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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1947
Page
5
Barberton and Elyria, top Ohio high school football teams, seek their first perfect season. Both face tough finales this week, with Barberton up against Massillon and Elyria vs Lorain, underlining a fierce late-season push amid historic struggles and coaching clashes.
Aldrich deliveries a 660 series to lead Tavern Keglers High while Lorain County Exent tightens grip on league lead. Home Tavern squads post top marks including a 982 single and a 947 as Gibbs's Place and Gibbs's Place clock meaningful gains.
In a muddled recap the Cherry Ridge team led scoring with three new league marks, while Robertson's Shell split two wins over Knokles and Briczek. Dirk Aldrich paced the country club with a 240 single and 406 series, and Pattern posted a 2460 series at St Jen's lanes as Savings Deposit Bank claimed one win in the St Johns Lutheran clash.
Chicago officials said the Chicago White Sox will pay a $500 fine imposed by baseball officials for signing a high school pitcher. Charles Comiskey announced the board of directors would reveal the decision upon arrival, noting the action preserves the club's rights under baseball law to participate in the minor league draft.
An eclectic mix of football commentary and scattered notes from the Elyria Lorain sports column touches on college and army gridiron figures, coaches, and players amid bold, fragmented prose. The piece links West Point themes to a broader football dialogue and cites various figures in a stylistic, period voice.
Ohio high school football standings show Elyria and Barberton leading with unbeaten records, while Lorain and Canton Lincoln threaten. Other notable results include Cleveland Cathedral’s 16 12 comeback win, Springfield upset by Dayton Roosevelt, and Troy extending its win streak to 8.
Villanova and Kentucky signed to play in the Great Lakes Bowl in Cleveland. Officials target more than 50 000 fans with guarantees likely covering expenses. Kentucky athletic director Bernie Shively said as many as 6000 Wildcats may attend. Villanova’s contract was arranged by telephone and to be mailed today. Both teams have two losses and share the nickname Wildcats.
Big Red lay in state at Faraway Farm as a half hour ceremony prepared to bury the famed racehorse. Mourners gathered in rain to honor Man o War, the 30 year old champion who won 21 starts and earned over 2.5 million dollars, embalmed for burial amid wreaths and a solemn salute.
New York reports Rickey to decide Durocher's status with the Dodgers after a suspension. Officials weigh whether Durocher will be retained as manager as a probe continues.
Fragmentary standings show teams like Springfield and Cleveland with scattered results. The text lists games across Thursday to Sunday with matchups such as Cleveland at Washington, Philadelphia at Montreal, and Buffalo at Providence, reflecting a chaotic schedule fragment in a midweek hockey result page.
Indiana football coach Bo McMillin will headline Elyria Booster Club's Fourth Annual football banquet on November 24 at the Elks Club. The event honors Elyria High varsity players and coaches, with Don Sotherden confirming McMillin as chief speaker and noting a ticket committee meeting at 6 pm Thursday in the Marine Room.
In Cleveland, Mav Speedie of the Browns is hailed as a premier pass catcher as he challenges legendary receivers Don Hutson and Jim Benton. The 27-year-old speedster, a former hurdler at Union, is delivering a standout season, scoring touchdowns and eluding defenders as Cleveland headlines loom over a Sunday game with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Speedie’s pace raises talk of a historic comparison and a possible reception as the league’s best end.
The AM City Bowling League holds four matches at seven oclock tonight with Shell 0 vs. B and N Band Pick Shop, Beal Truckers against Spring Valley Mach, Parag Lomeer and Cre, Tay Porata ipa ya, Mouse in action.
Eight Pioneer seniors are slated to start Friday night at Ely Stadium as Elyria faces Lorain in the final game of the season. The lineup includes backs and linemen with Kemp ineligible next year due to age, while Lorain's all seniors except Olson Rogers and Metelsky. A capacity crowd of about 9,500 is expected for the Elyria Lorain County gridiron classic with kick off at 8 p.m.
The St. Louis Browns dismissed manager Ruel after a last place finish. Coaxed by club president Richie Muckerman, the decision ends Ruel's two year contract begun September 25, 1946 after Luke Sewell's departure. Salary estimates place the severance around 20,000 to 30,000, with 1948 pay to be fully settled.
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy favors extending the home and home football series with Army. The current game will conclude the long running Cadets Irish relationship, dating back to 1913 when Notre Dame rose to national prominence after a 35 0 victory.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists multiple teams and scores against Elyria opponents including Toledo DeVilbiss, Sandusky, Shaker Heights, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Lorain, Fremont, and Youngstown area teams. Notable entries show DeVilbiss scoring 42 against Elyria derived teams and Sandusky 40 against Elyria, with mixed results across the region.
At Rockingham Park six thoroughbreds were reported infected with swamp fever amid a mass screening that destroyed 38 horses last month. The six animals were among several hundred tested and the Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association announced the results. Names of the six were not released.
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