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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1948
Page
2
Russ Davies previews upcoming high school basketball games and boxing action. He notes Medina vs Oberlin and Berea vs Wellington as rivals, plus Elyria's Janowicz earns all state honors and a major boxing card features Ezzard Charles vs Archie Moore at Cleveland Arena.
In New York the National Motor Bus Show at Grand Central Palace contrasts old ship lore with modern craft. The piece notes a shift from canvas sails to fiberglass and aluminum hulls, with nylon wind catchers, and portable kayak options priced around 29 dollars. It pokes fun at yacht culture and trends toward compact, transportable watercraft.
New York reports rare holdouts as major league clubs secure contracts. Phil Rizzuto of the Yankees and Bobby Doerr of the Red Sox lead signings with others including Tommy Byrne and Wally Moses amid mixed salary details. Ed Kleiman and Bob Kuzava reach terms for the Indians while Cincinnati adds Baumholtz Corbett Gremillion and Wehmeier.
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell urged removing the extra point to combat gamblers describing it as the main fix. He argued the change would curb sucker odds and support a sudden death tiebreaker while the rules committee met in New York to discuss the proposed changes.
In Inglewood California Jay Paley bought Imperial Rock for 70000 in a Louis B Mayer dispersal auction. The brown colt sired by Alibhai out of Jerrybuilt outbid Louis Bronstein and Walter McCarthy as 39 horses averaged 26293.50 dollars with totals surpassing 1 million.
Kentucky rallied in the second half to defeat Ohio University 79 to 57. Starters Beard and Shrider led the Wildcats with 24 and strong scoring, while Ohio State pressure fizzled late as the Kentucky defense tightened.
Schedule text shows a Western Autome event with matches at the Canter tars in the evening. Details are garbled but indicate a pin schedule including trimmers and a plant dance. Event notes mention police and department references with unclear times and prices.
Smitty's Confectionery beat Elyria Standard Cleaners 49 to 18 as Tom Smith scored 18 and nine field goals. Sportsman's Club edged Elyria Moldings in overtime, Louie Lapos scoring 12 and Yensho delivering in OT. Generali Industries rolled Wellington Merchants 46 to 17 with Ray Jantz totaling 21 points.
Columbia cage squads won twice in a doubleheader. The VL F. W. 9340 quintet defeated Gainok Tavern 47 to 39, while Columbia Redjackets edged Henrietta 27 to 23. Nelson Crocker led the Red Jackets with 16 points and Louis Sinko poured in 23 for Gainok Tavern.
Amherst hosts the New York Globe Trotters in a basketball game led by Horace Gillem the six foot two Cleveland Browns end. Prelim at 7 30 features Lorain Ramblers vs Amherst Eagles with the main contest at 8 45.
Princeton tops Danmouth 5335 while Fordham beats Pratt Institute 76 33 Westminster 90 over Juanita 31 Duquesne shows St. Francis 24 Georgetown St. George Washington posts 3. Gecker College 4 Suffolk 77 St. Peter NJ 55 Jersey City Treach 29 Rochester 3 Champlain 4 Willsaro Jewel 31 Drery 43 St. Mars Minnesota 66 Concordia 38 Capital 81 Kearen Manchester 24 Northwestern St. Michigan 4 Aberdeen Teachers 4 South Dakota Mines 36 Friei 3 Kansas State 5 Colorado 33 Drake 1 Universite of Ercadar 31 Graceland Chillicothe Business College 45 James Miltikin 22 Inom College Wisconsin 6 Iowa 51 Indians t. Obie State of Missouri 66 Nebraska 54 Adnan 4 Hulsdale 42 Marquette TI Detroit 42 Iowa State College 52 Town State Teachers 4 Denison SI Rio Grande 35 Varksen Ressemer 44 Delta State Teachers 3 Mississippi College West 27a Tech 64 Levisian College 36 Virginia 648 Maryland 44 Jackson State Ala Teachers 44 Ogie Thorpe Rt Georgia 7 South Carolina 3 Tennessee 4 Mississippi State 37 Marshall 6 Evansville 64 Alderson Broaddus 6 Fairmont Teachers 5 Texas 65 Texas Christian 22 Idaho 47 Oregon State 43 Regia St Creighton 3 San Diego State nd College of Facifle 42
Gates edged St Agnes 8-6 to seize the Jefferson Center Sixth Grade League lead on the Jefferson School floor Monday. Fithe scored four of Gates eight points in the win. Hamilton beat Edison 14-9, and Edison defeated Roosevelt 8-4. Standings: Gates 2-0, Hamilton 1-1, St Agnes 1-1, Edison 1-2, Roosevelt 0-1.
The Knights of Columbus bowling schedule is set for this evening at Neck Lanes with four matches listed. Funeral service details and related notices appear alongside local event listings.
South Amherst Gar faz Garage hosts Campus Owls from Bowling Green University next Sunday at 3 15 PM. In a 2 PM prelim, the South Amherst Timbers face Avon Lake.
Line Keglers sweep Finegan Sheriffs to stay undefeated in the second half at the Bowling Center. MESA Labor Union gains ground after Wegan Wheel wins only two games. B and B Food Market tops scoring with a 676 series and 6 dollar single game, edging Home Tavern.
Harris Brackley posted a 246 single game and 635 series in a double loss for the Wagon Wheel in the MESA Labor Union event. Ed Fuckinger added a 604 series with 227 and 198 games.
Amherst meets Clearview in a Southwestern Conference basketball feature game. Amherst is undefeated in league play with 2–0 and 4–3 season, while Clearview sits fourth with 3–2. Other games include Wellington at Berea and Oberlin at Medina.
About 40 players reported for winter conditioning at Ohio State University as coach Wes Fesler starts plans for the 1948 season. Several squad members were absent due to work and school duties as the team prepares for three one hour sessions weekly focusing on calisthenics and experimental position changes including Renner to end Igger to tailback Cline to tailback Morrison to fullback Wertz to wingback and Bonnie to wingback.
The Olympic Recreation Womens Rowing League lists four matches at o’clock. Card includes General Indurt vs OTE Neigh Lorkheed Crib, Tunines Bea Shop Inter-C, Mach ne Too vs rer Cib, Gesel Manufac Sunaco vs Certs Rearr.
Both undefeated powerhouses Middletown and Findlay push toward a possible Class A state final as they crushed opponents over the weekend. Findlay routed Bowling Green 45 23 while Middletown beat Monroe 70 39 amid a crowded slate of regional results and upcoming eliminations.
Allen, Ely and St. Marys won basketball games Monday afternoon at Ely School. Allen defeated Jin 23 to 19 with Bursler scoring 12 points. Ely beat JK 9 to 2, Andress credited five helpers. St Marys downed Gaiford 14 to 4 with nine tallies by an unnamed player.
South Amherst Gargasz Garage defeats Kirby Cleaners of Lorain 45 to 32 at home. Dick Zukowski scores 20 points for the Gargasz. In prelims, South Amherst Timbers beat Buckeye Girls 38 to 20.
Camden faces South Amherst on the Camden floor in a six game program from the Lorain County Class B Scholastic Basketball League. Both teams hold three game win streaks and top the Western Division tied for first, with South Amherst undefeated overall.
The page lists fixed cage game pairings by day including Oberlin vs Medina on Tuesday and Wellington vs Berex. It repeats numerous pairings across towns such as Amherst Clearview Brighton Brownhelm South Amherst Camden Brookside Eaton Ridgeville Grafton Belden Penfield L2Grange Lorain St. Marys Wakeman New London and Avon Lake. The document also notes Wednesday Thursday and Saturday slots with additional matchups and league references like the Lorain County League and the Brighton Birmingham Chatham connections.
Products needing installation or specific fit should be bought locally and ready for use. Otherwise you risk expensive disappointment. Plumbing and heating hardware like water closets sinks boilers and radiators are useless until connected to existing systems.
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