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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1950
Page
9
Edina High Bees locked a share of the Southwestern Conference title with a 13-6 victory over Wellington at Medina. Oberlin remains active in the title race as the Bees extended their conference win streak to five for 1947 and 1950 title contention.
Medina defeats Wellington 13 to 6 to extend its league lead as Beshire scores twice and Barry adds the extra point. Oberlin tops Clearview 20 13 to keep title hopes alive, Fairview blank Amherst 31 0 as Oberlin and Rocky River contend for second place.
Shaw edges Elyria 24 13 as Horton and Manning spark the Cardinals with multiple gains in the second half. Elyria’s defense stiffens after halftime but two late interceptions seal Shaw’s win and end Elyria scoring chances.
Cleveland Barons battled Indianapolis Capitals to a 1-1 tie at Indianapolis. Barons head home to face the top Cincinnati Mohawks on Saturday at the Arena. Elsewhere Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh Hornets 4-3 and New Haven Eagles beat Prudence Reds 4-3.
Saturday and Sunday high school football and basketball matchups listed include Lakewood at Lorain, Shaker Heights at Toledo, DeVilbiss at Warren, Alliance at Canton McKinley, Toledo Central at Toledo Watte, Hamilton at Portsmouth, Orrville at Louden, Newark at Latrobe, St Wendelin's at Norwalk, St Mary's at Tittin Caltert, Dayton Wilbur Wright at Springfield, Findlay at Mansfield, Canton South at Louisville, Solon at Chagrin, Paul at Van Wert, Vermilton at Lorain, St Marys at Lorain Stadiums, St. Eriberiey at Canton Central Catholic, St Lakewood, St Edwards at Cleveland, Evelid at University School, Aiddieioan at Lima South, plus Sunday xCleveland St Stanislaus at Flyria Catholic afternoon games.
Shaw and Elyria provided a back and forth game with Shaw leading 6 0 after the first quarter. Elyria tied it at 7 6 before Shaw pulled ahead 12 7 and later 18 7. A late third quarter drive produced a 24 7 Shaw lead as Horton scored, with final moments not detailed due to incomplete text.
Sugar Ray Robinson stops Carl Olson in the 12th round at Philadelphia before 5 034 fans. Robinson defends his middleweight title fraction as Olson fights as a challenger in a bout that ended with a single kidney punch and a decisive knockout.
Nearly 1000 high school and college coaches and assistants gather at Ohio State University for the annual basketball clinic. Forest Anderson of Bradley John Weithe of Cincinnati and host Floyd Stahl of Ohio State discuss fundamentals. movies of last spring’s state championships will be shown. four high school coaches speak.
The Women’s All City League cards four matches tonight at the Bowling Center starting at ? o’clock. Pairings include Elyria Upholstering versus Standard Cleaners, Elyria Hardware 134, Rainbow Bar versus McAlpin Kaiser Frayer, Elytia Furniture, Schuster 5 Grandmat! versus D N Coney Island.
Branch Rickey steps down as Dodger general manager after eight years shaping a pennant era. The 68 year old, nicknamed the Deacon and Mahatma, left with a fortune from selling his stake while leaving a culture of lively language and bold leadership that commentators say will be missed in Brooklyn. His legacy includes stock market earnings and a dynamic front office that produced two pennants and multiple strong finishes.
New York reports Rocky Graziano the 11-5 favorite to defeat Tony Janiro in a Madison Square Garden return bout. The fighters were to go 10 rounds with Graziano promising a knockout in four or five heats while Janiro vowed last time’s draw would not repeat.
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