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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1954

Page

7

LaGrange Wildcats Upset Brookside In County Tournament Final

Lorain County Class B final saw LaGrange defeat Brookside 62 to 49 as fan expectation favored Brookside. The tournament highlighted Ron Pearce's 27 points and A. T. Smith’s 20 years of county service culminated in a gift wrist watch, leaving Smitty visibly moved in Oberlin Athletic Office.

LaGrange Wildcatts Lorain County Brookside LaGrange Wildcats Highland Medina County Lorain St. Mary St. Mary Bruce Campbell Campbell South Amherst Avon Lake Ron Pearce Pearce A. T. Smith

Oberlin College Cagers Defeated in Tight Bout

Oberlin College basketball fell to an opponent with a 38 to 34 score. G. T. Woelkel led Oberlin with 11 points, aided by U Linden and Morris, while Gustin and Mateo contributed scoring efforts.

T. G Woelkel U'Linden Morris Knowttorn Gustin Basta Towle

Yankees Not for Sale Says Topping and Webb

ST PETERSBURG Fla Cohowners Dan Topping and Del Webb said the New York Yankees are not for sale amid rumors the world champion club might be sold after they sold Yankee Stadium last December.

ST. Petersburg Fla Dan Topping del Webb New ‘York Yankees Topping Webb Yankee Stadium

Clarence Heary versus Tommy Jackson boxing matchup scheduled

Boxing card lists Clarence Heary and Tommy Jackson in a bout with WAEL at 10 o'clock. Partnership details hint at lucrative profits for co-owners exceeding one and a half million dollars each in related deals. Topping denies any Yankees sale rumors and confirms discussions with partner Del Webb.

Clarence Heary Tommy Jackson WAEL Yankees Topping del Webb

Witbeck's Mount Caps First Place at Forrest City Horse Show

Neptune with Ray Witbeck of South Amherst won first in the Plain Horse Class at the Forrest City Horse Show held Sunday at the 107th Armory in Cleveland. Elyria Saddle Club members also earned prizes including Glenn Hint of Lorain riding Dutchess fourth in the Pleasure Class and Tony Johnson of Spain riding Copper Lady fourth in the Plain Horse Class, third in the Pleasure Class and fourth in Horsemanship.

Neptune Ray Witbeck South Amherst Up Forrest City 107Th Armory Cleveland Elyria Saddle Club Glenn Hint Lorain Dutchess Tony Johnson Spain

White Sox Manager Predicts Five Team American Loop Race

White Sox manager Paul Richards predicted a five club race for the American League pennant, naming the Yankees, Red Sox, Indians, Senators, and his own team as contenders. He praised Chicago’s depth and power, cited veterans on New York, and warned the Yankees to watch out while highlighting Washington’s improving squad under Bucky Harris.

White Sox Tampa Fla Paul Richards Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Yankees Red Sox Indians Vic Raschi Cardinals Allie Reynolds Ed Lopat Raschi Chisox Jackie Jensen Senators Bucky J Harris

Crusaders Clinch Early Tie With 43 17 Victory

Holy Cross Crusaders routed St Agnes Dribblers 43 to 17 to secure at least a share of the second 8th grade CYO league crown. They face St Mary Cool Cats next Saturday as the 8th grade regular season closes. Top scorers include Carl Plato with 21 for the Crusaders and Tom Brosky and Bil Mrukowski each with 17 for their teams.

Holy Cross Crusaders C.Y.O St Agnes Dribblers Elyria Catholico High School Crusaders St. Mary Cool Cats Lions Carl Plato Sih Tom Brosky The Raiders Bil Mrukowski St Mary Flying Eagles Alysio St. Judge Tigers

St Jude Raiders clinch Tth grade title with 29 31 win

The St Jude Raiders secured the Tth grade regular season crown by defeating the St Agnes Swishers 29 to 31. The St Agnes Wildcat quint won the sixth grade title. First round of the playoffs opens for both sixth and seventh grade divisions.

St. Jude

Clapps 631 Tops Weekend Pin Totals at Bowling Center

Harold Clapp of the V F.W. 1079 League led weekend bowling with scores of 196 234 201 and 31, breaking his own top season mark by two pins at the Bowling Center.

Harold Clapp F.W Clapp V-F.w

Series honors in Elyria weekend bowling events

In Elyria over the weekend series honors were led by a top roll at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes with Bob Eames posting 178 225 225 for a 628 set in the Merchants C League. The other notable score was in the same league series, highlighting local bowling standings.

Elyria Bob Eames Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes

Dragons Capture Playoff Contest

The Dragons edged the Lions 41 to 40 in a YMCA Grade School House League playoff to decide the first half title. Keiser led Dragons with 19 points while Dick and Tom Terrell each drew 10 for the Lions as the rivals set up a rematch for the season crown later in the year.

Dragons Lions Y.M.C.A Charles Keiser Tom Terrell Deagoss Jones Eg Gorski Rass Heiser Perkins Prishmen Johnston Terreig Nessenger Haxtley Beal G

Buck Swim Team To Defend Title

Ohio State's sensational swimming team will defend its Big Ten title this weekend at Michigan's pool in Ann Arbor. Coach Mike Peppe's stars broke three world records and a number of meet and pool marks in defeating Michigan 52 to 41 here Saturday. World records fell to Ford Konno in one race. Yoshi Oyakawa, 1952 Olympic champ, set a third world mark in the 100 yard backstroke. Konno shattered the 200 meter and the 100 yard freestyle records.

Columbus Ohio State Michigan Ann Arbor Mike Peppe Ford Konno Yoshi Oyakawa Jikke Konno

Huron Five Nips Vermilion To Cop County Cage Title

In Erie County Class B finals, Huron defeats Vermilion 55-54 at the Junior High gym. Ken Majoy hit the deciding foul shot with 10 seconds left as Huron holds the lead from the first quarter. Majoy 19 and Jim Armstrong 16 led Huron while Bob Croll 14 for Vermilion. Vermilion outshot 10-3 in the final period, dipping to a one point margin. The Huron Jayvees also won 47-27 over Vermilion reserves.

Ed Ferriman Pearce Bill Nabakowski Birmingham del Dunlap LaGrange Bob Angelo Dick Logan Paul Vick Brookside Bob Healey Avon Lake Nabakowski Jeader Rocket al Cooper Brownhelm Chuck Dayton Columbia Bill Brandstadt Dan Wearsch Avon Jerry Husted Camden Don Savinsky Notre Dame Tom Stanley Angelo Rockets Shoremen Eagles Dick Rakovan Galting Sandusky Huron Tigers Erie Mansfield Sailors Ken Majoy Denny Miskow Vermilion Majoy Jim Armstrong Bob Croll Huron Jayvees Vermlion

Berg and Cooper Capture International Mixed Two-Ball Title

Patty Berg of Chicago and Pete Cooper of Tampa won the International Mixed Two-Ball Golf Tournament in Orlando. They defeated Grace DeMoss Smith of Coral Gables and George Bolesta of Tampa 4 and 3 after steady rain on the final nine holes of the 36 hole final.

Orlando Fla Patty Berg Chicago Pete Cooper Tampa Miss Berg Cooper Grace DeMoss Smith Coral Gables George Bolesta Tamtia

Bendix-Westinghouse League Bowl Off Tonight at Tarry Tavern

Four matches set for 6 30 PM with pairs Service versus Engineering Inspection versus Production Sales versus Tool and Methods Production versus Standcards at Tarry Tavern lanes in the Bendix Westinghouse Office League.

Bendix-Westinghouse Tarry Tavern

Vernon $30,000 Demand Irks Griffith and Nats Owner

Vernon, Ike Eisenhower’s favorite player, is on the market after Clark Griffith of Washington demanded a $30,000 salary. Detroit and Baltimore pursuing the 35-year-old first baseman who hit .337 last season and earned $19,000 previously. Griffith vows to trade him for a starting pitcher if possible.

Mickie Vernon Eisenhower Clark Griffith Washington Vernon Griffith Senators Iowner Detroit Baltimore White Houses Liquet Modest Vernon Grffith Orlando Fla Giants Whitey Lockman Phoenix Ariz Lockman Mesa Ralph Kiner Cubs Phil Cavarretta Kiner

Jackson to Try for Upset Win Tonight

BROOKLYN. New York heavyweight Jackson of New York seeks a second upset as he meets eighth-ranked Clarence Henry of Los Angeles in a TV 1 rounder at Eastern Parkway Arena. Jackson, 22, beat Rex Layne last Jan 25 in his first main go, securing his 13th win in 15 pro bouts with five knockouts.

Brooklyn Tommy Hurricane) Jackson New York Clarence Henry Los Angeles Eastern Parkway Arena Jackson Rex Layne Utah the Parkway

Hockey Standings and Results From Last Night

Standings show Buffalo leading with 59 29 25 5 25 115, followed by Pittsburgh and Syracuse. Last night Buffalo beat Cleveland 9 2 Bershey defeated Providence 7 3 Pittsburgh edged Syracuse 3 4. Schedule lists Cleveland at Hershey and Providence at Buffalo on Wednesday with Friday Pittsburgh and Cleveland games, and weekend contests including Syracuse at Buffalo.

G. W G. OG Pex Buffalo iPottsburth Cleveland Bersher Syracuse Provdence Bershey Providence Pittsburgh WEES Hershey Fridaay Sufaloa Arena

B TM Pin League State Four Bowling Center Matchups

Tonight at 7 30 the B league at State Four Bowling Center features House of Denes versus Ex-Cell Products, Brackery Phumbing A Heating, Arvay's Porare Chips versus Bowles Center, and Home Tavern against P O C Beer with Earring M ES as noted.

M. ES. A. No House of Denes Ex-Cell Brackery Arvay Porare Bowles Center Home Tavern P. O. C. Beer

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