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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1954

Page

7

Elyria Catholic Favored In Home Clash With Lourdes

Elyria Catholic high gym hosts a key Lorain County B Meet opener as 5-1 Panthers face 4-8 Lourdes. Guard Bob Kinter returns for Elyria Catholic while Lourdes leans on Trocano Kraska Brach and Cwalina. Panthers seek to snap two game skid before sectional tilt with St Mary.

Elyria Catholic Quint Lourdes Tony Trocano Ron, Kraska Ralph Brach Ray Cwalina Don Krych Brach Kroych Trocano Cwalina Kraska Carl Uhler Elyria Catholic Felix Goose) Klimcczak Tony Schork Dick Kneiss Don Machovina Bob Hutman Bill Bahl Bob Holtwick Panthers Sandusky St. Mary Sandusky St. Mary Elyria Schork Kneiss

Lorain County Class B Basketball opens with three games

Oberlin fieldhouse hosts three 6:30 p.m. tips tonight and three more tomorrow as 11 of 13 teams chase a sectional berth. LaGrange and Brookside top seeds. Ridgeville favored in one matchup. Avon Lake and Camden vie for upsets. Friday finals determine two sectional spots.

Lorain County Oberlin Grafton Eaton South Amherst Henrietta Camden-Avon Lake Ridgeville Camden LaGrange Avon Lake Brownhelm Brookside LaGrange Wildcats Rangy Cardinals

Van Buren says he seldom got up after tackles

In a Philadelphia Sportrait, Steve Van Buren, NFL all time rushing leader, explains he rarely tried for extra yards after being tackled, citing cost to ribs and body. He recalls breaking three ribs after getting up once, and notes owners upheld the rule allowing ball carriers to continue.

Philadelphia Steve van Buren Steve NFL Baksa Philadelphia Eagles Athletic Clearview Eagles van Burenst van Buren Washington Redskins

Lorain County B Tournament Schedule Oddities Charged

Lorain County B Tournament runs Feb 16 to 36 with multiple misprints and unclear pairings. Event blocks include South Amherst Henrietta Camden Avon Lake Ridgerville Brockhelm Brookside Avon Colusoe Birmingham LaGrange and Estonia among uncertain finals and semi finals. The article notes winners advance to the Sectional Class 2 Tournament March 3 and 5 in Lorain.

South Amhersts Henrietta Camden Ve Avon Lake Ridgerville Brockhelm Brookside Avon Colusoe Birmingham LaGrange South Amherst-Henrietta Camden-Avor Lake Winnner Ridgerville-Broenheim Brookside-Ayron Jars

Clearview 1954 Football Schedule Announced

Clearview High School revealed its 1954 football schedule, with eight games and one open date. The Fireland Conference includes Amherst, Wellington, New London, Vermilion, and Huron, plus independent foes Elyria Catholic, Lorain St. Mary, and others. Home games at Lorain St. Mary, Wellington, Elyria Catholic, Huron, and Vermilion. away at New London, Amherst, and Rav.

Clearview High School Steve Baksa Clippers Amherst Wellington Lorain County New London Huron County Vermilion Huron Erie County Elyria Catholic Fireland Lora St. Mary and Bay Rocky River Fairview Medina Lorain St. Mary Bar Elyna Catholic Rav

All City Loop bowling schedule lists six 9 PM matches

Six matches begin at 9 o'clock tonight in the All-City Loop State Stoney event. Scheduled pairings include United Polish Club against Lehman Cartage, Buckeye Mold Die versus Nels Midway, Rainbow Lanes facing Gree Dragon Cafe, Budweiser Beer against Erin Brew, General Industries against Powers against Dawley, and Better Line against Kerekes Cale.

Stoney United Polish Club Lehman Cartage Buckeye Mold & Die Nels Midway Rainbow Lanes Gree Dragon Cafe Budweiser Beer Erin Brew General Industries Powers Dawley Better Line Va Kerekes Cale

Santee Sets Indoor Dirt Mile Record in Michigan Meet

Wes Santee of Kansas shattered the indoor dirt track mile in 4 0 4 9 at Michigan State, beating closest rival by 80 yards in the Kansas Illinois Michigan State triangular meet. He hopeful to break four minutes this season, noting he lucked in the first half and aims to improve pace. The time officially tops indoor dirt marks though Cunningham’s and Dodds’ board-track times are treated separately by officials.

East Lansing Mich Wes Santee Kansas Satisfield Santee ITV Michigan State Glenn Cunningham Gil Dodds Madison Square Garden Dan Ferris National AAU Dodds Mark

Redskins Center Quits Football for Liquor Distributor Job

Washington Redskins veteran center Al Demao retires from professional football after nine seasons to devote full time to his duties as a salesman for a local liquor distributing firm. Demao, a former Duquesne University standout, spent his nine-year career with the Redskins.

Washington al Demao Washington Redskins Demao Duquesne Univerisity Redskins

Howe Leads By Nine Points In NHL Standings

Montreal United Press reports Gordie Howe, three time NHL scoring champion, piling up 25 goals and 38 assists for 63 points through Sunday. He leads Maurice Richard of the Canadiens, who has 51 points, in the league scoring race.

Montreal Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wing Maurice Rocket) Richard Montreal Canadiens

Kleineeder Leads City Bowlers With 632 Series

Bob Kleineeder set the city bowling pace last night with 224 190 218 632 for Lorain County Excavating in the Elyria Elks League at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Two other honor roll series followed, Tom Ball 623 for Lance Motors and Don Mohler 610 for Hart Construction.

Bob Kleineeder Lorain County Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes Elyria Elks Tom Ball Lance Motors Don Mohler Hart Construction

600 Club Elyria Bowl Scores Summary

The 600 Club in Elyria records a league bowling session with players including Tom Ball posting 223 177 628 and Don Mokr with 224 231 175 618.

Tom Ballees Don Mokr

Ted Carpenter Leads Witbeck Trucking in Elks play

Ted Carpenter posted 27 for Witbeck Trucking in Elks league action but managed only a 562 series. Beverly Patak of Perry-Fay Women’s League rolled 477 to top women’s score for the night.

Ted Carpenter Witbeck Elks Beverly Patak Perry-Fay

Erie County B Cage Tournament Opens Wednesday

The Erie County Class B High School basketball tournament begins Wednesday at Samdusky Junior High School gym with three games. Participants Margaretta Milan Vermilion Berlin Heights and Huron vie in reserve and varsity matches through Friday and Saturday with the championship games final.

Erie County Samdusky Margaretta Milan Vermilion Berlin Heights Huron Margaretta-Huron Margaretta-Vermilion

Sullivan Holds Long Lead In AHL Scoring Race

George Sullivan leads the American Hockey League scoring chase with 85 points. He stands 11 points clear of Cleveland’s Jack Gordon at 74 while Eddie Olson of Cleveland sits third with 73 points.

International News Service Hershey George Sullivan Sullivan Cleveland Jack Gordon Eddie Olson

Lane's Women's State Four League Matches On Tap Tonight

Lane's Women's League schedule lists four matches at 9 o'clock. Pairings include Team 1 against Supper Club, House of Beauty versus Bauer Dalry, Tarry Tavern versus Merchants, and Don Musser's Combo against Carey's Villa.

Tarry Lanes Team No. 1 Supper Club House of Beauty Bauer Dalry Tarry Tavern Merchants Don Musser Carey's Villa

Newhouser Plans To Try Comeback With Indians

Hall of fame left hander Hal Newhouser will try a spring comeback with the Cleveland Indians after being released by the Detroit Tigers. He battled a sore arm last season and posted an 0–1 record but could reestablish his form from prior years to earn a contract. General Manager Hank Greenberg, a former teammate, helped arrange the workout invite. Newhouser’s career includes a peak in 1945 with 22 wins as Detroit captured the pennant, giving him 200 wins and 148 defeats for his career.

Trys Tribe Harold Newhouser Detroit Cleveland Indians Prince Hal Cleveland O. i Hal Newhouser Indians Detroit Tigers Hank Greensberg Newshouser’s Tigers

Elyria Freshmen Edge Rocky River 135 to 33

Elyria freshmen beat Rocky River 135 33 to stay undefeated at 6 1. Bob Davis led Elyria with 10 points while Rocky River’s Dick Van Luit scored 18. The game opened tight with Rocky River leading 11 6 after one but Elyria pulled ahead by halftime 21 18 and led 29 24 after three quarters.

Elyria Rocky River Bob Davis Dick van Luit G. P. Ti ‘Cahi van Lui iTaylor Gonder Odeceman al iLans iSteigner iLyarick

Tavern All-City Sked Sets Four Evening Matches

The Tavern All-City League bowls action opens at 6 45 with four matches. Cascade Plating's Spring Valley teams face Hasver's Tarry Tavern, Rothgery Motors battles Erin Brew, and Pfeuffer's Breer meets Pfeuffer's Breer in selected pairings.

Tarry Tavern Cascade Plating Spring Valley Harvey's Hasver Rothgery Motors Erin Brew Pfeuffer Breer

Basketball Schedule Tuesday and Friday matchups list

A compact schedule lists Tuesday games including Flyria at Wooste and Our Lady of Lourdes at Elsrna Cath, with Oberlin at Amherst and Rocky River at Clearview. Other matches show Medina at Welingwr, Olmsted Falls 22, and Friday exchanges among Lorain St Mary 37 Ecyria Catholic, Clearview at Oberlin, Amherst at Rocky River, Wellington at Fairies, and Namh Ounsted 8 at Olmsed Pals, plus Bar at Westlake and Greenwich at New London. Saturday features Berea at Espris Lorzin at Lakewood, Sunday has cris Catholic at Sandusky St Marr.

Flyria Wooste Our Lady of Lourdes Elsrna Cathoc Oberlin Amherst Rocky River Clearview Medina Welingwr Cievel Lather Olmsted Falls Fesday Lorain St Mary Ecyria Clearvew Wellington Fairies Nomh Ounsted Bar Westlake Greenwich New London Wakeman Novinh Patsfield Ironreevne Milan Berin Beishisat Berea Espris Lorzin Lakewood Cris Catholic Sandusky St Marr

Patterson Fails To Impress In Beating Durelle

New York reported Floyd Patterson of Brooklyn won an eight round unanimous decision over Canadian Yvon Durelle in Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway Arena. Patterson weighed 167 1 4 pounds to Durelle's 170 1 2. Durelle complained the cold weather and breathing issues affected him in round five and each round, but Patterson's faster hands and power carried the win.

New York Floyd Patterson Brooklyn Yvon Durelle Young Patterson Durelle St. Ann N.B Eastern Parkway Arena Patterson Darelle Yvon

Pirates Aim For Y League Title Tonight

The Pirates can clinch the Y M C A High School House League second-half crown by beating the Cubs in the final three games tonight. A Cubs win could tie or share the second-half title. Pirates enter at 3-0, Cubs 4-1, game at 8 45 p m. Dodgers-Yankees play 7 15, Braves-Giants at 8. Indians have finished their season.

Rakovan Ron Jaehn Levits Jerry Clues Jack Patterson Tom DeChant Avon Bob Ferry Bill Brandstadt Ron Green Tom McCullough Dan Wearsch John Koesel Johnny Evanoffs Pirates Y.M.C.A. High School Cubs Dodgers Yankees Braves Giants Indians

Spitzer and Quality Debate Spurs QOL Clamor

Local discourse centers on Spitzer names and perceived quality in public services. Citizens discuss SP, QU, and QOL implications with emphasis on accountability and measurable outcomes. Officials urge data driven reviews and transparent reporting to restore confidence.

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