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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1954
Page
6
Sports bettor Davies Dules posts seven correct picks from eight games and forecasts Elyria to edge Lorain in a tight Southwestern Conference clash. Other matchups include Wellington over Amherst, Fairview over Medina, and multiple county league games across Eastern and Western divisions with several independent bouts and a professional boxing feature Giardello versus Panzer.
Southwestern Conference leaders Rocky River 3-0 face Oberlin, winless in six starts, while Medina and Fairview both hold 3-1 records in a second place clash. Wellington and Amherst meet at Wellington as Lorain County teams seek to improve, with Clearview idle.
New York reports middleweight Joey Giardello a 3-1 favorite to defeat Garth Panter in a 10 round TV radio bout at Madison Square Garden. Giardello, 23, from Philadelphia, faces Panter of Salt Lake City, also 23, both about 160 pounds. Panter carries a rugged puncher label despite not ranking in the top 10.
Cleveland's Barons host Buffalo Bisons in a key American Hockey League showdown to seize the top spot. The rivals have split eight meetings this season, with four wins each, and a Barons victory would mark their first lead since October when ousted by Buffalo.
Readable scores show Creighton 85 over eee 67 and Indiana Sc. 62 defeating Evansville 53. Other results include Wisconsin St. 97 over Mxisa 48, Valparaiso 65 over SatState 7, and Georgetown 99 over Centre 64.
A group of leading bowlers including Frankie Kartheraiser, Chuck Daw, Dem Devito, Bert Barkow, Lee Jougiard and Joe Norris switch from a thumb-forward grip to a palm-top method. The change improves control as the ball swings, with the wrist turning during backswing and the weight guiding the ball.
George Munger urged attention to overlooked small colleges at a dinner honoring Jim Tatum. He cited Sid Gillman of Cincinnati as a case in point, noting Cincinnati’s growth under Gillman and his two platoon system, which helped the Bearcats win seven games and lose only to Marquette in 1953.
Forty eight college seniors will play in the fifth annual Senior Bowl in Mobile Alabama pitting a pass heavy Southerners team against a strong North squad under pro style two platoon rules. Winners receive 600 and losers 40 with attendance bonuses. North coach Paul Brown Cleveland Browns South coach Steve Owen Giants.
Belden Merchants opened the second half of the MCA Class A League season with a 79 76 victory over the Coaches. Nelson Crocker led Belden with 19 points followed by Bill Archer 17 and Frank Schaefer 16 as Coach Russ Lynch of Clearview High saw his squad fall short with 21 points.
The NCAA committee reported it is investigating 20 cases of alleged rules violations. The summary of last year’s enforcement activity notes a business session where delegates voted on 1954 policy issues. The report states no names are named but charges are of sufficient substance for inquiry.
Maurice Richard sparks Montreal with a hat trick and two assists in a 7-3 rout of Toronto, closing in on Gordie Howe in the scoring race. Detroit beat Boston 3-1 to maintain first place, one point ahead of Montreal.
GREEN BAY Wis The Green Bay Packers have completed a front office restructuring and hired Lisle Y Blackbourn formerly of Marquette as head coach joining general manager Verne Lewellen The 54 year old Blackbourn replaces Gene Rozzano who resigned after a 2 9 1 campaign Lambeau and Ronzani previously held dual roles as coach and manager in the franchise history
Lorain visits Elyria Amhers faces Wellington while Quezi Rvom travels to Brooxsde. Avon Lake plays Rieseville Columbia eat South Amherst Grafton at Eaton. Brownheim meets Birmingsham Henrietta hosts Cameen Bern Heights battles Vermilion Bay 2. North Orms meets Lorein St. Mars's in Cleveland. Norwick St. Paul plays Huron Margaretta hosts New London Westlake at Olmsted Falls. Eightend hosts Spencer Branswick visits Buckeys. Seville hosts Loch Westfield, Milan walks to Greenwich, Wakeman hosts New Haven. North Fairfield visits Monroeville. SAT: New London at North Fairfield Kent Roosevelt at Medina.
North Eaton Heating opened Lakewood League play with a 61 to 23 win over Newbury Heating at Lakewood High. Cliff Thierry scored 18, Bill Maynes added 13, and Ron Haynes had 12 for the victors.
The United Polish Club League schedules six 9 pm matches at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes tonight. Pairings include Wait's UPC Stewards versus Dobrowski Meats and Rothgery Service Equipment against Green Dragon. Gene Wukie's Upholstery faces Ladies Auxiliary, Butner Funeral Home meets Presii's Tavern, Spitzer Motors plays Fashion Shoppe, and United Polish Chub clashes with Lorain Glass.
Lorain and Elyria renew their long standing scholastic basketball feud with a Sixth Street floor clash. Elyria seeks its first regular season win over Lorain in five years, while Lorain boasts a 5-1 mark overall. Coaches, lineups, and player stats cited highlight a tight, anticipated derby.
Ray Wilson was elected president of the Elv rra Hot Stove League at a meeting of team managers coaches and league officers Last night Don Sotherden retiring president was elected vice president and S C Smith was reelected secretary treasurer Two committees were named one to align the league with the Legion Junior program consisting of Sotherden Herman Lappin Wilson and John Moore the other to draft league rules with Smith Bob McPherison Wilson and Moore
Avon challenges Brookside, the Eastern Division leader, as Brookside sits 5-1 in league play while Avon, now 3-3 after a 76-74 loss to Eaton, remains a key threat. Columbia and Avon Lake also play, with LaGrange idle atop the Western Division at 4-0.
Cleveland BS Baldwin Wallace college opens the 1954 season against John Carroll on Sept 25. The Yellow Jackets schedule includes Morris Harvey Kent State Bowling Green Heidelberg Case Tech Toledo and Youngstown in eight games.
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