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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1947
Page
4
South Amherst Oberlin and Ridgeville led a strong sectional field at Lorain High School as Ken Lower directed the event aided by George Danitt and Lorain High staff. Ridgeville qualified for the district after beating Wellington, while Oberlin and South Amherst advanced with solid showings and Chatham’s cheer squad earned a nod for best representation.
The Pfaudler team led city league scoring with 2 529 points and won two games in a row. The night featured a 976 high game by a player and strong performances from Uran and Tang Shap in the Bowhag Cele division.
In Chicago Wisconsin must beat Minnesota and hope Illinois or Iowa slip, as a Wisconsin win would lock up at least a share of the Big Nine crown. A tie remains possible if results go otherwise, with a replay of the Wisconsin Purdue game pending. Ohio State routed Northwestern 62 42 in Chicago Stadium.
Elyria Rifle Club suffered defeat in a recent match with Cage Results led by Echols. The contest showcased precision firing and team competition dynamics as Cage secured the win.
In the Northeastern Ohio sectional tournament at Akron second round pairings were set after first round games. Notable results include Spring Held Township beating Akron Jennings 42 27 and Akron St. Vincent's defeating Coventry 53 39 while Akron Fest eliminated Meding 39 18.
The Birmingham Firemen announced a Sunday 3:30 matchup against the Spencer quintet. Birmingham seeks to test a new AB team against a Diesiroen group, with Wednesday’s follow up featuring the Spencer squad from Cuyahoga Falls.
Valera Gus Lesnevich the light heavyweight champion stopped Billy Fox a challenger who faltered at Madison Square Garden. The bout ended at 2:19 of the 10th round as referee Johnny Burts halted the action to protect Fox. Lesnevich defended the title for the third time, ending Foxs 43 win streak while Foxs aggression faded after the fifth round.
John Bucynski and Etyrla Fagles lead the 600 Club in the Bendix Westinghouse League with standings 117 233 199 609, outlining a structured scoring sequence for the league season.
At Santa Anita Arcadia California Armed, a once humble load pony turned gelding, seeks a $100,000 turf classic as the 14th post draw sets the pace in a star studded field of 22. Trainer Jimmy Jones eyes a swift start to outpace rivals such as Sandman and Triplicate in this mile and a quarter race.
Lorain High School Steelmen, led by George Simanovich with 21 points and 16 field goals, fall 54 to 41 to Euclid Shore in sectional tourney action at Buckeye Shore. Obert nets 19 for Euclid Shore. win advances Euclid Shore to district play as Ashtabula also clinches a district berth with a 36-26 victory over Carnaught.
Elyria bowlers were defeated by Lorain led by Alex Black and Tony Pompein in a high pin game. The Elyria squad trailed early and could not close the gap, with individual scores and positions noted for Pompein and Black, while local league play continued at Olympic Recreation.
Ridgeville qualified for the Northeastern Ohio District Class 8 tournament to be held next week at Kent. Oberlin and South Amherst won sectional games at Lorain High School to join Ridgeville in the Went district series. Wigton of Oberlin scored 30 points, setting an Oberlin tournament mark as Oberlin led Sharon 17-9 at quarter, 27-44 at half. South Amherst built a 13-3 first quarter lead over Chatham, then held on 61-39 as Chatham lost three starters in the second half.
Camp notes report a full Quuernnall roster of 42 with Al Eibke out, Eddie Miller as placeholder, and others in spring workouts. UNTPED PRESS from Miami notes Pirates coach John Calbreigh joining sessions, Phin Ray Cullen and Paul Trout involved, and a $25,000 fee rumor shaping the camp chatter.
Auditors overwhelm Dobrowski Meats 53 23 Lorain Moose down Ault's 56 28 and Boros Mayfair rout Buckeyes 40 22 on Y floor as Class C standings stay tied for first. J P V Boys beat Welman Wizards 3 27 in other action. messy OCR text follows with unclear fragments.
The Amenean Legion Bowling League posts two matches at the Center on Sunday afternoon. Leomanedomson Realtors face Rerent Aleats while Welsh Phumbera plays Futeh Cumnany 5.
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