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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1945
Page
6
A fragment tilted toward high school football and local sports chatter recounts the New Castle game and an eye injury to Butler, plus commentary on fan behavior, hockey season notes, and officials in the Elyria Sandusky match with Wagner, McCaskey, and Oldfather in focus.
The Jewelers Lead League actions show Smith posting a 635 series while Elyria Brass and Browne lead high totals. Rival teams including Tanturing Company and Waits Restaurant vie for positions as several squads split matches and top individual scores reach the 500s with multiple 200s in a busy bowling card.
Elyria High School opens Lake Erie League tennis season this afternoon weather permitting. The Sixth Street netters face Lorain High School Steelmen at Lakeview Park courts in Lorain starting at 4 o clock. Coach Don Mellroy announces Frank Opra Ed Palik and Marty Huebner will handle singles with doubles teams Whitneve Skirk Fauver and Bob Henry. Elyria has four league matches on the season card beginning Sept 25 against Lakewood and September 27 at Lincolnwood.
Two six man football openers are scheduled Friday afternoon in Lorain County. Avon Lake travels to Vermilion while Gration faces Sharan Center in Mouling Center. Kickoff times are TBA.
The Knights of Columbus Bowling League opens with competition tonight at Tarry Lanes starting at 7. Crand Knights face Chancellors, while Treasurers meet Wardens. The matches are scheduled at the Bowling Center All-Star Lease at the Centre.
Lorain High and neighboring schools prep for Friday night football as Elyria, Oberlin, Clearview, and Shaker Heights seek wins in a busy slate. Oberlin hosts Clearview in a Southwestern Conference opener, Elyria hits Sandusky, and other Lake Erie League teams schedule on the road with Shaw at Shaw Stadium and Collinwood at home. Local games promise early season impact for fans across Lorain County.
Oberlin enters a road game after a 48-0 win over Denison and a 32-7 victory against Wabash. The Yeomen, noted for a strong defensive line and recent shutouts, face Ohio Wesleyan with momentum and hopes of extending their winning streak.
Elyria High School director Carl L. Sihlih announced a change in the Elyria versus Youngstown South football schedule. The game moves from October 12 under the lights at South Stadium to Saturday evening October 14, as requested by Youngstown officials.
Wade launches a 93 yard run and adds two more against Fletcher with Moses leading the Yeoman attack. Kim Boswell from Hearne Texas is among the nation’s top scorers with five touchdowns and three TD passes. Oberlin lines up starters including Addison Calico Smith Hicks Simmons and Drake as they meet the Bishops in a historic series renewal dating back to 1897.
United Press list of college and service team games with selections from FAR WEST to TEXAS and beyond. Notable matchups include UCLA over Trojans, St Marys over California, Michigan over Indiana, Illinois over Pittsburgh, Purdue over Marquette, Georgia over Kentucky, Duke over South Carolina, Rutgers? over none, and Cornell over Dubuque with many others across conferences and military bases.
Ohio State and Minnesota are named co favorites to win the Big Ten with Illinois as a dark horse in Walter Dyers dispatch. The piece notes veteran Buckeye backfield and Hackett’s return, Wolverines’ potential surprise, and Indiana Purdue Wisconsin Northwestern Iowa round out the projected standings with key matchups and dates highlighted.
Chicago's $100,000 investment recurs as Borony beats the Cardinals 4 to 0. The narrative mirrors prior triumphs and hints at a pivotal moment in the season, with the Cubs facing off against the Cardinals amid speculation of a decisive game outcome and ongoing strategic tension.
Cleveland ace Bob Feller limits Detroit to one hit while Bunyan leads a sharp attack, striking out seven in a 2–0 victory. The Indians’ resurgence, Tigers’ rough stretch, and pennant race tensions frame a day of standout performances across the league.
Nelson's won the seasonal playoff for top honors in the American Radiator and Slimdard Sanitary Corporation Golf League held at Cherry Ridge under poor weather. Steve Saley led with a 39 for Nelson's, while McSpaden's Diet trailed after Diet in the season's half championships. Pull Henry contributed a 40 for the runners-up.
The Women’s All City Howking League launches its season this evening at Wykrent Recreation with three opening matches on the card. Gypsy Fiddle faces Fiyria Hardware, Sping Vitley meets Crandall Drug Store, and Karacles appears in the lineup as listed.
The tavern keeper Joe Marsh at Garden Cafe writes to service men who once made his place a club. He collects pictures coins and memorabilia from veterans including German and Japanese items. He shows letters and homeward mementos sent by sick privates and former soldiers.
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