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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1962
Page
14
Brookside defeats Keystone 68 to 51 at Clearview gym before 1100 fans to earn a spot against Columbia for the County Tournament title and a Class A Sectional berth. Keys: Brookside’s Philpott Van Lancker Leonard and Knapp led scoring. Keystone’s Knapp Webb Clift each had 12.
The Elyria YMCA boys swim team won its fourth dual meet of the season by defeating Lorain 99 to 86 at Elyria pool. Cadets swept with 34 15 and Preps 33 22 wins while the Junior division tied 16 16 and Lorain Intermediates lost 33 16. Scott McCleland Cliff Altfeld led with three first places each. Ed Kiem and Jeff Willard added two firsts and a second.
Oberlin upset Wellington 70 to 47 as Larry Donaldson led with 20 points and four others hit double figures. Oberlin shot 45 percent to Wellington 23, while Wellington made 23 of 32 free throws. The teams meet again Friday at Lorain Admiral King’s court in a sectional preview.
Wesleyan claimed a 44 31 victory at Oberlin as Ohio Conference records fell. Franklin posted 21.44 in the 20 yard freestyle and Brown 2.19 in the 20 yard butterfly. Wesleyan’s 400 yard medley relay clocked 4 10.7. Far ran a poor time of 2.3547 in the 20 yard breaststroke.
Columbia Highs basketball team overcame a 16 point deficit in the second half to beat South Amherst 40 36 in county tournament play. Dick Crowell led with nine of 17 from the floor and 11 rebounds while Gordon Jones and John Yantz provided key second half spark. The Raiders advance to the championship against Brookside and to the Class A sectional tourney next week in Clearview gym. Crowell four straight fourth quarter baskets gave Columbia the lead, praised by coach Bob Weaver for bench strength and team defense adjustments.
Avon Lake High defeats Clearview 64 43 to close Lakeland Conference regular season. Randy Kliner scores 24 for the Shoremen, Wayne Kirk adds 14 as Avon Lake shoots 42 percent. Clearview drops to 14 losses, Miguel Rodriguez leads with 12.
In the Huron County Class A Tournament Western Reserve beats Monroeville 50 to 43 behind 18 points from Mike Hyde. The Roughriders shot 22 of 41 from the line while Monroeville made 14 of 41. Western Reserve controlled the boards 38 to 23 and advances to face New London in the semifinal Friday night at Monroeville.
Fairview built a 24 point lead and rolled to a 78 57 win over Ridgeville. Jerry Schildt and Dennis Papp scored over 20 for the Warriors while Dave Houston led Fairview with 16 and Gary Tomski 15. Ridgeville finishes 9 9 and Beckloff tops the Rangers with 13 points and eight rebounds. Fairview ends 16 2. Southwestern Conference champions. Ridgeville bye to sectional, eyes winner of Olmsted Falls Westlake next.
The Elitia Lite League West will hold its first umpires meeting of the season at 7 30 in the community room of the Elana Savines and Trust Co branch. At 1 12, umpires who worked last season and those interested in umpiring this year are asked to attend.
North Central Conference games saw St. Mary edge Elyria Catholic 67 to 66 while Cleveland Lourdes beat Gilmour Academy 52 to 4. Bedford Chanel defeated Cleve Cantius 76 to 49 and Avon Lake topped Clearview 56 to 43. Lorain County Tournament results included Brooks 68 Keystone 51 and Columbia 40 South Amherst 36. Other area scores featured Huron County matchups Western Reserve 50 Monroeville 43, Admiral King 40 Midview 36, Fairview 78 Ridgeville 57, Oberlin 70 Wellington 47, Fremont Ross 60 Toledo Woodward 58.
Admiral King erased a nine-point halftime lead to edge Midview 53-47. Tom Nickoloff led with 22 points and John Whitfield added 16 for King, while Midview mode Stacey 20 and Burgess 12. King closes regular season 11-7. Midview 10-7.
Louise Suggs of Atlanta protected a sizable lead and shot a steady 71 to win the $7,500 St. Petersburg Women's Open at St. Petersburg Florida, finishing the 72 hole event with a total of 280.
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