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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1942

Page

5

Contest for Sports Writers Promotes Lem Franklin Bout

National Sports Enterprises runs a boxing writer contest tied to the Lem Franklin versus Bob Paytor heavyweight bout at Cleveland Arena on February 24. Writers guess the winner round and time. closest pick wins $100 with no strings.

Lem Franklin-Dole Foster Cleveland Arena National Sports Enterprises Joy Louls-uddy Baer Andy Cunningham National Sports Enterprse Bob Paytor Lem Franklin

Turf Writers wrestle over next race choice for the glamor horse

United Press reports that members of the Turf Writers and Handicappers struggle to decide whether to back a bold "throw" or a cautious "try" as Alsol enters the racing season. The discourse centers on whether the famed horse can perform, with observers doubting his current form and speed.

U.S Jack Guenther York Ancient and Honorable Society of Turf Writers” and Handicappers, Inc. and Ltd.1

Elyria Eighths Defeat Oberlin In Junior Game

A picked Elyria Eighth Grade team beat Oberlin Eighth graders 24 to 12 on Jefferson Junior High floor yesterday afternoon. Red Burton led Elyria with five field goals and 11 points, Baldy Byam added six, while Oberlin’s Moore scored four baskets to lead their side.

Elyria Oberlin Jefferson Junior High Red Burton Baldy Byam Moore Abshlatt Dennefan Ff Burton Lee Anarschur Ea

Hamilton And Roosevelt Cup Loop Cage Games

Hamilton dominated Edison 2 to 2 in a Sixth Grade Basketball League game while Roosevelt overwhelmed Hids Cross 15 to 5. The Gates day afternoon tilt featured Gleisner as top scorer with six points for Hamilton and Koves assisting Edison, as Hengartner led Roosevelt with strong inside play.

Hamilton Edison Roosevelt Gleisner Giants Mathers Hengartner Ronsevelt Healy

Tavern Keglers Lead in B Circuit Big bowling week and tight standings

Tavern Keglers held a one game lead in the B Division after two games of the second half. Elyria Nursery and Iron Oaks Cafes posted wins as City Grill and Olsen Manufacturing split their matches. Firestone Stores and DeBray Body Shop led the individual standings with high scores and series near 250.

Recreation Tavern Jenn Instaight Cure Viste Uni Elys Tla Bowling Center Tin Town City Grill Olsen Manuficing Company Tarry = Tavern Lyram Glass Elyria Nursery Iron Oaks Hyve Tattersall Dairy Gerber Bull Co Moulton Candles Read's Jewelers Rowling Center Coca-Colas. Grill George High Guy Grill Nanny Bwift George Maples Bell Clothiers St. John’s Worthington Cleaners Miller Celery Glen Rogers Motors West Side Lumber Bud's Barbers Firestone Stores Haserodt Jewelers de- Bray Body Shop Welsh Funeral Home DeBray Body Shop Hal Petrie Firestone

Amherst hosts Grafton quintet in Northern League clash

High's Comets, boasting one of Lorain County's strongest scholastic records, seek their 14th win as they host the Grafton High five tonight. Coach Boo Hubbard's Sandstonars stand 12 and 2, holding second in the Northern League behind Amherst's Reserves, who maintain a perfect division record.

Amherst. High Comets Lorain County Grafton High Boo Hubbard Sandstonars Amherst Reserva Opcon

Franklin Fights Reiss In Toledo

In Toledo Sam Frankin faces Al Reiss of Detroit in a 10 round tuneup before Franklin’s Feb 24 showdown with Bob Pustor in Cleveland. The bout features a strong puncher known for heavyweight goals as both fighters seek momentum prior to major matches.

Toledo Neveluut Sammin' Lem Franklin al Reiss Wetroit Cleveland Aleta Bob Pustor New Franklin Negra Detroit Deine Han Mink Reta Heap Mister Louis Envan Emma America Ohina Bob Calihan University of Detroit Johnny Adams University of Arkans Bill Menke Indiana Forrest Alderson Stanford Dick Klein Northwestern Jun. Lobsiger Missouri Bob White Dartmouth Treack David City Frank Cuhel Iowa Wie Mutual Broadcasting Company J. F Facey Boston Interel Sheppard Hal van Every Green Bay Minnesota California II Air Corps Joseph FE. Widener Ottawa Chinese Aces

Conn Due Fo Get Grack At Title

Partial OCR text mentions prep meet and event details with names and locations obscured. Fragmentary phrases suggest a preparatory event and a gathering at a venue. Readable entities include a place reference and a potential team or group, but specifics are unclear.

Cage Schedule and local event notices overview

Fragmented OCR text lists a cage schedule with times and names such as Snipes and Petes plus mentions of May and June. It references venues or partners like YBa and Wy ke, and notes a break and warning line with St ve 13. It identifies individuals Bethune Gent and Rast as possible participants, though details are unclear.

Bier Yba Dee Nese Warn & Ass Tyke Bethune

Press-Box Sports Patter highlights aging Dodgers star and boxing moves

Veteran pitcher Freddy Fitzsimmons, oldest active NL player, remains a team fixture with Brooklyn while trading chatter, training, and bowling ventures color his persona. Boxing notes cover Jannazza’s welterweight debut and Dundee’s contract purchase as boxing circles track prospects and managers. College and track items mention revive goals for Midwest championships and leadership shifts in long-distance running committees.

Paul Scheffels United Press Freddy Fisteslinenon Brooklyn Dodgers Fitzsimmons New York Giants Brooklyn Besta Braves Louis Brown Florida Sori Sanford Caris Dundee Kon Overiin Jannazza Jack Alek New York Allo Vet Jack Kenny Harrison White Plains County Center J. BR. Cook U. S. Naval Training Station Emic An Indiana Frank Baumhaltz

Polo Tournaments Canceled for War Relief

New York February 10 The United States Polo Association has canceled its three major polo tournaments and shifted most events to war relief efforts. An association spokesman said about 80 percent of the 18 000 smaller players have entered military service.

New York United States Polo Association

Last Night's Bowling On Local Alleys Upset By Western Bullets

Auditors upset Western Bullets in the second half opener. Ray Grab for the Jewelers led scoring, but the Bullets surged to a 46 10 victory as Tap outscored the Tool quintet. The Western Flyers beat the endgame foe 88 31 with strong play by Coleman and Roth. Lorain Class A Leone postponement noted. Standart Coiners game rescheduled for February.

Auditors Western Bullets Benny Operte Tefferson Finsof Ray Grab Ry Conn Jewelers Western Flyers Flyers wTvey Coleman Roth Buter

Wooster Leads Cage Race As B W Is Upset

Kent State upset Baldwin Wallace as Wooster gained a share of the lead in the standings. Kent State, with 12 points in a 14 game schedule, led in scoring by Joe Price and Mike Feduniak with 12 each. Ohio State dropped a game in the Big Ten standings.

United Trees Kent State BAW Wooster Balet Wallace Yellow Jackets Legume Mt Union Capital MS Anne Capitol Wuld Mt. Union Caplt Tet Ohta Northern Northern Kent Seauen Baldwin-Wallace T We BALA I -W Walden Flashes Joe Price Mike Feduniak Alliance Ohio State Ohio Max Gerowets Balsteey Bud Wise Piace Earh

Martins Ferry Averages 59 Points In Running Up 16 Straight Wins

Martins Ferry headlines a dominant run with 16 straight wins and a 59 point per game average. The team’s offense, led by Bowen and Groza, powers a strong state title bid as Ferry faces tough rivals like Bellaire and Tillsonville, while Akron North looms as a key Decisive clash approaches near Feb 27.

Martins Ferry Ferry Bob Bowen Ulle Lou Chieti Groza Ghib Tis Alex Bowen Bellaire Hellaire Tillonsville Perry Akron North Kent North Akron West snes-Berne Athens Trumphs Glenford Rocky Galag Udins Epiugalts Toldo Central Catholic Toledo Libbey McCutchenville Marseilles Tipp City Spring Valley Georgetown Leutonville Wel St Wobeaten Ameg-Berne win-Clearview Ridgeway Akron Hanover Tentogany Middlepoint Lockland Wayne Webster Anna Columbus St Charles Bremen Munroe New Concord Greenvile Columbus South Cleveland Glengilly Sylvester Scretei Goode Vaughasville Vaughesville Shawnee Daryl Gregory Vinton Rural Glenn Lefty Nelson Washington TC Fritz Akron South Ciying Fin

Indiana Quintet Hands Illinois First Loop Loss

Indiana defeated Illinois in a Big Ten basketball game 42 to 36. Sophomores Mey and Tein led scoring with key goals while captain Swanson and others carried the comeback as Indiana stayed in contention for the league race.

Indiana Illinois Chicago Wwev Annie Kincely Johnnny Tein Sophason Irv Swanson Latan

All-City Pin Sked Details At Wy Rent Recreation

A compiled schedule shows early shift matches at Wy Rent Recreation with several coordinating bouts. Diederich Florist faces Liner Puntrat Home while Ric Tr ance opposes Array Polala Chips. CocaColas vs Ekta Hote and other club level games are listed with placeholder team names.

City-County Opens Second Half on Jefferson Court Floor

City-County Basketball League begins second half tonight at Jefferson Junior High with three games. Ross Independents won the first half league title. Schedule shows Bendix-Westinghouse vs Fass Independents at 7:09, Oberlin Janky Oils vs Thew Shovel at 8:00, Avon Green Store vs Oberlin Hardware at 9:00.

Jefeferson Une Oberlin Hardware Ross Independents Hendix- Westinghouse Elyria Green State of Avon Janby Oils Ober Tin Thew Shavel Lorain Bendix-Westinghouse Fass Independents Oberlinn Janky Oils Thew Shovel Avon Green Store Oberlin Hardware

Bike Race Leaders Hold Slim Edge After Day Two

In Cleveland on February 10, Pi Angelo Devaceo and Chartier Bergna held a narrow lead after the second day of the All-American six days bicycle race. The Abt-Debacca duo withdrew, Bebacca teamed with Jimmy Drasegow as Harold Hughes fell ill, leaving standings thin and unsettled amid misreadable scoreboard notes.

Cleveland Iogan

Eaton Avon Lake Battle Tonight in Lorain County League

Eaton High travels to Avon Lake for a league clash as both sides seek a share of second place in the Lorain County Class B standings. Eaton has won six in the county and can deadlock Henrietta for runner-up with two wins. Avon Lake sits with three wins and six losses, and this is the Shoremen’s final game, with a preliminary between reserve teams at 7 15.

Manning Lorain

Cleaners Seek Games This Week With Local Teams

The Standard Cleaners aim to book Thursday and Saturday evening games with teams in Norbertshhio. Interested managers should call Bi Coven at 46-482, The Lmengens t the Avon Green Store. American Rartator teams are asked to take notice.

Cleaners Norbertshhio Seall Bi Coven Lmengens Avon Green

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