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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1955
Page
8
The article cites the Fitzgérald Foundation supporting victims and a $650 hospital bill for 36 people. Officials say none were uninsured or hospitalized. the foundation expressed concern about the situation. Community members describe family hardship and efforts to develop vacant lots as part of recovery.
In a tense Lorain County League night, LaGrange edged Avon Lake 49-47 after a late rally by LaGrange, while Eaton defeated Ridgeville in overtime 64-62. Brookside, Firelands, and Columbia also posted wins as Ridgeville settled into a crowded standings race with South Amherst and Grafton close behind. Bruce Campbell led Avon Lake with 22 points as LaGrange surged late, and Waton prevailed in overtime for Ridgeville.
Jefferson moved into first in the eighth grade division with a 31-30 thriller over Franklin. Eastern Heights surged to the seventh grade lead with a 40-15 win as Jefferson defeated Ely 43-12 in a later seventh grade matchup. high scorers were Earl Webb with 20 and Steve Lengel with 19.
In a one point finish Fairview and Olmsted tied for first as Olmsted edged Oberlin 93 points while Fairview held a late lead before Oberlin pulled even. Westlake rallied to beat Medina and a late surge by Grimes and Reehurst paced the Rackets over Stoney’s Mixed League action at Rainbow Lanes.
The Rebman family opens Rebman Bowling Alleys on Oberlin Road with twenty four lanes in a single story facility. A preview for the press was held yesterday evening and league bowling starts Monday night while bar and dining rooms remain closed. Dominic Rebman Sr. and Jr. have run lanes since 1945, but will close their Lorain Rebs tIan alleys.
European lightweight champion Loi Dubin, 29, knocked down and outpointed Glen Flanagan in Miami Beach, earning a unanimous decision. Promoter Jim Norris hinted Loi would face Paddy DeMarco or Eddie Chavez next for a title shot, with Chavez withdrawing due to illness. Loi, ranked No. 2 for Jimmy Carter’s 1965 title, weighed 139 1/4 pounds to Flanagan’s 138. He travels to Chicago to train for another TV bout, likely in New York or Chicago.
Wakeman North Fairfield high school cagers overwhelmed Townsend Wakeman 63 39 last night building a 21 7 first period lead. Henry Cole and Dick Conaway each scored 13 points to pace the winners while the home attack featured balanced scoring and strong defense throughout the game.
Cadets won the YMCA Class C1 League first half crown by defeating the Panthers 76 to 28. Cadets guard Bob Vritz led scoring with 10 field goals for the champs in their fourth straight win.
Buckeye High freshmen routed Spencer 62 to 41 in Medina County League play. Tim Hoenig scored 14 points for the winners, while Spencer’s Larry Nixon led visitors with 16 markers. In the junior varsity, Buckeye beat Spencer 35-22.
Ashland High Arrows outscored Lorain 90 to 82 in a non-conference boys basketball game. Ashland made 22 free throws to Lorain’s 14, led 51 to 32 at halftime, and held a 49-27 edge late in the second period before Lorain surged. Tom McConibe led Lorain with 22 points, Ron Bobel added 21, while Max Messner led Ashland with 20.
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