Elyria Lorain High football banquet criticized as a poorly timed dud
The 30th Elyria Lorain High football banquet, held late in January, drew the smallest attendance in memory. Officials faced criticism for timing and scant food while a musical group interrupted the program near the end, though the performers were praised.
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Troy Victor Wins Split Decision Over Jones in Scrappy Bout
Willie Troy of Washington DC won a split decision over Stocky Jones of California in a 10 round middleweight bout at St Nicholas Arena before 2,106 fans. Troy used height and reach to control the action and shed Jones with sharp rights, earning 18th straight pro win. The gross gate totaled 3420 dollars.
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Lorain high school notes and policy debates on football rules
The column discusses the March of Dimes drive ending on January list and urges donations. It critiques Lorain High’s banquet presence, mentions the Ohio High School Athletic Association poll on abolishing free substitution, cites coaches like Bill Coyer and Ken Wable, and recounts a public baseball party in Sandusky with Hank Greenberg and others. It closes with a reader letter from LaGrange expressing sports loyalty and calling for fair play.
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Ohio High School Football Coaches Association’ Association
Jeff DeHaven
Sandusky High School
Harold W. Emschler
Ohio High School Athletic Association
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
Bill Coyer
Elyria High
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Nine Grade League Cage Games Set Monday
City Grade School basketball schedule lists nine games on five courts with spectators welcome for a small admission under new rules. Franklin hosts Allen sixth vs Franklin, Jefferson B eighth vs Eastern Heights, St Jude sixth vs Ely, St Agnes eighth vs East Carlisle, Gates hosts Eastern Heights Bn sixth vs Gates, Allen hosts Eastern Heights seventh vs Ely, and Eastern Heights eighth vs Ely.
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Grade School League Results Baltimore Subject Of Battle Among Pro League Teams
Baltimore faces a divisional battle as NFL owners debate conference placement for the newcomer. The plan to place Baltimore in the National or Western division drew opposition from the Chicago Cardinals who fear meeting the Bears in the National Conference. Baltimore fans favor the Eastern division and the club will face the Washington Redskins in upcoming contests. The owners also voted to maintain a 33 man roster despite Commissioner Bell's plea to trim to 30 for economy reasons.
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Berlin Heights rips New London 53 49 in league game
Berlin Heights rallied late to beat New London 53 49 after trailing 44-42 entering the fourth. The victory gives Berlin Heights its third win in four Firelands League outings while New London drops to 3-1 in league play and 4-4 overall. New London's reserves won the preliminary 42-34.
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Indians Big Three Hold Out for Higher Salaries
General Manager Hank Greenberg faces contract pressure as aces Mike Garcia Bob Lemon and Early Wynn demand more pay for 1953. Four other Indians signed bringing total to 16. Yankees Dodgers reported no similar holdouts while Sain confirmed satisfaction with offer. Dodgers also agreed with Wade Rutherford Landrum. Reds Cubs also signed several players.
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Lee Foulk
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York Five trips Spencer in Medina County win
York Five cagers led 17-6 after the first quarter and held the lead to finish with a 45-34 Class B Scholastic League victory over Spencer in Medina County. Spencer cut the margin to 21-16 at halftime but York pulled away in the final periods.
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Highland Shades Liverpool In Overtime For Unbeaten League Start
Highland High remained undefeated overall and atop the Medina County Class B Scholastic League with a 57-50 overtime win over Liverpool. Glen Goodson scored five OT points after a 48-48 regulation tie as Highland outscored Liverpool 9-2 in the frame. John Hatch led Highlands, while Ted Haury poured in 19 for Liverpool.
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North Olmsted Routs Lourdes 70 48 in seventh win
North Olmsted led by Jack Obring with 18 points and three others in double figures to beat Our Lady of Lourdes 70 48. The hosts' reserves then defeated Lourdes junior varsity 44 35 in the preliminary game.
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Three C Teams Stay Unbeaten in Second Half Play
In the MCA Class C Basketball League U.AW.-CLO and Terry's Terrors and West Side Boys Club opened the second half with perfect records. U.AW.-CLO defeated Hot Shots 87-15, Terry's Terrors beat Merchants, and West Side Boys Club crushed Hornets 71-23. Greg Paonessa led Terry's Terrors with 22 points, Hal Minnich added 21.
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Pin Firing Winners Dominate City Bowling Night
In Friday action Traxier Valerius and Julia Sito shared laurels with Traxier posting the only honor score in men’s play and Sito leading women’s scoring while shattering a season mark. Traxler added a 603 series with games of 208 215 180 for Machine Shop in the Pfaudler Company League at Stoney’s.
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Rainbow Lanes Bowl Scores Highlight Top Marks
The night saw the lone 600 plus effort by the Bowl-Q-Drome leader with Pfeiffer Beer posting 596 marked by Andy Krupar. Valerius led Smittie’s Package Store in the Women s All City League with 202 182 197 for a strong showing at Tarry Tavern. Mrs Sito trailed close behind with 374 in United Polish Club Women s League at Stoney s Rainbow Lanes, surpassing the former UPC mark of 509.
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Wakeman Cagers Rally Past Brownhelm For 69 55 Victory
Townsend-Wakeman High School trailed by two after three, then used a 21 point surge in the fourth to beat Brownhelm 69 55. Dick Sherwood led with 26 points, Fred Palmer added 17 including key late points, while Cecil Cline, Warren Brill and Allen Cooper each scored 14 as Wakeman improved to 9 4. Brownhelm dropped to 9 3. Reserves won 53 52 in the junior varsity tilt.
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Women Pin Loop Matches in General Industries League
Women's pin loop games are set in the General Industries League with two matches tonight at 6 45 in the Bowl-O-Drome. Pairings list Team 1 against Team 2 and Team 3 against Team 6.
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Lake Erie League Cage Standings Highlights
Elyria trounces Lake Erie League rivals 72 to 59 while Euclid edges Cleveland Heights 57 to 51 and Lorain defeats Shaker Heights 69 to 51. Standings show Elyria and Lorain strong performances amid tight divisional play.
Shaw Cardinals Rout Elyria in Erie League Showdown
Shaw won their 38th Erie League game against Elyria, 69-51, to push their series lead to 21 of 26 on East Cleveland hardwood. Tom Gwin scored 21 and Bill McMan 13 as Elyria fell to 8 losses in 11. Euclid beat Cleveland Heights to claim first in the standings, and Lorain defeated Shaker Heights as results kept the league tight.
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