Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1948

Page

7

Yodger Proxy Reiterates Lam About Negro Players

United Press reports Brookline executive Branch Rickey reaffirmed that a movement to exclude Negro players from the majors existed at one time. Rickey arrived from Chicago and said he would discuss further only if needed. He noted no different versions of a Wilberforce speech and mentioned other major league owners.

John Griffin United Press YORK W.P Brookedge Branch Rickey Wekie Robinson Rickey Chicago Wilberforce Rawners Cleveland A. B.happy Chandler Arthur Mann Iho Chandler Alva Bradley Cleveland Indians Rickevn Bradley Roy Mack Philadelphia Athletics Bob Carpenter Phillies Herb Pennock Clark Griffith Washington Senators Orlando Fla John Quinn Boston Braves Warren Giles Cincinnati Reds Bill Benswanger Pittsburgh Pirates Phil Wrigtev Chicago Cubs

Kangaroos Crowned Senior House League Champions

Kangaroos won the M. A. Senior House League title by defeating Poteca 46 to 38 in the final game that closed the league schedule. Lead scorer for Kangaroos was Leads Winners-ane Pribich with 24 points. Bernie Lysaght led Poteca with 18. Bears and Wolves also played, with Wolves forfeit losses to Dogs.

Kangaroos Chsmpio De‘ating Poteca Nedule Polecats Wihich Ane Pribich Bernie Lysaght Bears Wolves F. T McVroy Atason Omcdantes Gleason

Elyria Pioneers Fall Short To Bellevue In Narrow Finish

Hengartner sparked Elyria with 16 points while Lepley led scoring with 15 as Bellevue edged Elyria 49 43 in a tense final minute. Bellevue’s Adams paced his team with 12 while Rudy’s Cross led Elyria with 11 as both squads battled to the final horn.

Elyria Pioneers Lepley Krusz Bellevue Leptey Hengartner Elyna Vaneyard Janowicz Jayvees Adams Rudy’ S Cross Bruckner Liz Nyerges Todd Gabet Bellevte Elvela Efserves F.T' G Ieee Hawke, Rf Lleors Smeral Cross McCallster Imessares Ocarner Ocifford Schuster

Meadows targets 15 foot vault at Olympic trials

Earle Meadows, holder of the Olympic pole vault record, says he aims to become the second 15 foot vaulter in history. He cites rival Richmond Morcom of New Hampshire and Bob Richards as threats, with trials set for Evanston. Meadows, 32, notes war disruptions and plans to peak by July 10, 1947 era.

U. S. Pat Oscar Fraley United Press EW York Earle Meadows Cernelius Waerm Rdam Meadows Richmond Morcom University of New Hampshire University of Southern California Evanston Berlin London Bob Richards The Hingis A Guvin Smith San Francisco Howard Payne Princeton Madison Square Garden Lege Brownwood Tex U.S.C Bill Sefton Sefiin Morcom, Richards, Smith, Meadows and Company Warmerdam Modesto Cal Chicago ORCOM Mfercom

Muskingum topples Denison in Ohio Conference race

Muskingum College defeated Denison 67 43 at New Concord to press for the conference lead. Ralph Ruby scored 23 points before a halftime substitute spell and again reached 27 later as Muskingum built a 43 23 advantage. The Muskies posted their 11th league win in 14 games.

iBy United Press Muskingum College Denison Muskingum New Concord Ralph Ruby Muskies Ruby Hmiuskies Bobcats Ohio University University of Cincinnati Athens Mark Write Ohi University Bill Westerfield Cincinnati Wilberforce State College Wilberforce University Dayton Staters State

Browns' Wally Bock takes Indians trainer post

Cleveland Browns trainer Wally Bock will become part time assistant to Indians trainer Lefty Weisman. Bock departs for Tucson to join the Tribe's camp and will stay with the Indians until Browns begin practice at Bowling Green around August 1.

Cleveland Wally Bock Cleveland Browns Lefty Weisman Cleveland Indians Bill Veeck Bock Tucson Atiz Cid Browns Bowling Green

Senior House League Final Report Fragment

Fragmentary notes show a Senior House League Final with unclear scorers and scores. The readable bits include a 2 2 score and references to teams or players such as UKencarpos and Paete. No coherent outcome or dates are present.

Ukencarpos Paete

Birmingham Defeats Henrietta in Neighborhood Basketball Tilt

Birmingham High cagers beat Henrietta 49 to 28 on their floor. Virgil Call guided the attack with 2 steals and a5 while Stan Trustak led Henrietta with 15 points. A reserve game saw South Amherst top Birmingham 32 to 24.

Virgil Call Birmingham High Henrietta Birmingham Stan Trustak Bringham South Amherst G.F.T. Green Rugela Dewest Currier Lembach Gime Dodd, Tz Kudela Ei Ff iSpringos

Legion Bowling Sked Sets Four Matches Tonight

The American Legion Bow League schedules four matches at Bowling Center tonight starting at 9 o’clock. Matches loom at Nick Lanes with Auto Stores and Real Estate divisions among the entries.

Giants Sign Two Young Prospects From Sanford

The New York Giants signed two young players from Sanford to school contracts. Robert Nersnail Wi, a pitcher from Barberton Ohio, and George Street, a first baseman from Chicago, are assigned to play with Sanford of the Florida League this year.

Sanford New York Giants Schoo Gruner Robert Nersnail Wi Barberton Ohio George Street Chicaco Florica

Barons Wallop Lions 7 to 2 in pivotal hockey win

Cleveland Barons dominate the Washington Lions 7 to 2, moving within one point of the Buffalo Bisons for second and six behind the Pittsburgh Hornets. Key goals by Ror Kelly and Johnny Hoida, plus earlier scores from Johnny Cerr-Harris and Johnny Portland, sealed the win.

United Press Cleveland Barons Barons Washington Lions Buffalo Bisons Pitsburgh Hornets Lions

Local Scholastic Basketball Results Across Counties

A long list of high school basketball scores from Ohio tournaments and league play. Notable results include Elyria 58 Belleville 63, Amherst 16 Oberlin, and extensive Class B tournament outputs across Logan, Darke, Ashtabula, and other districts with multiple teams like Lima St Gerard's and Wapakoneta. Also mentions Smitty's Bowling League action at the Center with four 7 pm matches.

Elyria Bellevee Amherst Oberlin Bykalia Dover York Darby Raymond Allen Logan County West Mansfield Lewistewm Lakeview Helle Center Nashsslvania East Liberty de Grasf West Liberty Darke Palestine Union City New Adon Ansonia Ashtabula Williamsfield Dorset Kingsvide Jefferson Colebrook New Lyme Pierpont Lema Central Celina Lima St. Gerard's Bmafftem Wicksville Ada Wapakoneta Carey St. Festoria St. Wendelins Fremont St. Josephs Clyde OHIO van Wert Bryan Port Clinton Tiffin Columbian Cincinnati Wyoming Reading Woodsfield Barnesville Batesville Belle Valley Lancaster Zanesville Belmont Evansville Brown Rosary Ayersvile Farmer Mark Center Ney Sidney Tipp City South Charleston New Carlisle Enon Catawba Pistisbury New Maeerfield Kent State Akron Providence Vermont St. Michaels Fordham Grorgetownn West Liberty State California State Prezel Lehigh Fontas University Williams & Mery

Bishops Dominate Oberlin 65 to 42 in Ohio Cage Clash

Ohio Wesleyan Bishops overwhelmed Oberlin College Yeomen 65 42 to cap an eighth win in nine Ohio Conference games and tenth in 16 on the season. Chuck Buttermore led with 23 points, Jack Thompson 17 for OWU. Harold Howes topped Oberlin with 11.

Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Bishops Oberlin College Yeomen Ohio Chuck Buttermore Jack Thompson Harold Howes Overlin Charley Jackwell Omo Wesletan Rowland Thompson Tayavella

Fail To Reveal Rockets Backers

CHICAGOUR The Al America Conference prepared finances and the 1948 schedule, but kept Chicago Rockets backers unnamed. Commissioner Jonas H. Ingram said financing covers three seasons and that R. E. Garn of Chicago will participate. Details on other backers were withheld and opening date set for August 27.

Chicago Sill Chicago Rockets Pew Jonas H. Ingram Activites Ingram R. E. Garn Garn Rockets

Amherst Quint Edges Oberlin by 46 30 in league battle

Amherst High’s Comets beat Oberlin High 46 to 30 to move within one win of the Western Conference title. Alex Orosz led Amherst with 14 points. Ed Bryner added 10 as Oberlin’s Ted Stephan and Don Lamvermeyer had six each.

Amherst Quint Oberlin Amherst High Comets Sandstoners Oberlin High Indians Amherst Ueir Medina Lexee Medina High Bees Berea Quint Alex Orosz Ed Bryner Ted Stephan Don Lamvermeyer

Homerville Edges Penfield Alumni In Close High School Bout

Penfield High Alumni suffered a 35 to 27 setback against Homerville as Clark Owen and Keith Bligh each tallied 12 points to share top scoring honors in last night’s matchup.

Penfield Homerville _ High School Penfield High Clark Owen Homerville Keith Bligh

Oberlin-Henrietta Grange Falls to Oberlin School of Commerce

In a Class B Northern Ohio League game, Oberlin-Henrietta Grange lost 41 to 38 to the Oberlin School of Commerce. The close contest featured tight defense and key late scoring by the Commerce team.

Oberlin Henrietta Grange Obderlin School of Commerce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yodger Proxy Angaroos Enior Fright Salem Mass Berry Fright Jimmy Sauer Cambridge Chigan Ndea Neeceene Sfiyawls Oribwesiers LIKLY Likly -Rockett Broad St United Service DELCO Carter Delgo-Remy Hengartner Is J. A. Diederich U. S Japan Edare Bass Bronce Robson Insurance Realtors S. Oberim Giants Yarrow Jackets Graystone Kipton M. LA Grange Howe Temple Recreation Rogard Home Beautiful Barons Wallop Lions Pet iMacs Resta Ants Ciup Rang Valley Ao Il Be &N Coney Island Beal Truckers Os Wares Ilast D. Fackter iDa&n Agne’s jSaeil Co Ted Carpenter Mac's Moose Wate Spring Valier Porsch Lumber Norris Berkale Bi Western Automatic League Wens al Drax Flant Office de Partment Roem Tae Mae Hemone Ius R. Baily Department Highingiviena L. Accerson Ia i Frias E. Hramchak Mim Pian & Os Brammers Wees H. Hraus L. Pe Famiman S- Moz Bane Tee Gares Deers Wimeyer Tas Homme Guthrie & Roung Rouhges Gar Doers sTiguas den Unis & Roung Long Island University Degguesme Notre Dame Michizam State Wittenberg Hemyom Findlay Adrian Meidelbers Ashland Butter Valparaise Augustan S. Dak Dakota State Indiana Central Anderson Nebraska Perm Teachers Zeyela Chi Maranette St. Lenais UC Depad Fairmont Teachers Bethany George Washington Virginia Military North Carolina State Davidson Bavyler Southern Methodist Abilene Mardin Trxan Wlegan Oklahoma City Oregon State Idaho Smitty's Smitty Herrison Tool Roral Crown Cole Elvina Lumbe Carl Walkers Service Arvar Chips Bud's Barbers Resar Service Glenwood Tree Service Goldsmith All Leather Shoes Goldsmith All Star Shoes Goldsmith Arch Preserver Shoes Goldsmith Coach Shoes Day’s Hardware & Music Store Anmmerst Obeelix Ore Z. Rf Stephan Rt Schusak Super Coverdale Blesterm Brreer Macpoer Re . iBroce Thomas Green Jewenr Broadseil Rf Dienden Eddie Finnigan Esserve C. J. Wing Saidwin-Wattace V. Pet Pis Opis Swporg Eed Ansees Bereaste Enone Wellington Bosch W. H. Jenne Road Service Harry Bros 4Th and East Avenue Ramin America
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication