Lorain County and Kent Sports Letters Reach Russ Davies
A compilation of reader letters and notices to Russ Davies from Ohio sports fans. Topics include sectional tournament drawings in Akron and Kent, Lorain County tournament tickets, tribute to Norman Forbush, boxing notes from Gussie Smallwood, Sheffield Lake critics of boxing coverage, and a Kent State photography course invitation.
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Ralph Shafer
Shafer
Akron
Kent
Merle Wagoner
Russ
Norman Forbush
Wellington
Linwood St
Elyria
Ohio
Sheffield Lake
Johnny Risko
Joe Louis
Risko
Louis
Godoy
Sheffield
Riska
Wild Bill Reed
Sorain
Columbus
West
New
Kent State University
Certai
Midland
Lincoln Kackim
Bombers win first half cage title over Indians
Bombers beat Stevenson Indians 30 to 21 on the Y floor to claim the first half MCC High School House Basketball League title. Roy Gardner led with 13 points on six field goals and a free throw, while Kalopos Brown Hambers contributed 20 and Stevenson’s top scorer had 11.
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Kolopos Brown Bombers
Stevenson Indians
Roy Gardner
Stevenson
Clearview Five Clinches Northern League Title Over Amherst
Clearview High's Clippers defeated Amherst 39-28 to win the Northern League championship and finish 9-1 on the season, one game ahead of Vermilion. Bob Page led with 14 points while Ben Kolenda scored 11 for Amherst. Clearview reserves also won 42-25.
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L. Pet
Amherst
Wellington Low Londgo Medina
Clearview High
Clippers
Clearview
Vermilion Sailors
Wellington
Lorain County
Bob Page
Ben Kolenda
Ambherst
Clearview Reserves
Au. Gert
Muharf Lachman
Tutel
Amherster Haynes
Tr Ren Halenda
Hans, Huth
Tol
Mount Union Triumphs Over Kent State 49 to 38
Mount Union College beat Kent State 49 to 38 in an Ohio Conference game at Alliance. It marked Mount Union’s sixth win in 10 games this season. Also on the Cincinnati court Xavier defeated Dayton 34-27, Toledo De Sales edged Wilmington College 51-47, and Holbrook beat Rio Grande 37-30 in other action.
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Columbus
Mount Union College
Kent State
Alliance
Ohio
Mount Union
Xavier
Dayton
Cincinnati
Toledo de Sales
Wilmington College
Holbrook
Rio Grande
DeCorrevont Stays With Northwestern After Campus Turmoil
Northwestern sophomore Bill DeCorrevont said he will remain at the school to continue football and baseball duties. He admitted considering quitting after a difficult season but decided to stay after talks with coach Lynn Waldorf. He denied dissension rumors and said he discussed new formations for next year with Waldorf.
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United Press
Vanston
Ill
Decorrevonrt
Northwestern
Dizzy Dean
Bill
West Coast
California
Lynn Waldorf
Decorrevent
Wildcats
Decorrevont
Waldorf
Florida
County Class B Tourney Pairings
Tournament bracket listings show daily matchups for the County Class B event. Belden faces Avon Lake tonight at 7 00, South Amherst plays La Grange at 8 00, Ridgeville meets Camden at 9 00. Friday features Henrietta against Brighton and Penfield versus Avon with Eaton versus Brownhelm at later times. Saturday includes Brookside versus Wellington and several cross‑bracket semifinals and February 23 and 24 crossovers concluding with multiple winners advancing.
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Belden Va
Avon Lake
South Amherst
la Grange
Ridgeville
Camden
Henrietta
Brighton
Penfield
Avon
Eaton
Brownhelm
Brookside
Wellington
Clearview
Belden
Grafton
Columbia
Broadside
Belden - Avon Lake
LaGrange
Henrietta. Brighton
Penfield Va. Avon
Coach critiques Northwestern setup cited by Decorrevant coach
A Northwestern system draw criticism from Decorrevant High School coach who says Bull failed to fit plays last season. He notes Bull was forced to run from near the line and prefers short punts or deceptive formations for better outcomes.
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Northwestern
Decorrevant
Decorrevont
Coals Rally to Beat Ridgeville St Peter’s in City B
Home Coals claim their second straight second-half win in City Class B by routing Ridgeville St. Peter’s 42 to 17 on Jefferson Junior High floor. Lyle Scott leads with 14 points on seven field goals. Salisbury adds seven for the visitors. Albert Auditors win by forfeit from Elyria Aces.
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Home Coals
Ridgeville St. Peter's
Jefferson
Albert Auditors
Elyria Aces
Owens Gets Position As Clothing Salesman
Cleveland report says Jesse Owens, the Negro track star famed for his 1936 Olympic triple victory, will start work today as a clothing salesman. Owens left Ohio State University after the Games to monetize his fame and has since worked as a hoofer, dance band leader, dry cleaning dealer, and political campaigner.
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Cleveland, O
Jesse Owens
Owens
Ohio State University
Three Games Are Listed For Decision At Grafton
Lorain County Class B scholastic basketball opens at Grafton High with three games. Belden vs Avon Lake is curtain raiser at 7, South Amherst vs LaGrange at 8, and Ridgeville vs Camden at 9. Winners advance toward playoff finals on Feb 23 24, leading to Clearview regional. Referees Pete Bannick and Harry Frank. Tournament rules limit announcer chatter and focus on scores.
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Lorain County
Walter A. Jantz
Smith
Mr. Jantz
Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain
Grafton
P.S. L
Belden
Avon Lake
South Amherst
LaGrange
Ridgeville
Camden
Avon
Avon Lake Dribblers
Clearview
Henrietta
Brighton
Penfield
Eaton
Brownhelm
Elyrians
Pete Bannick
Harry Frankfather
Tts
Spring Valley Directors Fail To Name New Pro
Spring Valley Board of Directors met at club president Jack Warner's Lakewood home and did not name a successor to Johnny Randall who resigned weeks ago. Twenty five applications were received and the pool narrowed to four men. a decision is expected within days.
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Spring Valley Board of Directors
Jack Warner
Lakewood
Johnny Randall
Important Tilts On City County Cage Program Tonight
Avon Independents meet La Grange Red Horses at 7 p.m. in the City County Basketball League on the Jefferson Junior High floor. Standard Cleaners vs Gardner Jewelers follows at 8 p.m., both teams each with one league loss and vying for the first half title. Henrietta Grange faces Worthington Dry Cleaners at 9 p.m., both near the title chase with Henrietta carrying one league loss and Worthington two.
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Jefferson
Standard Cleaners
Gardner Jewelers
Henrietta Grange
Worthington Dry Cleaners
Henrietta
Worthington’s
Avon Independents
la Grange Red Horses
All-Star Bowling Schedule At Flyria Recreation League
The Flyria Recreation All-Star Bowling League prints tonight's schedule at 7 o clock. Matches include Tarry Tavern versus I T S Left and Right D and N Sandwich Shop against Rorick Insurance Nichols Funeral Home versus Save With Us Stations and Ridge Tool versus Elyria Recreation.
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Schedue
Flyria Recreation
Tarry Tavern
D and N Sandwich Shop
Rorick Insurance
Nichols Funeral Home
Save-With-Us
Ridge Tool
Elyria Recreation
Jackets Schedule Game
The Columbia Red Jackets will host the Birmingham Merchants next Tuesday night on the Columbia High floor. The contest is set for 7 30 o clock.
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Russ Davies
Akron, Ohio
Grafton, Ohio
Oberlin, Ohio
Sharkey
Gussie Smallwood
Gussie
Lorain, Ohio
Jim Emerson
J.m
Eustis, Fla
Gulf Coast
Joe Klasex
Joe
Southland
Kent, Ohio
Kalopous Brown Hambers
Gardner
Raron
Kalop
Baird
Brehm
Re Hales
le Total
Farewell
Sheldon
Terrell
Scarbrough
Lapos
Cleveland
Providence
New Haven
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Hershey
Clearview Five
Garcia Gelf
Eferino Garcia
Henry Armstrong
Garca
Henry
By Steve Snider
General Industries
Smyity's League
Pattern Shop
A. Exlinger
J. Bungaard
Wicklauer Tss
Geinlinger
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Sweeney
Meeks
Novak
Unger
Rumsey
Grugleibe
Siffert
E. Martin
R. Brown
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Snead
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Gisman
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Mitler
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Heidrich
Whitney of
Tim Pernace
Gaburna
Weternam
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Menon
Seip
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Waurtey Ns
Chris the
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Tata
Tarford
Krugman
Ran Vmyern
Waldron
Otte Yin
Handlean
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Moniderm
Cariaan
Gerhart
Greenich
Monler
Whitman
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Mt. Lasky Tin Tan
Ant Smith
Hamilton
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McCaftery
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Koehn
Turry
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Hemel
C. Smith
A Malley's Winex
Asa Hulett
Nodsley
Tanville
Soultle
Qin Schucar
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Sanitary Taal
Sherinnan
Chervenky
Age Carter
RA Smith
Maddork
Miller Inn
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Tufts
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Pet Care Rao Tate Ve
Coals
Jewelers
Standings Home Coal
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Athet Auditor Ridgeville St. Pe Elyria Aces
LaGrange Red Horses
Tommy Doan
Hastings
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Harkack
Barkacs
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Tastis
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Selkeres
Farkas
Lupinsti
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Broad Street
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