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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1952
Page
6
The Elyria Pioneers travel to Lorain to renew the long rivalry in a game that could be among the most thrilling in their history. Both teams showcase strong offenses with high touchdown totals, and experts give Lorain a slight edge based on recent performances while Elyria seeks to exploit aerial chances and sustain ground play.
Jack Meyer, Elyria Booster Club chair, presented awards to Elyria High band members who led the 1952 membership drive. Carol Abramoska won first prize for girls, a wrist watch from Haserodt Jewelry. James Parsch won for boys, a wrist watch from Roger Binninger Jewelers. Carol Allaback took second prize for girls with a $20 Fulton’s gift certificate. Harvey Wilcox earned second prize for boys, a Fitch Company jacket.
New York reports Eddie Compo of New Haven faces Pat Marcune of Coney Island in a 10 round junior lightweight bout at St Nicholas Arena after Madison Square Garden show moves tonight. Compo favored 11-5 on boxing skill and prior two wins in 1951. Marcune, the stronger puncher, halted 15 of 43 foes. Compo kayoed 13 of 76.
The 1952 Southwestern Conference football season nears its end as six teams play independent games after the championship. Wellington hosts Amherst visits Vermilion while Rocky River goes to Norwalk and Medina plays Wadsworth. Fanview hosts Bay with Clearview facing Lorain St Marys on Saturday if not delayed. Oberlin finished its season. Medina is champion.
HHS Coach Bob Baeder and assistant Steve Zvosec bowed after Elyria High clinched the Lake Erie Reserve Football League title with a 6 0 victory over Lorain sophomores at Ely Stadium. Baeder began in 1947 and Zvosec aided two years as reserve coach.
Old Agrarian U, a 10 year old gelding once a stakes standout, joined the Half-Century Club after winning his 50th career race in a six furlong claiming dash at Garden State Park. The veteran trotted in with a stout record, contributing to a career earnings total nearing $225,000 as he continues to race in cheaper classifications.
Southern California Purdue and Texas resume bowl push with demanding tests against rivals while Penn State remains a strong bowl hopeful. UCLA UCLA and Tennessee lead a slate of favored teams as Oklahoma Notre Dame and other interdivisional matchups shape potential Sugar and Rose Bowl berths.
Boston College and Bucknell defeated George Washington. Vanderbilt beat Miami Florida. Marquette topped Miami of Ohio. San Jose State defeated Brigham Young.
The United Polish Club Women's Bowling League has five matches set for tonight at 9:00 pm at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. First pairings include Lorain Glass versus United Polish Club, Dobrowski Meats versus Steves Place Watts, Stewards versus UPC Ladies, Advisory Fashion Shop versus Rothgery Service & Equipment, and Super's Insurance versus Bittner Funeral Home.
The Elyria High and Lorain High clash at Recreation Field in Lorain for the 58th grid renewal. Lorain is slight favorite after a 7 1 season with five straight Lake Erie League wins, while Elyria has similar strong showings.
Elyria and Lorain publish probable lineups and substitutes for a planned game. The Elyria roster features McMan Jones and Dick Perkins among others with Wet at multiple positions. Lorain lists Van Buren Krause and Zoundas as starters with numerous subs. Officials are Palermo, Kregenow, Donges, and Fouts.
Lorain and Elyria clash on a lightning fast gridiron as both offenses push to gain or share the Erie championship. Lorain’s Steelmen rely on Johnny Karason and Dan Jones to power a 231 point season while Elyria fronts Don and Doug Jones with Dean Shaffer guiding the air attack. Defenses show parity with Lorain yielding 83 and Elyria 91 points over eight games. Both teams beat Cleveland Heights Shaw and Shaker and were beaten by Sandusky. Eight Lorain lettermen start on offense led by Jones Karason Garcia and Dick Zoundas.
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