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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1944
Page
4
In a busy prep sports page, Amherst seeks a crucial win as Clearview battles Braun and the Sandstone Captree team eyes a top league stand. The column highlights Braun the standout scorer, notes his season totals, and previews upcoming clashes with key rivals while detailing the Barons and Clippers schedules and recent results. It also mentions student-athlete updates and coaching remarks from the era.
Wartime bond drive blends with a spring golf meet at Brackett Back course near San Antonio Texas with prizes of five and four hundred dollars in War Bonds. Officials report the event to aid soldier relief through the tournament.
Fremont's Mooses and Patala Chips share first place as Eight Moose No.78 and AtoRy Patala Chips edge Elyria squads. Leaders post two losses apiece. Wykrent Recreation and Seven Up squads sweep, with standout games by Sapper Chib and Mary Brias. Regulars include Bear Radio, Erb Rasy, and Parry Tavern in a crowded standings week.
Akron holds undisputed position at top of the college basketball standings after a tense win over Case T7. The victory marks a key early-season shift as rivals stumble. Wesleyan also posts a notable win while Ober- Ho’s Yeomen slip into second place with a close five-point loss.
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Henrietta Quint sparked the Jaeger Lumber Company squad as North Extonia’s In-City Circuit action opened with Ely City Class A play. Quint’s team jumped to an early 37-13 lead by halftime and cruised to a 78-28 victory, with George Reinhardt and Taemer Beuwats pacing the Grange quintet. In the other District game, the YMCA beat Western Automatic 38-25 as Arch Brubiage led a balanced attack, with standalone standouts listed for both sides.
Oberlin Indians overpower Ridgeville 48 to 27 in independent scholastic game. Oberlin built an early lead, scoring 10 in the first quarter and 24 at the end of the period, extending the margin to 24 by halftime as Ridgeville struggled to respond.
Cleveland reports heavyweight boxer Bivins may fight Murray February 20 in Cleveland ahead of his possible induction into military service. Bivins has begun pre induction processing and holds a 90 day deferment ending December 1.
The league kicks off with eight teams in a busy night of play at Elyria Engineering and Tools facing Hahn Manufacturing, McQuistion Herrich Craig clashing Neli Bowlers and Seven Up meeting Von's Servicer Station plus Thaw Shovel versus Thidis. Other matchups include 3welve Oia Publiq Sereten against Northwor Inn and Oberlin Vairy Service versus Via Silversjewelers Kenya Co.
The House Basketball engine schedule lists three games forming the opening card. Gophers versus Beumage's Members with a key pairing, Miller's Cardinals facing Kus hushe e and Kanguen Siunt against Swithers, pitting O'Dmnnel's Flasher in the closing bout.
Philadelphia analyst Rover Counties draOweur and president at the Philadelhia Phil predicts the majors will play night baseball exclusively except weekends and holidays within five years. He says no West Coast cities will get big league franchises for 13 more years and suggests inviting a Canadian city into the league.
Washington owner George Preston Marshall demanded a formal hearing from Commissioner Layden after a 500 fine was levied for his role in a sideline incident with the Chicago Bears on December 38. Bears general manager Ralph Brizzolara and Layden were fined 500 each for attempting to keep Marshall from the Bears’ bench at halftime. Marshall said the incident was not his fault and he reserves the right to protect his interests. He planned to travel to Chicago to confer with Layden about the matter.
Oberlin hosts Bowling Green in a decisive 73 to 42 game. Falcons leveraged a strong first half to lead 39-16 at halftime and pulled away in the final period. Oberlin struggled after the opening minutes, as Bowling Green’s shooting momentum and rebounding sealed the win.
In a hard fought game, the Pioneers trailed 18-8 early as Elytia and Polk led the Little Giants with fast baskets and steady scoring. Fremont guard Lear Honlaieski sparked the Pioneers’ rally, but a late third quarter surge by the visitors widened the gap, sealing a seventh straight defeat for the Pioneers.
Cleveland acquires Ed Speake from Buffalo in exchange for wing Arley Carson as the Sabres reconfigure their lineup. Gavin and Sutphin shift elsewhere as details of money involved surface. Speaker heads to Buffalo while Carson joins the Sabres to bolster their wing play.
Smitty's Pro Schedule Sining Bowling League enters its second season at Elyria Bowling Center tonight at 7. Elyria Lumber & Cualva, Remar Servier, Butt's Bare nete v6, Gurley's Market, Royal Crown Colors, Atray Totote Chips, Peerless Laundry and Hare Jison Tool are listed as sponsors or participants. Lorain team seeks games with qualified Elyria rivals as it plans future matchups.
New York Rangers acquire the AHL enforcer known as the Bad Man in a trade that sends Roger Leger and Gordon Davidson to Buffalo. Cleveland meeting set for penalty review. Linemate details include Gordon Parsons from Pittsburg, with amateur players John Horeck and Harvey Taylor assigned to Rangers under protective status.
Promoter announces a 10 round bout between Marshall Bolden of Chicago and Gal Natr Qloyd of Sacramento at a regional arena. The card features light heavyweights and is billed as a noted event in the local pugilistic calendar.
Chicago officials and league leaders were slated to meet, with Elmer Lagden as commissioner, but the gathering, originally set for November 20 or 27, was delayed due to village delays and Christmas holiday pressures. Attendees include all league teams and several coaches.
A Brooklyn Post report notes Ian Sllar old Parrott as replacement sports columnist for the Brooklin Eagle. Dodgens steps in from Navy service while Mal Jones shifts roles. Gyangly Rickey of the Dodgers appears connected to an expanding operation. details unclear.
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