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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1952
Page
3
Death claims Frank Schoditsch a noted Elyria softball player and A A Richards chief Lorain Fuel Gas executive. Edits note other local sports figures including Vic Janowicz and Armand Hess attending games while Elyria and Lorain plan 1953 schedules after leaving Lake Erie League. Edith Bohn dies a longtime Lorain bowler. A D Allen battles polio amid NKAC benefit and community sports links.
The 1944 Army Navy game revival honors five football Cadets who died in Korea and notes Navy’s and Army’s long rivalry. The piece recalls the Japanese bell and the Big E bell tied to wins, and cites coach Lou Little’s view on the game’s potential.
GRANVILLE Ohio Frederik Marshall College of Huntington West Virginia was admitted as the ninth member of the Mid-America Conference. The decision limits future conference title races due to scheduling. Marshall hopes to complete full conference status by adding swimming and wrestling and expanding football and basketball schedules.
Harry Agganis of Boston University football known as the Golden Greek signed a Red Sox contract for an undisclosed sum. The 22 year old Lynn Mass star will graduate in January and report to spring training in Sarasota Florida. He plans to try out at multiple positions as a first baseman who bats and throws left handed.
Brown Bombers of Eaton High School earned their second win of the season by beating the Alumni 60-56 at NORTH EATON. Center Max Houston led with 24 points powered by nine field goals and six free throws while Don Johnson and Bill Haynes scored 12 and 10 for the Alumni.
A 1952 bowling note explains reversing the thumb to the right for right-side spares. It advises stepping left of alley center and turning the thumb to the right while keeping hand position during the swing, then following through without hurry.
EW YORK AP The 1952 college football season ends with marquee games including Army Navy at Philadelphia and Notre Dame meeting Southern California at South Bend. Navy favored to repeat, Notre Dame eyeing higher ranking, while USC seeks a national title bid amid key SEC and regional showdowns across the country.
Ohioans bought 240 trotters and pacers worth 288 740 in public auctions this year per the United States Trotting Association. Saunders Mills Inc of Toledo led both state and national purchases by paying 46000 for a dolomite colt. Bookie Song and Smasnawxay Fleet Princess were among standout fillies bought by Saunders Mills.
Buckeyes named Fred Bruney as team MVP amid season play. Article notes Bruney’s standout performance and recognition by coaches, highlighting his contributions to Ohio State during the year.
Amateur cage results list scores for multiple teams across regions including Columbus Newark Coshocton Delaware Toledo Cleveland Warren and Springfield Twp. Notable tallies include Columbus East 47 Columbus West 43 Worthington 62 and Garfield Heights 7. Merceda 8 points and several close games are noted with partial team names and locations.
Ohio Wesleyan University begins its basketball season Wednesday in Delaware seeking a 14th straight win over Kenyon College. Coach Bob Strimer expects five lettermen to start, forming the Bishops’ likely lineup for the opener.
The General Industries Women's League features two matches tonight at 6 45 p m at Bowl-O-Drome Team 1 faces Team 4 and Team 2 meets Team 3 in regular program action.
Johnny Gonsalves defeated Orlando Zulueta by split decision at Madison Square Garden in a 135 pound bout. Gonsalves earned a potential title shot from Matchmaker Billy Brown after a strong NY debut, while judges varied on the outcome.
San Francisco and Los Angeles square off as both chase the National Conference title. San Francisco aims to rebound after a 35-9 loss, with coach Buck Shaw insisting the team is in peak condition and notes about Norm Standlee’s polio hospitalization.
The Cleveland Barons seized first place in the American Hockey League by defeating the Syracuse Warriors 6-0 as Johnnie Bower stopped all 35 shots. The Barons opened with a scoreless first period then poured in three in the second and three more in the final frame to extend their lead over Hershey, who idle Friday night. Buffalo at Pittsburgh and Providence at Syracuse were other listed matches.
Bowling teams are set for six matches at 7 o clock tonight. Pairings include Elyria Norwall versus Truck and Kinter Realtors versus Van Ausdale Carpet Shop. Other contests feature Bruce & King against Lorain Norwalk Trucks and Young Hardware versus Grady's Garage. Memo's Tavern No 2 faces Beverage Dispenser Co while Burke Furniture meets Memo's Tavern No 1.
Welterweight contender Chuck Davey said he might skip the December 10 charity bout with Del Flanagan in Cleveland after alleging the arrangement was made without his permission. Davey said he had not agreed verbally or otherwise to fight Flanagan and met with promoter Larry Atkins in Cleveland to discuss the dispute, with no comment from either side after the meeting.
In Cleveland the 27th annual charity boxing program announced a Davey Flanagan bout. Davey denies signing a contract or verbal agreement, while Truman Gibson of the International Boxing Club says Davey verbally agreed, noting a line between verbal agreement and lack of a signed contract.
U A W C I O topped Albert Auditors 45 41. Terry's Terrors crushed Hornets 49 22, and Hot Shots beat West Side Merchants 47 33. Ron Philion of Albert Auditors led scoring with 16 points while Don Phillips Larry Kowell and Jack Meeks each had 14 for second place.
Cincinnati's Bearcats, champions of the Mid-America Conference after knocking unbeaten Miami from the list, voted to turn down an invitation to the Salad Bowl in Phoenix on New Year's Day.
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