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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1959
Page
15
Elyria High School finished 23-1 with a historic best in wins, despite an 85-55 regional loss to East Tech. The Pioneers boosted outlook for next season as several East Tech starters plan to return, leaving fans hopeful rather than discouraged.
A letter from Midview High School student Chuck Huene criticizes ticket distribution for tournament games in Berea. He argues 3,000 tickets per game should be shared equally among participating schools and condemns complimentary tickets and advanced sales.
Lars Wagner, Berea Regional tournament manager, commended the Elyria Pioneers for their effort against East Tech. He noted Elyria drew more attention in defeat than East Tech did in victory, praising their hustle, rebounding, speed, and height despite a strong opponent.
Southpaw Herb Score pitched three hitless innings in the Indians 10 inning win over the Cubs as Garcia's status remains undetermined. Score, seeking a return to top AL form, drove in runs and fanned two while yielding three walks in a tense late stretch.
Eliot Ray Eliot, 54, long time Illini football coach, resigns coaching duties after 17 seasons to take an administrative post as athletic director Doug Mills assistant next season. Mills says Eliot requested relief and a successor will be named after the next season. Eliot’s teams won three Big Ten titles during his tenure.
Five leagues contributed to the 600 Club with Gary Smith leading at 633 in Elyria action. Smith logged 167 202 264 in the Odd Fellows League at Bowl-O-Drome. Others hit 623 630 608 and 605 across leagues while the Bell Co. posted a 1000 game, the highest team single game in that loop. Jackie Mahilo led women with 495 series and 192 in the 3rd game for Elyria Merchants in the Women's Classic at Elks Lanes.
In Pensacola Florida four veteran money-winners and a relative unknown led after the second round of the Pensacola Open. Art Wall Jr. posted 68 to share the lead with Jay Hebert Freddie Haas Arnold Palmer and Bill Blanton all tied at four under par. A group of five at 69 followed including Chandler Harper Jim Turnesa Dave Ragan Paul Harney and Lionel Hebert.
St. Joseph defeated Ironton 63 to 55 to advance to the Berea Regional Class AA final against Cleveland East Tech. The all boys school relied on strong defense and balanced scoring with Sadowski and O'Donnell each scoring 15 as fouls plagued Ironton and Kratzenberg fouled out.
Wellington hosts the Thursday bowling action at Perky Lanes. Max Cooper's 267 game and Roy Perkins' 633 series highlight the men's league where Wellington Bank leads at 21-9 with a 926 team game. Betty Box and Ruth Ferriman pace the women's division as Mary's Restaurant fires a 645 game and Weidman Builders post an 1823 series. Jaywood's Confectionery sits atop the standings at 20-10.
Andy Bathgate of the New York Rangers kept his bid for the NHL scoring title alive by scoring three goals and adding an assist in a 5 4 loss to Boston. His 40? season point total sits two behind Montreal's Dick Moore as the three man race includes Jean Beliveau. Don McKenney notched his 28th goal with three assists guiding Boston past New York as Gadsby scored an unassisted short handed goal.
In St Louis the Strohs Beer Club of Detroit started strong to lead the American Bowling Congress team division Thursday night then faded to a fourth place finish. Paul Krumske's Chicago Meister Brays, a late entrant, was highlighted as a top remaining team in Chicago's Classic League with over 1000 per game. The Strohs’ 3115 capped a second straight night in the top five of open team division as Ohio standings show Buckeye Beer leading in Open Team and notable scores by Bill Gran and others across singles doubles and all events.
St John’s and Butler advanced in the National Invitation Tournament after wins at Madison Square Garden. Butler beat Fordham 94 80 behind 53 percent shooting while St John’s defeated Villanova 73 67 as coach Joe Lapchick warned of tougher foes ahead and Tony Hinkle eyed a Bradley clash.
Dodgers GM Bavasi says talks with Braves could yield two everyday players or a daily player plus a pitcher, while Braves eye Chuck Cottier as top prospect after Schoendienst outlook. Red Sox win fifth straight in Scottsdale knocking off Giants 7 4 as Renna, White, and Green drive counters. Yankees edge Orioles 10 9 while Indians top Cubs 6 5 and Reds beat Pirates 9 4 in Grapefruit action. Several games canceled by rain including White Sox vs Dodgers and others.
Evansville, the tourney hosts, hold three records after a 110-92 win over North Carolina A&T. Southwest Missouri defeated Los Angeles State 72-58 to advance, while Evansville seeks another upset in the NCAA small college tourney.
The Bowling Center team, leading the Elyria Traveling League at 17-7, heads to Bowl-O-Drome at 4:30 pm to meet host Bowl-O-Drome Five (13-11). Stoney's Rainbow Lanes (12-12) faces Evans Lanes (10-14) while Tarry Lanes (11-12) meets Elks Lanes (4-15).
The Knicks face the Syracuse Nationals in the NBA playoffs marking a return to post season play after three years. New York led the regular season 93 to 63 and won nine straight over the Nationals. Games move to the 63rd Regiment Armory tonight with NBC telecast of game two Sunday. a potential third game would be next Monday at Madison Square Garden. The winner faces the Boston Celtics in the semi finals.
Ohio State University's baseball team will depart Columbus next Friday for Florida to start a nine game schedule against four college opponents.
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