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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1947
Page
5
In Lorain County the Recreation Field hosts the Lorain High Steelmen versus Steubenville Wells High, amid talk of one of the county’s largest football crowds. Ticket sales may halt early as capacity limits loom, with Steubenville’s team boosted by recent strong performances and nostalgia for past Steubenville squads.
Lou Boudreau planned to start Bob Feller against the Browns to chase third place Boston Red Sox. The Indians rallied late as Daly hit a bases loaded triple in the 11th, breaking a 4-4 tie and sending Cleveland to a 7-4 win before 747 fans. Ed White and others contributed, with misc. notes on lineup and fielding as the Tribe improved their season outlook.
The Elyria Booster Club Board announced sponsoring transportation for Elyria football followers to the Shaker Heights game on Saturday afternoon. Up to several buses will run from Elyria High School with students invited to ride. Round trip cost is $1, buses depart 3 15 PM with chaperones assigned by the Booster Club.
The Amateur Softball Association polls on whether to strip the New Orleans Jax Maids of their title after a southern girls loss. ASA official Mike Paul Nuchiive says the executive committee likely will award the title to the Phoenix Handlers, with a telegraphic poll to be conducted today. The Jax Mauls made their professional debut in Criplitat night in the National Questball League.
Lorain County Kennel Club hosts a dog show at Lovein Cal ehem Wall with the All Breed Training Club presenting an exhibition. Judging begins at 1 PM, with 38 varieties and a finale, featuring judge Charles Al Qawarla from Gladwyne PA. Local ushers and area participants include Evan-Beth Kennels and several Avon and Lorain residents.
Grafton and Avon football teams were moved from Friday to Thursday with a 3:30 kickoff on Gratiot Pridiyon. The opener features Work teams as Loran Cou and Scholastic Sixaklan in a slate that includes Ridge ville at South Amherst and Avon Lake in another league contest.
Avon Lake High welcomes Columbia in a Loram Counts SixeMar League opener at home tonight with both teams at full strength. Columbia lost 44 to 3 to Liverpool while Avon Lake tied Vermilion 27 to 27. Avon Lake debuts its new marching band as lights and uniforms come together for the 8 p.m. kickoff.
Cleveland Browns hold three pass factories over conference opponents as Horace Gillom tops the league in punting with an average around 49.1 yards. He surpasses Glenn Dobbs of Los Angeles who previously led punters, while Browns end Hoyt Reiner averages 40 yards per boot. Maorling, Mario Moves notes, and Orben Spect Sanders of New York City are among top scorers with five points each.
New London High Wildcats begin the season with a mixed start after consecutive losses and a win over Sandusky St. Madison. The schedule lists home games against Mansfield Madison and Sandusky St. Mise with a final score of 18-6.
Columbus U P Wen Fesler and his Ohio State football team worked on stopping Missouri’s fast T formation. The squad used fourth-string offense in practice. Whisler and Cline will see extensive action at backfield. Ticket sales expect about 80,000 for the Missouri opener, with student influx and season-ticket dynamics shaping the outlook.
Elyria High braces for the Lake Erie League opener against Shaker Heights Saturday at Shaker Heights High. An epidemic of colds affects Pioneer players led by lineman Ollie Glass and back Hyay Ken. Coach Ike Thielhey notes no major lineup changes with Craftford poised to start at left guard and Sun Crawford in reserve as the Red Raiders visit. Kickoff is 2:30 PM.
Tickets for the football game will go on sale Friday at 7 PM. Prices are listed at $150 and sales points include Belt Gans pany and Days Hardware Massie Stare Fioria Fane. Rivals are urged to purchase early as seating is limited and a large crowd is expected for the November contest.
United Press report previews the 1947 World Series opener at Walker Stadium, pitting aging Yankees against speedier Dodgers. Analysis weighs pitching depth, bullpen strength, bench talent, fielding, power, and the edge of experience versus youth in a tight, balanced matchup. The Dodgers’ speed and the Yankees’ injuries shape the debate.
Milwaukee edges Louisville 3 to 2 to take a 2 1/2 game lead and push toward the Little World Series. Ray Fletcher delivered a decisive line double in the eighth to tie the game, Norm Schulster plus singles by Oty Denning and Alvin Dark produced the go ahead run, Jim Wallace earned the win in relief while Karl Jagisan took the loss after replacing AT Witmar.
Team captains of the Olympe Women's League quintets faced a power failure last Sunday and are asked to contact league secretary Mary Kohler at 43-312. An attempt will be made to rotted off the matches as part of an extra shift at Olympic Recreation next Sunday.
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