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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1948
Page
8
Elyria High faces Shaker Heights in Lake Erie League action as Lorain builds a 2 0 slate and other county teams struggle. The piece reviews win rates for Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin, Amherst, Wellington, and others, outlining past results, key matchups, and the opening of the Wake Erie League title chase with Elyria defending its crown.
Paradise Restaurant led All-City League scoring at Olympic Recreation with a 986 single game and 2,687 series to pace the night. Clarence Conrath boosted Erb Radio as they won three straight from Bowl-O-Drome to pull within two games of the lead. Rose Bire and Betty Sailer led women and others posted high marks in their leagues.
The column notes Chaney versus ITT Wylie and Tewr Cleaners versus Int Nely Boy Yuare Manatace Tate, with shifts and lineups mentioned. Minor team pairings and venue hints are listed, indicating a busy bowling night summary without final scores.
The Cleveland Indians routed the Chicago White Sox 11-0 as Good Old Joe Earley Night drew 60,000 fans. Bill Veeck presented gifts from ice blocks to a new convertible, while Earley and his wife received prizes and cash for a cancer fund. Veeck and Boudreau urged patience, saying the pennant chase was far from over.
OBERLIN The Oberlin College grid team opens its 58th season at 2 15 pm Saturday versus Kenyon. Oberlin seeks its first win over Kenyon in this series as injuries affect Captain Bob Wright Dick Utley and Deon Campbell. Butler reveals probable starters led by Kev O Connor at QB with Ed Breckenridge Dick Johnson and Bill Weaver in the backfield.
Elyria High’s Jaycees grid unit opens Lake Erie League play Thursday afternoon at Shaker Heights field against the Shaker Heights Reserves. Floria’s team has beaten Lorain 15-6 and Sandusky 26-7, with Cleveland Heights hosting Lakewood in the other league game. Kickoff is at 2:45.
Four matches are scheduled at the Bowling Center this evening at 7 o clock. The lineup includes Flyoria Vaim versus Holhatch and Ve Wyle Potato Chips in another pairing.
Elyria and Shaker Heights meet Friday at Ely Stadium in the Erie League opener. Elyria seeks to defend its title while Shaker Heights aims to rebound from last year’s last place finish. Injuries and cold symptoms affect Elyria but key players like Tom Farmer and Lat est casualty Roy West shape the lineup. Ristas returns from a 80-yard TD run as the team readies for the season opener.
Athletic director A N Smith announced a new policy for Elyria High football tickets for grade school students. Tickets will be sold at their schools or at the high school ticket office Fridays 3 to 4 pm, with no sales at gates to protect school receipts. Parochial schools may buy at the high school or nearest elementary. Lake Erie League requires each school to keep advance sale receipts. gate receipts are shared.
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