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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
6
Elyria High faces Shaw High in a Lakewood tilt next Tuesday as the two rivals meet for the season’s first clash. The prior meeting at Lakewood last season ended 38-32 as Elyria seeks a conference win and aims to build momentum toward a stronger league run.
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Local amateur sports groups convened in St Louis to coordinate efforts with professional leagues. The gathering aimed to unite governing bodies, discuss standards, and promote youth participation across regions.
Fragmented text lists names and places with scattered references to results and competitions. The readable elements mention Wade and Pot among various initials and city abbreviations, suggesting a brief sports result card without clear outcomes.
In New York Garden bout, middleweight champ LaMotta is favored to defeat challenger Bell. Odds and betting hints circulate as promotions and local interest rise in advance of the match.
Widdoes denies rumor of moving to Cornell as reports from Columbus cite Tyke rs and others uncertain about coaching options. The page fragment shows garbled text and unclear names but asserts no imminent transfer.
Coachman and Walsh cruise to decisive wins at Shannings Homes Center bowling event. Team members labeled dominant in early rounds with strong lanes, tallying high scores and securing top positions. Officials praise precision and teamwork amid bustling center atmosphere.
Dee Toppe sparked a lively display as the Yankees face a pivotal moment in New York. Oscar Fraley notes vigor and surprise amid tense, uncertain chatter and a wary crowd awaiting decisive action.
Hardware teams led by Yarsa set the pace in the Star League with multiple wins and high scores. Broad Street rivals traded leads in a rugged schedule while bowling and other leagues reported top performers and tight standings.
Sport Shorts Chicago reports the Western Division of the American Soccer League will start next fall with seven teams. Members present chosen from St Louis Detroit and Pittsburgh. Atlantic may join. Also notes Dick Hate took over as president of the American Football Coaches Association, while the New York Giants announced a 27 game exhibition schedule with nine vs Cleveland Indians seven vs Boston Braves four vs Brooklyn Dodgers two vs Philadelphia Phillies.
Robert Dumas was elected chairman of the Elstia Boxing Commission at a meeting last evening at the Lorain County Savings and Trust holding. Al Simpson was re elected secretary. Dumas succeeds Clinton C Bradely who declined the office after several years.
Indianapolis caps rookie Tommy Wilson posted a 6–0 win over Providence, notching his fourth shutout of the season as the Capitals clinched a four-point lead over Pittsburgh. Jerome Brown scored twice, Len Henderson added a late goal, and the Caps seized control in the second period before finishing strong.
T. V. Bls and St. Paul remain in a first place tie in the YMCA Class C basketball league after extending win streaks. P. V. B. defeated Chronicles Teleprom 47-21 while St. Pauls beat Wehman Wizards 27-17. Other results include Hillickers 35-16 Dean's Lunch, Athent Auditors 34-14 Atit's, and Lions 34-23 Reger-Rininger Jewsellers.
The National Football League reviewed a thin college senior crop for the draft during its annual meeting. Clubs expected to announce two selections as a secret session kept selections tight. The event spans the second day to Monday with rule changes and commissioner questions on the agenda. Duke University stood out with stars who may be drafted or appear on the All-America list. A key rule change would let a pass into the end zone count as a safety if it hits posts and bounces back. Other items include Elmer Layden’s commissionership, the 1946 schedule, and routine league business.
Elyria Pioneers travel to East Cleveland to face unbeaten Slaw High's Cardinals in a Lake Erie League game that could affect the league race. Elyria, 2-4 in conference, seeks to break Shaw’s home-floor advantage as the Cardinals defend the Erie lead with a 4-0 league mark.
The Standard Cleaners beat Lorain Oberst Ares 34 29 on Jefferson school court to extend their first half lead chase. Urig Weber each scored 11 as Cleaners pulled away 28 2 in the third period. Grange Remain and Western Automatic also played, with Grange defeating Automatic 50 40. American Legion edged Bendix Westinghouse 51 48 in a tight finish.
Chandler of Portmouth Virginia led the $15 000 San Francisco Open at Lakeside Country Club after the opening round. The field of 120 saw a tight race with rivals including Bud Ward Sanford Meador and other notables like Lane Washburn and Herman Barron. Nelson of Ontario was close on the leaderboard with a 38 33 74 and Ferstl former Australian champion Low fond Chwnge posted a solid score as the field progressed.
A garbled report recounts Ohio State basketball struggles at the NCAA gathering. The text references center loss and mentions Buckeyes, opponents, and dates in a tense, unclear recount of events and outcomes.
Elyria City Bowling Association plans a Sunday meeting to discuss the 1948 Elyria Cary Handicap Bowling Tournament. All team captains and interested officials are urged to attend to set plans.
Blyton City Bowling Association secretary Haveen Do Evans said inter city event dates are open with a team event on Padus and doubles and singles on March 10 at Morin. Bowlers are urged to book watch parties and security for the tournament.
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