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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
5
Bellevue ends Lorain County clash with a narrow win over Elyria in a hard fought Little Big Four tilt. Bellevue, coached by Harry Strobel, features a youthful lineup as they chase a title while facing stiff tests from Port Clinton and Willard with Elyria and Mansfield also in contention.
Bonham and Savage sign with the Yankees in a major league deal. The report notes their contracts and positions for the upcoming season and highlights existing ties to minor league teams and notable performances.
New York February 21 195? Asa Bustivell executive director of the IOWA indoor track announced that 28 colleges would participate in the events at Madison Square Garden. The schedule lists 14 individual events and 14 team events with strong entries from Columbia Navy and Virginia among others.
Norwalk February 25 New London High cagers advanced in the Huron County Class tourney with a 48 41 win over Greenwich. Starters including Cagle 20 points and several players contributed with scoring accuracy and free throws. Greenwich struggled to keep pace as New London pulled away in the second half.
Fort Jackson D C February 26 Marta Stes Marion a star shortstop for the National League champions St Louis Cardinals passed his second pre induction physical exam within a month and was accepted for limited service. His first exam indicated fit for limited service while this one confirmed the status. The loss of a single key position did not deter his plans. He predicted the Pirates or Reds would win the league while noting the pitching changes for the teams.
The New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings battled to a 3 3 tie in an NHL contest. Rangers led 2 0 after two periods but were foiled in the final period as Detroit tied the game, keeping both teams in contention while Toronto and Montreal also pursued top spots.
In New York on February Mauriello is favored to beat Bakst as heavyweight contenders prepare for a key match. Bakst is described as the challenger though the favored fighter holds the advantage in the early betting.
Cryptic names and garbled phrases describe a Boston event on February 2 with references to preshe font Hob Ruin and free agent speculation. The text mentions Stephye Sheri Biwovers and Springfield, but the overall meaning is unclear and fragmentary.
Struck Tops As Team Goes Into Pin Loop Lead in All-Star Bowling League action last night West Sicile Lanier led three straight wins and Read's Jewelers posted strong scores. Florist and Florists topped separate matches. Vacuum Hole Lead Vircuum and other leagues reported high individual scores and team climbs in a bustling bowling slate.
Northwestern faced a crucial Big Ten clash in Chicago as the Wildcats aimed to clinch a title race. The noisy night featured standout performances from captain Cree Wien and teammates as they pressed for a pivotal win that could shape postseason seeding.
The report blends scattered sports scores and wartime baseball notes mentioning Philadelphia Athletics manager Collette Mack and players Moore Rudetti and others. Includes fragmented names, places, and dates with no cohesive single event.
MIAN Fla Feb 22 Investigations today indicated Aisah a 570 wonder colt owned by Al Sas likely to run in the $25 000 added Widener Cup race on March 4. Permission granted by Hialeah Park steward Sie to start after vets reported the horse slightly lame. Sabath said the colt would be started despite the report and that Alsbstl called him the best horse in the country.
Automatics secure second place in City B League with an 80 to 40 win over Bendix Westingtouse. Star forward Charnes led Bendix with 16 points on eight field goals, while Jack Siffert scored 13 for the Automatics, who dominated every period and claimed runner-up behind Henrietta Grange. In the other City Class A game, Genevad Industries fell to the Auditors as Kon Vonfound propelled the Auditors to seven straight wins with 32 points and strong free-throw work. Abel Aualians topped Genevad for the losing side.
Elyria meets Lorain in a Lake Erie League clash as both teams push for a high finish. Lorain led by Coach Don Hunwood, with Dick Stevenson and Lal Ede among starters, seeks to slow Elyria’s senior lineup while Elyria reserves aim to carry a late-season surge.
Elyria LaGrange Avon highlight opening round games in Lorain County League sectional tournament. Clearview Brighton Grafton Camden Eaton and Avon face tough matchups as LaGrange hosts the feature doubleheader. Brighton aims to extend Western Division streaks while Clearview seeks Northern glory in tonight’s action.
The county Class 8 tournament at Elyria High School gym tomorrow evening will award seven trophies to the four winners of the current agreement and the Low Counts League’s three divisions. Winners include Talon La Grange and South Amherst among the teams.
Chicago reports Baugh, star Washington Redskins quarterback, set a single-game interception record with four picks last November. The season's top passers also had multiple picks, with Camp and Hutson of Green Bay close behind. A league-wide surge saw 42 players notch interceptions, many returned for yardage, as stats highlighted defensive prowess.
Ned P. president of Mianzon Squire Garden and vallene backer ball promoter announced St Johns University basketball team accepted an invitation to compete in the National Tournament at the Garden next month. St Johns clinched the bid by defeating New York University 30-? meeting Wednesday night and has won 18 of 17 games this season.
In Chicago the White Sox outline a season plan led by Orval Grove who is projected to win 15 games after being classified 4-F. The report notes Grove’s role as a top pitcher and hints at depth behind him, with uncertainty about other rotations and the impact of wartime classifications on the team’s roster.
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