Lorraine County Basketball Tourney Opens At Oberlin Tonight
Lorain County Class B basketball tourney resumes at Oberlin with three games, Avan Lake vs Ridgeville, Brookside vs Grafton, and Eaton vs Birmingham. winners join LaGrange in semi finals next Wednesday. Avon Lake favored, Brookside expected to win, Eaton touted as high scoring dark horse.
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Lorain County
Oberlin
LaGrange
Avan Lake
Ridgeville
Avon Lake
Shoremen
Rangers
Brookside
Grafton
Eaton
Birmingham
Castellani Faces Durando In Decisive Madison Square Garden Bout
Rocky Castellani the top middleweight meets Ernie Durando in a 10 round rubber match at Madison Square Garden tonight. Castellani holds a 60 bout record 33 wins 5 losses 2 draws 32 KOs and is favored 11-5 against Durando who has 55 bouts 27 KOs but has been inactive since Oct 23 due to a shoulder injury keeping him from recent contention.
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Lou Juillerat
Baldwin-Wallace College
Juillerat
Berea School
Eddie Finnigan
Baldwin-Wallace
Akron South High
Elyzis High
Bill Coyer
Paul (Sperky) Adams
Yellow Jackets
New York
Rocky Castellani
Ernie Durando
Madison Square Garden
Castellani
Cleveland
Durando
Bayonne
W. J
the Garden
Bobo Olson-Kid Gavilan
Charles Humez
France
Karo
Humez
Duranco
Slice
Husza Quint Tops Belden Club 83 66
Husza's Quint defeats Belden Club 83 to 66 to stay atop Class A League with a 3 2 mark in second-half play. Bill Simonovich leads Huszas with 22 points while Art Tablett scores 18 for Belden as Belden Merchants fall to 4th loss against three wins.
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Husza
Belden
Lorain
Huszas
Loren Glass
YMCA
Belden Merchants
Bill Simonovich
Huszit’s
Art Tablett
Henke and Refennig Lead With Top Scores in League Night
Gene Henke rolled a 652 series on 220 247 193 for a strong pace in the Lorain County Classic at Tarry Tavern. Andi Refenning totaled 264, while eight honor roll series emerged across four leagues, as Joe Ursem set a new General Industries League record with 632 for the Day Makers at the Bowling Center.
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Gene Henke
Tarry Tavern
Joe Ursem
Henke
General Industries
Bowling season marks in local leagues with record games
Jack Refenning rolled a 261 and a 264 in city competition, Carl Henke achieved a Sid series in the Carlisle Firemen's League, and Ursem posted 2357 for second. Keno Kibum of the American Legion League struck 11s in each game, while Mary Renner posted a 493 in the Rowing Center Women's League.
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American Legion League
Jack Refenning
Carlisle Firemen
Carl Henke
Refenning
Ursem
Keno Ki Busm
Mary Renner
Rowing Center
Lions Panthers Battle For Grade School League Title
The Lions and the Panthers, both 5-0 in the second half, meet for the MCA Grade School House League title on Saturday afternoon at 3:15 after other games pitting Tigers versus Dragons at 2:15 and Bears versus Hawks at 2:45. Bulldogs have completed the season.
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Lions
Panthers
M.C.A
Tigers
Dragons
Bears
Hawks
Bulldogs
Caged Results From Area Class B Tournaments
Score lines show multiple county tournaments with many teams and players across Wood, Pike, Guernsey, Auglaize, Clarke, Clinton, Holmes, Mercer, Marion, Shelby, Madison, Belmont, Morgan, Richland, Fulton, Preble, Delaware, College and other counties. Notable: Wood County games include Grand Rapids 71 Liberty 38 and Rockdale 65 Western 49. College entities include Marietta 80 Bethany 76 and Capital 81 Kenyon 63. Local teams such as Madison Local 58 and Bellemont 68 are listed amid varied results.
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Wood County
Grand Rapids
Liberty
Montgomery
Bloomdale
Pike County
Bearer
Pistion
Rockdale
Western
Gueensey County
Buffalo
Cumberland
Madison
Senecaville
Auglaize County
New Bremen
New Broxdale
Minster
Cricerstile
Clarke County
Evon
Southeastern
Rosewood
Concord
Westrile
St Paris
Salem
Chris*burg-Jack
Greene County
Jamestown-Surercrees
Ross
Cedarrele
Jefferson
Bellbrook
Spring Valey
Clinton County
Pairfield
Lynchbure
Wate Oak
Buford
Marsnail
Holmes County
Tim
Walnut Creek
Nashville
Big Prairie
Hulouce
C.are
Mlskinglin County
Pho
Chancesville
South Zanesville
Hopewel
Adamsville
Lawrence County
Windsor
Bacafork
Rock el
Ironton S. Josephs
Marion Counte
Madison Local
Belmont County
Belmontoy
Centervile
Chesda
Holloway
Morgan County Streetport
Reimersville
Pennsville
Homer
Bardin Colnixe Siu Victory
Ridgeway
Alger
McGuffey
Fulton County Archbeld
Metamora
Chesterfield
Fulton
Preble County
Camden
West Elkion
Graus
Colege Corner
Mercer County &J. Henry
Maria Stew
Fi. Recovery
Monaca
Warren County
Morrow
H Cgs Maris
Carlisle
Mason
Dreke County Corington
Versailles
Bradford
Piqua Catcole
Delaware County
Olentangyoo
Radner
Seloto Valley
St. Marys
Marietta
Bethany
Capital
Kenyon
Oxerpain
Uberna
Wichita
St. Louis
Lawrence Tech
Det. Tech
Tern Tech
Evansyle Hy
Purman
Mercer
Ga. Tech
South Car
Kennness
Tennessee
Morehead (Hy
Transylvania
Virginis
VAT
Gnion Wiv
Muugan
East Tenn
Wesleyan
Triei Y
Vermont
Baltimore
Western Maryland
Seven C Y O Grade School Games Set for Saturday
Seven C Y O Grade School Basketball Games are slated for Saturday at Elsina Catholic High School gym in three divisions. The St Jude Raiders seek a regular season tie with St Mary Hot Shots in the 8 30 a m opener. Other pairings include St Mary Flying Eagles vs St Agnes Swishers and 6th grade clashes featuring St Agnes Wildcats, St Mary Flying Eagles, St Mary Swishers, and St Jude Tigers.
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C. Y
Elsina Catholic
St. Jude Raiders
St. Mary Hot Shots
St. Mary Flying Eagles
St Agnes Swishers
St. Jude Panthers
St. Agnes Dribblers
St. Mary Cool Cats
St. Mary Deadevyes
St. Peter
Holy Cross Crusaders
St. Agnes Wildcats
St Mary Flying Eagles
St. Mary Swishers
St. Jude Tigers
Sievers Coan Trade Puts Senators In Major Loop Move
Baltimore Orioles traded Roy Sievers to the Washington Senators for Go Coan in a deal involving two injured players and no cash. Sievers, 27, and Coan, 29, have recent injury histories. Sievers played outfield and first base for the Browns, hurt his shoulder in 1951, and hit .270 last season. Coan, an outfielder, was a minor league star in 1945, with past fractures including a skull, wrist, and ankle injuries. Also noted are several players signing 1954 contracts, including Bob Milliken of Brooklyn.
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United Press
Baltimore Oroles
Roy Sievers
Washington Senators
Go Coan
Sievers
Coan
St. Louis Browns
Chattanooga
Senators
Boxing Card Promises Historic Middleweight Matchup
Boxing notes announce Rocky Castellani versus Ernie Durando in a 10 round middleweight bout on WNBK and WIW at 10. Greatest Fights features the 1936 Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling on WNBK at 10:45. East Tech faces South for the Cleveland Senate basketball title on WGAR at 9:15.
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Rocky Castellani
Ernie Durando
WNBK
WIW
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
East Tech
Cleveland Senate
WGAR
Dodgers set to reach forty one contracts in 1954
The article notes contracts for 41 Dodgers, with Milliken posting a 4-4 mark in 1953 and two scoreless relief innings in the sixth World Series game. Pirates infielder Dick Smith becomes 38th signed, while three Pirates rookies suffer leg injuries at Fort Pierce camp. Other 1954 signings include Serena, Bucha, Lint, Damman, Greenwood, and Sennett, as Reynolds seeks a raise and Johnny Gray weighs retirement as Philadelphia Athletics consider moves.
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Dodgers
Milliken
Dick Smith
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Fort Pierce
Fla
Don Beitter
Bobby del Greco
Dave Reider
Bill Serena
Chicago Cubs
Johnny Bucha
Detroit Tigers
Royce Lint
St. Louis Cardinals
Lea Damman’ F
Boston Red Sox
Bob Greenwood
Joe Sennett
Philadelphia Phillies
Saddle Club Plans Big Show at Lorami County Fairgrounds
The Elyria Saddle Club, Inc. met at the Hedges for its regular session with strong turnout. Members viewed training and rodeo films as groundwork continues for the Annual Horse Show planned for August 7 and 8 at Lorami County Fairgrounds.
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Elyria Saddle Club, Inc
Hedges
Saddle Club
Lorami County Fairgrounds
Elyria High Heads to Berea in Regular Season Finale
Elyria Highs Pioneers meet Berea Braves in a crucial final regular season game. Coach Reichenbach’s squad, 13-12 with five forfeits, faces Berea veteran five featuring Baker Purvis and Morris. Prelim: Elyria Reserves 10-6 vs Berea Reserves at 7 pm.
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Berea
Elyria High
Pioneers
Berea High
Braves
Dale Reichenbach
Sixth Streeters
Harold
Buck) Morris
North Olmsted
Rocky River
Westlake
Fairview
Willoughby
Bedford
Olmsted Falls
Garfield Heights
Maple Heights
Fin@lay
Berea Quint
Jake Philips
Tom Morris
Gary Prabst
Roger Baker
Don Purvis
Baker
Purvis
Morris
Prahst
Phillips
Quint
Jack Barkey
Phil Brooks
Don Cadwell
Bob Colby
Keith Kramer
Don Sawyer
Bill Szucs
Dave Luedke
Brush
Reichenbach
Mac Shilling
Gary Smith
Gordon Freeman
Don Andress
Jim Dunlap
Eddie Wingard
Marsh Novak
Ron Wilson
Earl Stiles
Tom Webb
House Loop Meet Starts Tonight
The MCA High School House Basketball League opens tonight with three games. First, the Cubs face the Firates in a double feature to decide the regular season crown and eliminate a team. Bees meet Braves and Indians play Dodgers in the other contest.
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M.C.A. High School
Cubs
Kings
Bees
Braves
Indians
Dodgers
Panthers Host Lorain St Mary In Final Home Tilt
Large Elyria Catholic crowd expected as the Irish meet Lorain St Mary in the second home and home clash. St Mary, coached by Les Zorge, arrives with a 10-7 season record and a six game win streak, led by Socha, Bonko, Kosman and Zajkowski. Elyria Catholic seeks a seventh win and revenge for a 60-59 loss at Lorain on January 15.
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Panthers
Gulf Roaders
Lorain St. Mary
Elyria Catholic
Goose Klimerak
Clearview
Oberlin
Rocky River
Amherst
Wellington
Fairview
Elyria Public
Berea
Lakewood
Lorain
Elyria Catholic High Gymnasium
St. Mary
Gulf Road Cagers
Felix
Goose) Klimczak
Les Zorge
Zorge
Socha
Bonko
Kosman
Zajkowski
Fital St Mary
Elyria
Middletown and Hamilton clash for Ohio title showdown
Middletown and Hamilton collide in a high stakes game before about 12 000 at the Cincinnati Garden. The winner vaults to favorite status for the Class A crown as the tournament nears. Tecumseh and Niles also face tests as unbeaten runs hang in the balance.
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Middletown
Hamilton
Ohio
Cincinnati Garden
Tecumseh
Niles
Salem Quakers
Vandalia Butler
Washington D. H
Martinez Easy Win Over Bishop In Akron Bout
Vince Martinez dominated Joey Bishop with repeated flurries to win a clear 10 round decision at the Akron Armory before a crowd of 3,221. Martinez pressed the action throughout, landing quality combinations to edge Bishop.
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Martinez
Bishop
Akron
Vince Martinez
Philadelphia
Joey Bishop
Akron, O. Armory
Elyria Catholic Reserves Set To Face St Mary In Prep Tilt
Socha leads scoring for Irish with 271 points in 17 games as Bonko sits second with 712. Schork from Elyria Catholic has 307 in 17. Kneiss follows. Tonight at 7:30 the Elyria Catholic Reserves meet St Mary Reserves after Lorain won the first clash 32-28. Elyria Catholic has a 2-15 season record.
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Zajkowski
Socha
Elyria
Bonko
Schork
Elyria Catholic
Kneiss
St. Mary
Lorain Quint
Elyna Catholic
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Our Lady of Lourdes
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Klimcrak
Our Lady of ‘Lourdes
Tony Schork
Dick [Kneiss
Bill Bahl
Don Machovina
Bob Hutman
Hutman
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Bob Holtwick
Bill Schneider
Jack Kosman
Jerry Socha
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Ken Kozar
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