Notable sports figures and events in old Elyria
Famous men visited Elyria and local sports history from the 1920s to 1950s include Charles Eskims and Mike Joyce in the Bunion Derby, Red Grange and Bill Veeck in opening Little League, Jack Johnson boxing exhibitions at Rialto Theatre, Johnny Kilbane's era, and Elyria High School's Alumni Field funded by graduates. The piece notes numerous athletes, officials, boxers, and local contributions to stadiums and trolley league baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Charles Eskims
Mike Joyce
Cleveland
Cash & Carry
Pyke
Red Grange
Notre Dame
Lorain Mercuriies
Alamar Field
Ely Stadium
Jackie Ambrose
Chuck Harley
Ohio State
Bill Veeck
Cleveland Baseball Club
Indians
Cy Young
van Dellen
League Park
Cascade Park
Elyria High School
EHS
Ernie Leedale
Jack Johnson
Rialto Theatre
Johnny Calhoon
Joe Halletts
Johnny Kilbane
Lhe World
Jimmy Dunn
Sailor Gilbert
Broad Street
Foster-Fiien Crocning
Burt Shatton
Brownhelm
Boxing and karate star Bob Madison wins in Texas
Congratulations to Robert Madison of Nordson Corp who entered The Battle of Texas karate tournament. He claimed the brown belt title, defeated an undefeated opponent, and honored Elyria and Ohio with his victory. Madison is a former Franklin Jr High and EHS wrestling and track standout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Madison
Nordson Corp
Texas
Bob
Elyria
Ohio
Brown
Franklin Jr High
Trivia quiz answers reveal historic college basketball double crown
The query lists multiple sports questions about major titles and records. It identifies a year when a team won both the NIT and NCAA titles, recalls a pitcher with 19 strikeouts in a loss, and asks for NFL rookies with 200 yard games along with the five scoring plays in football and the lone instance of a Stanley Cup playoff ending without a winner. It also references 1978 season players Terry Muller and others, plus a stream of stray OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Terry Muller
Giants
Bowling league standings and top scores from the week
The page lists numerous team standings across divisions with team names such as Alley Greepers, Cracker Jacks, Black Panthers, and Moose Callers. It includes top single game scores like Daisy Lovejoy 230, Sue Bryant 196, Teddy Glover 229, and top series leaders, plus venue markers and sponsor references throughout the bowling season recap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toran
Ally Clutters
Dreaners
Tigers
Dake Mlenes
Pussy Wil Tous
Barly Byrds
Alley Greepers
Cleary Realty
Buck
Happy Bout
Liz Sammony
Alleyettes
Statdingy
Tucky Ladies
Harlin
Pa Busters
Nuit Missis
Cantior Strutters
Daisy Lovejoy
Sharon Astbridge
Labalas
Droopies
Moose Callers
Mad Marters
Study Holmes
Uy Holmes
Moogettis
Charlies Angels
Kylbys
Clearview Hobby Craft
Royal Supply
Ally Terrace Nursing Home
Sue Bryant
Keystone Belles
Cass
Beavers
Wildcats
Karen Arhaugh
Ind
Marlene Tuttle
BC Mgnt Crawlers
Fulcnns
Whyac Jays
Jaibirds
Auks
Bussarels
Woodpeckers
Lupe
Teddy Glover
Serias Teddy Glover
Blue Jays
Lifting for Cancer event at Midway Mall
The Lifting Pounds to Beat Cancer event is set for tomorrow afternoon in front of Gray Drugs at Midway Mall. High school teams will bench press for sponsorships per pound over body weight, with trophies for AAA and AAAA class teams and top lifters, plus a circulating school trophy for the largest contribution. Top lifters earn three month memberships to Capt Nemo's Nautilus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Drugs
Midway Mall
Capt Nemo
Nautilus Fitness Center
Trenchard and Carpenter tie for area 600 Club honors
Mark Trenchard and Dave Carpenter shared the area bowling honors with 654 series in the Grafton Holy Name league. Trenchard posted 188, 242, 224. Carpenter 210, 228, 216. Mueller had 651. John Van Cuyk led the Hix league with 645 on 222, 198, 235. Floyd Gonzalez totaled 642 with 215, 257, 170. Other high games included Tom Ives 253, Ed Lyle 243, Thurlow Knepper 240. Tryouts for LaGrange Hot Stove classes H and G set for Apr 7–8 at Vets Park. Elyra Rec Dept softball meeting Mon 7:30 at Rec Center. call 365 7101 for info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Trenchard
Dave Carpenter
Grafton
Trenchard
Carpenter
Mueller
John van Cuyk
Floyd Gonzalez
Tom Ives
Ed Lyle
Thurlow Knepper
LaGrange
Vets Park
Elyna Rec Dept
Rec Center
Elyria Rec Dept
Gene Arborgast
Two Women Hit 550 Club In Friday Bowling Action
Pat Moore rolled 561 in the Women s Scratch league on games 170 172 and 219 to pace the 550 Club. Merle Osbun added 556 in the Ladies Triple league. Completing the top five were Joan Foster 46 Nancy Hayes 540 and Gloria Hales 439. Wanda Hobar achieved four 220 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Moore
Merle Osbun
Joan Foster
Nancy Hayes
Gloria Hales
Wanda Hobar
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