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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1955
Page
14
Oberlin and Wellington clash as Oberlin led early with a 26 24 halftime edge before Wellington surged in the second half. The Dukes pulled away in the fourth, converting at the line while Oberlin struggled to stop the onslaught.
Stan Feeley sparked a 2nd quarter surge for the Bay Rockets as they beat Lorain St. Mary’s 68 to 55. Feeley scored 17 with six field goals and five free throws while Don Bonko led St. Mary’s with 21 points. Free throw accuracy kept Bay ahead, outshooting the visitors in the final two quarters.
Elyria Corrugated Box Womierts League bowlers start the second half with four matches at Bowlle Drome alleys tonight at 9. Pairings include Elyria Corrugated Box against Buckeye Didd and Ole, Atarsh Plascer ing versus Grassies Wayside Ins, Burke Furniture versus Somers and Sons Insurance, and Carlisle Lumber against Gartues's Inn.
Veteran Elyrian George Day at 69 plays league basketball weekly and plans to continue. Retired, he belongs to the Missers cage team in the YMCA House League. He says he continues to play two full games this year and participates in most contests. Day notes he has slowed down but remains vigorous. He claims to have scored 10 points in several games and his team started strong with three wins before dropping four.
The Rainbow Lanes Ladies League resumes tonight with six matches at 9 PM. Pairings include Wyrl Carering vs Bruney's Rainbor. Hart Carville UO vs Sorlek Insurance. Larorte Inn vs Lingh Sunny. B Merhe Co 7s Uchmah Joyosan. Ruio's Barcware vs Smits Construction. Gerna's vs Leke Avenue Prior Covering.
A former Day’s co-owner narrator recounts a long dayton area basketball life. He started playing at age 10 and moved to Elyria from birth. He served in World War I and remained in shape by playing basketball in France. Day played for Day’s Hardware teams, winning city league titles four to five times and notes he is in perfect physical condition.
Day, a veteran team player aged far beyond many teammates, is strong on defense and active in civic groups in Elyria. He keeps busy attending Elyria High athletic events and served as toastmaster at the Elyria-Lorain football banquet. He jokes about waiting for a better contract while living with his wife at 123 Gall Rd. Coach Parker predicted Detroit would face the Cleveland Browns in the 1953 NFL championship.
United Press Chicago reports three YMCA League men players clash tonight. The Misgers meet the Swishlers at 7, the Maulers face the Trippers at 8, and the Fowlers contest the Dribblers at 9. Hod Stecher from Portland leads local coverage.
George Cotton rolled 276 to pace Elyria bowlers in the Tarey Tavern All-City League last night, with 655 series also marking his strong showing. A 200-game bid was halted in the 10th frame when a string of nine strikes fell short, the Brooklyn hit only knocking nine pins.
Six matches are scheduled in Stoney's Home Bowling League tonight at 7 PM. Nebf Bolders 5 faces Grafler Department Stare, Lealy-Wooster Slack meets Lehman Cartere, Aesie's Weyside Inn vs Bulerg Club, Stoneys Raloy Anes against Ob Radio, Buckeye Maid & Bis vs Elyria Stasion, Dicker Funeral Home vs Oberlin Frozen Food.
Last night's Ladies League action at Taney LA Ba and Wind Saber saw high series by Vivienne Lance 506 and Clara Mae Tarry 302 as 600s and 276s punctuated the event. In the Lutheran League, W Erane posted 183 with 575 series while others contributed steady marks, highlighting a strong bowling night at Elyria Country Club and nearby lanes.
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Massillon's state champion football team announced its 1955 grid schedule listing seven home games. Newcomers include Youngstown North Cincinnati Elder and Toledo Waite. Struthers Benedictine and Steubenville were dropped while foes feature Canton Lincoln, Alliance, Mansfield, Warren Barkerton Akron Garfield and Canton McKinley.
The NCAA Television Committee discussed a compromise allowing five national Saturdays and five regional telecasts for the football season. Aimed at appeasing major conferences, the plan keeps the Game of the Week concept while preserving regional coverage, and follows an NCAA survey showing broad support for continued televised exposure.
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