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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
8
A rambling sports corner recalls Pete the longtime local figure in Elyria sports. It traces his ties with Elyria teams and figures, notes personnel moves at Lorain High and area schools, mentions military stints of local players, and ends with a humorous lament about reader questions and Toledo predictions.
Indianapolis hosts the American Men’s Shop championship threshold at 106 Middle Avenue as a new store opens offering custom suits overcoats sportswear furnishings and luggage with a note to see them tomorrow.
The Capitals edged the Providence Reds in a high scoring game to top the Easter Division as Cup players each netted two goals. Buffalo defeated the Eagles 8 to 1 with Pozzo and Kulderson registering three goals apiece. Elysia Eagles Bowl action listed for tonight at Wyingnt Recreation with Hungarian Grill meeting Resa Florist and other local matchups on the schedule.
Oberlin High edged Norwalk 47-6 as quarterback Don Sweet scored from four yards and Dick Waed added the extra point. Norwalk’s lone score came on a 40-yard pass and four rushing plays in the second period. Vic Janowise’s status for next game was uncertain with possible lineup changes discussed.
Amherst Armbherat High's Comets halted a four game skid with an 18 to 0 win over the Elyria Reserves. The first half was scoreless as Elyria pressed Amherst to the 20 but a 15 yard penalty shifted momentum. In the second half Dale Bruce plunged from the 3 yard line for Amherst's first TD and Dan Coleman added another on a Lodge pass. Jerry Prittie capped the scoring with a 15 yard catch and a late two-point try failed. Amherst completed 10 of 12 passes in the second half.
Brookside defeated Avon Lake 14 to 10 at Avon Lake under lights to win the Lorain County Six-Man scholastic football title for 1945. Brookside overcame a first half deficit with a third quarter touchdown to take the lead as a large crowd watched the tense championship game.
Avon Lake edges Brookside 14-13 in a tense late-season football clash to claim the league title. Urly and Bors spark Brookside with key scores, but Avon Lake maintains a slim lead at halftime and clinches the victory behind Don Hubbard’s three touchdowns and a strong Avon Lake defense.
Promoter Mike Jacobs pushes for a Portland and New York boxing event to reenact the big money era. He lures Lesnevich and Woodcock, offering a 40,000 dollar defense and a January date, aiming to spark a charity show and a rematch atmosphere like the 1920s.
New London Wildcats record their fifth win in six as Hal Haynes runs in three touchdowns and Skeets Handjoan adds two conversions to lead a 26 7 victory over Medina High Bees. Red Jash scored the other touchdown as Medina drops to 4 7 on the season.
General Industries, Elyria Hardware, and Home Tav era split a set to create a three way tie for first in the All-Star Loop. Moose No. 776 swept Rorick Insurance, Broad Street Grill took two from Read’s Jawellers, and high team scores included 2,858 by General Industries and 962 by Fank Traxter. Four-team race in General Industries League with Tool Room, Night Molders, and Automatics leading after Night Molders 2,584 and Dan Kratchen 218. Women’s and Knights leagues show Elyria Hardware, Gypsy Fiddle, Wardens, and Chancellors among leaders. Lumber and Radiator loops post strong totals as play continues.
Elyria High Pioneers travel to Lorain to face Lakewood in a Lake Erie League game. Both teams seek a win as Elyria aims to rebound from a mixed start and Lorain hopes to capitalize on home advantage.
Shaw aims to snap a three game skid as it visits Elyria in a Lake Erie League showdown. Shaw notes a slight edge in backfield weight while Elyria holds a heavier line. both teams seek valuable league points in a tight Erie race led by Cleveland Heights, with kick off set for 8 o clock.
A garbled schedule lists games and locations including Elyria Shaw Shaker Heights Willoughby Massillon Warren Fustoria Randusky Canton Timken Mansfield Steubenville Canton McKinley Lorain Jakewood John Adams Cleveland Helgins Rocky River Varme Reckaville Wellington. A public works program worth 250.9 million dollars extending five years was approved by Argentina government.
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