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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1947
Page
7
Elyria High's Pioneers fight Shaw High's Cardinals for the Lake Erie League crown as the final league game looms. The piece recalls past champions, sectional tourney plans at Lorain High, and notes a local officer once star player Ralph Faris from Lorain High's 1921-22 state title team.
Oberlin Oils clinched at least a tie for the City Class A Basketball League second-half title after a 2 4 victory over Bendix Westinghouse at Jefferson School. Bob Comman scored 20 points, Clint Hanmer 12 as Oberlin led 27 20 midgame, while Avon Green Store edged Oberlin Odd Fellows Merchants 34 32 to stay in the hunt.
Amherst meets alumni players in a Lorain County Class B prep game ahead of next week’s sectional. Lorain High Steelmen face Lakewood Rangers in Lake Erie League action at Lorain. Elyria to beat Shaw, Cleveland Heights at Shaker Heights. Amherst-Ahund game set for 7 30 with varsity alumni clash to follow.
In Madison Square Garden a welterweight bout pits Beau Jack and Tony Janiro as the fading star Negro from Georgia seeks to prove his strength against a feared aggressor. Analysts debate if Jack can reclaim past form after移动 setback while the bout tests his declared campaign in larger division.
Capitals clinched a fourth straight Conference win with a 53 43 victory over Otterbers at West ville. Dick One led with strong shooting as Capital defense held a sizeable margin early and maintained it throughout. The win strengthens their bid for the top in the Ona Conference basketball standings.
Elyria Rifle Club defeated Clifton American Legion Post of Cleveland in a tight match at City Hall, score 1,395 to 1,270. Top scorers included Dirk Baird Jed with 284, Bill Wall head, Claude Adams 277, Al Rose 277, and Larry Noble 265, while Clifton’s Co Weisenbach led their side with 266.
George Smith posted a 725 in a star loop to push his team into first place as Elyria Hardicare fell in two straight games at the Howling Center. LTS and Rubber eels aided the leaders as General Industries was swept, while Welsh Funeral Hinme' opened a Women's All City run with two victories at Olympus Recreation.
Chatham and Sharon Center advanced to the Medina County Class B Schools basketball final at Medina High School. Chatham beat Spencer 35 to 28 led by Larry Roberts while Sharon Center defeated Seville 54 to 39 with Stanley Raw pacing the winners. Consolation and third-place games follow, with both teams entering the final with identical season records and a close championship matchup anticipated.
Kate Hutchison led the AI City League with a 190 420 364 action while Helen Middlestetter and Myrtle Kline posted strong scores as teams clashed. Payrel and Bycanski highlighted Payroll, Automatics Night Molders surged to 881 in a game, with Ryceynski posting 218 for the night.
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