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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1947
Page
5
Elyria’s sports page notes South Amherst and Clearview clash on January 28 with Amherst hosting February 7 in a key county race. It also highlights Toledo-like scheduling chatter around Cleveland Barons and rotating amateur league aims, plus local obiter about a Browns movie invitation and a soft ball league expansion.
Elyria quintet billed for two contests as Sid Furgol ties with George Fazio for individual pro title while the Snead Kelly team wins the pro-amateur crown. Dick Metz knocks out Fred Corcoran in a dramatic Pebble Beach incident, signaling tensions in the tour. Fazio and Furgol each tally 213 scores with 88 70 75 and 72 60 72 respectively as others prep for the Richmond Open and potential drops from top stars.
Lewy Leininger scored 18 as Grafton High toppled Camden 40 to 32 in a Moor Street independent game. Camden's Len Shinskey and Don Waite each finished with 10 points. In the opener Camden Reserves edged Grafton Reserv 22 to 21.
Palm's Hi-Speed Gas team of the Elyria Moose League bowled the week’s top city score 2642 at Olympic Recreation on Sunday in regular league play. High series came from 876 870 and 896 frames as they swept Hart.
In Elyria the Hi Speed team took a second straight clean sweep in two weeks boosting their lead as the second half of the Moose League season began. George Knipper led scorers with 104 220 and 194 for a 518 total while Wyckoff Cleanera posted the high single game of 819 for the period.
Moose Handicap Tournament at Olympic Recreation closes after a Sunday finish. Buckeye Mold & Die wins the team title with a 2.929 series while Pat Henke and Emery Schulz take doubles with 1285. Harold King tops singles in a crowded event featuring many players and local clubs.
West Side Rebels and Wasps held first place in the Y M C A Class D Basketball League after both posted their third win in four games. Rebels beat South End Go Getters 22 to 14 while Wasps defeated City Swittees 28 to 14.
South Bend reports Frank Leahy and his wife celebrated the birth of their fifth child a seven and a half pound boy at St Josephs Hospital. In Findlay Ohio Findlay College and Akron University resume athletic relations Nelson E Jones said they will meet in football and Akron's Rucher Bowl next September in Akron. Cincinnati Ohio ticket manager John Murdough said all seats are sold for the Reds opening day against the St Louis Cardinals April 15 marking Cincinnati as the lone major league club to host opening day at home.
The USGA harshly criticized sections of the nation for alleged missteps and padding handicaps, urging stricter conduct while railing against controversial betting pools in cities like Cincinnati and Manhattan. Officials praised rehabilitation efforts and noted recognition for clubs in several cities as they push to improve playing conditions.
Wellington High rallied in the final two minutes to edge Medina 36-35, seizing sole leadership of the Northern league. Bill Carle and Glen Nichols sparked the comeback as Nichols hit the decisive basket. Nichols and Boise each had 14 points for Wellington, while Metrick led Medina with 12. The Wellington reserves previously beat Wellington Reserves 128.
A capacity crowd at Warner gym watched Kenyon Lords top Oberlin Yeomen 52 to 42 in an Ohio Conference game. Kenyon earned their third win in six starts while Oberlin dropped to two losses in conference play. Chuck Barr and Phil Thomas tied for game scoring honors with 14 points each. In the prelim, Kenyon Jay-Vees beat Oberlin Jay-Vees 27 to 24.
Holmes Delivery and Kipton Merchants collide for second in City Class B League First Division as Albert Auditors lead with three wins. Auditors face American Radiator while LaGrange Sheldon Sphio Service meet Charlie's Machine Shop. schedule lists 7 00 LaGrange vs Charlie's, 8 00 Radiator vs Auditors, 9 00 Holmes Delivery vs Kipton Merchants.
Amherst Rockets edged Fremont Howard Zink Corp. 56 55 as Marvie Braun scored 28 points to lead the winners. Becker led Fremont with 13 points while teammates Garbish Yonovien and Waters contributed notable efforts in a close contest.
Cleveland Heights, leader in the Lake Erie League, won its fifth game of the season by defeating Cuyahoga Falls 47 to 32. Dick Kreich led Heights with 13 points and Moe Savransky added 12 in the front.
Ashland High hosts the Pioneers on Tuesday in a key league game as Ashland seeks season wins after defeats to Norwalk and a recent overtime victory over Toledo Woodward. Friday, Shaw High visits Elyria for a Lake Erie League clash. Lorain plays Lakewood, and Cleveland Heights aims to stay undefeated with Shaker Heights visiting. An Angelo Bangas injury at Lorain worsens Lorain’s outlook as the league pursues standings.
Amherst High's Comets defeated Huron High 68 to 35, extending their win streak to three and improving to 7-6 on the season. Alex Crosz led with 17 points, Nord Bartrome added 16, and Bruce with 14. Huron's Chi cote topped their scores with 10. Amherst reserves also beat Huron reserves 35-25.
The B Pin Loop League at the Bowling Center posts eight matches tonight with two shifts. Early at 7:00 features Lorein County Excavating versus General Industri ME and Labor Union versus Elyria Manufacturing. Late at 9:00 has Moose Club against Knowles and Builewek, Candidus Inn versus Stonie's Tavern, Welch Jewelers versus Finegan Sheriffs, and Lorein Glen against Bendis-Weating.
Lorain High Steelmen rallied in the fourth quarter to pull away from Sandusky High Blum Streaks for a 46 to 40 victory on Saturday night. George Simonovich led Lorain with 12 points, Louie Krul had 10, while Bob Spray top-scored for Sandusky with 13. Injured Angelo Bangis missed the Lourain lineup as Lorain built a 20-17 halftime edge before a decisive 19-8 third period surge.
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