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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1942
Page
4
A letter from Brighton High School basketball coach Howard Rader asks for fair publicity and questions local predictions. The exchange defends reporting standards after Brighton’s 78 to 13 loss to Belden, noting the uneven coverage of powerhouse teams and the misperception of pregame stories.
Roy Flowers of Cleveland captures the state indoor rifle title amid a crowded event on the Olentangy course. Helene Jenkins, OSU coed, hits 70 bulls in a women's shootoff, while Hazel Webb ties for top in regulation with a 200 score. George Washburn and others post perfect 300s in qualifying.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Paul Derringer predicts a return to a 20 win season as his arm feels stronger and he is lighter than four years ago. He notes teammates in the Reds lineup, speaks of spring training confidence, and recalls a 1938 39 10 era while reflecting on last year's 32 victory total.
The Cleveland Indians begin their first spring workout today under manager Nate Metters. Players report light drills as pitchers and catchers return from winter routines, with heavier work to start in a few days. Veteran pitcher Harder and several others are easing into camp while fitness levels vary among players.
Amherst officials announce the Amherst Landisky St Marys basketball game for next Friday has been moved to Saturday evening instead of the planned date, noting the scheduling change.
Three B League basketball games are listed for Elyria recreation tonight at Jefferson Junior High. Vic Silver Jewelers and Western Automatic Slyers lead with two wins and no losses, while Western Bullets and Auditors chase with one win and one loss. Matches feature Silver Jewelers vs Mo Ay team, Flyers vs Auditors, and Ridge Tool against Bullets, with two o’clock start times noted.
Indians grab first in Republic Steel Bowling League by winning two from Athletics at Elyria Bowling Center. Scots, Ridge Loop leaders tied for first after Ridge match. Individual top scores include Jimmy Mel Queen 96, Johnny Barkses 42 single. Other leagues report wins, notable totals and high series across multiple teams.
Local Elyria area bowling schedule lists matches at Wakrent's recreation park with teams including Jewelers, Superior Electric, Nur Market, Miller Webh Furttal, Wykrent Recreation, Werthiedon Cleaners, Troll Motors, Firestone States, and Kad's Daiters. Early shift 76 percent.
Amateur boys teams invited to participate in a local lacrosse tournament held March 2 13 14 at Akron. Prize money over 24 dollars reportedly to be awarded. For further information contact management.
The final Lake Erie League games of the season feature Elyria visiting Lorain to face the Steelmen. Lakewood tops the standings with eight wins and one loss, while Cleveland Heights, Shaw, Lorain, and others vie for final placements as four teams head to their last games Friday night.
In a morning Elyria High floor league slate Holy Cross led by Kash with 10 points and Garford beat St. Marys as Kowaleski paced Garford with nine. Hamilton defeated Franklin while Jefferson topped St. Agnes 22 to 3 with Carter sparking for St. Agnes.
The Elstra Bowling Centre releases a busy schedule for tonight with eighty matches across two shifts. Featured pairings include Earle shit versus Eleria Surery, Deke Cafe against Carlisle Tn, and Olsen Manufacturing Co. versus Tee tention Tavern. Late shift games include Read's Jewelers versus Cecatolas and Tattersall Dairy against Gerber Feats. Interested teams are asked to write to Jacob Rauman at 739 Mount Street, Akron.
In their first stay of the season Lakewood walloped Shaker Heights 0418, Cleveland Heights beat Shaw's Cardinals 36 33, and Elyria upset Lorain 37 29 on the local court. The Pioneers will play their last game Friday night with seniors Bertie Mae Lin, Dick Porter, Sid Sprague, John ny Kasey, Johnny Andrews, Ted Pileski and Geers Laver, plus manager Marty Groh graduating in June. Elyria and Lorain have met 31 times in 17 years, with Elyria holding 18 wins to Lorain’s 13. Last season Lorain won the first game 37 32. Elyria avenged it 42 in the second. Lorain has 30 ball, Steelmen 14 games, seven wins, seven losses. Elyria eight and six. Lorain beat Bellevue and Amherst, lost to Cleveland John Marshall. Elyria independents include Findlay, Bellevue, Elyria High Old Timers, Elyria High Aluran, and Akron West, with losses to Akron South, Lima Central, Mansfield, Sandusky, Fremont. The Elyria Reserves vs Lorain Reserves is set for 7 pm Friday. Lorain won the previous meeting 30-22.
The readable fragments show scattered names and pairings for a Grafton Class B tournament. Notable terms: Eaton, Camden, Venrietta, Winfield, Amperst. Details are garbled and dates or venues are missing.
Franklin, the 13 to 10 favorite, and Rab Pastor of New York meet at Cleveland Arena in a heavyweight bout. Franklin, around 200 pounds, aims to extend a winning streak as Pastor previews a body attack. Promoters expect 12,000 fans and a $56,000 indoor gross gate with national attention on a potential title contention ahead of Joe Louis.
Amherst under coach Bob Hubbard earned its seventh win in 11 games with a 36-34 victory over Oberlin High Indians. Walt Gambish led Amherst with 22 points on nine field goals and three free throws, while Allen Powers scored 14 for Oberlin. Preliminary wins saw Amherst reserves 29-19 and Oberlin freshmen 36-10 over Amherst Junior High.
In a crowded Grafton floor scene Belden led by Clarence Easterwood and Dick Burtlek beat Brookside 44 to 30 while Henrietta overwhelmed Wellington 29 to 17. Lee Kinsley paced Henrietta with 19 points, and John Howells led Brookside with 15. Firemen seek a northern Ohio game next Sunday as local teams gear for sectional clashes.
The Elyria City Bowling Association met at the Knights of Columbus club rooms to nominate officers for the IATAF season and vote to buy Defense Bonds worth 130 dollars. Officers elected include President T A Ball and George Elly, First Vice President W Geiber, Second Vice President W Caron, Third Vice President RR Tron, Fourth Vice President Krugman W, Rat Treasurer C Clark, Secretary J Renninger. directors Aungst, W Carlson, W A Greer, G Valerius. Banquets for drafters planned for March and April. The City Association tournament dates set for April at Knights of Columbus alleys. entries due by midnight March.
Birmingham Firemen lost 30 to 38 to Akron Polish American team on the local high school floor yesterday afternoon. Akron's Kerry Slovisker led with 15 points while Alf Jones scored for Birmingham. A preliminary Merchants contest was scheduled, but details are unclear.
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