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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1944
Page
4
In the Lorain County amateur championship, Class A leaders Bruce Boehler and Lewie Kothe headline on court at the Elyria YMCA. Booths and margins shift as Class B semifinals set big matchups with Carck Meats, P P C s, Y M C A, and General Industries vying for spotlights amid rising futures and veteran talent.
The Sporting News named its second annual All American college basketball team with Army’s Dale Hall as captain and player of the year. Mikan of De Paul was chosen at center and Brannon of Kentucky joined guards. other picks include Northwestern and Colgate players. The award honors Everett Norris, Arkansas PE instructor killed in a car crash while accompanying his team.
In the All-Star league doter-City Rowing Tournament at Tiffin, Club Team posted 2604 with Ted Rury Ald A Scrivens 519 Norm Loescher 58 Chew Reynolds S14 George Sach 490. Reynolds 560 and Loescher 80S led singles while Burd and Serivans posted strong scores.
Schedule notes for the Wykrent Worese Bowie League second half season with matchtimes around 8.00 pm. Listed teams include Vinnes Sping Com pany Ve Klets's Claypers WooT Gragt Company ve Fosegar's Hoke. Wykrent Recretey hosts events at Voo Supper Club as Wea Siaw Lumber. Salt industry comment references New York prominence.
B Pin League action left leaders stumble as Gardner Jewelers and Parseh Tamber gained ground with three straight wins. Lorain Glass, Blue Sky Inn, and Northwood Inn posted two-win nights, led by John Fritz's 593 three-game set and Al Smith's 236 high game. Transfer toppled Parrish Meals in St Johns Lutheran play with Wy Nevins posting 600 series.
Frederick reports Connie Mack strict with training rules banning liquor, limiting poker, and fining violators as coaches act as police. Red Sox drill under Joe Grant Hirst after indoor work, Cubs and White Sox to play the City Series with veteran pitchers, Reds assign all rookies to exhibition starter role, Pirates plan indoor drills as war constraints continue.
Elyria High opens baseball with four returning lettermen and a large group of juniors and sophomores under Coach Deu Harwood. Veterans include Turner Smith, Borie Lysaght, Ooner Fitzpatrick, and Vic Stewart with many candidates vying for infield, outfield, and pitching roles as outdoor workouts begin pending favorable weather. The squad competes in the Metros Scholastic Baseball League Western Division, opening league play April 25 at home vs Lakewood, with an eight game league slate and additional independent games including April 21 at Bay Village.
In Columbus the National AAU Championship at Ann Arbor features Keo Nakama of Ohio State facing Bill Smith of Great Lakes in the Michigan 220 and 440 yard events. Also entered is Bobby Stone in diving. Ohio State defends the title, with Smith lifting last year’s score and Nakamua runner up in the distances.
Fritzie Zivic, former welterweight champion, initially canceled a bout with Freddie Archer in Elizabeth New Jersey due to a whipped left hand. He then reversed his decision after promoter threatened suspension, and indicated the injury would not delay his Army induction around April 17.
Four matches are on schedule at Wrykreat Recreation at 7 o clock. Electro Alloys faces Tar ry Tier, Wykreat Recreation plays Ronek Insurance, Elypia Moose No 18 faces Erbdia, Array Potato Chips meets Elyris Hardware.
Lorain County Amateur Championship basketball tournament entrants vie for semifinals and quarters on VY. M. C.4 court tonight. Class B features Elyria Y M C A versus General Industries in a 9 o’clock semifinal. Class C semifinals arrive Friday. Class A final is slated for Saturday night with multiple matchups including Henrietta Grange versus Lorain Hokey Cigars.
NEW YORK March 28 Dartmouth clashes with Utah University for the 044 NCAA title in the world series finale staged at Madison Square Garden. NCAA versing moves to curb seven-footers face scrutiny from coaches and fans as rules proposals seek safety and fairness. Utah will face St John’s in a Red Cross benefit game on Thursday with the national title still in play.
Chicago amateurs claimed the Golden Gloves team title at Madison Square Garden after nine wins to seven over New York. A crowd of 18,630 watched Kinney of Litk Rock Ark outpoint Bronx heavyweight Jerry Jackson in the final bout ensuring a Chicago victory and the 10th win for the Westerners in the 11-year series.
Pepper Martin eyes a comeback with St. Louis Cardinal ties while facing doubts about night games. He cites past seasons and major league links, praising Billy Southworth and expressing faith in reunion with his alma mater where he made baseball history.
In the Women s Inter City Bowling Tournament at Fostoria Elyvia Furnitae kogherettes led the team event with unclear scores while doubles partners Gert Henke and Polehey excelled. Individual results show Pomeroy Everett Taylor Valerius and others with varied scores. singles leader Taylor posted 494.
Elyria high school track coach Wilbur Vaughn leads the veteran squad in indoor drills with a small group of returning seniors and several trial entrants. The team targets the 40 yard dash and 880 run while scheduling include a Lakewood Erie Leanne meet, a Rocky River meet, and dual meets with Lorain and the Steelmen, aiming for improvement this season.
President Joe Donnelly announced the Ohio State Baseball League officials will meet in Columbus on Sunday to set admission prices and adopt the revised playing schedule. Donnelly reported Zanesville has named Jack Knight as manager, formerly with Charleston of the Mid Atlantic League.
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