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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1954
Page
13
The Chronicle Telegram notes Dav is Davis, Elyria Catholic, St Joseph game picks and scores from Lorain County hoop action. It covers Mansfeld Ashland matchups, Oberlin Roe River standings, and Western and Southwestern Conference bets. It also notes Blanton Collier’s Kentucky move and Johnny Cabas ties, plus a Browns mentor connection.
Elyria High Pioneers prep for a home Saturday night clash with Mansfield as postseason push continues with two games left. Mansfield, 12 wins and 4 losses, faces Elyria on the local hardwood, while Elyria reserves meet Mansfield reserves in the preliminary game.
Coach Paul Brown must find a big man to replace Jackie Lindell Houston who announced retirement from pro football He plans to devote full time to his job as a representative for Sharon Steel Products Company Houston has been with the Browns since 1946 He was a tackle and one of Brown's messenger boys who carried plays into games Houston started his career in 1937 in Massillon Ohio then Ohio State and joined the Browns eight seasons ago
Birmingham High School basketball draws to a close with a doubleheader as the Rockets host North Fairfield of Huron County in the final curtain call before joining the Firelands district next year. Former letter winners, mothers, fathers, and the 1912 team members receive tributes, with halftime music by the high school band and a commemorative postgame gathering planned.
The C Y C Grade School Basketball League schedules seven games in three divisions at Elvira Catholic High School gym. Play starts in the morning and afternoon with 8th grade matchups: St Agnes Dribblers vs St Mary Deadives, St Jude Panthers vs Holy Cross Crusaders, St Mary Coollats vs St Peter at set times. In 7th grade, St Mary Flying Eagles face St Jude Raiders and St Mary Hot Shots play St Agnes Swishers.
The Albeit Auditors seek the undisputed Class C title by beating the Hornets at 7:15 PM. They own a perfect 4-0 record while the Hornets stand 2-2. Three final second-half games follow, with the Cool Cats facing the Stars at 8, and the Barons meeting the Flyers at 8:45.
Terry O'Malley the Parma slugger from Elyria meets Charley McCreary of Youngstown in the 147 pound Cleveland Novice division final at Cleveland Arena tonight starting at 3. O'Malley fights for VFW 1079 Day A-C and seeks back to back title success following Buddy McKain a 118 pound champion from the same stable last year. Rich Piwinski former Amherst High athlete also seeks a Cleveland title in the 160 pound novice final facing Louis Laisure of Cleveland for Lorain Youth Center Piwinski.
Stahley appointed head football coach at the University of Idaho in Moscow Idaho and is expected to begin within two weeks. The selection was announced by Gale Mix director of athletics. The former Penn State star served as backfield coach for the Chicago Cardinals last season. Stahley emphasizes a passing game and has more than 20 years of coaching experience.
The United Polish Club’s Fishermen’s Club will hold a new member initiation at 7:30 Sunday evening in the auditorium at the corner of 17th Street and Long Avenue Lorain. The Conservation Pledge will be administered and there will be movies and dancing after the initiation with refreshments served.
Elymia Catholic travels to Cleveland St. Joseph while Wellington visits Amherst. Other week one matchups include Overlin at Rocky River Clearview at Lorain St. Mary Birmingham at Brownhelm Camden at Henrietta Brookside at Avon South Amherst at Columbia Ridgeville at Avon Lake Eaton at Grafton New Haven at Waekeman Huron at New London Spencer at Highland Buckeye at Brunswick Westlake at North Olmsted Bay at Olmsted Falls Berlin Heights at Monroeville Seville at Homer Westfield at Lodi SATURDAY Mansfield at Elyria Lorain at Canton Lehman Fairview at Medina Vermilion at Berlin Heights North Fairfield at Birmingham Sandusky at Mary at Huron.
Monroeville and Wakeman drew the No 1 and No 2 seeds for the Huron County Class B High School basketball tournament to be held February 23 25 and 12 at the New London School Auditorium. Pairings were set in the New London school superintendent Elmer J s office last night.
Boxing notes announce Joey Giambra versus Italo Scortichini in a 10 round middleweight bout on WNBK and WIW at 10. Greatest Fights recalls Ezard Charles versus Rex Layne from 1952, with WNBK airing at 10:45.
Schacht the tournament manager announces two Tuesday byes with North Fairfield vs New Haven at 7 30 and Greenwich vs New London at 8 45. Monroeville and Wake man, byes, draw the winners of those games for 7 30 and 8 45 on Thursday. The title game is at 9 15 Saturday night following the Huron County Junior High final which runsFeb 13 to North Fairfield.
Elyria Catholic High Panthers seek revenge over Cleveland St Joseph after a 56 55 loss on Jan 19. Home court absence and key absences leave them as underdogs as they aim for a sixth win in ten setbacks. St Joseph, led by Criswell with 13, counters with Washekura, Novak, Furey, Washckura, and contingently Haas or Hogan. A reserve game precedes the 9 PM varsity match.
Indiana tops the Big Ten with an 8–victory start and a conference scoring average of 78.6. Don Schlundt leads in points per game at 30.2 while Illinois center Johnny Kerr averages 27.7. Town is runner up in offense. Hawkers boast the best defense at 63.2 points allowed per game.
Defending champion Allie Reynolds of the New York Yankees leads a field of 73 major leaguers at the 15th National Baseball Players Golf Championship in Miami. Alvin Dark of the New York Giants is Reynolds’ top challenger, after winning in 1952 and losing to Reynolds in 1953 finals.
Clarence Bevo Francis accompanied Rio Grande coach Newt Oliver to traffic court where Oliver paid a $10 speeding fine. Francis had set an individual game scoring record with 113 points last week against Hillsdale College of Michigan.
United Press reports a fateful weekend as top conference races hinge on tonight’s games. The Pacific Coast, Skyline, and Southern California titles are unsettled with Oregon, Oregon State, Colorado Aggies, George Washington, and California in key clashes. Holy Cross and Fordham also loom in a major matchup as Selvy pushes Furman toward scoring records amid a busy schedule.
Bliss Business College defeated Giffin College 180 to 71 in the opener and toppled Tiffin College 107 to 65 in the nightcap at Columbus. The Bliss team, labeled the Bliss Quintet, ran up over 100 points in both games.
New York dice upsets may frame tonight's 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden as Buffalo’s Joey Giambra, a strong 3 to 1 favorite, faces Italy's Italo Scortichini. Giambra seeks to rebound from a Miami Beach defeat that snapped his win streak and knocked him down in the ratings. Scortichini hopes his upset draw with Carmen Basilio signals real strength.
Six City Grade School League games are slated tonight across two gyms. At Jefferson School, Gates 6th face Jefferson 6th at 6 45, Elv Tth meet Jefferson 7th at 7 30, and Mapplewood 8th vs Jefferson 8th at 8 30. At Eastern Heights, Allen 6th clash Eastern Heights 6th at 6 45, Franklin 7th play Easter Heights 7th at 7 30, and Franklin 8th vs Eastern Heights 8th at 8 30.
The Washington Redskins signed full back Ralph Felton for the 1954 NFL season. Felton scored six touchdowns to help Maryland win last year’s national college championship.
Local note outlines themes around dependability and endability in political talk. Mentions Spitzer and quotes terse positions on qualifications and reliability. Ambiguity present. reader sees debate on trust and capacity.
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