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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1940
Page
8
Elyria tops Lorain in a chaotic gym clash highlighted by mayor Petro scoring 10 points and a late overtime basket. City officials swapped roles, three Lorain staff changes sparked the uproar, while Elyria’s bench steadied as spectators watched a wild, high‑tension exhibition.
Lorain County Class B schedule for 1940 41 to open November 29 and close February 14 with 15 teams including Camden and Brighton. Ten game slate down from twelve. Also notes bowling league results and local sports figures including Danny Canalos and Elyria Derby plans.
Official awarding of the 1942 American Bowling Congress to Columbus removes doubt about moving the State High School Basketball tournament from the capital. ABC will be held in March and April at alleys at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum, where the basketball meet was held. Dayton, Cleveland and Akron bid to entertain the Cage tourney. State police of West Virginia and Connecticut gather weather and highway updates for motorists.
Louis dominates Paychek at Madison Square Garden in a decisive second round kayo for the world heavyweight title. Louis opens with a sharp left hook and right cross, knocking Paychek to the canvas twice before the referee stops it. Paychek, stunned and unable to mount a comeback, receives boos from 11,620 spectators as Louis claims the title in a display of power.
Taisto Maki the flying Finn touring to raise relief funds sped the fastest two miles indoors in Cleveland clocking 9 minutes 177 seconds to win a field of four Ohio collegians. Gilvert Dodds from Ashland College ran second, while Ronald Force of Heidelberg and others trailed as 5250 spectators watched.
The Superior Tool Room faces the Benders in a 3 pm roll off for the Republic Steel league second half title at Wykrent Recreation alleys. The winner advances to meet Superior Press No 1, first half champions, for the Joep prize in a high stakes postseason bout.
Play in the Lorain County Amateur Basketball tournament resumes at the Y M C A with four Class C and two Class D games. Class A quarter finals follow with four showdowns led by Standard Cleaners vs Home Coats, Gardner Jewelers vs Columbia Red Jackets, Lorain Oakwood Daioes vs Henrietta, and Lorain Carek Meats vs Worthington Bry Cleaners.
In a best two of three for the City- County league title race, Elyna Standard Cleaners and Elyria Gardner Jewelers split games. Standards won 36-34 in the nightcap to knot the series and force a deciding game Monday at an announced gym.
Bill Coghlan rolled a 628 series in singles with games of 240 209 and 179 at the American Bowling Congress event in Detroit. He and Hayden Evans led local doubles with a 1097 total.
Elyria Hot Shots defeated Lorain 21-17 in a two minute overtime after a rough game. Mayor Jumping Joe Petro sparked Elyria with a key basket and foul line points as Lorain rallied late but fell short. Ken Barclay delivered the decisive overtime winner to seal the glad-handing clash.
The 12th in a series profiles the Cincinnati Reds as spring work tightens. Manager Bill McKechnie lists McCormick as left field hopeful, with Berg, DiMaggio, or Joost as bench options. Pitching and infield strength grow, while Vander Meer, Walters, Derringer, and a rising staff anchor a battle for opening-day roles.
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