Browns lead in All-America Conference as Rockets loom
Cleveland faces Chicago Rockets at Municipal Stadium seeking to extend a two game edge over San Francisco in the AAC standings. The Yankees hold a hefty 32 game margin over Brooklyn in the N Y division, while Steve Nemeth challenges Ian Groza for a kicking nickname amid high scoring in Cleveland.
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New York WA
Cleveland Browns
Municipal Stadium
Chicago Rockets
San Francisco
Yankees
Brooklyn
Yanks
Browns
Cleveland Stadium
Steve Nemeth
Rockets
Ian Groza
Groza
Hield
Jack Manders
Chicago Bears
Nemeth
Andorka Recreation
South Lorain
Andy Varipapa
New York
Kegler
Tony Sparando
Detroit
Columbia
Alex Black
Tony Pompein
Lorain
John Stanley
ABC
Earl Linsz
Marty Maslen
Fred Larkie
Keglers
Zeke Tody
Jim Gosney
Emil Siperke
Fremont
Tarentum
Cambridge
Lima
WADC
Akron
Buzz Fazio
Benny Cole
Clyde Potter
Johnny Klares
Steve Bosco
Charley Lausche
Frank Lausche
Carling Red Caps
Joe Bodis
Norm Gehring
Jimmy Lomet
Wadsworth
Art Hillborn
Mansfield
Tim Moran
Art Martin
Canton
EARE
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Syracuse University
Archbold Gymnasium
Ohio State
Tippy Dyehad
Dye
Harold G. Olsen
Buck
Chicago
Basketball Association of America
Ray Wins Nine Rounds For Heavyweight Bid At Garden
Elmer Ray of Hastings Florida fought through a busted left arm and rough tactics to press the heavyweight picture at Madison Square Garden last night. Walcott and Wilson Wales battered and bruised but Ray stayed relentless, earning a close decision for the win and a step toward wider recognition in New York boxing circles.
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U.S. Pat
Oscar Fraley
United Press
Bporta
Jew York
Ite
Elmer
Ray
Hastings
Fla
Madison Square Garden
Jersey Due Wales Ft
Frank Forbes
Walcott
Alcott
New York
Forbes
Torry Claghlin
Browns Aim For Tie In Home Game Against Rockets
Cleveland Browns, 8-2, seek a tie for the Western Division title by beating the Chicago Rockets at Lakefront Stadium. The crowd may reach 60,000 as Mot Ley is out with a thigh strain but Paul Brown expects Otto Graham to connect with Dante Lavelli against last-place Rockets. The Browns aim to extend their winning streak with three games left in the schedule.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Chicago Rockets
New York Yankees
San Francisco
Fem
Lakefront
Browns
Brooklyn
Akron
Motley
Marion Motley
Rockets
Bob Haernschemever
Elroy Hirsch
Paul’ Brown
Otto Graham
Dante Lavelli
Club Team Tops Eagles League Leaders as Supper Club Dominates
Gypsy Fiddle slips from first to tied second after losing twice to Blue Sky Inn, while Supper Club sweeps Sederis Hotel to grab the league lead. BH & B Food Market posts the high series of 2838, with Gildenmeister scoring 588 across three games. Amembly takes a lead as the top four spots tighten in the standings.
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Elyria Eagles
Olympic Recreation
Blue Sky Inn
Inn
Supper Club
Sederis Hotel
BH & B Food Market
Standard Cleaners
Gildenmeister
The
Food Market Five
League bowling results shuffle top of Chandler standings
Assembly Room led the Chandler League with a clean sweep over New Building, tying Special Machine Shop for second after three straight wins. Enamel Room moved into a tie for second with a two game victory over Shipping Team, as other clubs like Brainiesa Steel and Layout traded spots in a wild night at Olympic Recreation.
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Bendix-Westinghouse
Joop
Bowling Center
Assembly
Machine Shop
Special Machine Shop
Brainiesa Steel
Olympic Recreation
Stack Room
Oan
Sores Assembly
Ted
Enamel Room
Minure
Wellington Dukes win Southwestern and Northern League titles
Wellington Highs Dukes crowned champions of the Southwestern Conference and the Northern League after a 44-6 win over New London Wildcats. Star halfback Gene Dague led scoring with 72 points in nine games as the team posted eight wins and one 18-18 tie with Fairview. The feature photo lists players and staff, with Charles Saporito absent.
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Wellington High
Dukes
New London Wildcats
Wellington
Gene Dague
Fairview
Dague
Lelt
Dick Poiner
Dan BeVier
Kenny Perkins
Gene Carmen
Dick King
Bob Walker
Don Madro
Joe Lupico
Glenn Nichols
Carl Barnhart
Bill Carle
Kenny Butler
George Rolfe
Jack Barnhart
Dave Andrews
Jim Lowther
Jim Danesi
John O'Brien
Frank Maston
Junior Dreyer
Howard Fucron
Dave Muckley
Jerry George
Dick Posner
Jerry Aldrich
Russ Kepler
George Light
Laken
Charles Saporito
Ray Registers Upset Victory Over Walcott
United Press reports from Madison Square Garden show Ray, an underdog, defeating Jersey Joe Walcott by split decision before a large crowd. The win elevates Ray as a top challenger in the heavyweight ranks, with commentators noting his decisive performance and improved claim over contenders and past rivalries.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press
York
W.P
Ray
Jersey Joe Walcott
Madison Square Garrison
Althotgh Rass
Walcott
Wylen
Vincent Kliner
Eleowon
Son of
Warlcott
Siel
Dhe
Anamy Bovine
Cuchs Sheppad
Ee Oia
Bee de Mirras
Tony Games
Brownhelm Alumni Triumph Sparks Local Basketball Night
A muddled account describes Brownhelm Alumni defeating a varsity team in a rough contest. The text references players, teams, and venues with uncertain names, noting tense challenges, late scoring, and a focus on prominent local figures and a nearby game slate.
Kerr To Retire As Colgate Coach
Colgate University football coach Kerr announces retirement after 68 years in the role and will step down effective near June. The university confirms the decision during the current season and outlines plans for the transition and continued involvement.
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Kerr
Colgate
Hamilton
Andy Ker
Colgate University
Waldsim Reid
Elyria Gridders Honored At Booster Banquet
The Elyria Booster Club held its Third Annual Banquet at Spring Valley honoring Elyria High varsity football. More than 100 attendees included booster members and guests. Allan W. Fritzsche served as toastmaster with Joe Hoddy as MC. Floura High School figures and school leaders were recognized.
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Elyria High
Spring Valley
Fritzsche
Allan W. Fritzsche
General Industries Company
Joe ¢Little
Joel Hoddy
Flyrna High School
J. J. Hohn
Vathoul
J. 2. Severs
Myles Farmer
Don “Sotherden
LSU Domination of Miami in Orange Bowl Clash
LSU overwhelmed Miami 20 to 7 at the Orange Bowl in front of 34 594 fans. Gene Knight powered the ground game while LSUs defense broke up Miami drives as the Tigers built leads and held off late threats.
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NEW York
Louisiana State
Tigers
University of Miami
Miami
LSU
Michigan Normal
Great Lakes Naval Training Stabe
Touisia
Samme
Gene
Knight
Coe
George
Grafton Cage Team Seeks B Contests
The Grafton cage team navigates entering B contests. In a rough market of peers, Darielbitl and others seek to write new plans, with Ray Jdantz and OG involved. Grafton 47 L after 4.30 pm noted amid unsettled community reactions.
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Grafton
Darielbitl
Merchotts
Ray Jdantz
Dukes Triumph Over New London in 44-6 Victory
Wellington Dukes finish 1946 season at 8-1-1 with a 44-6 win over New London under lights. Gene Dague and Bill Sponseller star with 2 and 3 touchdowns as 3,000 fans set attendance records. Dague tops scoring in both Northern and Southwestern leagues with 72 points. Sponseller adds 63. Many seniors end scholastic careers. McKisson directs offense.
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Wellington High School Dukes
New London
Wellington
Dukes
Gene Dague
Bill Sponseller
Dague
Sponseller
Jim McKisson
Glen Nichols
Bob Walker
Paul Mills
Kenny Perkins
Nis
Don Madro
Dan BeVier
Dick Poiner
Dick King
Bill Carle
Charles Sapporito
Carl Barnhart
Joe Lupico
Spengeller
McKisson
King
London
Perking Place
Spainselier
Pew London
Michels If Roboina
BeWer
Beimer
Medra - Knapp
Luca Pwellington
Sponaselier
Meg 'Sireoa
Kang
Belmar
Perkins
Spouseler
Wellngton
Aporita Be
Carla T
Maceiey OG
Daneat C
Lochner
Quorge G
Barnhart
Andrews
Lupicy
Carmen B
J. Barnhart
Buttee
New London -Whie & Knudson
Ant Greene
Bach C. Weaver
Chase
T. Lechner
Evang
Bohn
Molter
Clone
J T Satteree
Table Tennis Play To Be Concluded Here This Evening
Lorain County championship table tennis tournament sponsored by the Elyria YMCA ends tonight with semi finals and final. Semi finalists are Nelson Chesler Leroy Johnson Ted Ristas and Roy Gardner. Chesler vs Johnson and Ristas vs Gardner precede the 8 o clock final.
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Lorain
Maurice Owens
Tom Palmer
Charles Killcan
Max French
Terry Llord
Bill ‘Sought
Albert Phal
Dave Nudd
Ped Alfaredo
HW. Whitehead
Phil Shook
Jim Hitler
Nelson Chesler
Dix Taylor
Jor An
Kruces
Harry Johnson
Harry T Campbell
Don dMc
Columbia Opens Season With 53 19 Win Over Camden
Columbia High opened its Lorain County league campaign with a 53 to 19 victory over Camden on Columbia’s court. Nelson Crocker led the surge with 14 points on nine field goals and six free throws, while Ralph Lindstrom added nine. Camden was led by Jordan with six. Columbia reserves also defeated Camden reserves 35 to 16.
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Camden
Columbia Court
Columbia
Nelson Crocker
Ralph Lindstrom
Jordan
Crocker
Akunovich
Mo Yoy
Shacpi
Lindstrom
Cos Alan
Atte i Burnap
Binckert
Rf Oo
Templeton
Grid Results and College Scores Include Mixed Teams
A crowded page lists numerous high school and college results with scores for Wellington versus New London, Toledo versus Foledo, Lima area games, and several Cincinnati area colleges. The Polish Village cafe hosts a team meeting at 6 PM, with all squad members urged to attend.
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Omic Scmolartic
Wellington
New London
Toledo
Walle
Foledo
Mansfield
Marting Party
Lima
Warrenayy Teethers
William Jewell
Tarkio
Bacune
Northern Gilahome JC
Kent State
Akron
Nucety Normal College
Grast Lakes
Highlands
Colorado State
Murray
Trechera Mastern
Mimisaipp
Buutherp
Loullane
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Ray Registers
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Dack Roar Beer
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Curtis Hotcher
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Landip Vars Products
Oiunmpc Recreation
Wrekoff Cleaners
Browa Trucking
Gardner Jewolara
Crandally Drug Store
East Bridge Inn
Gukison Manufacturing Company
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