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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1954
Page
7
In Monroeville and Molan high school games, small northern Ohio Class B schools prove effort over glory. The piece notes modest gyms, zone defense, and coaches from dedicated backgrounds. Monroeville coach Al Bohus says he never sleeps well after a game, win or lose.
In Mobile Alabama the North defeated the South in the Senior Bowl before 38174 fans. Each victorious Yankee earned a 500 pay check while the South players received 400. It was the first paid game for the seniors as they headed home, with coaches Paul Brown and Steve Owen already invited to guide their teams again next year.
North Fairfield pushed New London to a 46 45 victory, led by Bill Pierce with 17 points and Rollie Burton adding 14 for New London. North Fairfield built a late four point edge and controlled clock to seal the win. reserve game won by North Fairfield 45-41.
Frank Thomas posted the weekend high pin score in the Merchants C League with series of 206 201 185 totaling 592 Saturday night. Katie Searles led Stoney's Mixed League with 159 188 156 for MWG on Saturday.
In Chicago, heavyweight contenders Ezzard Charles and Bob Satterfield prepare for their Wednesday bout at the Stadium. Charles is the favorite in forecasts, though Satterfield’s known punching power keeps a slim upset chance alive.
Time is Mort Lindsey of Stamford Conn now in his 60s and still has a hard hook and fast ball. He explains aging does not slow him, having increased his push-away to widen his swinging arc. He used to crouch and start below the waist. now he stands more erect with the ball waist high in the left hand and pushes away in sync with his four step footwork for smooth follow through. Lindsey’s motion emphasizes balance, speed, and rising ball trajectory as shown in the sketch.
New ABTA officers were installed during a dinner at Stone Villa on Oberlin road near Lorain. Harry Day is president with Steve Stefek as vice president Pete DeSantis secretary and Earl Griffith treasurer. Day and Stefek from Elyria and the others from Lorain. Mayors Keys and Jaworski spoke as the meeting kicked off Lorain Golden Glove tournament prep. The glove tourney is set for Jan 21 and 38 at the Antlers Hotel in Lorain. Nine changes to tournament rules were approved by the Lorain Boxing Commission including new weigh in times Jan 17 and 19 and travel money for out of town boxers.
Kent Roosevelt routed Medina 61 to 36 on Saturday night to clinch its second straight win over the Bees this week and third win in the season series. Roosevelt led 22 to 9 early as Medina struggled with cold shooting. Bob Messersmith scored for Roosevelt, while Jim Venus led Medina with eight points all from free throws. Ron Brventon was held to four, his season low. Roosevelt reserves beat Medina 42 to 28 in the earlier game.
Emile Francis of the Cleveland Barons earned his third shutout of the season in a 5 0 win over the Hershey Bears, tying the American Hockey League lead. Cleveland moved into a first place tie with the Buffalo Bisons as the Bisons were routed 7 2 by the Syracuse Vernors. Providence Reds beat the Pittsburgh Hornets 3 3 in other action.
Union Rallies To Tip North Eaton 63 66 at Eaton High School gym yesterday. Urvanmen beat Oliveriin College reserves 31 38 Saturday night. Les Freeman Johnny Belu and Mike Kozel led the U A W CSO attack with 22, 18 and 16 points while Nelson Crocker had 16 for North Eaton. Union trailed 56 47 after three quarters before a torrid final period outscoring North Eaton 22 10.
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