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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1949
Page
6
Elyria Pioneers travel to Sandusky in a bid to rebalance after a 19-0 opening loss to Akron Garfield. Coach Johnny Cabas seeks recovery for a tough slate ahead while Sandusky, coached by Jeff DeHaven, arrives off a 19-6 win over Akron West and a strong ground game.
Elyria High School Reserves rebounded from a 25 0 opening loss with a 19 7 win over Sandusky at Ely Stadium. Led by Paul Curcillo at quarterback and back Louie Scott return, Elyria scored 3 second quarter touchdowns on a 63 yard drive and a 67 yard Sandusky march answered briefly before a Carmilo extra point and two Curcillo runs sealed the victory.
Northwestern meets Purdue at Evanston in a marquee Week One clash as the Big Ten opens its 54th season. Minnesota aims for a 21 point edge over Washington while Iowa hosts UCLA in a toss up. Michigan and Michigan State begin conference play in 1953 with Illinois testing against Iowa State. Notre Dame looms over Indiana in South Bend as Purdue and Northwestern renews a key rivalry.
The Indianapolis Indians host the Milwaukee Brewers in the opening game of the final playoffs to decide the American Association representative for the Little World Series. The Indians, after a four game win streak to reach the finals, return home following a win over Minnesota. Neil Schmidt will start at left half for the Tribe.
Elyria Booster Club and Elyria school officials met in Washi Building to plan Grade School Night at Ely Stadium tentatively set for October 27. Elyria High athletics will lead with the Booster Club assisting on programs, though printed material may be reduced or omitted. Ralph F Bauer and Louis Kolopus head the school side with booster backing for bond issue support.
Southwestern Conference games list numerous city and suburban matchups with Cleveland East Tech Brecksville and Brooklyn unknowns. Notable pairings include Akron Roosevelt at Kent, St. Marys at Cuyahoga Palls, and Canton McKinley versus Warren. Weekend afternoon games feature a mix of Cleveland and regional teams across multiple cities.
United States league notes list Raschi 19-10 and Sanford 6-3 for New York facing Washington with Scarborough 13-11 and Harris 4-12 in a day night set. Other games include Cleveland and Chicago with Q-1 and Wight listed. no National League games scheduled.
Hugh's Pioneers travel to Strobel Field to face Sandusky High Blue Streaks in the Erie County clash. Coach Johnny Cabas aims to open the season with a victory after a 19-0 opening loss to Akron Garfield in last week’s lid-lifter of the campaign.
The page lists probable starting lineups for Elyria and Sandusky with player names and numbers, plus substitutes and officials. Elyria players include Holzmiller Sherman Whetstone and others, while Sandusky features Payne Koser Klein and more. Officials listed are Referee Ed Godfrey Umpire C B Orr Headlinesman Dan Myers Field Judge C E Richardson.
The long running series since 1904 pits Sandusky Blue Streaks against Elyria tonight as Sandusky seeks its first win over Elyria since 1945 and to keep its 1949 slate clean. Sandusky opened with a 19 6 win over Akron West, the first opener victory since 1939. The Elyria Sandusky game is one of five Lake Erie League contests on the schedule with other Pipe Bowl matchups in the region. Amherst meets Medina in a Southwestern Conference clash, while Oberlin hosts Berea in independent action. The Elyria Sandusky tilt is expected to be close with both teams evenly matched.
Elyria High School tennis suffered its second Lake Erie League defeat in a week, bowing 3 0 to Lakewood at Ely Stadium. Singles results show John Carr beating Byron Morris, Bil Ragland defeating John Jasper, and Reid Geiger defeating Jim Smith, with Porcella and Kemple winning the doubles match.
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