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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1954

Page

14

Bevo Becomes Nation’s Top Small College Scorer

Rio Grande College star Clarence Bevo Francis shattered the small college season mark with 988 points in 19 games and a 49.4 average after a 59 point game against Anderson. He surpassed Johnny O’Brien’s 970 record set in 1952 as he extends a massive lead over Vince Leta and rivals for runner-up.

New York Clarence Bevo) Francis Rio Grande College Bevo Vince Leta Lycoming S. Leta Clarence Burks St. Augustine’s Bill Warden North Central Ralph Baicote St. Paul’s Poly Paul Lauritzen

Golden Gloves Finals Set For Arena Tonight

Cleveland Plain Dealer finals cap a four day Gloves carnival with 16 champions to be crowned at Cleveland Arena. Novice and open divisions each crown eight winners. Notable out of town entrants include Gaiter, Haines, McCreary, Vitelli, OMalley, Piwinski, Harvey, Brummage, Morgan, and Rigby. Open heavyweights Hughes and Sanders loom as tonight’s highlight bout.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Plain Dealer Akron Joseph Gaiter Steve Haines Youngstown Charles McCreary Pete Vitelli Terry O'Malley Elyria Richard Piwinski Lorain Ron Harvey Bellevue Don Brummage Canton L. C. Morgan Bessie Rigby Tony Hughes Walter Sanders

College shooters lead pace with record field goal percentage

In 13 games Lauritzen has 108 made baskets from 171 tries for 63.2 percent, surpassing Bob IbuIs's 60.6 percent record. Thieben leads rebounds per game at 25.7 in 17 games, with Turman and Shorr close behind. Thirty-five teams average 30+ points per game, Arkansas Tech leading at 95.9 and Rio Grande 93.5, while Idaho State allows 34.3 in 18 games.

Augustina, IL College Lauritzen BobiBuis Carletor Bill Thieben Dofstra College Thieben Roman Turman Clark Merv Shorr CCNY Jim Neali Wofford Arkansas Tech Rio Grande Idaho Cortland N. C

Catholic High Frosh Open Season With 11th Straight Victory

Elyria Catholic freshmen defeated Ridgeville 38 22 at the home gym to run their win streak to eleven after an opening loss. Stan Plato led Catholic High with 14 points while Ridgeville’s John Bender scored one.

Elyria Catholic High Ridgeville Fresh Ridgeville Panthers Stan Plato Catholic High Fresh John Bender Elyria Catholic Eidgeville Anderson Stanley Urizy Bence Pigiman Zadier Willoughby Schmitz Sweet Angel Hsute Diedrick Thornton E Anderson Finis Ross Synder O'Connor Yoo Ely

Fight Results From United Press Dateline

NEWARE New Jersey Augie Salazar of Los Angeles stopped Babbi Fenty of New York in the eighth round. Gustav Scholz of Germany kayoed Wim Snoek of Holland in the twenty sixth round.

United Press Neware N. J Augie Salazar Los Angeles Calif Babbi Fenty New York Berlin Germany Gustav Scholz Wim Snoek Holland

Hiram Rallies To Top Oberlin Five By 66-63

Hiram College Terriers came from behind to beat Oberlin 66-63. Oberlin led 49-44 entering the final period, but Hiram tied it with four minutes left and pulled away. Linden of Oberlin led all scorers with 19 points as Oberlin suffered its 10th loss against three wins. Oberlin won the earlier meeting and the Oberlin reserves won 60-39.

HIRAM Hiram College Terriers Oberlin Yeomen Oberlin Linden Don Linden

Yarsa Fires 654 As Arvay's Sets Classic Records

Jack Yarsa led Arvay's Chips to new league single game and series records with 224 246 184 654. The 14 on the honor roll included Knights of Columbus Ohio Edison Em s, while Arvay's own 1145 game and 3060 series highlighted the night alongside Ted Tarry 266 Steve Seley 244 George Barney 228 and Rocky Del Sesto 223.

Jack Yarsa Arvay Yarsa Knights of Columbus Ohio Edison Ted Tarry Steve Seley George Barney Rocky del Sesto

600 Club Lorain County Classic Bowls Standings

Lorain County bowling results list the 600 Club with players Jack Yarsa Sam Nagy John Biro Stan Ozminski Ed Evanish and Ed Kirst posting scores. The Knights of Columbus segment features John McDonough while Ohio Edison Employees League shows Al Wachsberger posting 613.

Lorain County Classic League Jack Yarsa Sam Nagy John Biro Stan Ozminski Ed Evanish Ed Kirst

Bowling leaders set loop records and high scores

Sam Nagy finished runner up to Yar sa with 646 in the Classic loop, followed by John Biro at 641. John McDonough totaled 639 for Knights of Columbus League, aiding Toggery Shop to a new loop record. Al Wachsberger had 613 in Ohio Edison Employees League, a new loop mark. Tarry's 266 game for Arvay's led the Classic loop, with Yarsa at 246 second. Rose Richards led the Bowling Center Women's League with a 44 series.

Sam Nagy Yarsa John Biro John McDonough Knights of Columbus Toggery ‘Shop al Wachsberger Ohio Edison Employees League Tarry Arvay Rose Richards Bowling ‘Center Carlisle Firemen's League iAlways Carlisle Merchants Sehneker Carlisle Piremen F. Terry Tavern Etyria Spring Ed Morse J. Eboracs iEtyria Hardware LOF- Co. Tractor O. C. Beer 1Carlisle Lumber Dillman Iva Sam fBewer Meno’s Stan Oeminsk B. Balogh Wimer Printing Posse Isumtghey Service Schusz Beer Welsh Goldcamp Clarence Brown Ite iRidge Cleaners Interne Scentather Leivria Furniture O'Doniel Paints Eee Mae Tox Ano A. Capell George Vaierz Ene Barts’s Men's Wear Staag Motors A Geena's Eiio Cherroie Howard Snyder Bee Howard Warn Eee jJordas Sereceteese Ee Pis Ane Selmeh Acing Dal Els Pew Ome Sas i Tad Eae iTeam Clearview Tsi Lora St. Mary Ans Sia John Bosso Ridgern Jess Beer Buswell Cees

Cubs Reported Seeking Hamner in Phillies Trade

The Chicago Cubs are reported to seek shortstop Granny Hamner from the Philadelphia Phillies and have offered three infielders and possibly all pitchers in exchange. Cubs players named include Roy Smalley Eddie Miksis and Billy Serena with Wid Matthews declining to confirm the deal.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Granny Hamner Philadelphia Phillies Hamner Cubs Thursiday Roy Smalley Eddie Miksis Billy Serena Wid Matthews Bussibie

Belden Merchants Beat County Coaches 75-66 in YMCA Game

In Lorain the Belden Merchants defeated the County Coaches 75 to 66 after trailing at halftime 35 to 31. Dave Grubb led the Coaches with 20 points while Bill Archer and Tony Rauscher each scored 14 for Belden.

Crocker Crecy T. Ra Cher Sheithhouse Archer Kathusk Whyte Torsl Belcher Merchants County Coaches

Union Cops 18th win tightens path to City title

U.A.W.C.LO stretched its lead with a 66-51 victory over Elyria Civics at Eastern Heights as Parmely survived a scare. Other games: Albert Auditors 40 34 over Whippoorwills United Polish Club 46 39 over Green Dragon Temple Recreation 67 43 over Toggery Bitter Pfaudler Co. 38 2 to Coach Uthe. High scorers included Dave Taylor 31 for Temple Ken Logan 17 and John Belu 14 for U.A.W.C.LO Friz Hazlett 14 Bob Renner 17 and Jack Ternes 18 for rivals.

U.a.w.c.lo Elyria Civics Eastern Heights Parmely Machine Johnson Whippoorwills Franklin United Polish Top Green Dragon Temple Recreation Toggery- Bitter Pfaudler Co Uthe Dave Taylor Temple Ron Carr Toggery-Bittner Ken Logan John Belu U.a.-C.lo Tom Smith The Civics Friz Hazlett Johnson’s Car Wash Jack Ternes Albert's Auditors Charles Stevens Hark Janowecz U.P.C Bill Bonness Green Dragon Bob Renner Pfaudler Elyria Uaw Flowers Bell Baney. F Ifreeman Rozei TE. Pas iGarrett W. Pas iShort S.presks Ir. Smith Teral . Taw Besria Als Ray “Thompson Duke Pribich

Philly Lightweight Wins Ninth Straight

Jimmy Soo, a promising Philadelphia light weight prospect, earned his ninth successive victory with a fourth round technical knockout of Bobby Gary at the Philadelphia Plaza. The bout ended at 1:36 of the round when referee Pete Tomasco halted the eight-rounder as Gary crumpled after an uppercut, with Soo improving to 9-0.

Philadelphia Jimmy Soo Bobby Gary Philadelphia Plaza Soc Pete Tomasco Gary Peekskill

Three YMCA Grade School Cage Tilts Saturday

Three YMCA Grade School house basketball games are set for Saturday afternoon with matchups including Bulldocs versus Hawks at 2 35, Tigers versus Panthers at 2 45, and Lions versus Bears at 3 15. Dragons idle.

YMCA Bulldocs Hawks Tigers Panthers Lions Bears Dragons

Six United Polish Club Auxiliary League Night Pairings

League matches set for tonight at 9 at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Pairings include Dobrowss Meats versus Gene Wokie's Upholstery Lorain Glass against Spitzer Motors. Fast Sheppe versus United Powish Club Presivs Tavern's Rotrgery Service and Equipment 3 Funeral Home versus Ladies Auvitar reigs Dragon versus Walt's U P C Stewards.

United Polish Stoney Rainbow Lanes Dobrowss Meats Gene Wokie Lorain Glass Spitzer Motors Fast Sheppe United Powish Club Presivs Tavern Funeral Home Ladies Auvitar Reigs Dragon Walt's U. P. C. Stewards

Bowl-O-Drome Home League Tonight Schedule

The Bowl-O-Drome Home League posts six 9 PM matches with pairings including Concrete Masonry versus C Lose 3 Pfeiffer's Beer against Troxel Co Wests Texaco Service versus Empire Spring Kenco Pump versus Juniors Elyria Corrugated Box versus McGuire's Auto Parts and West Side Lumber versus Carning's Beer.

Concrete Masonry Va. C Pfeiffer’s Beer Troxel Co Wests Texaco Service Empire Spring Kenco Pump Elyria McGuire's Auto Parts West ‘Side Lumber Va Carning

Four Matches In Women's All City Bowling League

Tonight at 9 o clock Tarry Tavern lanes host four all city women bowling matches. Pairings include Brownie Furniture versus Smalltie s Package Store C H Merthe Co versus Prindle Cleaners Belcer Line versus intoria Hardware and West River Hardware versus Elyria Business Men.

Tarry Tavern Brownie Furniture Smalltie’'s C. H. Merthe ‘Co Prindle Cleaners Belcer Line Intoria Hardware West River Hardware Elyria Business Men

Elyria Odie Friday Feb 13 Chronicle Telegram item

A brief fragment from the Chronicle Telegram notes an Elyria event on Friday February 13 with minimal readable details. the snippet lacks full context or names to confirm scope or outcome.

Elyria Odie Chronicle-Telegram

Landy Pursuit of Four Minute Mile Spurs Alibis

Today's Sport Parade reviews John Landy still seeking the four minute mile amid wind and conditions blamed for slower times. It traces past races from 4:02.1 to 4:05.6 and notes Australian coaches defending his handling, comparing defeat to Dempsey and Louis.

New York John Landy Young John Jonn Sandy Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Joe Louis Max Schmeling Dempsey Louis John

Meek To Remain At Kansas State Coach

Kansas State head football coach Meek will stay at the university, turning down a Canadian Eskimos offer for personal reasons. Throckmorton says Meek received a substantial salary increase and staff raises, with scholarships rising. Meek’s pay now around 11000 dollars annually, up from roughly 9500 last year.

Manhattan Kas Bill Meek Kansas State Edmonton Eskimos K-State R. I. Throckmorton K-State Athletic Council

All Redlegs Under Contract

The Cincinnati Redlegs have every player under 1934 contract making them the first major league team to achieve this. The latest signings were pitchers Frank Smith and Clyde King. Smith was a top NL reliever with eight wins and one loss last season.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Frank Smith Clyde King Smith

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