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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1948

Page

2

Lorain County Class B Basketball champs crowned

Lorain County Class B champions announced with Belden securing the Southeastern Division title, Brookside claiming the Northeastern, and South Amherst winning the Western division. South Amherst extends its dominance with a fifth straight division crown.

Elden Brookside South Amherst Lorain County Belden Penfield Eaton Gonfalon Lorain County League Clearview Hendricttz Columbia

DiMaggio Bets On Fast Rex Barney As Speed Challenge

Joe DiMaggio argues Rex Barney can throw past a batter as swiftly as Bob Feller. He backs Florida spring training return, previews Yankees vs Red Sox in 1946 season, notes Barney’s potential and Sox pitching hope with Kramer, Kinder, Hughson and Harris. DiMaggio reflects on injuries and diet of winter banquet grind.

U. S Oscar Fraley United Press EW York Joe DiMaggio Rex Barney Dodgers Omaha Express Robert” Fetter Yankee Florida Lezn Barney Joe DiMaggio Boston Red Sox Joltin Jack Kramer Ellis Kinder Tex Hughson Mickey Harris Salaggio Cherney Keller Maryland Sisory Dor Wes Charley Sox Genie

Amherst and Berea Duel in Southwestern Conference Title Showdown

The Southwestern Conference title race narrows to Amherst and Berea as the two teams hold five and nine wins respectively. Amherst faces Clearview Oberlin and Berea in key league games with two wins needed to clinch, while Clearview hosts Rocky River and Amherst meets Huron on neutral floors.

Amherst Berea Clearview Oberlin Wellington

March of Dimes Benefit Cage Game Set With Lineups

Elyria High School hosts a charity basketball card as Northern Ohio Officials Association officials face Lorain County Coaches in the feature. Probable lineups include A N Smith and D W Ke for the officials and Joe Hudak and Dyer Sweet for the coaches. Oberlin College coach Bob Clark plans to attend as the event seeks band sponsorship and proceeds go to the March of Dimes fund.

Elyria High School Northern Ohio Officials Association Lorain County A. N. Smith Trubey Louie Kolopus Hal Pryor Lorain High Doyie Hutton Amherst Joe Hudak Brookside High Dyer Sweet Ridgeville Cliff Stubblefield Clearview Johnny Doktor Grafton Gordon Spiere Avon Lake Bob Clark Oberlin College Dick Lumieys Gymmannasium Ely Jefferson Elyria Myron Averbook Elyria “March of Dimes

Birmingham Firemen Swiftly Beat Mansfield Visitors

Birmingham routed Mansfield Yunker Sports 73 to 40 on Sunday night. Johnny Weber led Birmingham with 24 points while Hann Thierry added 17 to pace the winners. Hardy led Mansfield with 11 in the lopsided affair.

Birmingham Mansfield Yunker Sports Birmingham Fremen Johnny Weber Mummers Hann Thierry Kupten Mercharis Birm Wsnamn Merchavis Biewinghaw Firemen SR Mansfifi Harex Wever Oorr Rasen Errss Ar Hess We SS Havler Sarranew Alter

Vacuumatic carburetor promotion misleads motorists

An old advertisement claims a Vacu matic carburetor will fix a rich mixture and save drivers money. It offers free installation and asks readers to mail their name and address on a post card to receive full parts information.

Eno Easiiv Vacuematic Carometor Co Wanwatosa Wis Carsone Thes Gladissen

Amherst Comets Fall to Sandusky St Marys Quint

Amherst capped by a 2 point fourth quarter as Sandusky St Marys pulled away to win 40 33. Coverdale led Amherst with 13 points while Fitzligh paced St Marys with 12 as Sandusky improved to 12 1 in 14. Amherst slipped to 5 15.

Amherst Sandusky Quint Amherst Comets Sandusky St Mary’s Comets Sandusky Coverdale Bob Coverdale Fitzligh St. Mary's ST. Manx Ambeest Ackerman Schnaasz Orosz Az Wagner Bruce Schwerer Broner Lauber Jewetz Koch

Spencer Cagers Zip Past Cleveland for 63 35 Victory

Spencer Ameri can Legion quint stretched its win streak to 11 with a 63 to 35 triumph over the Kogan Department Store squad of Cleveland. Lyle Stuart led Spencer with 23 points in the win. In the prelim, the Spencer team edged the Ruggles F A A squad 47 to 45 as the final quarter saw the key retirement of their leading scorer in the finale.

Spencer Spencer American Legion Quint Kogan Department Store Cleveland Lyle Stuart Ruggles F. A. A

Oberlin Quintet Loses At Akron

The Oberlin School of Commerce five dropped a 72 to 40 decision to Hammel Business University of Akron in a Saturday game. Eingle of Akron led with 20 points while Wright topped Oberlin with 9.

Oberlin School of Commerce Hammel Business University Akron Eingle of Wright Oberlin AREON Oberlix Wesem Morgan Gaddéer TS Rooport Wenom

Barons and Capitals Battle to Four Four Tie

In a four four draw the Cleveland Barons and Indianapolis Capitals shared the points at Indianapolis. Earlier Buffalo beat Pittsburgh 3 to 1 to stay atop the Western Division standings while Providence beat Springfield 6 to 4 and New Haven topped Hershey 4 to 1.

United Press Pittsburgh Hornets Buffalo Bisons Hornets Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Providence Reds Springfield Indians Providence New Haven Ramblers Hershey Bears St Louis Firers St. Louis Indianapolis Cevitals Cleveland Barons Indianapolis Cleveland N.csoison S.mpson Couture Schizz Tlundy Podoski Zesce

Wansa Wins Petersen Classic in Chicago Bouts

Wansa Lincoln Patx of Michigan claimed first prize money of 5000 dollars after defeating top national bowlers in the Petersen Classic. Final standings list Ent Verme and Parx Ceo near the top, with other players including Borut and Weisfs among the high finishers.

Chicago Lincoln Petersen Wansa Parx Weisfs Jane Hapers Aya Ea Brees Deere

Local High School Games Schedule Sparks Southwestern League Play

Tuesday cage slate includes Mansfield at Yoram Amhersst Huron Brewnkrim at Breckade Brensexk at Lorain Saint Marys Birmingham at Wakeman Seraie at Taverpool sandocks at Evlletce Friday games feature tvria Shaker Heights Cleveland Heights Lakewood XNhaw Corain wr learpiew Amherst Medina Oberlin Beres Wellington Fairview Rocky River Avon Lake Toran Saturday line ups include xxRoacky River Cleartow Parma Berea Lake Freie and Rederue Ashland Marion in Southwestern Conference action.

Tuesday Mansfield Yoram Fremont Sandusk

Oberlin Trims Earlham 62 40 In Warner Gym

Oberlin College Yeomen beat Earlham College 62 40 at Warner Gym to run season mark to 4 6. Howie Helfrich led Oberlin with 15 points while Earlham's Phil Gettinger had 12 as Earlham fell to 10th loss in 12. In pre lim Ohio Wesleyan freshmen defeated Oberlin freshmen 63 31.

Oberlin Oberlin College Earlham College Richmond Ind Warner Grme Earlham Howie Helfrich Phil Gettinger Onio Wesleyan Frosh

Northern League action features Columbia teams in two key games

Columbia VF W 9230 faces Wellington VF W in a Class A tilt and Columbia Redjackets meet Wellaston Herricks in Class B. The Columbia tour includes a Friday night schedule with Recyscaeis facing Gr.tion Sie chants in a large Class B game. High goal scoring notes recall the Cleveland Barons and Providence Reds in the era.

Columbia Dourtemeéauer Gr.tion Siechants Columsasa Vflow Sneriocs Trreykers Bus Dutch Ho Nets Jes Inan Toe Teems Providence Reds

Lorain County Class B basketball tourney set at Lorain High

The Lorain County Class B League crowns Brookside South Amherst and Belden in divisions and schedules four non league games this week before the Lorain High School tournament on February 18 to 28. Tuesday features S Brownhelm at Brookside. Friday games include Penfield at Brownhelm Avon Lake at Lorain St Marys and Brighton at its alumni.

Lorain County Brookside South Amherst Belden Lorain High School S Brownhelm Penfield Brownhem Avon Lake Lo‘rain St. Mary's Brighton Iw

Medina Bees Fall to Wadsworth 39 27 in Independent Contest

Medina High Bees drop seventh loss in 13 games as Wadsworth's center Al Bishop scores 23 points to power a 39 27 win. Medina’s Jerry Neracher leads the Bees with 14 while the team trailed 16 12 at halftime and was outscored 27 11 in the final two quarters.

Medina Medina High Bees Wadsworth Bees al Bishop Jerry Neracher Medina Quint Wadsiforte Sedina Cials Gene Sweeremmaz I Wagner

Pioneers Face Shaker Heights In Crucial Erie League Showing

Elyria Pioneers, tied for Lake Erie League leadership, need a win over Shaker Heights at Shaker Heights Friday to avoid slipping from the title race. Shaker’s Todd Kolb leads scorers, while Vic Janowicz and Johnny Krusz pace Elyria’s attack as both teams seek key wins.

Don Weiss Cleveland Heights George Simonovich Lorain Simonovich Weiss Vic .Janowicz Elyria Johnny Krusz Todd Kolb Shaker Heights Larry Lukenic Clearview Lukenic Alex Orosz Amherst Dick Livengood Berea Bob Coverdale Ken Knapp Livengood Coverdale Knapp Lorain County Larry Schaefer Belden Don Hawk Red Raiders Lakewood Rangers Ranger Erie Shaw Cardinals Lorain Steelmen Shaker Shaw and Raiders Willoughby John Adams Kolb Vic Janowicc Johnny Krusz Folows

Birmingham Triumphs Over Townsend In Rough Victory

Birmingham High defeated Townsend of Huron County 52 to 18 as Virgil Call and Joe Green each scored 20 points. Judge led Townsend with nine points while Townsend reserves won a 19 to 18 preliminary.

Birmingham Virgil Call Joe Green Birmingham High Townsend Huron County Bie GFT Ca Vardooih Green If Fucee T Kuce I Hann Dew Church Aedela Totzi

Grade School League Fixture Chronicle Confused Note

Fragmented OCR text from a grade school league page shows unclear lines and numbers. Readable entities include mentions of grade school league and a few numeric codes that may indicate scores or periods. The readable parts suggest a sports item or score listing but lack coherent details.

Red Quintets In Division Play At Jefferson Tonight

Red Division teams of the City Class B Basketball League play three games at Jefferson School. Standard Cleaners vs Smithy’s Confectionery opens at 6, General Industries vs Wellington Merchants at 8, and Hungarian Reform Sports Club versus Elyria Broking at 9. Smith’s Confectionery and Sportsman’s Club lead the standings with two wins, no losses.

Elyria Independents Smitty's General Industries Wellington Sportsman Club Elyria Molding Jefferson School Rogard Home Beautiful Jefferson Standard Cleaners Smithy’s Wellington Merchants Hungarian Reform Sportsman’s Club Elyria Broking Smith Sportzman Cluo

Klaus the former ring champion dies at 61

Braddock Pennsylvania reports the death of Klaus a former middleweight boxing champion who fought nine-year career with only two losses. He won the title by defeating Bilio Papke in Paris on March 5 1913 and lost to George Chip in Pittsburgh on October 11 1913. He quit boxing at 26 after a long career.

Braddock Frank Klaus Bilio Papke Paris George Chip Pittsburgh

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