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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1944
Page
3
Akron Bescons Journal notes a growing movement to ban basketball from state tournaments after March while football remains unsettled. Key figures cited include Schlemmer and Elyria leaders debating spring football and district voting.
The WilIe Museum Toledo claims victory in a 1500 point exhibition, defeating An drew Ponzi of Philadelphia with a 488 point margin in a high profile match. Two Black players competed. the event underscores ongoing rivalries as Mosconi widens gaps in the black match after Tonal’s recent dethronement in Kansas City.
Columbia area Womens Society for Christian Service met March 2 at the Methodist Parsonage. Dorothy Dengler read the program. Mrs Squire led devotions. topic was Woman's Place in War Time with discussions by Miss Wilda Heinenvany. Socials note weekend visits and a birthday celebration followed, with extensive personal details and names.
New York March prompts a Madison Square Garden upset as veteran Joe Saveld, 28, defeats rising heavyweight Baksi, 22, in a 15,947-strong crowd. Saveld, shedding years, gains control with sharper punching though judges split on the decision.
Five Elyria based Moose teams plus Moose No 0A of the All City League will compete in a handicap state bowling tournament set for tomorrow at Mansfeld. Participants include Rubber Weels Hi vee Inn Oinks Cafe Checker Beeise and 17S. Regular Elyria Moose League matches scheduled Sunday at Wykrent Re treating were postponed per Ray Dahl.
Michigan led the 181-athlete field as the Big Ten indoor meet opened at the University of Chicago. Buyldy Young of Illinois was expected to challenge the Wolverines in sprint and hurdle events, with Michigan seeking a ninth conference title and a large team competing to defend last year’s record 531 2 points.
United Press report summarizes results from scholastic tournaments across Delaware Cincinnati and other venues. Names include Boh al i Findlay Riger Parme Van Wert Paterson and Woods. The article highlights notable performances and mentions teams and players across multiple sites.
The high school basketball action produced two fatalities amid a crowded slate of games across multiple towns. Key results saw West Liberty and Walnut Creek winning while Newark, Findlay, and Mansfield districts posted notable upsets and district tournament progress.
Cleveland heavyweight Jimmy Bivins, a top Negro fighter ranked near the world scene, will be inducted into the Army on March 21 after passing his induction exam February 22. He recently defeated Lee Merray in a second straight victory and has faced Hollywood plans and other bouts as his boxing career continues. Local primaries anticipate a major publicity draw as he joins military duty, with earnings around $800 000 cited.
The YMCA Chess C Basketball League lists five games set for decision this evening. Blue Racers face Reger Binninger, East departs for Altena, and Stanford Clavers meet Flwrea 9 Independesm.
An obituary notes veteran Howley passing at home after a long illness. The report mentions his ties to Tayere Abda and Boe Wy and notes his longtime association with Ph. laneipia Att and Cleveland Totten. Funeral plans are hinted.
Trustees led by one game in the Elyria Eagles Bowling League before a three game slide, while Past Presidents and other clubs posted strong showings. Individual standout performances included Pitts and Fuller reraising the bar, with high series honors to 54 and 347 from Stainless Steel.
New York March 1 Gil Dodds seeks a world mark in the mile at Madison Square Garden as five straight wins heighten expectations. manager Frank Brennan and star Dodds insist he is in peak form, facing a field including Hao Huta Don Burn Huddy Simins and others from New York Dartmouth and nearby programs.
Akron North defeated Lorain High 53 to 37 to eliminate the Lorain Steelmen from the Northeastern Ohio District Class A basketball tournament at Willson Gym. Line led North with 21 points while Stevenson paced Lorain with 16. North advances to the district final and a shot at state playoff berths in Youngstown and Columbus.
In Chicago the Golden Gloves final saw Orland Ott defeat Joe Laws to claim the heavyweight championship, while Pvt. Roger Kinney of Los Angeles earned a sportsmanship trophy. Cleveland dominated with multiple champions across the western elimination, securing the farm championship for the seventh time in 11 years.
In New York on March 11, Zurita is set to face Jack in a one round bout. The card features a Zapatae bout replacement for a previously scheduled title clash, with details unclear due to fragmented text.
Bartolo of Boston defeated Phil Terranova in five rounds to win the National Boxing Association featherweight title before 12,130 fans in Boston. Bartolo used a sharp jab to close Terranova’s right eye and earn the popular victory, avenging a prior title loss and improving on his seven year career arc. Terranova, last champion, returns to New York with the setback after a tough bout in front of home supporters.
Staff Sergeant Joe Louis leads a touring boxing party on a leather-tossing flight around the world within 10 days. Capt Fred Maly, War Department athletics chief, says Louis and eight escorts will visit combat zones including North Africa and the Southwest Pacific. Louis rises to staff sergeant with the group, and morale booster plans extend well into the war year even if fighting ends early.
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