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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
7
Long column profiles Ohio State football coach Darrell Widdoes, detailing his background in the Philippines and Lebanon Ohio, family life, and character. It notes his calm, disciplined style, Broadway singer wife, children, and involvement in church choir. Includes other brief sports notes and local high school snippets.
In a season debut, Lorain defeated Amherst 27 to 20 behind key scorers including Schmidt and Beysden. Mathers hit four field goals for Amherst, while Ed Higlys led Lorain with solid defense and timely baskets. Reserves also overwhelmed Amherst Reserves 38 to 1 in a separate tally.
Oberlin Highs Indians race to a third straight game on Friday as they meet Norwalk High cagers in a non league schedule. Obertin’s standout, who beat Henrietta 64 8, continues to lead the Indians as Berea hosts Olmsted Falls and Fair on the following night.
Elyria High prepares for Friday’s season lidlifter at Akron with a starting lineup led by Joe Polk Tattersall and Sherwood Byam, flanked by Felix Bhinesik and Jack Jalahsan. Veteran lettermen and newcomers mix as Gast lists likely substitutions and trip roster across the Cavaliers and South squad.
Oberlin College Yeomen start a 16 game basketball schedule hosting Cleveland Naval Training Center Saturday night at 85. Coach Lysle Butler trimmed the squad from 90 to 4 and plans further cuts. Readied players include Bob Gibson Bob Chalin Looms Johnsin Lorne Lamsreux Leavrence Itzinger Rob Matte Ralf Smith George Sternod Bob Addison and others. After the opener the Yeomen travel to Ohio Wesleyan Dec 2 Case Western Reserve Dec 16 and Akron at home Dec 21.
Seven Up won two of three games tonight from Vic Silvers Jewelers as the Wyrrent Home Bowling League title chase tightens with Moose Club storming Oberlin Dairy Service. Other matches saw Northwood Inn sweep Buckeye Mold and Die, Elyria Engineering and Tool take two from Terrell’s Speed, and several teams posting three-game wins including Transf ers Win from Coca-Cola and Supper Club Nehi. Edna Reynolds led individuals with 48, while high single game honors went to 161 by BE Kozich and 429 by Walt Nevins in a bustling night of league play.
Booster members are urged to buy tickets ahead of events. The notice lists key dates, venues, and contact points for ticketing and membership dues. It mentions the president, a chief speaker, and local officials overseeing the sale and distribution of tickets.
Curley’s Market led by Pacong posted a team total of 2462. Beck er of the Market squad scored 670 to pace individuals, while Aldrich of Resar Service topped a single game with 210 in a high scoring meet highlight.
Ohio State led the 1944 Big Ten football season with 337,210 home attendance as wartime constraints and a large Ohio Stadium crowd boosted totals to 1,384,919 for the season. Michigan, the Wolverines, ranked second with 109,287 spectators, while Northwestern, Indiana, and Michigan contributed smaller tallies amid seven home games and six venues.
West Point reports Army’s 38 man squad prepared for a crucial clash with Navy in Baltimore. Jenkins, the line battering back, is likely to play after a recent fault infection. Dobbs returns at fullback with Kenna, Limbardo and Davis in the backfield, while Hamberg could start if Jenkins cannot go.
Trease was registered by Illinois colorful Rocket team featuring sprint champion Buddy Young. The 1943 Drill drew 32,644 fans while 106,000 paid to watch this year's team perform at home.
In Schedule Two matches at Tarry Lanes this evening at 7 o'clock the Knights of Columbus league features Chancellors vs Treasurers and Grand Knights vs Wardens as the two featured contests.
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