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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
6
A dense 1946 style sports column blends college football gossip and local team talk. Mentions Ohio State, Army Navy game, Lorain High prospects, Middies, Pitt coach Shaughnessy, and a racing scandal involving Mrs Williams at Pimlico. Includes coach moves and potential staff changes across Lorain and Elyria areas.
The column lists numerous matchups with bold predictions across regions. Army over Navy, Yale over Harvard, Notre Dame over Great Lakes, Alabama over Mississippi, Miami over Auburn, Virginia over North Carolina, Maryland over South Carolina, Tennessee over Vanderbilt, LSU over Tulane, Mississippi over Chattanooga, and several other dated mentions, all presented in a lively 1940s sports column voice.
Cleveland Harons publicity manager Gail Egan said the Barons, defending AHL champions, have little silver lining this season as injuries thin the lineup. Leo Gasparini Moose Sherritt and Alex Motter were nearing returns, eyeing a full squad for the weekend game against the Providence Reds at the Arena.
Wykrent Home Bowling League standings stay tied after last night’s results as Buckeye Mold and Die win two each from Wally e Restaurant and Bendix Westinghouse, while Wykrent Grandpas top Oberlin Dairy Service. Moose Club sweeps Elyria, Brasx and Bronte. Vic Silver Jensel ers take two from West Side Lumber. Gardner Jewelers and Parsh Lumber post strong showings. individual leaders include Rig Dahl and Stan Wisniski. Women’s and other leagues report Plastics leading with 2,010 and B Cysper top scoring. J John Lutheran league notes Farm Hurent’s two wins and Bauer’s 490, with high games by others. Knights of Columbus League and nearby matches fill the schedule.
Gordan Cobbledick will be principal speaker at the Elyria High School gymnasium banquet Monday December 10. The Board of Governors will retire 10 members as the Methodists host the event with ticket sales at varying locations and prices.
Legion Cagers prepare for drills at the YMCA floors tonight from eight. Key players listed include Jack Brandt Bill Brandt Ernie Curcilly Ed Gildal Lou Smith and Bon Pratt. Practice aims to smooth plays with the Americaty Legion Class A and Class Beitis teams in attendance.
Five Lake Erie Loop teams, including defending Elyria champs, head to courts Friday. Shaw and Gast highlight rosters as Elyria hosts and road trips to Amherst and Cleveland area venues, with past-season rivals and upsets shaping the schedule.
In Canton Ohio football headlines loom as prep teams eye state tourneys with White and Lincoln high schools highlighted. Bellevue, Glenford, and Rugals High chase titles, while clinics at Ohio State and other towns prep players for December matchups and tournaments.
Birmingham HWikh's quintet earned its first win last evening, defeating Townsend 30 to 21. Kim Angela led Birmingham with nine points and Venn Ortner had seven, while Thayer topped Birmingham scorers with nine in the preliminary game as Birmingham Reserves beat Townsend Reserves 41 to 8.
The article details early season college basketball in the Western Conference with Ohio State, Northwestern, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Iowa, Purdue and others set for openers. It notes Ohio State vs Wright Field in Dayton Coliseum and Illinois against Wright Field, plus several December 10 and December 15 matchups as the league prepares for a cautious start before January’s main race begins.
A sprawling Elyria area schedule lists Elyeia Herdwart. General Indusities. Reads Jews. Moose Child No 778. Rorigk Invurantess. Brogd Stregt Chill against Rubber Heels. Hemp Tavern. Also notes New York hockey update: Bryan Hex Wall joins the New York Ruger for remainder of season after illness prompted doctors to search for cause. coach Lester Patpigk commented.
Preparations completed for the Lorain County Class BSchathstie league opening Friday night with six games. Northeastern Avon Ridgeville and Avon Lake at Brookside. Belden at LaGrange. Grafton at Columbia. Hemi tt at South Amherst. Camden at Brighton. Defending champions are Avon Northeastern LaGrange and South Amherst. Eaton vs Brownhelm also on Friday in an independent matchup on Brownhelm floor.
Government chemists analyzed seized race track contents after a federal raid at Pimlico. Maryland Racing Commission Chairman George Mahoney said six barns were raided and a commission hearing on charges that trainer Dolly Byers stimulated Casey, winner of a steeplechase on November 14, has been postponed to December 7 to allow attorneys more evidence. Harvard football coach Rick Holow said four injured players returned but unlikely to see extended action against Yale.
Bill Ezinicki scored the deciding third period goal for the Pittsburgh Hornets after being recalled from the Maple Leafs. Hershey threatened to lead the league but fell 2 to 1 as New Haven and Buffalo played to a 4 4 tie in the other game, with Western and Eastern division standings listed.
Boston Bruins rallied to a 5 1 victory over the New York Rangers, moving into a third place tie in the NHL. Bill Shill netted a hat trick while Don Gallinger added one goal and two assists to boost Boston alongside Chicago at 17 points. Coaches arrive in New York to select East squad personnel for the Shrine game in San Francisco.
Navy Tucker set to return for a game, with Poole also expected to play after illness. Army plans a Philadelphia trip, with Hagberg preparing a starter lineup and a strong passing offense against Navy. The squad leaves Friday for a country club near Philadelphia for final prep.
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