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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1955

Page

6

Fresh Coaches Stir Up Lorain County Class B Tourney

Lorain County Class B basketball opens at Oberlin College with first-year coaches Eugene Turke at Eaton Bob Robinson at Avon Lake and Tom Rakovan at South Amherst aiming to topple veterans. Avon Lake Ridgeville draw headliners while Avon and LaGrange look to breeze past Eaton and South Amherst respectively. top scorers Brandstadt and Diffenbaugh anchor their teams as tournament action kicks off.

Eugene Turke Eaton Bob Robinson Avon Lake Tom Rakovan South Amherst Lorain County Oberlin College Robinson Avon Lake Crew Dave Grubb Ridgeville Bob Ferry Avon Eagles Dave Smith LaGrange Wildcats Campbell LaGrange Brandstadt Avon Tom Diffenbaugh Brookside Rangers Diffenbaugh Bob Arnold Rich Foley Cliff Dreger Bill Hetherly Jerry Heisler Bob Herr Ed Klammer Devon Lake Gordon Spiete Spiete Ron Green Bob Tomanek Dave Robison Dick Vasich Columbia Brunswick Lorain St. Mary Wildcat Ron Pearce Carl Knapp John Youngblood Gerry Beane Russ DeWitt Richie Gainok Rod Hand Wayne Smith Rakovan Ben Starr Eaton Avon Grafton Firelands Avon Lake- Ridgeville

24-Second Rule Reforms Pro Baseball and College Play

Baseball and basketball sources explore 24 second rule impacts, pro and college shifts, and key figures. DiMaggio tendency, Reynolds trade, and Podoloff comments frame a spring outlook with youth efforts across Little and Pony Leagues and pro rosters.

Delaney Seeks Saxton Or Olson Title Defense

New York reports co-manager Bill Daly says Ronnie Delaney of Akron Ohio will guarantee 50000 for a title defense against either middleweight champion Bobo Olson or welterweight Johnny Saxton. Daly states six Akron businessmen will provide a 56000 loan guarantee. Delaney, battered only once in 64 fights, recently upset Saxton in Akron.

New York Bill Daly Ronnie Delaney Akrons Ohio Bobo Olson Johnny Saxton Delaney Saxton Aly Akron Daly Akron Ronnie Englewood, N.J Harry Elirsek

Jones Confident Of Another Upset Win

Ralph Tiger Jones, from Yonkers, predicts a repeat upset over Carl Bobo Olson for the 160 pound title in Chicago Stadium. Olson, a 3 to 1 favorite, has defended the crown three times in 1953 and beat Gavilan Langlois and Castellani last year.

Tiger Jones Bobo Olson Wlinnex Sugar Ray Robinson Ralph Tiger) Jones Yonkers Boba Olson Chicago International Jones INS Carl Bobo) Olson Sinars Athletic Commission Olson San Francisco Robinson Kid Gavilan Pierre Langlois Rocky Castellani

Canadiens Top NHL Scorers Led by Beliveau and Richard

Montreal's big five Beliveau, Richard, Geoffrion, Olmstead, and Mosdell hold first through fifth in NHL scoring. Beliveau leads with 60 points, 30 goals and 30 assists, while Richard trails with 32 goals. Olmstead and Mosdell add solid totals as Geoffrion sits third. Toronto keeper Lumley tops goaltending with an 81.89 GAA.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens Jean Beliveau Maurice Richard Bernie Geoffrion Bert Olmstead Ken Mosdell Beliveau Richard Geoffrion Olmstead Mosdell Toronto Harry Lumley

Tournament Pairings by County Fe 16 Frya Games

The listing shows multiple court times for February and March matchups across several schools. Avon Eaton Avon Lake Ridgeville LaGrange South Amherst Firelands Lakewood St Edward Elyria Lincoln Medina Clearview Rocky River Parma St Joseph Sandusky Wellington Oberlin Bay Cleveland Rhodes Amherst Wellington Lakewood Elyria Catholic Rocky River Bay Rhodes North Olmsted West Tech St Ignatius Marshall Fairview Lincoln Elyria and related survivor pairings advance through upper and lower bracket rounds with dates February 23 25 and March 1 2 and 9 in a district sectional format.

County FE Eaton Avon Avon Lake Ridgevilie LaGrange South Amherst Sofie Survivor Istan Avan Brookside Greften Firelands Ridgeville Columbia Grafton S. Sur Pana Beliplentis Ridgeway Bay Cleveland Rhodes Amherst Wellington Lakewood Oberlin Farii St. Edward Elyria Lincoln Clearview Medina Elyria Catholic Rocky River Larain Parma Cleveland Marshall J. Ignatius FES Berea North Olmsted Cleveland West Weet Tech Cleveland St. Johr Sand Va Surevivor Baz FEE fAmmersi Iver Oberiini Ivor Fatreiew Tvivor Surviver Sirs Surivor Lorain-Parma Elytla Catholic West West Tech Survior Cantius Rhodus Marshall St. Ignathus Fairview Beres Cantherst Lakes Ooo von Caton Grafton JoAch Roabert Ferry Adwinallaces Eugene L. Turke Ed Rubuskitment Ridgeville Ga Alumni AG Lorain LaGrange Cs Firelands, i A Firelands Elsha Catholic Avon Ag At LaGrange An Aton Ag Columbia Brookside Ag Avo Lake Lorain St. Mary Pirelands Ridgevile Dave Smith Bowling Green Tom Rakovay Avon Eake John Evanoil Olumbis Grafton Firelands Sevie Columbia Avon Lake South Angharat Olmsted Falls Avon Lake AB Big Booth Amherst Columbine Byte Catholic Fil Fe Brookside Grafton al Broghelda Sa LaGrange Clearview Verraillon

Ohio State Drops To Last With 79 68 Loss At Iowa

Iowa State upsets Ohio State 79 68 as Buckeyes slump into a tie for last in the Big Ten. At halftime Iowa led 44 29, and Rob Freeman is sidelined for the season with fatigue. Davis 18 Seabury 15 pace the Hawkeyes while Ellis 19 Miller 17 top State in a game where the bench saw full action for Iowa.

Iowa City Iowa Ohio State Buckeyes Pudue Hawkeyes Bucks Deacon Davis Bill Seabury Hawkeye Chuck Ellis John Miller State Davis Seabury Robin Freeman Freeman

Few Changes As Elks District Pin Tournament Ends

The North Central District Ohio Elks Handicap Bowling Tournament ended with minor shifts at the top. Champions were Erwin Builders Lorain in team event with 3.121, Reich and Keen Ashland won doubles 1.312, Keen Ashland took singles 1.693, Shinn Wooster led all events 1.796, while George Edwards and Mel Edwards Elyria second in doubles 1.209, with Elyria bowlers also placing in the Erh Ratio and T team to eighth.

North Central District Ohio Elks L Erwin Builders Lorain C. Reich R. Keen Ashland Keen G. Shinn Wooster George Edwards Mel Edwards Elyria

Women Bowl Tonight at Tarry Lanes League

The Tarry Lanes Ladies League will bowl tonight at nine. Matches feature Dodsies's Groceries vs Elder Brothers' Pare II, 212 AutoT Wish vs Amvets Auxiliary, Gene Re sar Builders vs Al Spicer's Realsy, and Bauer Dairy vs Don Mussey Combo.

Tarry Lanes Ladies League Dodsies Elder Brothers Amvets Gene Resar Builders al Spicer Realsy Bauer Dairy Don Mussey

All-City Schedule Opens Tonight At 6 45 P M

The Tarry Tavern All-City League bows tonight at 6 45. Pairings include Carling's Black Label versus Carlisle Lumber Gartners Inn versus Cascade Plating Eoin Brews Spying Valley and Tarry Tavern versus Hathgery Motors.

Tarry Tavern Carling Carlisle Lumber Gartners Inn Cascade Plating Eoin Brew +s Spying Valley Hathgery Motors

Vermilion Hosts Elyria Catholic In Key Non conference Clash

Vermilion aims to snap a five game road losing skid as Elyria Catholic visits Vermilion High Gym for a non conference game. Vermilion seeks a winning season with two games left while Elyria Catholic trails with a 2 8 record and fresh lineup changes aim to boost scoring from LaFollette Bartlome and Hutman.

Elyria Catholic Vermilion High Goose Shmezak Panthers Vermilion Seilors Elimerak Cleveland Lourdes Dave O’connor Ron Fritz Gene Willoughby Becker John Becker Bob Hutman Chuck Ma!thack Ed Ziemke

Milwaukee Braves sign two farm hands including Rutter Jr

The Milwaukee Braves signed two farm hands on Monday. Ohio State student Harry Rutter Jr., 22, of Elyria Ohio, an outfielder, was signed by Braves Scout Billy Southworth and assigned to Evansville Indiana. Rufus McNeal, 21, was acquired from the Indianapolis Clowns on a trial basis. Rutter played for the Erhart Flyers last summer.

Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee Braves Ohio State University Harry Rutter Jr Elyria Ohio Braves Billy Southworth Evansville Ind Rufus McNeal Indianapolis Clowns Rutter Erhart Fioiners

Suburban HSL Officials Set Monday Meeting

A meeting of Suburban Hot Stove League participants is planned for next Monday at La Grange High School. Alden Hopkins leads the organization spanning four leagues D E F G with plans for officer elections and a report on the season. The session will cover injuries and standings as hockey figures Olsen Spencer and Glover contend in the scoring race with teams from Obertin Wellington LaGrange Gratton and more.

Oscar Fraley United Press NEW Ork Mercury Elyria Pony League Fiat Aegis Leo Silverberg Pony Loop Maurice Podoloff NBA Bob McLaughlin Silver Carnes Hart Constalesstruction Co Harry Sheling Engni- North Podoloff New York Basketball Writers Association Trish Madison Square Garden Collegians la Grange High School Alden Hopkins Obertin Wellington LaGrange Gratton New York Eddie Olson Spencer North Eaton Cleveland Barons HSL Fred Glover Hopkins Akron Olson Glover Jim Anderson Springfield Kent Wharram Buffalo Ross Lowe Gil Mayer Pittsburgh

U P C Pairings Set For Bowling Night At Stoney's

The United Polish Club League bows tonight at 7 at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Pairings include Dobrowski Meats versus Erin Brew, United Polish Clan Sports versus Holt's Insurante, United Polish Club versus S Plas Construction, Steve's Barber Show versus Bovsiayn, Thomasson's Chips versus Royal Catering, and B and B Food Market versus Les Gast Insurance.

United Polish Club Stoney's Rainbow Lanes Dobrowski Meats Erin Brew United Polish Clan Sports Holt's Insurante United Polish S. Plas Construction Steve's Bovsiayn Thomasson's Chips Royal Catering Les Gast Insurance

Nationals Maintain 2 1/2 Game Lead In East

The Syracuse Nationals held a 2 1/2 game lead in the Eastern Division by beating Milwaukee 82 to 81 at Toledo. New York edged Fort Wayne 92 to 88 in Miami Beach while Philadelphia defeated Rochester 75 to 72 at Toledo.

Records Of Lorain County Class B Teams Newsraprr Iain

Lorain County Class B teams reported by Newsraprr with standings and scores across recent games. Notable performances highlighted include Iain leading the scoring and several key matchups shaping early season dynamics. The coverage emphasizes local schools competing for early bragging rights.

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