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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
14
Wellington High's Dukes beat New London High 89 38 on the local floor to move into a tie for first in the Northern League. The win is Wellington's second in three league starts and third in seven games this season. New London reserves fell 41 17.
Glen Nichols of Wellington led the scoring with 18 points as Wellington beat New London for the second straight league loss and the third in five games. Max Boise and Jim McKisson added 11 each, Doug Lash led New London with 12 and Ken Stokes had 11. Wellington reserves won the prelim.
Four Southwestern Conference games are planned this week with Tuesday night action featuring Clearview hosting defending champion Rocky River. Friday schedules have Clearview hosting Wellington, Oberlin at Rocky River, and Fairview entertaining Berea. Oberlin leads the six team standings with three straight wins, followed by Berea, Rocky River in third, Wellington and Fairview tied for fourth, and Clearview in last. Oberlin and Wellington also have nonconference games, with Oberlin visiting Amherst Tuesday and Wellington at Medina Saturday in a Northern League clash.
The APCA proposes five rule changes to be reviewed by the NCAA rules committee in Kerrville Texas on Jan. 30. Proposals include dead ball on blocked extra points, move ball to sideline 20 yards, soften protective gear, clarify shifts to deter offside plays, and revised substitution with timeouts and 25 second play clock limits.
Birmingham Firemen overcome Mansfield Smokthouse 42 to 38 led by Johnny Weber with 11 points. Firemen B team beat Henrietta 41 to 26 in preliminary play. Next Sunday Birmingham hosts Fairport Harbor V F W at 3 15 while the 8 club faces the Albert Auditors of Elyria at 2 15.
Jersey Joe Walcott of Camden and Joe Maxim of Cleveland clash in a return 10 round bout at Convention Hall Philadelphia tonight for a possible shot at Joe Louis. A 17 000 crowd and 40000 gate were expected with Walcott favored to win in a rematch that could lead to Louis title bout.
The Northern League resumes after the Christmas break with two games this week. Medina and Wellington lead the standings with two wins and one loss, Amherst third, New London last. Amherst will face New London and Oberlin while Wellington meets Clearview in a Southwestern Conference matchup.
A Sperry Products expert explains a supersonic reflectoscope that uses sound waves beyond hearing to probe metal masses for hidden flaws. The method, using frequencies up to 12 million cycles, aims to overcome long-standing defects in metallic construction.
The General Accounting Office pressed an audit of the House Sergeant at Arms books amid reports of a large funds shortage. Investigators probe discrepancies and potential misallocation as congressional offices await findings.
Fred Burkhart, 48, was held in Wood County jail after fatally shooting his father Charles Burkhart, 74, in their North Baltimore home. Charles died Sunday after leg amputation at Findlay hospital. Ruth Burkhart, 48, wife of the son, was treated for shock and head injuries. Authorities said no formal charge had been filed.
City Manager K G Littleton warned that without action the city would face an immediate crisis as waste collection stalls. Garbage piled at industrial plants, businesses, and homes, posing a health risk. He said outside agencies would not be hired unless ordered by the council. A council meeting was set for Tuesday night.
A baby crawled into a laundry chute while his mother was away. William Ac Gi fihghath reportedly prodded the chute and 30 firemen freed the infant, who was wedged between nesting, closet walls and the chute. Robert Cunningham, aged old, assisted during the rescue as neighbors watched.
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