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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1954
Page
10
A high school team in California bursts out of the gate this season with a quick start, challenging longstanding contenders for the top ranking. Coaches praise early efficiency and tight defense as the squad seeks to sustain momentum.
Duke prepares to host Purdue in a pivotal clash at Lafayette as the Boilermakers and Blue Devils, ranked third and sixth nationally, collide in Duke’s first Midwest visit. Coach Bill Murray emphasizes pass defense while Purdue’s Len Dawson tests Duke’s secondary. the game could influence the Orange Bowl picture and the Maryland Duke rivalry claim.
A hostile postcard taunts Cleveland after the Yankees completed a four-game AL series defeat, claiming humiliation and joking about a baseball funeral in Cleveland. The writer notes the Indians becoming the first AL team in 40 years to drop four straight, outsourcing the joy to fans of the Yankees.
WEWS airs Norkus versus Powell at 10 as part of a broad sports wrap. Highlights include Avon Eagles scoring and Holowecky leading in extra points with peers from Avon Lake, Columbia, and Grafton also ranking high. Football notes cover Elyria Catholic players quitting at halftime and Brattoli’s hurt feelings after a coach’s remark amid ACC and bowl chatter.
The Tarry Tavern Home League plans two shifts with first shift games including Mobile Service versus Ray's Place and Salyi's Meats facing Eternio Awning alongside Ridgeville Plumbing and Supper Club versus Bolero Club. Second shift matches pair West River Hardware with Tarry Tavern and Western Automatic versus Swank Gulf as well as Yarsa Hardware against Kasper Foundry and Spring Valley versus Couch-Athe Co. Paul noted he didn’t single out Brattoli or Ron Miller for criticism during halftime of the St Mary game, and further checks show Brattoli’s play was at fault in the first half against St Mary, which trailed 32-0 at halftime.
Cleveland Browns expect linebacker Tom Catlin to play Sunday against the Chicago Cardinals at Lakefront Stadium after missing the opener. Bratoli and Mittler may also start on defense, while coach Paul Brown expressed concern over team cohesion and overall performance after a rough season start.
Grafton’s Ren Young leads conference scoring as teams approach their fourth games this weekend. He has eight touchdowns and two extra points for 50 points, an 11 point edge over the nearest rival, while Dave Holowecky is tied for second with 30 points.
The North Central Bowling Proprietors organized an inter city traveling league to bowl Sundays with Elyria matches on Saturdays. Opening bouts feature Bay Village vs Huron, Avon Lake vs Port Clinton, Lorain vs Sandusky, and Fremont vs Elyria. The first three games start Sunday at 1 30 p.m. with the Elyria Fremont contest Saturday at 8 p.m. at Bowl-O-Drome, the local league representative.
Elyria High football coach Bill Coyer lauds the Cleveland East Blue Bombers ahead of the Friday game at Ely Stadium. East, coached by Paul Anderson, has one win and two losses, with key players Kastelic at QB and linemen like Wes and Wieland. Coyer plans lineup decisions after reviewing film as preparations intensify for the Pioneers at home.
Cassady, the speedy Buckeye halfback, earned United Press Mid West Jack of the Week honors after delivering spectacular plays against California and Wisconsin. The sophomore star, famed for end sweeps and a sharp defense, led Ohio State to key wins while juggling baseball and family life with his newborn son Craig.
Tampa, Fla. will hold an official welcome for Al Lopez, manager of the Cleveland Indians, featuring a parade in his honor and a presentation of keys to the city and to Al Lopez field.
The American Legion No. 2 League hosts tonight at 9 at the Bowling Center with four pairings including Norm Rhookire Grocers versus Ess Faliss Teletronics and others. Hopalong then stars as Cassady scores twice in Ohio State's 26 yard dash and clutch catches in a one point win over California.
In Miami Beach Charlie Salas of ISI outpainted Chico Wa-Tons in a 159 bout. In Boston Tommy Tidds knocked out Harold Goines in the 9th round. In Sacramento Lauro Salas beat Gil Velarde by KO in the 2nd. In Seattle Pat Medurity stopped Gene Hrix in the 2nd.
Amid a short 1954 season, Lorain County teams show uneven starts with only Lorain St. Mary Avon and Avon Lake unbeaten. Lorain St. Mary has won three straight over Clearview Warren St. Mary and Elyria Catholic, with New London and Olmsted Falls looming as tough tests for Reid Avenue’s Trish squad. In six-man play Avon and Avon Lake lead, while Buckeye Conference teams hover with mixed results. Wellington and Lorain chase early leads in Lakeland. A Clearview Wellington clash looms as a key rivalry game, and Elyria’s Vic Janowicz is set to join the Redskins against the Browns on Nov 9 at Municipal Stadium.
Elyria High freshmen footballers travel to Lakewood to face the Rangers fresh, while Pioneer reserves under Coach John Sheldon aim for a second win in three starts at Rocky River against the Pirates reserves. Freshmen lost 20-6 to Sandusky yearlings. reserves split with Sandusky and Lorain. JVs beat Sandusky 18-1 in opener and then dropped a close 7-6 contest to Stesler reserves at home.
United Press Ohio High School Coaches Board ratings place Alliance at the top with 30 points and no first place votes. Springfield follows with 30 points and three first-place votes, Massillon and Mansfield also near the top, while Warren Cleveland Glenville and others trail in the early 1950s ranking snapshot.
The Elyria Corrugated Box Women’s League will bowl tonight at 9. Pairings include Elyria Corrugated Box versus Buckeye M and Die, Marsh Plastering against Grasele’s Warside Tan, Bus Furniture versus Somers-Smith Insurance, and Carlisle Lumber Co. versus Garines’s thn.
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