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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1949
Page
2
Elyria High lost 39 to 6 as Lakewood surged with five touchdowns and a late gift play. Despite the defeat, Elyria's Phil Webb set a stadium record with a 102 yard TD, surpassing a 28 year mark. Lorain crushed Cleveland Heights 42 to 7 with Nickolette starring. Shaker Heights beat Shaw 18 to 6 in a regional tilt.
Tony Pompein of Moose Club led Bowls Center and Star League with a 255 single game a new season record and a 6 string totaling 612. Alcove Club had the top single game 1,015 and Better Line posted a 2.20 series as leaders tighten in the standings. Bowling Center edged Leisy Brewers to hold a one game edge while Foundry pulled away in the American E-Shoe League by trebling Millwrights and building a six game cushion. Smith Construction and Roth Tatlors kept pace atop Bowl-O-Drume league with Leisy Brewers also in the hunt.
The 600 Club All Star League features Pompein Talbot Cerasa tied for top though only two wins kept them from breaking the tie. Joe's Upholstery Shop leads Elrria Eagles League but Standard Cleaners shadow two games back after a upset by Dusted at Olympair Recreation. Planeter Company League sees Machine Shop gain a one game edge as Enamel Room drops three in a row. Bendix-Westr Fd house League has Assembly seize undisputed leadership after three straight wins. Bow-O-Drome sees Shippers take a three game swing to top General Motors Second Shift as Trim Masters slip after Buffers No 2 win three straight.
Lorain saw a chaotic main event as Lord Spears and Air America wrestled to a no contest at the Hotel Antlers Auditorium. Spears won the first fall, Air America the second, and a rough third fall led the referee to throw both men out, ending the match without a verdict.
Wayne Jaycox owns a pigeon that won a 1,000,000 mile Elyria race from Zanesville with 79 entries. time 1496 yards per order. Second event saw Was Jexveux’s bird win another 1,000,000 mile Zanesville to Etoria race with 72 birds, averaging 101K per minute, yielding multiple placers including Barbara Braze ner and Ted Ath deck Thernes.
Local prep grid action features Fremont and Ross in close battles with standout performances. Leagues report Leahy and Washington shining, while Notre Dame and Bowling Green victories show the region’s football buzz.
Lakewood High School's Rangers, defending Lake Erie League champions, beat Elyria 39-6 for their fourth straight win. Fullback Joe Woods scored on a one foot plunge in the first quarter. Ron Maurer added a late touchdown after a 7 yard run, but a holding call negated a Lakewood return. Elyria’s Phil Webb returned a kickoff 2 yards to the Ely Stadium end zone, then raced 100 yards for the Pioneers' lone score.
New London New Lancer High School Wildcats rolled to a 51 to 6 victory over Plymouth. Key scorers included a 24 yard TD run and three additional touchdowns by Don Ross. Strong reserve play, with standout efforts from Younes G and others, boosted the win.
Brighton Nine suffered a defeat in six games as Wakeman High beat them. Contributing for Wakeman, Brookton player Connikin hit seven three-pointers and earned credit for the win. The game featured a tense finish with notable shooting from both sides.
Lakewood and Elyria clash with numerous scoring drives as Lakewood leads 39 to 0 late in the third. The hometown Rangers pull ahead with late first-half momentum and hold a dominant edge as final period begins.
Elyria High School suffered a 39-6 defeat to Lakewood at Ely Stadium as Lakewood sealed first place tie with a dominant performance. Phil Webb, a 159 pound junior, showcased a 102 yard kickoff return for a TD, set as the longest in Ely Stadium history, while Elyria’s season-long struggles continued with limited offense and few threats beyond Webb's burst.
Lakewood dominated Elyria with six touchdowns led by Ronnie Maurer who scored three times and gained the bulk of yardage. Elyria tied together sporadic gains but could not mount a sustained drive as Lakewood capitalized on miscues and strong backs to coast to victory.
A chaotic ledger of a high school football game with Lakewood's defense halting a promising rush as Webb outran defenders toward a touchdown. Perkins misses the extra point after Novotny blocks, while a string of players including Mason, Williems, and Radke are cited among the notable plays and lineups.
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