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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
14
The Lake Erie League leaders from six schools met at Shaker Heights to demand a reform in gate receipts distribution. Elyria and Lorain pressed for a guaranteed visiting-team payment or risk leaving the league, citing years of higher payouts to other schools like Lakewood Shaw Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights.
The Foodery Pinmen tied for the lead in the All-Star League after winning three games at the Bowling Center. Ken Wise scored a 2 991 series for Foodery, while Gu Bauer led Arvay's Chips with a 637 series and Adam Lepkowski of Better Line had a 225 high single. In women's play at Olympic Recreation, Elyria Nursery dominated with a 929 single and 2 335 series, Hazel Heath posting a 595 series.
Gert Henke of D N Coney Island rolled a 233 single game to tie the top women’s score of the year, while Vi Polchey also posted 233 in the Olympic Women’s League. D N Coney Island widened its lead by taking two from Leisy Brewers as Rainbow Bar fell to Elyria Furniture. Three new season records were set in American Radiator League play: Karey’s 636 series, Karby’s 228 best in the league, and Foundry and Pattern Shop records with a 2526 team total and an 888 high game. Night Molders dominated General Industries League with an 866 single and 2508 series as they split with Plastic Finishers to hold a slim lead. Harry Limes led individuals with 564 while Leo Zelinski had the top 225 single game. Nick Lanes led Carlisle Firemen’s Home League scoring with 806-2303 as Imperial Furniture lost two to Nick Lanes, raising Taylor Funeral Home’s score to a two-time standard.
Oberlin College earned the Ohio Conference cross country title under coach De Kinserx. Oberlin scored 52 points to win over Wooster and others, with Justin Frost posting 21 20 and Thoreas of Oberlin finishing among top runners.
A $20,000 purse was awarded at the Indianl.s Sreed Sales event for the Gooden West Pace at Santa Avia. Indian Land, winner of the 1588 race, triumphs in the top free-for-all pacer division. Waa. Fre ’sang of Haledon N J. Castle ’ton Farm of Lexington K. presented the winning bid.
Ohio State fans bustle in Columbus ahead of the homecoming clash with Michigan. Coach Wes Fesler drills the team on running plays while city officials and alumni plan Chic Harley Day and a large stadium rally. Ticket demand, packed hotels, and record media coverage accompany the buildup.
Five Lorain County Class B basketball games are scheduled for tonight as independent matchups. Belden visits Ridgeville to open its season, and Camden travels to Milan for another away game. Avon hosts Olmsted Falls in a county clash, Eaton meets Burton at Eaton, and Avon also plays Brownhelm at Brownhelm in a second Saturday game.
The American Legion Bowling League unveils an eight match card for this evening. First shift at seven features Toggery Shop versus Sys Master Markets Pitch Co m pany and United Cleaners. Belt Company against Miller's United Shoe Stores. Second shift at nine includes Read Sup versus Ruppelt Build Co, No Way Markets Welsh Plumbers, West Side Lumber and Coal against Madara Creamery, and Welsh Funeral Home versus Popp the Contractor.
Haskell Paulding of Oklahoma A and M takes over Brownhelm High School basketball as coach. The team, opening Saturday at home against Avon, relies on Doug Walker Don Pritchett and Andy Crombing with limited veteran depth. 14 games on the schedule include Nov 20 Avon and Feb 14 Homerville in Lorain County Scholastic League play.
Gene Bearden, southpaw pitching star of the Cleveland Indians, named Cleveland baseball Man Of The Year by local Baseball Writers Association. Bearden will be honored at the Writers' annual Ribs and Roasts dinner early next year. Bill Veeck and Lou Boudreau were previous winners.
Purdue University officials blame Indiana University football fans for a plane dropping leaflets over the campus. The pamphlets deride the school president football team and coaching staff calling the students inexperienced and lacking spirit.
Chris Koppenhafer, Miami University graduate, assumes Avon basketball coaching, replacing Dominic Mass. Returning starters Darwin Bliss and Bernie Kirgshirn lead a strong group with Bill Dekker Al Bommer Bob J Conrad Louis Zajac Ted Ackerman Cy Bliss and others vying for spots. Avon moves to the Eastern Division, aims to rebound from a 1-8 league record last season, and schedules 18 games plus alumni game.
The page lists Friday games across Ohio and nearby areas including Lerais at McKeesport Pa London at Wellington Conneaut at Alliance Hamilton at Middletown Eittman at Medina Steubenville Central Catholic at Campbell Memorial Marion at Fremont Dever at New Philadelphia East Liverpool at Wellsville Canton South at Orrville Delaware at Lancaster Mansfield at Martins Ferry East Tech versus Cleveland Central Thomas Edison Fremont St Joseph's at Genes Portsmouth at Ashland Steubenville at Weirton West Vs Taelede Central Catholic versus Telede Weed ward Scott Wadsworth at Norton Saturday includes Lorain St Marys at South Bend Catholic Canton McKinley at Massillon Sandusky at Findlay Benedictine versus John Adams Wooster at Canton Central Catholic Afternoon games.
The race for the Rose Bowl ends with Northwestern California and Oregon favored to win, larges spreads over Stanford Oregon State and Illinois. Michigan leads the Big Ten bid, while Oklahoma and SMU loom in the other conferences with key matchups shaping bowls.
United Press reports from Philadelphia and Wilkes Barre list bouts with weights and outcomes. Notable entries include a 139 lb Welterweight clash in Philadelphia featuring Weilams and Nixor at 142, plus a 185 3/4 lb bout involving Castellan in Luzerne County with Horne at 155 2.
The Elvria Eagles Bowling League lists four matches at Olympic Recreation starting at 9 oclock. Joe's Upholstery Shop faces C stancard Ts and Pa Knowles 2nd Shrezekr, Foca Matece participate in the event.
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