knockout in Detroit. Harrison was unable to continue after eight rounds of punishment, leaving Charles ready for a title shot, though plans hinge on the Marciano Walcott winner and a hoped summer bout.
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Detroit
U.P
Ezzard Charles
Joe Walcott
Tae
Cincinnati
Charles
Joseph Cahalan
Michigan State Boxing Commission
Harrison
Los Angeles
Dodgers Announce Complete 411-Man Roster And Cox Deal
Brooklyn announces a full 411-man roster as Billy Cox and Bill Sharman sign with vice president Bavasi completing terms. Cox, top defensive third baseman, had held for $22,000 after hitting .259 in 116 games but agrees to about $20,000 in a compromise.
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N. Y
iBrooklyn Dodgers
Pennan
Sue
Billy Cox
Bill Sharman
Buzzy) Bavasi
Dodgers
Bavasi
Veep
Cox
Newport
Cleveland Golden Gloves Tourney Opens Tonight
The 25th Annual Northeastern Ohio Golden Gloves in Cleveland Arena features 353 entrants, the largest field in the nation, across four nights with two rings for early rounds and one for later bouts. Returning champions from several nearby cities join 1951 titleholders and finalists, with winners advancing to Chicago and Boston tournaments.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Arena
Chicago
New York
Akron
Canton
Lorain
Youngstown
Painesville
Mansfield
Dave Walden
Clyde Wagner
Niles
Steve Kostrubanic
Dave Cannon
Julius Powers
John Verdon
Fred Brooks
Albert Phillips
Don Lumpkin
Lenny Parker
Lomin
Dale Little
Lenza McElrath
Cven
Boston
Cage Results From Ohio Scholastic Meet
A terse list of boxing and wrestling results across multiple teams and matches. Scattered scores show Ohio schools such as Western Reserve, Lasalle, Siena, Francis, Pa State, Miami, Georgia, and Darien posting varied outcomes with notable wins and losses.
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Ohio
Shever Hergnts
Western Reserve
St Tesip
Deaware
LaSalle
Les Natt
Penn
Siena
Francis Pa
Warressus
oWa
Morris Harer
Tia
Roancte
Rocky River Aims to Slow Fairview Star Lawson in Showdown
Rocky River hosts league leader Fairview as coach Randall Motis bets on tightening the Southwestern Conference race. Fairview’s 6 ft 4 in scorer Hal Lawson sits at 400 points in 14 games, while Rocky River’s Paul Wrobleski eyes a scoring duel. The Pirates, 7-1 in league play, look to close the gap on Fairview, which sits 9-0, with Rocky River riding a six-game win streak.
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Hal Lawson
Rocky River
Randall Motis
Fairview
Medina
Amherst
Wellington
Clearview
Oberlin
Rocky River Pirates
Lawson
Pirates
Scarlet Warriors
Paul Wrobleski
Wrobleski
Warriors
Westlake
Lorain Entries Dominate Elks Bowling Tournament
Lorain team Erwin Builders led the North Central District Elks Bowling Tournament at Palace Recreation with 23 079 total including handicap. Mike Yuhas of Lorain topped the all events with 1 438 pins. W Armstrong and G Dickson led doubles with 1 333. N Male of Mensfield led singles with 719.
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Marion
Erwin Builders
Mike Yuhas
Lorain
Elks
Palace Recreation
Yuhas
Ieft W. Armstrong
G. Dickson
Mit
Vernon
N Male
Mensfield
Hart Construction Club Sets City Bowling Record
Hart Construction Club blasted the Rainbow Women's League with a 2650 pin set, led by Betty Lasky’s 251 and Mia Lasky’s 616 in an Elyria women’s bowling night. The squad toppled Lake Avenue Floor Covering with 848 886 and 916 games, yielding three season records and high individual scores including 360 by Helen Middlestetter and 534 by Myrtle Klein.
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Betty Lasky
Hart Construction Company
Rainbow
Lake Avenue
Hart Crew
Elyria
Hart
Rainbow Lancs
Mia Lasky
Maples
Helen Middlestetter
Mrs. Lasky
Myrtle Klein
Dorothy Martin
Louise Haislet
Andy Kosco
Chemi Cafe
Tarry Tavern
Tarry Lanes
Kosco
Mike Miglets
Ed Blaser
Darwin Bales
Stoney
Bales
Gardner Jeweelers
Kramer and Segura Sweep Dublin? Cleveland win pair
Kramer of California beat Davis Cup champion Frank Sedgman 3-6 6-3 7-5 in Cleveland to move within two wins of tying Sedgman. Segura defeated Ken McGregor 6-4 6-4 marking his 19th tour win over McGregor. In doubles, Kramer and Segura won 9-7 in one set as the touring pair swept the Australian stars before resuming in Montreal Friday.
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Cleveland
Jack Kramea
California
Frank Sedgman
Kramer
Sedgman
Chunky Pancho Segura
Ken McGregor
Australia
McGregor
Segura
Montreal
SMU Seeks Replacement for Rusty Russell as Coach
In Dallas SMU searches for a new grid mentor after Rusty Russell’s resignation. Lester Brumbelow, coach at Texas Western, was interviewed secretly. Candidates interviewed included Buddy Brothers, Catfish Smith, and Andy Pilney.
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Tex
Southern Methodist University
H. W
Rusty) Russell
Lester
Mike) Brumbelow
Texas Western
J. O
Buddy) Brothers
University of Tulsa
Milburn
Catfish) Smith
East Texas State ‘College
Andy Pilney
Tulane
Martinez Vejar Roys 10-Round TV Bout at MSG
Rookie Vince Martinez from Paterson New Jersey was set for a 10 round television fight with Chico Vejar at Madison Square Garden on March 13. Martinez held 13 straight wins and 15 knockouts with 1 loss on a disputed decision. Vejar from Stanford Connecticut 21 has 51 pro bouts with 3 losses, two to Chuck Davey, who meets Kid Gavilan for the title next week in Chicago.
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Vince Martinez
Chico Vejar
Madison Square Garden
Martinez
Paterson
Joe Mullins
Vejar
Stanford
Conn
Chuck Davey
Kid Gavilan
Chicago Stadium
Indians Dodgers To Play Exhibition Game In Cleveland
The Cleveland Indians announce an exhibition game with the Brooklyn Dodgers at Municipal Stadium on August 10 as the annual benefit for the Cleveland Baseball Federation and other sandlot groups in Northern Ohio. The Reds played the benefit last year.
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Heights
Lorain
Pioneers
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Lorain County
Cleveland U.P
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cleveland Baseball Federation
Ohio
Municipal Stadium
Cincinnati Reds
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