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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1945
Page
4
Erie champions Sanders led a powerful display as Lakewood High struggled against WRISG. The crowd of 5,000 saw a rugged contest with Lakewood's offense stifled while Erie showcased top football tech. Details dwindle as weather-shortened play limited action.
Lakewood uses strong defense and a pair of long drives to edge Elyria 20 to 7. Sanders scores on a kickoff return and a second quarter rushing TD, with Lakewood sealing the win as Vandyke sparkles on aerials and blocking, while Elyria stalls on most possessions.
Lakewood defeats Rutgers in a high scoring battle as Sanders leads with multiple runs and a 28 yard play setting up a late score. Elytta and Perry contribute on defense and offense, while Lakewood seals the win with a fourth quarter finish and a successful extra point.
Report covers Eagles League bowling where Flyrna Eagles, Wand Evn Maerker and others lead in strong match play. Mentions top score 229 and first place move amid a high density of named teams and players across the competition.
A chaotic OCR filled schedule from Elyria lists multiple bowling events and teams with scrambled names and locations. It mentions Wykrent Reercatwin Pleastina Comer and Wyhrent Kees with mixed venues and several matchups. The fragmentary text hints at a busy weekend with women’s pins and various sponsors or teams such as Hive Trucking and Meely Cites Corlisle Natyeieh.
Wellington dominated Medina 19 to 0 under night lights before 1,600 fans. Fullback Ne L Gibbins scored two touchdowns, including a sensational direction run, while right halfback GI Spanseller added a late point after Gibbins' first score. Spanseller also contributed a second quarter plunge for the extra point as Wellington remains undefeated in Northern League action.
Navy faces Duke and Army meets service rivals as the national football spotlight shifts to the first tests. Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, and Notre Dame loom in a weekend slate that began with Georgia’s 27 to 21 upset over Miami and Oklahoma A M’s 31 to 10 win over Denver amid a flurry of early results.
Newark Bears, International League champions, face Louisville Colonels, American Association playoff whiners, in the first game of the Little World Series. Newark is favored to repeat after ending Montreal’s seven-game set. Sevneville had been idle for a week as Newark battled through the series.
Cubs take a 5 to 4 edge as Passeau dominates Detroit in game four. Prim and Trout duel, Tigers offense sputters behind Greenberg and York. O'Neil remains confident as Detroit eyes a comeback at Wrigley Field, while Passeau's veteran form fuels Chicago's advantage.
Crowds packed Elyria Stadium as Lakewood and Elyria bands delivered a double feature of performances. Both groups earned applause with distinctive styles while a peace-themed section highlighted the World Peace movement. The Lakewood crew closed with a starry finale and a spirited snake dance, signaling strong community support.
Oberlin High School defeated Fairview 13 to 6 under the lights to stay atop the Southwest Conference standings. Oberlin trailed early as Fairview led 6 0, but a 72 yard pass play set up a later touchdown and a successful kick gave Oberlin a 7 6 lead. A late TD capped Oberlin’s win as penalties marred the Indians with 95 yards in infractions.
A chaotic sports column outlines Grimm’s Cubs strategy focused on aggressive baserunning and pressure in the World Series. It contrasts this approach with Saint Louis Cardinals tactics, noting new momentum for the Cubs and calls for a decisive, high-energy plan to exploit opponents. The piece frames a tactical shift as central to late-season success and fans’ expectations.
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Fragmented text lists scores from multiple high school or regional games with various team names and outcomes. Several lines show mismatched spellings and partial names such as Grandview, Columbus, Urbana, Mt Vernon, and Doane, with mixed results like 40 to 7 and 13 to 6, but many items are garbled or incomplete.
Brookside beat defending champion Avon 26 to 20 in a Lorain County Six Man League game on Avon’s gridiron. Brookside’s Dick Bartunek scored twice. Ken Pyork and Don Hubbard added Avon Lake style scoring for Avon. South Amherst beat Tah, Mo 2466 in the western day slate, with other teams listed in the dense play-by-play recap.
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