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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1957
Page
14
Ohio basketball notes highlight Clyde Lucas and teammates as Ayersville and Middletown reach finals. Lucas leads the Middies with clutch scoring and defense while Macomber and Roosevelt rally. observers call the coming season tougher as Middletown seeks a fourth straight AA title.
Elyria area fans after the 1957 Ohio High School Tournament gathered at the Chittenden Hotel to discuss balance in the field, officiating, and media access. Jerry Lucas faced tight defense from Charley Boykin as the crowd debated clock stoppages and fouls amid overtime games and close finishes.
Two area high school leaders walked Columbus streets at 2 30 a m seeking lodging while one official joined 10 companions in a hotel room for a 3 sleeping fee. Mezzanine access allowed 47 non ticket holders into the Class AA finals before ushers intervened. Bruce Boehler of Elyria received a gold whistle for officiating in the St John Arena state tournament.
Hallandale Florida scene as Middletown trails Toledo Macomber by two late in regulation. Calumet Farm勢$101 400 Gulf Stream Fark semi finals and Florida Derby linked. Walker crashes to the floor after a last second shot. Lucas and Middies advance to Class AA state finals.
Middletown edged Kent Roosevelt in the finals to capture the seventh basketball title. Lucas starred with 24 goals on 40 attempts, 26 of 29 free throws, and 40 rebounds, earning top player honors. Barkacs added a 617 series in bowling, while Ayersville's Pin Dusters triumphed under coach Himmeyer amid Italain race news.
Six-year Elks Classic saw its first fatality when Bob Goldich of Des Plaines died after a crash at Rainbow Lanes as the event produced two Class A semifinals and three overtime games. Officiating drew mixed reviews. all officials received gold whistles, and debates over calls persisted.
The all tournament selections by state finals sportswriters include Clase AA players from Kent Roosevelt Middletown and Toledo Macomber with Kerry Lucas Ray Zawadzki and others. Honorable mentions include Jay Bird Tom Sizer Dennis Winkowski Larry Trunk Norm Barnez Jerry Vaughn and more. Class A picks feature Jim Hammersmith Ayersville Zane Leeds Gratis Marv Hohenberger Penny Carter Ed Bode with Honorable mentions Dick Leggett John Colombo Bob Cline Larry Meyer Jim Martin Gerald McCloud.
Calumet's Bards Town outdistanced stablemate Fabius by a half length to win Gulf Stream Park’s top money of 76,400 dollars on Saturday. The boxing doubleheader on WEWS includes Yvon Durell versus Angelo Defendis at 10 30 and a 11 15 bowling match.
Dayton Roosevelt High School head track and football coach David W Gordy died Sunday from a coronary ailment at age 43. The Roosevelt mentor led multiple teams and was well known in local sports circles.
Wayned Rec reation hosts the 46th Inter-City Bowling Association event with Ashwood Recreation of New Philadelphia rising to fourth in Class A at 2901 pins. The field notes weak footwork and rule-ignoring play, including few calls on traveling and a buzzer-like 10-second free throw rule omitted in early games.
Angelo Defendis of Brooklyn aims for his seventh straight win in a 10 round bout against Canada’s light heavyweight champion Yvon Durelle at St. Nicholas.
The B Loop slate at the Bowling Center lists six matches tonight at 7 and 9. Old Duten Beer faces ME 8 A-C, GO Oirle'n Tavern meets Carling's Black Lebel, Rome Tavern vs Alway's Potato Chips, The Tavern against Pfeiffer's Beer, Weiss Shots versus American Brake Shoe, Bowling Center v Budweiser Beet, and Thpgery-Boynown versus Matlect Excavating.
Mickey Mantle of the Yankees stepped in a hole in the outfield and suffered a sprained foot. The injury will sideline him for at least a week.
Phoenix report notes New York Giants manager Bill Rigney remains optimistic about major improvements in 1957. Key players Willie Mays, Hank Sauer, Don Mueller, Wes Westrum and pitching staff led by Johnny Antonelli anchor a potential rise, with rookies Andre Rodgers Ossie Virgo Pete Burnside Curt Barclay vying for spots.
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