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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1942
Page
5
Elyria High lost to Shaw 53 31 as Shaw's quintet controlled the game. The feature night at the Elks Hall included sports film showings and notes on former Elyria athletes serving in the armed forces.
The 1942 Elyria Lorain football clash may be moved to night at Recreation Field on Nov 13 marking a historic first night game. Referees planned include Les Bang Akron and George Roudebush Cleveland with Steve Hinelwood Cleveland officiating, while Eddie Howells is unavailable. The column weaves in local sports, bowling chatter, and community feedback alongside a note on Gene Rainey enlisting in the US Army and Elyria Recreation events.
The Bank Quint led by Dobrowski and Noster with 17 and 16 points beat Taylor Funeral 53 14 to stay in first half contention in the YMCA High School House League. Cleaners edged Murbach Coal in double overtime 14 12 with Vic Stewart scoring the deciding bucket. Murbach’s Daly was top scorer with six, as MCA defeated Q Denarll Paints 19 16 led by Koepp's eight points.
Elyria High freshmen beat Rocky River freshmen 31 to 21 at Rocky River. Steve Lindway scored 11 points and Norm Henry added the other local ammo while Kelley led Rocky River with 10 markers.
The Elyria Ice Hockey Team in the Lorain Amateur Ice Hockey League will play a doubleheader at Lakeview Park tomorrow. The first game features a match at Heam against Hi-Way Cafe at 2 pm, followed by a second game against Lorain I.O. at the same venue.
The Ross Independents head to Lorain for a high school basketball clash at Hawthorne Junior High gym at 8 30 tonight against Elyria Lorain Standard Cleaners. Players are asked to assemble at the Y at 75 for a pregame gathering.
The Republic Steel Bowling League features three matches this evening at 7 at the Elyria Bowling Center. Brons vs Yankees, Indians vs Senators, Athletics 45 and Red Sox listed in schedule.
Two cage contests headline the Elyria Recreation Board Saturday evening program at the Y. Avon Green Store hosts the Garter Pronters at Ashland at 7:30, followed by Western Automatic Puiets versus Hare Dairy quintet at 8:30. Sten Gutewski, a noted Inca softball player stationed at Camp Shelby, is listed as hospitalized with a knee injury. Ganowski, who was inducted recently, sends regards from Ward 36.
Ridgeville, Eaton and Henrietta remain in the Lorain County Class B league chase after seven games. Ridgeville beat Columbia 36 20 to stay unbeaten with 10 wins in 11. Henrietta edged Belden 29 27 to tighten the race. Eaton beat Avon 39 27 to narrow the gap. Other results include LaGrange upset South Amherst 23 21, Brownhelm 92 28 over Penfield, Avont Lake 41 37 over Camden, and Brighton 20 13 over Brookside. Leading scorers: Ridgeville Witt Hunt 17. Eaton Junior Horton 18 and Bob Rothel 12. Henrietta Kendeigh 8 and Kinsley 8. Belden Bob Burdick 14. Avon Lake guard Ken Hardesty starred in overtime win over Camden 37 41 with two late baskets.
Robinson defeats Zivic at Madison Square Garden by technical knockout in the 9th or 10th round to secure a title shot against Freddie Cochrane. The 20-year-old Brown skinned challenger extends his winning streak to 27 straight wins in a bout where Zivic was knocked down twice. The finish came with Referee Arthur Donovan stopping the fight after Zivic hit the canvas a second time.
Oberlin High’s Indians lost to Fairview 44 to 38 in a Southwestern Conference clash at Fairview. Tomer and Harsch led Fairview with 10 points each, while Allen Powers led Oberlin with 6 points on six field goals. Berea crushed Rocky River 36 to 3 to stay atop the standings.
Roger Peckinpaugh vice president and general manager of the Cleveland Indians will be released today from Grace hospital after recovering from a minor operation in Cleveland Ohio.
Browntela led with 32 points and Peavield scored 2 as Avon Lake posted 41. Carsa Henriette contributed 29 to Brighton 20. Brookside K and REBERVES Eaton 37 with Avgt 13 plus Ridzeride 34 and Catambia 7. South Amber posted 29 with Brownnelm 17. Peafield 18 Camden 1 havon Lake 14 Bolton 18 Menrietto 46 Brichtan 46. Braatste S.
Sprague star guard Sid Sprague suffered a cartilage injury on Shaw court and faces about four weeks out, as Lorain’s Cavaliers upset Lakewood 53 31. Elyria edges Shaw in a tight game while Cleveland Heights crushes Shaker Heights 88 24.
Northern High School League action saw Clearview Clippers win their 19th season game and remain undefeated as they beat Vermilion 33 to 17 on Vermilion floor. Amherst Comets powered by Gambich 17 led Medina 40 to 7 at Medina as Wellington Dukes rallied late to defeat New London 31 to 14 with Barker scoring 10 for the winners.
New York January 17 The Yale advisory gridiron committee meets to pick a new coach for next season. Reported candidates include Red Blaik from Army Lou Little from Colgate Yale sources and others such as Jim Crowley from Fordham Don Faurot from Missouri Frank Le Dame and Low Stinty of Oregon State.
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