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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1942
Page
5
Cleveland sports notes cover Alva Bradley’s proposal to start 4 PM afternoon games and 6:20 twilight games for the 1943 season, aiming to aid working fans. Discussion set for a New York owners meeting. commentary on potential effects and pocketbook concerns. Also features Alsab’s Kentucky Derby prospects and racing history, plus collegiate basketball recruitment and a Barons Hershey game pregame national anthem with a V formation.
In the YMCA High School Basketball League the first half title will be decided tonight on the Y hardwood. O Donnell Paints vs Savings Deposit Bank showdown could clinch the crown for the bank with a four game win streak if ODonnell slips. Standard Cleaners can tie by beating the YMCA if Bank upset occurs. Other game Taylor Funeral Home vs Murbach Coal Company has no title impact.
Reger Binninger Jewelers cage team schedules a game at Wellington High. Members of the local quint are asked to meet at MC A eve at 0 15.
The American Hockey League’s dream game will pit western division stars against an eastern select team at Cleveland Arena on Tuesday night. Three Barons from Cleveland join the western squad as voting shapes rosters with Maurice Poddlott to announce later. Proceeds go to the Red Cross with transportation and expenses covered by clubs. Fans are urged to bring cigarettes or tobacco as a wartime tax.
Vie Silver Jewelers trek to Wellington this evening for a game with the newly organized Wellington Stumble Bums on the Wellington fir court. Members of the Jewelers are sekzed to meet at the YMCA at 7 o clock.
Avon drops Lakewood League battle to Smith Paint and Wallpaper 60 to 57 on Lakewood High court. Avon led 30-25 at halftime but Lakewood rallied behind Gerty and teammates to claim the win. Avon’s Dick Hawke scored 28 on 12 field goals as Smith Paint and Wallpaper balanced scoring with 14 from Gerty.
Elyria Bowling Center leads tie for top in the All Star League as Rubbermen beat Bowling Center. Array Potato Chips top in percentage but with three fewer games and a half game behind. Other matches include Ridge Too winning two from Nichols Funeral Home and Musse Club taking two from Dande N Sandwich Shop.
Five Cleveland Barons named to the All-Star squad for the upcoming game in Cleveland. Bill Cook chosen as captain with other Barons Joe Lerns Norm Locking Joffre Desileix Les Cunningham and Bill MacKenzie selected by writers and fans for the 18 spots. Who will lead the West against the East is to be decided in Tuesday night game.
United Press reports 32 Golden Gloves finalists will contest 16 title bouts in Cleveland for the 14th annual tournament. Open and novice divisions crown eight champions as out-of-town entrants include Dick Roach Niles and Pete Mista Youngstown. Local favorites Nelson Powell Spezzaferra and Jordan Jadrich loom large with several Cleveland rivals in action.
Ohio High School Athlete Association officials meet in Columbus to select Kent State University gymnasium as the site for the Class A State Schoolboy Basketball Tournament. Ballots on two referendums will be counted. one would adopt the NFHS football code, the other would authorize a comprehensive survey of Ohio high school athletics. The Class A final is set for March 21 with a two day plan or a single day format under consideration. Class B finals go to Wittenberg College, Springfield, March 19-21.
In Cleveland on January 0, Alva Bradley president of the Indians will travel to New York for the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association meeting and the joint meeting of major league owners. Contracts for the Indians were mailed today with General Manager Roger Bough noting no major trouble expected and terms largely unchanged from last year. Mel Harder, the veteran pitcher, will accompany the team to camp and may be offered a contract as player or coach depending on his arm.
Roosevelt edged Holy Cross 18 to 12 in overtime as Abshazi scored a foul shot in the extra period. Hengariner and Glass each had six points for Roosevelt while Krust and Kash added five for Holy Cross. Hamilton defeated Jefferson 11 to 7 with Gushmen and Merante totaling eight points for the winners. Walsh and Yourksqvuth led Jefferson with six each.
Elyria High freshmen drop their second loss in seven starts as Vermilion reserves win 31 to 28. Vermilion led 21 to 7 at half, then held off a 18 to 10 second half rally by Elyria.
New York January 30 Bob Pastor a New York heavyweight veteran is a 7 to 5 favorite to defeat light heavyweight champion Gus Lesnevich of Cliffside New Jersey in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden billed as a contenders battle. Neither fighter likely to earn a title shot against Joe Louis. Both weighed about 180 pounds and enter with strong recent form. Pastor unbeaten in nine bouts since September 1940 and Lesnevich winning consistently since Novi 140 with wins over several heavyweights.
The Elyria Bowling Center hosts four matches at 3 o clock in the Women s League. Elyria Center 5 4 faces West Side Cafe 7 2 while Elyria Hardware 5 4 meets Grapette 3 6 Welsh Funeral Home 46 3 takes on Tittle Meats 4 5 and LTS Rubber 5 4 bets City Loan 1 8.
The Pfaudler Company Bowling League lineup at 7 includes Machine Shop versus Tank Shop, Assembly Room versus Shipping Department, with Stainless Steel Department on a bye.
The Western Automatic cagers defeated Bendix Westinghouse 26 to 21 on Jefferson Junior High floor to claim the first half Industrial League title. Ward led with 10 points, Hovey added eight. Automatics finished the half with a perfect 6-0 mark. Morse scored 17 for Homec Pump in a 32-3 rout of American Radiator, while Thew Shovel and General Industries split a 35-32 decision as Industries rallied late.
Elyria High travels to Cleveland Heights for a Lake Erie League clash to avenge a 48-25 defeat earlier. Heights leads the standings at four wins, one loss, with Lakewood. Elyria and Lorain follow as Shaw and Shaker Heights also vie for spots.
Three junior league games are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon on the Y court in the second half. Leghy’s Nut House faces Manzo Produce at 3:00, Day’s Hardware meets First Congregational Church at 3:15, and MCA plays Bittner Funeral Home at 4:00.
The Blue Sky Inn Bowling League at Elyria Bowling Center schedules three matches tonight at seven. Gartner's Inn Array Potato Chips match is postponed due to Norman Bradley's death. Standings show General Rivet, Company 2 10, Ciuck's Service 7 3, White Crown Beer 4 4, Baker Auto Sales 8 79, Fox Grill 4 4, Blue Sky Inn 9 3.
South Amherst High boys roll to their fourth Lorain County League win by beating Brookside 40 to 29 on the home floor. George Yarmack led scoring with 10 points. Johnny Howells had 12 for Brookside. Reserves also won, 33 to 10.
Buffalo Bisons aim to upset the Cleveland Barons in an Arena clash Saturday night as Barons chase ground in the American League title race. Buffalo looks to prolong Barons’ skid after Hershey’s 2 1 OT loss, with Beveridge likely in nets and Stan Smith slated to return to form.
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