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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1954
Page
15
Elyria Pioneer Bill Cover led a hard fought 7-7 tie with Sandusky, after both offenses stalled in stretches. Elyria spurted in the first half but failed to finish drives, while Sandusky defense slowed the Pioneers and the Blue Streaks could not connect on several passing plays.
Bay High School, newly joined the Southwestern Conference, defeated Rocky River 12 0 last night. Jim Redinger ran six yards for a second quarter Bay TD and Sian Feeley scored on a four yard rush in the fourth. Dexter Jacobson setup the second Bay score with a hustling end run. Bay improves to 2 0 on the season while Rocky River drops to 1 1.
North Olmsted defeats Oberlin 19 to 9 in a Southwestern Conference game. Hardinger scored twice and Mattson added a late TD drive as the Slatermen pull away in the second half after Oberlin led at halftime. The win snaps Oberlin’s momentum, with Norwalk next for Oberlin and Rocky River for North Olmsted.
Ohio high school football opened with upsets as top-ranked teams fell to underdogs. Hamilton lost 21 0 to Cincinnati Elder and Middletown fell 24 21 to Dayton Fairmont, while Warren edged Canton McKinley 7 6. Urbanа tied London 14 14, and Massillon rolled Canton Lincoln 47 0.
Elyria Pioneers rally to a 7-7 tie with Sandusky Blue Streaks before 2,300 at Ely Stadium. Tom Webb's 21 yard TD run and Gary Glover extra point pace the Elyria scoring. Sandusky answers with a 75 yard drive capped by Bill Whisner from the one. Defensive standouts include Clyde Butler and strong play from Glover and Gallagher as the series moves to 22-19-3 in favor of Sandusky.
New London led by Stoner two touchdowns and a late TD by Duta, as the Wildcats beat Clearview 26-7 in a Lake Conference opener. Key players included Cramer and Randieman for New London and Thomas for Clearview, with defensive stands and late scoring in the fourth quarter sealing the win.
Fremont Ross rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Lorain High 14-13 in a Buckeye Conference opener. Five Lorain fumbles aided the comeback as Fremont sophomore Bill Smiley kicked the crucial conversions in a dramatic finish.
Lorain drove 54 yards sparked by Ty Trbovich passes ending with Jim Foley scoring for the winners. Fremont’s Schneider and Beebe Schneider contributed on offense as Lorain and Fremont traded scores through the fourth quarter in a hard fought football clash.
Olmsted Falls under coach John Sanders opened Southwestern Conference play with a 13-12 victory over Medina. The win marks their second win in as many outings this season. Medina falls to 1-1 after a 26-19 win over Wellington in the opener.
Franklin defeats Jefferson 7 to 0 in Grade School league opener. Fullback Brown scores the lone touchdown from eight yards after a 20 yard pass to Shepherd set up the score in the second quarter. Defensive and offensive line lists for both teams appear in the game notes.
With the racing season nearing its close, stock cars roar tonight at Lorain County Speedway for a nine event show starting at 7:30 p.m time trials. Wednesday programs end this season with only one more Saturday card after tonight and the season championship race set for October 3.
Huron Tigers struck twice in the second period to beat Clyde 13 to 0 for a 2-0 start. Majoy scored on a two yard run after a 34 yard drive, Grumney added a three yard TD pass from Armstrong, and Brown added the extra point as the teams played even after the burst.
Elyria scene reports a hard fought game as the Pioneers, led by coach Coyer, improve with rookies and veterans stepping up. Abahazi praised for sound play calling. Elyria and Sandusky each score on footing plays while officials and line judges are listed for the contest. The team prepares to host Toledo Scott next week after a 14-7 or similar close score thriller.
Woodward edged Findlay 8-0 as a late third quarter yard pass from Larry Ochlers to Ed Wiczynski set up the scoring. Findlay, with nine first downs, moved inside Woodward’s 10-yard line three times but fumbled each time, sealing the win for Woodward.
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