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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1939
Page
12
Nine area scholastic teams started the sectional race with only two surviving Elyria and Lorain were eliminated. Lorain fell to Wadsworth 39 to 18 while Elyria bowed to Aaron South. In Class B Amherst and Columbia remain to represent the county with a potential Kent district run.
Wilbur Coven of Elyria High scored nine points as Elyria fell to Akron South in the Class A sectional, boosting his season total to 277 and surpassing Joe Scott’s 275 mark. Ohio State’s five won the Big Ten title by beating Purdue. Harry Frankfather presided over the Ashland sectional Class B tourney with Frank Lonecro. The Lorain County Fish and Game Association will host a bingo at the Odd Fellows Hall in Grafton to fund a dam on the East Branch of the Black River. Bob Gerhart notes Jane Eiden, not a boy, is a star softball player who played for the National Screw Company team in 1937. Herman Klein issues a notice about the SXTEEN OF THE 32 outfits that fought in Columbus last year and have since been eliminated or advanced in various classes across Ohio.
Ohio State clinched its first Big Ten basketball championship in 14 years after beating Purdue 51 to 35 and defeating Michigan 45 to 33 to overtake Indiana. Captain Jimmy Hull led with 20 points, finishing the season as conference scoring champ with 169.
Heath Keltner arrived at the Cleveland Indians camp with Ken Keline as the only tryouts among expected regulars failing to materialize. Heath reportedly agreed to a salary of 12000 dollars with president Alva Bradley on Saturday at Cal.
Elyria High hosted opening round games as Ely, Jefferson, Franklin and Hamilton won. Ely defeated St Agnes 24 to 7 with Keech scoring 10 points. Jefferson beat Garford 18 to 15 with Roig and Smith each at 10 points. Franklin downed Holy Cross 18 to 13 as Linville tallied 9 for Franklin. Hamilton routed St Marys 26 to 4 with Howe scoring 12.
Notice states Mr. A. G. Huber, formerly at Washington Ave Barber Shop, will be employed from March 6 at Pool and Dennis Barber Shop located at Broad and Middle Age corners.
On March 6 Jack Heritage led the Elyria Elks to a 71 47 victory over the Warren Merchants in Warren. The win marked the Elks 19th win in 24 games this season while the Merchants sit tied for first in the Warren City Class A League.
The Buckeyes defeated the Junior Hi-Y 60-12 on Saturday at the MCA. Katp led scorers with 23 points as the Buckeyes extended their winning streak to six straight games.
Cardinals and Robson Creamery lead the cage league as they combine for strong work and bat practice. Ernie Lombardi makes his first appearance behind the plate as part of the lineup.
Dr John Sutherland, famed Pitt football coach, resigns as head coach amid disputes over de-emphasizing athletics and pay issues. He seeks immediate acceptance of resignation with two-year notice waived, plans for indefinite future include possible retirement or media work, and prior Rose Bowl appearances are noted.
Reds manager Bill McKechnie set a long batting drill for the Cincinnati squad in Tampa. The club will stage its first wet-calf practice game Wednesday as pitchers rested yesterday on a holiday, with Pete Makentis weighing his options.
Roosevelt won over Allen 10 to 7 in a sixth grade league game. Ely advanced by forfeit against Gates while Holy Cross won by forfeit against St. Agnes in the same division.
Amherst defeats Eaton 41-37 to earn a district berth as Columbia, Lodi also win finals. Amherst tops Lorain County champion Eaton. Columbia edges Brunswick 43-29. Lodi defeats Lorain St Mary's 35-30 to qualify for Kent District tournament.
In the International American Western Division Hershey leads the pack with 5 points from games played. Pittsburgh and Cleveland trade 4 to 2 results as Providence and Springfield also post wins. Tonight Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 4 2 while Providence topped Springfield and Philadelphia edged New Haven 2 1. Tomorrow Philadelphia visits Springfield and New Haven travels to Cleveland as Hershey hosts Philadelphia. Wednesday New Haven at Cleveland and Pittsburgh at Syracuse are on tap.
Eight matches are on schedule in the City Class B Bowling League tonight at the Elyma Recreation. Early shift features Tarry Tavern against Ridgeville Hatchery and Welsh Funeral Home versus Gerbers Meats. Electro Alloys meets Elks No 465, Shell Petroleum, and Motor Haulaway. Late shift lists Wykrent's Grille at 9 o'clock.
Elyria and Cleveland Knights of Columbus bowling teams split two matches Saturday night at the local K of C lanes. Cleveland No 1 beat Elyria No 1 by three pins, Elyria No 2 defeated Cleveland No 2 by 73 pins. High series belonged to Bull of Cleveland No 1 with 613. Other matchups listed include Tattersall Dairy versus City Loan, Fox Furnace versus Von's Service Station, and Blue Sky Inn versus Muller Celery.
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