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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1959
Page
4
Chronicle Telegram briefly notes a column titled Pipe Dreams by John Jackson appearing in the Monday edition dated January twelve, with reference to local topics and reflections.
A letter from Andy Krupar provokes strong reaction about alleged average manipulation in local bowling leagues. The correspondence cites concerns of open and handicapped leagues, with mentions of Elyria Bowling Center and a new Elyria Traveling League starting a weekend schedule.
St John’s of New York, rebounding from college scandals, shows dominance as the Barons rise to national prominence with an undefeated eight game run and a crowded Cleveland Arena crowd. Fans bring families to matinees as youngsters enjoy fast pace and near ice side seats.
The Boston Celtics halted St. Louis Hawks nine months after prior losses, crushing the defending champions 139 to 117 in a nationally televised NBA clash at Boston. Celtics built a large lead as Hawks struggled on offense, marking a decisive win over their rival.
Art Wall wins the Bing Crosby national pro am event at Pebble Beach despite bogeying the last three holes. He collects top prize of 34,000 dollars from a 50,000 dollar purse, with 36 points from Bull Sharman and 18 from Bob Cousy contributing to a Celtics style split across the weekend sports action.
Wellington Huron and Clearview share the spotlight as Beal upstages opponents with 33 points in a big weekend. Beal nets 31 in a spree and leads the Lakeland/Conference chase, with Wellington edging Firelands 70 69 and Amherst posting high scoring nights.
Glendale California United Press International report quotes Casey Stengel as optimistic about the New York Yankees entering spring training. He says the world champions remain a strong, healthy team and projects a solid start if the roster reports in good shape.
Elyria Elks lead Lorain Elyria entries in the fifteenth annual North Central District Elk's Handicap Bowling Tournament. Timed results show high series and singles with Amato Norwalk and Aldrich strong in the six-man and singles events. Wooster and Mansfield teams vie for top honors as standings tighten through Saturday night play.
Oberlin College, 65 to 46 over Kenyon, boosts conference mark to 4 1. Sophomore Merrill Shanks leads Oberlin with 16 points as Kenyon remains winless in seven starts. Kerr yon’s Bob Ramsay and Chuck Bronsen tie for team high with nine each. Oberlin hosts Fenn College next.
Oberlin College swimming team won 53 6 719 against Western Reserve University, taking eight firsts including two relays and individual titles by Jim Mathis in the 22 yard freestyle Rey Sachs in the 50 free Ken Coutts in diving John LaGuardia in the 200 butterfly Chris Hiatt in the 200 butterfly Mike Klein in the 400 free and Munro Meyesburg in the 200 breaststroke. It was Oberlin’s third straight dual meet victory.
Yale and Pitt remained tied for first place after a full slate of Saturday league action. Yale edged Purdue 25-24 while Ohio beat Duke 39-30. Ernie Huskinson led Duke with 22 points, and Lowell Cavin and Willie Williams each had 11 for Yale. In a separate Gilmour Academy game, John Duffy scored 20 as Gilmour beat alumni 62-40.
Six of seven top 19 teams won in a Saturday night college basketball slate. Kentucky beat Tennessee as the top-ranked squad, North Carolina State topped Wake Forest, Kansas State defeated Missouri, Cincinnati thumped Drake, Auburn edged Alabama, and St Bonaventure beat Canisius as Northwestern fell to Ohio State. Rupp notches 598th win. Auburn extends unbeaten streak to 22 games.
The Executive Board will meet Thursday night at 7 30 in Council Chambers to discuss the City Tournament as the major topic.
Second half season play opened in Elyria CYO grade school hoops with top teams like Elyria Catholic High posting strong wins. Seventh and eighth grade games featured St Jude, St Mary, Cleveland St Ignatius, and Our Lady of Mary Knights in close matchups as schedules unfold toward February and March.
Cleveland Barons, one point behind league leader Buffalo, won twice over the weekend to extend their unbeaten string to eight. They edged the Providence Reds 2-1 after a 4-1 lead over Hershey the prior day, with George Bouchard scoring twice and teammates adding single goals. Buffalo beat Springfield twice to remain ahead.
Readable portions show Tuesday through Sunday matchups in the North Central, Southwestern, Bay, Sandusky, Lakewood, Lorain County and Firelands leagues. Noted are St Mary at Cleve, Westlake at Olmsted, Midview at Clearview, Vermilion at Berlin Heights, and many cross conference games including Akron area schools and Cleveland academies.
Lorain 93 Ashland 73 and Firelands 58 Avon 30 led a slate of high school basketball scores across the area. Margaretta 61 Fremont St Joseph 46 and St Paul 89 Tiffin Calvert were among the notable showings.
Rocky Colavito will be honored as the Cleveland Indians Man of the Year for 1958 with about 600 attendees including retiring American League President Will Harridge. Joe Gordon and 18 major league players will be present at the dinner in Santiago Chile where Colavito will discuss a 1959 contract with general manager Frank Lane, seeking 30000 with Lane offering 27000. The event follows Colavito leading the team in slugging and marks a peak in his career.
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