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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1944
Page
4
Lorain defends the Lake Erie League title as Elyria, Cleveland Heights and Lakewood emerge as early threats. Predictions favor Elyria or Cleveland Heights, with Lorain and Lakewood rated near the top contenders while Shaw and Shaker Heights loom as challengers in the 1944 race.
Chicago Bears, 1943 champions, used a fast breaking T formation to beat the New York Giants 20-10 before about 21,000 in Buffalo. George Wilson and John Large connected on the opening pass, with Bill Paschal and Ken Strong adding scores for the Giants, while Bears receivers ALE Craft and Connie Bers and Gene Ronen to Boris supplied key late scoring.
PGA Champion, expected back home today, will undergo an appendicitis operation. He plans to recover at hospital this week and hopes to be ready for a November racing meet on the West Coast. If delayed, he faces a loss of more than 82,508 in mats being canceled.
In a fractured report from Columbus, Bowling Green's once unbeaten Falcons face a shaky stretch as the team battles to stay in the race. Key players and scores are unclear, but the narrative centers on the Falcons’ effort to regain momentum and avoid elimination.
The text reports standings and results from a city league with teams such as Washington and Philadelphia, noting a second straight win and details on scores and schedules. It mentions open dates, player names, and mentionsDenison, Baldwin, and other teams in a scattered recap of recent games and upcoming events.
Cleveland losses in a doubleheader leave Detroit atop the American League pennant race. The Tigers won the first game 7 to 2 and the nightcap 3 to 0, giving them a commanding position over the second-place Browns and a scare to Chicago's White Sox.
Nov 1 Lt Comdr Jim Crowley head coach at the U S Naval Training Center predicts a strong season for Cleveland's Rams after a 26-12 win over the Sampoon Blurjackets. Crowley praised Buff Donelli's crew for hustle and a scoring punch as Navy suffers fourth straight defeat.
Bendix Westinghouse clubs crowned champions after Sunday play on Bendix Westinghouse courts. Lou Brown won the men’s singles, Peggy Tanski the women’s singles, Uber and partner won men’s doubles, Tanski Evans won women’s doubles, and Uber won the men’s consolation singles final 6 2. The women’s consolation final and several matchups are listed on the site.
Detroit Tigers hold a half game lead in the American League pennant race as they beat the Athletics and Yankees stumble in Philadelphia. Newhouser and Tromt earned two wins, while St Louis and Chicago results reshaped the standings with White Sox and Senators winning key games. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh splits highlighted a turbulent day across the circuit.
New London High under new coach Gene Coleman opened with a 13 to 12 win over Madison Rams in Mansfield. Rod Lash scored the first TD for New London after recovering a Madison fumble, Dick Eckels connected with Jack Erdenberger to tie, and Dick Schriver added a Rams lead before Paul Nestor’s late TD and Lash to Nestor pass provided the decisive extra point.
MILWAUKEE Wis UP The Green Bay Packers opened the 1944 NFL season by defeating the Brooklyn Tigers 14 to 7 in a rough game before 12900 fans. The Packers had a lone touchdown and several long runs while Brooklyn set a league record with 21 penalties and 165 yards, and four players were ejected for roughness.
Ridgoil and Vises tied for first after Saturday matches in the Ridge Tool Bowling League. Ridgoil won three straight over Ridwd Wreviches, while Vises won three in a row over Ex tractors. Still sey Wrenches beat Super Wrenches and Cutters defeated Dies. High scores included Ed Roouison 147 and Evanish 202.
Smitty's Bowling League of eight teams starts its 118 season Wednesday at the Bowling Center with weekly 7 pm matches. A captain meeting is set at Sautty B30 to plan the opening, with Mel Gerhandinger Buds Barbers Paul Qahfley's Meats George Crown Cola Harry Barks Elyria Lace J Juchem Are yay Potato Chips Tom Shocke Harraon Tout Den Thomassart South End Furnace Lone Elberts Resar Service expected to attend.
Oberlin and Denison battle to a 7-7 tie in the Yeomen’s season opener. Bowmen Bowman’s three yard run after a mid-field drive gave Oberlin a 7-0 edge, Denison answer with a second quarter TD by Pete Murphy and a placement by Frank LeBart to knot the score. Denison threatened late with blocked field goal and key interceptions by Oberlin, as both teams produced a rough, turnover filled debut for 1944.
New York UM previews the opening weekend of major college football with top matchups. Illinois and Indiana, coming off decisive wins, face the Big Ten opener that could set the tone for the season.
United Pad The American Association's annual Shaughnessy playoffs enter final stages today with Necale, Louisville, St. Mad, and two others even at two games each after Colonels beat Milwaukee 6 8 and Saints routed Toledo 8 1. Only three more games, if needed, remain to decide the two teams to meet in the Late World Series.
Elyria grid foes faced season records showing mixed results as Dredh and Chen led the squad with Boh contributing key plays. Standings reflected variable outcomes across league opponents and early fixtures, signaling a year of growth for the team.
Sandusky visits Friday as the 18th Lake Erie League football season starts Saturday. Cleveland Heights faces Lakewood in the only slate game, with Elyria Lorain Shaw Shaker Heights and others in Friday night and Saturday afternoon contests. The 1949 standings crowned Lorain as champions. Lakewood and Elyria followed, while Shaker Heights ended last. The opening results had Elyria, Lorain, Shaw, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, and Shaker Heights all securing victories. The full 1944 Lake Erie schedule lists dates and venues from September 22 through November 10.
Maurice McIntyre defeated Jim Cirigliano in the 36hole Cherry Ridge final to win the club championship. Final scores show Ly McIntyre at 144 with rounds 37 37 74 and 36 34 70, while Cirigliano posted 36 38 44 and 34 38 72 for 144. Max Jalowiec and several former champs are in service. Eyna Country Club and Elyria area golf news across matches and club events follow.
In Detroit the Philadelphia Eagles outplayed the Detroit Lions 27 to 7 in an exhibition game. The Eagles' powerful running and tougher line play dominated, while Frankie Sinkwich connected on a late 45 yard pass to Art Valitone for Detroit's only score.
Newark Moundsmen won the revived Ohio State Baseball League title by sweeping Middletown 4 games to 1. Ned Garver earned the win for Newark, his 24th victory of the season against nine defeats.
Friday games include Sandusky at Elyria Lorain at Fremont Collinwood at Shaw Oberlin at Clearview Lorain Stadium Beren at Wooster Bay Village at Rocky River Coventry at Medina Olmsted Falls at Wellington Canton McKinley at Youngstown Woodrow Wilson Youngstown Chaney at Niles Cathedral Latin at Alliance Youngstown Ursuline at Warren Saturday matchups Cleveland Heights at Lakewood Cuyahoga Falls at Shaker Heights Night game Lake Erie League status unclear.
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