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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1950
Page
2
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Lorain High School hosts the annual Lorain County Class B tournament with 16 teams vying for four sectional qualifiers. Belden and Avon Lake top seeds frame a four-bracket slate, while Greenwich suspension reshapes the Huron County Field and Camden faces Brighton in a key opening clash. Belden’s Evanoff era highlighted by 65 wins in four years.
Lorain High School gym hosts opening night of the Lorain County Class B Scholastic Basketball Tournament with three games. Belden and LaGrange meet at 7 o'clock. Avon Lake faces Avon in the second game as both sides seek progression. Avon Lake stands at 12 3 on the season while Avon is 4 14. Belden is 15 4 with a 10 2 league mark, LaGrange 5 10. The tournament runs through February 26 with consolation and championship finals.
Oscar Fraley reports from Madison Square Garden on the 73rd Westminister Kennel Club show with 2500 dogs competing for best in show. Highlights include a Bedlington terrier champion Night Rocket, dramatic clashes between Momary's Mistletoe and Merriedip Sno-Boats, varied breeds from Collies to Great Danes, and colorful banter around judging and costumes.
Cincinnati boxer Ezzard Charles denied foul play in the February Chicago bout that led to Sam Baroudi's death. Baroudi's Akron father Samuel Crandall filed a Common Pleas Court suit for $15000, claiming repeated low blows and rabbit punches. A benefit for Baroudi's family later raised about $12500, with Charles contributing 5000 himself.
Seventh Grade Division I action featured Ely dominating Rinky Dinks 24 to 0 on the Ely floor, extending Ely’s win streak to seven. Other Monday games: Jefferson beat Gates 19 to 2, Hamilton downed St. Agnes 10 to 4, with Ely also taking over St. Mary’s 12 to 5.
JIM DAILEY surveys the field as county tournaments roll, naming Findlay as Class A favorite despite a single loss and Lockland Wayne as a leading Class B pick. He notes strong programs across Ohio and outlines sectional to state timeline from March 3 to March 26, with schedule structure for A and B finals.
Springfield Ohio interior report says the Ohio Conference will hold a March 1 and 12 tournament at Wittenberg Fieldhouse to crown its first official basketball champion. Four teams will qualify by Feb 27, with gate receipts split 40 60 between teams and conference. Committee includes Van Why Livingston Morgan Roberts and Daniel.
Two basketball games are set for Columbia High School gym tonight. At 7 30 Columbia Red Jackets face Grat ton Nenzel Schwed Fords in a Northern League clash. At 8 45 Columbia V F W No 134 meets Cuyahora Heights in the second contest.
Amateur bouts feature Elyria Cleveland and Akron fighters at Lorain High School auditorium starting 8 15 pm Proceeds aid the infantile paralysis fund Two Elyria entries include Ted Tarry versus John Churchlick 126 pounds and Bob Daniels against Cliff McWhorter 147 pounds Don Fulton withdrew due to a thumb injury from earlier Golden Gloves action Seven three round bouts and three five rounders total 41 fights scheduled Promoter Robert Griffith and matchmaker Mike Poherence stage the card with Lorain Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship
Elyria Booster Club president Gil Schiesz announced a weekly Monday series at Elyria High School auditorium starting March 7. Bob Ledyard of Cleveland directs production and arrangements for two hour shows featuring comedy music amateur entertainment and a quiz. WEOL will air a 30 minute broadcast from 10 15 to 10 45 pm direct from the stage. Dr Duke Elliott chairs ticket distribution with members including Mayor Henry Ault and others.
In San Antonio Texas the PGA announced the U S Ryder Cup team will stay in England for at least three major tournaments after the international team matches this summer. The PGA plans restricted events in the United States to bridge the gap while top pros remain abroad.
The Perry-Fay Bowling League will bowl at seven this evening with four matches on the slate. Dodgers face Scrubs, Indians meet Rockets, Ramblers take on Comets, and Barons clash with Maple Leafs.
The Georgia legislature opened debate on a bill to ban Negro and white athletes from competing together in any athletic event. The measure was sent to committee amid public opposition and calls it an act to intermix contests. Meanwhile the Brooklyn Dodgers announced Jackie Robinson and Roy Cárdenas would play in an exhibition game in Atlanta this spring. The Ku Klux Klan denounced the bill, though there is no state law against mixed-race play in games.
Lorain High hosts the Lorain County B Tournament with Belden LaGrange Avon Avon Lake and Clearview South Amherst matchups across February 16 to 26. Winners advance to the Northeastern Ohio Sectional Class B at Lorain High March 3 4 5. Allan T. Smith oversees the tourney for the Lorain County Schools office.
Southwestern Conference and Erie League games listed across Tuesday through Saturday. Events include Yorafn at Mansfield Birmingham at Lorain St Marys University School at Shaw Wellington at Mrdina Elyria at Shaw Kenwood at Lorals Shaker Heights at Cleveland Heights Hanseret at Rocky River Fairview at Beren Metina at Clearview Robertin at Wellington North Fairfield at Wakenan Paitview at Amherst Rocky River at Perea New London at Willard.
New York reports Sid Smith of the Pittsburgh Hornets leads the American Hockey League scoring with 81 points after 44 goals and 37 assists. Carl Liscombe of Providence trails by two points, while Liscombe tops the league with 45 goals. John Chad, Roger Bedard, and Harvey other figures trail in the top five. Ralph Aimas of St Louis leads goalies with 2.63 average.
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