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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1945
Page
5
RUSTLING THRU WITH RUSS DAVIES notes a 1943 football scene where Cleveland Heights and Lorain emerge strong, Davis leads scoring while Ban Powers fuels Cleveland Helghis. The report highlights Lakewood's upset loss, Lorain’s championship pursuit, and Elyria Shaw matchups as local teams push through a tense Greater Cleveland league slate.
Lee's Elyria bowling club invites teams to enter the Amenata Bowling Congress tournament in Battie Sarinie Mtarel with reservations due by October 10. Hayden Evans secretary notes Elyria has ten team reservations for April 34, with doubles and singles events to be held April 3. Multiple caps plan to participate as openings remain for the tourney.
The Detroit Tigers clutch tight pitching to threaten a pennant as they beat the Browns and press for a playoff. The Chicago Cubs sweep Pittsburgh, take the National League lead, while the Dodgers and Giants win and the Reds fall in Cincinnati. The day featured strong pitching from Greenberg era stars and late-inning drama shaping the pennant race.
Lorain High’s Steelmen beat Linda South 12-0 under the lights to secure their first win of the season. Second-quarter scores included a 20-yard TD run by Eddie Minark and a 26-yard sprint by Jack Crawford, with Dan Nishanian converting the extra point. Lorain had previously fallen to Alston North 6-0 and Cleveland West 14-12.
Elyria High reserves travel to Lakewood on Thursday for a key league game. Coach Les Gast’s team looks to rebound after opening with a win over Sandusky reserves and a 7-7 tie with Lorain. Lakewood, led by Don Harewood, seeks to upset Elyria in the late afternoon clash.
A scrambled account describes a local golf event with various players and scores. Names like Frank Fryte and Dave Gileschet appear amid mentions of 3b and 42 points, while references to a regional meet, press of 140 and a winning rower suggest a chaotic, partial transcript of rounds and standings.
NW YORK WPI—Three college football powers Notre Dame Army Navy Ohio State faced early-season tests as the schedule opened. Navy and Army met top-flight opponents while Notre Dame, coached by DeVere, posted a 7 to 0 upset over Illinois. Ohio State and Texas Christian also showed strong form as conferences take shape across the nation.
Elyria Miss Bowling scene highlights Trucking Keglers staying undefeated as Reeve Trucking remains unbeaten. Ledgee rattles off straight wins, Grafton Des Lise Bar sweeps Supper Club, Riyrta Stubleners topple Eddie's Barbers, and Catlists Night Club secures three straight. Multiple players post series and high scores as the Moose Pin League results roll across page 19.
Oberlin College routs Denison University 84 to 0 at Granville with ace back scoring four touchdowns. Oberlin's fifth win of the season follows triumphs over Wabash Case University of Rochester and Ohio Wesleyan. Next up for Oberlin is a home game against Howing Green at Dallas field Saturday afternoon.
Fragmented text lists midweek games with several mispelled team names and venues. It mentions Viearview at Amheray and Elorig Renerves at Lakewnad Reserves, plus Friday matches including shakywood at Kiyrig and Mbhoker Heyghi at Bhew, with other garbled entries for venues and teams.
Two league games dot the week with Fairview Oberlin visiting Friday night and Berea at Rocky River Friday afternoon. Wellington hosts Media in Northern league action, while Amherst battles Clearview in an independent game at Amherst on Wednesday. Oberlin’s record stands one win, one tie, one defeat after beating Clearview 6-0 and tying Wellington 0-0, then losing to Elyria 13-0. Fairview has two wins and one loss, beating Medina 26-0 and North Olmsted 19-0, losing to Westlake 14-0. Berea owns three straight wins over Maple Heights 43-20, Wooster 1-7, and Ashland 7-0. Rocky River shows 8-1-1, defeating Bay Village 24-7 and King Ravenna 33-33, and losing to Clearview 6-0. Clearview has two wins and one loss, beating Lorain Reserves 6-8 and Rocky River 7-0, and losing to Oberlin 6-0. Amherst lost its opener to Lorain Reserves 3-6. Wellington has two wins and a tie in three games.
In a tense league contest the Toneets edged the Tigers 1-0 as Toya Prtski scampered to the goal line and converted the extra point, securing first place for Shaker Heights in the Lake Erie League.
Vic Janowicz sparked Elyria with a late fourth quarter drive as Pruski capped a comeback with a go ahead fourth down touchdown. Shaker Heights recovered the onside kick but Elyria held for a dramatic finish in a 21 20 win.
Avon, Avon Lake, and Brookside lead the Lorain County Scholastic Six Man Football League with two undefeated squads. Avon and Brookside meet in the Avon Archiron contest while Avon Lake hosts Ridgeville at night and Grafton visits South Amherst in afternoon games. Avon Lake previously beat South Amherst as the league opener unfolded.
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