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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1942

Page

6

McKinley Nips Alliance In Overtime for 37 35 Win

Brief sports notes from HUGH FULLERTON Jr. cover college and pro football and boxing intrigue. Marshall Goldberg skips Doughpow game to begin tank factory job after season. Bears focus on offense as Steve Owen backs attacking play. Jockeys and boxers feature, with Billy Conn Henry Cooper bout and boxing chatter. army service anecdotes mix with baseball hall of fame debate and Camp Perry assignments.

Hugh Fullerton Jr EW York Marshall Goldberg Cardinals George Halas Steve Owen Steve Bears Jack Blackburn Joe Louis Buddy Baer Joe

Mt Union Rolls Past Ohio Wesleyan 72 45 in Nigh Victory

Mt Union junior guard Chuck Joachim led with 23 points as the Purple defeated Ohio Wesleyan 72 to 45. Mount Union opened a six point halftime edge and surged in the second half with strong backboard play and fast-breaking defense.

Chuck Joachim Meshes Purple Raiders Gene Boster Alliance Robert D. Wright Mt. Union Cagers Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan Chuck Joachim Mount Ohio University Joachim Stan Baughman Jim DeWitt Lars Wagner Battling Bishops Ireland Baughman Dick Fitz Fitz Mount Guards Wright Mt. Union G. F. Joachim Sehlott Haucchman McFadden de Witt Quack’bush McCrea Diekman Ashbrook Hughes Rockhill Heisler Ewing Hamilton Heaston McKinney McKinney Oe le Cope © 1 1)Bgcott Reash McFarland Joeen

Scholastic Scores Wide Ohio High School Games

A crowded slate shows McKinley edging Alliance in overtime 37 35 while Lehman tops Wooster 66 19 and Massillon 48 defeats New Philadelphia 30. Other notable results include Louisville 81 over Boardman 25 and Youngstown Ursuline 47 over Cleveland Holy Name 26.

McKinley Alliance Lehman Wooster Massillon New Philadelphia Dover Marietta Louisville Boardman Minerva Lisborn Sebring Youngstown Chaney Springfield Lima

Seven Ohio Colleges To See Action Tonight

Ohio State opens Big Ten play at Minnesota in Columbus as seven Buckeye squads return to action. Coach Harold Olsen’s team faces a strong Gophers squad after two wins in five pre conference games. Rio Grande travels to Salem while DeSales meets Lawrence Tech in Toledo. Ohio Wesleyan aims for its first win, Case seeks its first triumph, and others pair Hanover at Cincinnati and Ohio U at Xavier.

Associated Press Ohio State Minnesota Columbus Ohio Buckeye Harold G. Olsen Buckeyes Gophers Rio Grande Salem W. Va DeSales Lawrence Tech Toledo Ohio Wesleyan Case Cleveland Hanover Cincinnati Ohio U Xavier

Walnut Creek Wins Behind Ham and Gerber Rally

Walnut Creek defeated Tuscarawas 47 to 39 as Dick Hamsher scored 20 and Wayne Gerber 18 to build early leads of 10-4, 22-19, and 38-35. Angelo Cerquitaldi led Tuscarawas with 17 points while Walnut Creek reserves added a 27-23 edge.

Walnut Creek Dick Hamsher Wayne Gerber Tuscarawas Angelo Cerqui

Babe Ruth Ill in New York City

Babe Ruth former home run king was taken to a hospital from his Riverside Drive apartment with wife and daughter present. Officials say he was there for a routine checkup but a doorman described him as very sick after being wheeled out on a stretcher.

Associated Press New York Babe Ruth Riverside Drive Ruth

Cage Calendar Saturday Youth League Showdowns

SATURDAY schedule lists Dueber Methodist against Simpson Methodist at 8:15 p m and St George Syrian versus First Christian at 7 30 p m for YY M Senior Church League Also YY M Intermediate games include First Reformed versus Dueber Bears at 6 45 p m Crystal Park Methodist versus First Baptist at 6 45 p m and First Presbyterian versus St Pauls Episcopal at 7 30 p m YY M Young Men's games feature First Baptist versus Dueber Methodist and Crystal Park Methodist against St Pauls Episcopal at 9 45 p m SUNDAY City Class A Yale Clothes versus Timken AA and Mats Inc versus K of C at 3 p m Games Wanted: Westinghouse Class A contact Mick Toney 3904 6th St SW or phone 3-8743 3

Dueber Methodist Simpson Methodist St. George Syrian First Christian St. George Oumanian Holy Trinity First Unites Presbyterian First Methodist First Reformed Dueber Bears Crystal Park Methodist First Baptist First Presbyterian St. Paul's Episcopal Young Men's Church Dueber Methodist P Yale Clothes Timken AA P. m. Mats Inc Westinghouse Mick Toney

Cage Titlists To Meet In Cleveland Game

Cleveland hosts a 1942 professional basketball matchup at Public Hall tomorrow night as Oshkosh All Stars, National League champions, face Philadelphia Sphns, American League titleholders, in a decisive clash.

Cleveland Public Hall Oshkosh All Stars Philadelphia Sphns

Used Building Material Sells for Cash in Want Ads

Local classified section highlights available building materials offered for cash. Items include lumber tile and fixtures from homeowners clearing out stock. Shoppers are urged to call or visit listings for price and pickup details.

Bulldogs Rally past Alliance in dramatic overtime clash

McKinley repeats with a 37 35 overtime win over Alliance to notch their fourth straight victory. Garver and Cook sparked late pressure as Eddie Coleman scored early in OT while McKinley relied on strong defense and free throws to overcome a 10 point halftime deficit.

Sox Peddle Hurler Frankie Dasso to San Diego

Boston Red Sox announce the outright sale of right handed pitcher Frankie Dasso to San Diego of the Pacific Coast League. Dasso posted a 15 15 record with Hollywood last season.

SOX Boston Boston Red Sox Today Frankie Dasso San Diego Dasso Hollywood

Tigers Beat Quakers 48 30 In Massillon Friday Night

Washington High Tigers defeated New Philadelphia Quakers 48 to 30 led by Chuck Buttermore with 15 points. Brenton Kirk of the Quakers exploded for 10 points in the second half while Bob Williams and Joe Harrison provided late spark for Massillon. The game featured two notable substitutions and a high scoring second period as Massillon built a 19 10 lead at halftime.

Massillon Washington High Tigers Philadelphia Quakers Chuck Buttermore Tigers Bob Williams Joe Harrison Quakers Bengals Mickey McDade Brenton Kirk Tiger Bud Houghton Weisgarber Ritter Mason Halter Buttermore DeMando McDade Kirk New Philadelphia Tiger Cubs New Philadelphia C.F. Ft Richard Bray F Ho Porters Syelene Burke Weisg Bevan But'more Harrison Harstine Williams Seabrook

Sebring Trojans Triumph Over Chaney in Nontown Tilt

Sebring Trojans defeated Youngstown Chaney 31-22 as aggressive rebounding and George Wilson led with 13 points. San derson added 11 for Sebring, who built 11-5, 17-14, and 28-17 period advantages. Sebring reserves won 31-29 in the preliminary.

Sebring Sebring Trojans Youngstown Chaney George Wilson Dick Sanderson

Collegiate Scores Across Multiple Games

Collegiate scores include Mt. Union 72 to 45 over Ohio Wesleyan and 46 to 40 for Washington over Michigan State. Other results feature St Johns 64 over Maryland 48, Naval Training 26 over oe 87, and Villanova 36 shadowing Detroit 31. Oregon State 36 and Texas A M 39, Kentucky 62 over Wash Lee 32, Stanford 56 to 26 Arizona, Santa Clara 57 beating California 55, Brigham Young 65 over Nevada 31, Montana 55 over Idaho 34, Colorado College 40 over Arizona State odds.

San Francisco St. Johns Maryland Naval Training Albright Villanova Detroit Oregon State Texas A. & M Kentucky Wash. & Lee Stanford Arizona Santa Clara California Brigham Young Nevada Montana Idaho Colorado Coll Arizona State

Bears To Seek All Star Win At Polo Grounds

New York factory reports Chicago Bears face a selected all star squad from the NFL in a post season game at the Polo Grounds. The event, fourth in the annual series, draws an expected crowd over 40,000 with half of gate receipts aiding Navy Relief Society.

Axesoctoeth Press New York Chicago Bears College All Stars Pacific Coast The Polo Grounds Navy Relief Society

Dover Crimsons Clinch First With 51 33 Marietta Win

Dover's Crimsons moved to 3-0 in the Central Ohio league by defeating Marietta 51 33. Dover led 19 11 after one period, 26 20 at halftime, and 37 31 entering the final quarter. Jack Swinderman scored 17, Bill Herman 13, and Bob Calkins had 11 for Marietta. Four players fouled out.

Marietta Dover Crimsons Jack Swinderman Bill Herman Bob Calkins

Alumni spill N. Canton Vikings fall to alumni five

North Canton's high flying Vikings lost 28-23 to a seasoned alumni team. The varsity led 14-13 at halftime but trailed 20-15 in the third quarter and could not regain the lead. Handy Wolf and Ashbaugh each scored eight points while reserves won 26-20.

North Canton Vikings Varsity Handy Wolf Ashbaugh Viking

Louisville Defeats Boardman for Sixth Win 31-25

Louisville Blue Raiders posted their sixth win of the season and first Tri-County League victory by beating Boardman 31 to 25 on their home court. Don McIntee led with 10 points, as Louisville trailed 9-3 after one quarter and 12-11 at halftime before pulling ahead 22-16 after three periods. Tom Moulin added nine points while Bruce Bixler, their top scorer, managed only three free throws. Wiltsie led Boardman with eight points.

Louisville Blue Raiders Boardman Louisville Don McIntee Raiders Tom Moulin Bruce Bixler Wiltsie Louisville Boardman Vieland Glover Metintee Marshall Bixler Andio Shelley Hoover Rieh Mi Moulin Pastor Miller Wright

Lions Route Blue Devils With Second Half Drive

MINERVA The Minerva Lions crushed the Lisbon Blue Devils 48-20 in a Tri County league duel. After a tight first half 13-9 at intermission, Minerva outscored Lisbon 13-0 in the third to seize control, led by Jack Street and Jack Tarbett with 13 points each while Tom Fife topped Lisbon with 10. Minerva reserves won 36-28 in the prelim.

Minerva Minerva Lions Lisbon Blue Devils Lions Invaders Jack Street Jack Tarbett Tom Fife Lisbon Minerva Lisbon G. F. T. Tarbett MecDevitt Es Hines Brite Street Fason Guinea Romeo E Tannehill Petite Steinbach Brinker Ou Uv Telford Silage Yoder Kintner Lenz Sexton

Bears Triumph 66 19 Over Wooster In Fast Victory

Lehman Polar Bears stretched their record to three wins in four as they powered past Wooster 66 19 with a fast moving offense and dominant rebounding. Jack Finn and Ralph Sponseller led with 11 points apiece, while Jim Uebelhart added 10 before fouling out in the third quarter. Wooster was held to 6 of 53 from the field and got six points from John Guzzo as Lehman opened 12 2 and built a 52 12 margin by the end of the third. The Lehman reserves then rolled to a 54 8 win behind Jim Dorland who poured in 13. Next up Lehman hosts unbeaten Salem tonight at 7:30.

Bulldogs Aviators Bup Rearick Garver McKinley Cagers Randall Garver Paul Whittingham The Eddie Coleman McKinley Alliance Nip Heim Bill Cook Dick Fritz Aviator Star Coleman Harry Geltz Cook Tom Faulkner Dale Haverstock Geltz Vic Werner Whittingham Lehman Polar Bears Wooster Generals Wooster Bears Salem Lehman Jack Finn Ralph Sponseller Jim Uebelhart John Guzzo Finn Generals Jim Dorland Lehman G. Faus Pear Kless Q Finn Sponseller Uebelhart J. Smith Gonser Blair Dorland Fellows Elsaesser Mittleman Frease Biel Frankel Allison Flood Tarpley McQlaigg Martin Wilson Saunders King Younkers

Ohio Principals Will Ballot On New Grid Code Proposal

Ohio high school principals will ballot on adopting National Federation interscholastic rules for football next season. The vote follows a meeting of the Board of Control which proposed the switch, while critics led by Jim Robinson urged retention of current Ohio rules.

Ohio Associae Press Columbus High School Athletic Board of Control Buckeye Jim Robinson Canton Lehman Ohio Football Coaches’ Association Robinson H. R. Townsend

Detroit Boxer Christoforidis Edges Surnette in Outpoint

Greece’s Anton Christoforidis, 162, defeats Detroit’s George Surnette, 164, on points in a ten round bout. In another welterweight clash, Hollywood’s Manuel Ortiz, 117, tops Oakland’s Tony Oliveira, 118, on points over ten rounds.

Detroit Anton Christoforidis Greece George Surnette Hollywood Manuel Ortiz Los Angeles Tony Olivera Oakland Calif

Pick Ups, Gophers, Victorians Win in YMCA Fumble League

Friday night results show The Pick Ups led by Rowles with 16 points trouncing Phalanx 60 to 22 the Gophers defeating Waco 36 to 24 after leading the whole game and the Victorians stopping the Mi Ynagers 32 to 25 in YMCA Fumble league play.

Gophers Rowles Phalanx Waco Mi Ynagers Phalanx G G. F. T. Dorto Blair Kuntz Davie Vinton Hillman Price Sirzo Birtalon DeCoto Prusacrk Karcher Rayl James Gruber Gophers Waco G. ¥. FT. Oe Hayes J. Battista Dunbar B. Battista J. Miller Cseak B. Miller Welch Harold Pecenko Hogue Iw Iler

Yales Fall to Akron G A Club 54 46

Yale fell to Akron G A Club 54 to 46 at Belle Stone School. Wyndel Gray, formerly Akron South star, scored 18 for Akron as Yale trailed 38 to 21 at halftime. Carnes led Yale with 14 points.

Yales Yale G. A. Club Akron Belle Stone Wyndel Gray Akron South Star Carnes

East Favored Over West In All-Star Tilt

East boosted by Bills Dudley and Chub Peabody, West led by Frankie Albert and two All Americans clash in the 17th East-West Shrine charity game. Coaches Bierman Kerr steer the East defense as 40 000 to 50 000 fans expected for the Canton start at 3 p m local time.

New Orleans Fordham Missouri Tulane East Virginia Bill Dudley Harvard Endicott Chub Peabody Stanford Frankie Albert Bob Reinhard California Mal Kutner Texas Ralph Fife Pittsburgh Bruce Smith Minnesota Bernie Bierman Andy Kerr Colgate Baton Rouge Biff Jones Nebraska Babe Hollingberry Washington Canton

Alumni Beat Augusta 27 25 In Friday Night Battle

The alumni cagers held off Augusta 27 to 25 with Roy Leatherberry scoring 15 points. They led 15 to 9 at halftime as Augusta staged a late rally that fell short in the final period.

Augusta Roy Leatherberry

Dinette Suites Wanted in The Repository Ad

Several readers seek dinette suites in this Repository Want Ad section. An almost new red mahogany drop leaf Duncan Phyfe set is offered at 3715 Shanabruck NW. Call 8796 or 5101 to place a cheap ad and reach buyers before tomorrow’s paper.

Shanabruck Dial

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