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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1942

Page

20

McKinley Faces Crucial Test With Massillon Tonight

McKinley hosts Massillon in a fifth so called home game played at Mt Union College prompting travel and weather notes. The piece mentions Jim Robinson Lehman coachs and several players by name and discusses future games at Mt Union and potential schedule shifts amid cold conditions. It references CADDY STUDER BOB MILLER and a college football rules debate affecting Ohio high schools.

McKinley Massillon Mt. Union College Bulldogs Canton Tigers Mt. Union Dover Timken Caddy Studer Bob Miller Ohio Philippines Akron Rubber Company Miller Stark County Lehman Games

Wright Defends Mt. Union Pace in John Carroll Clash

Mt. Union coach Robert Wright defends scheduling amid claims he avoids John Carroll. He cites past records against Case Western Reserve Western Reserve and Baldwin Wallace and disputes reports of fear. The piece notes contract disputes over venue Benedictine High and concerns about backboard setup and fan influence.

John Carroll Mt. Union Wright Harry Yockey Robert Wright Mt. Union College Ohio Case Western Reserve Baldwin Wallace Tom Conley Cathedral Artcle Conley Mt. UN Jeff Carlin Benedictine Purple Raiders Cleveland University

Congressmen press war time baseball morale drive

Washington lawmakers urged continuation of professional baseball during wartime saying the sport lifts morale. Leaders Joseph Martin Edward Kelly and Walter Andrews argued for play with older players and amateur support. Hank Greenberg and Bob Feller had reenlisted or joined navy duties while stars awaited service.

Edward A. Kelly Illinois Kelly Toledo Ohio State Walter G. Andrews New York Princeton Eleven Sergeant Greenberg Bob Feller Hank Greenberg Detroit Cleveland Uncle Sam

Referee To Have Crow's Nest In Cage Tilt Friday

Cleveland matchup at Collinwood Adams High School will feature a referee observation post dubbed a crow's nest 15 feet above the court. One official will roam the floor while the other sits aloft to spot violations spectators often see from the stands. Principal Floyd A Rowe, Collinwood leader and National Basketball rules committee chair, approves the plan.

Crow’s Nest Associated Press Cleveland Collinwood Floyd A. Rowe National Basketball Rules Committee

Barons Top Reds 4-1 in Bonus Chase

The Cleveland Barons beat the Providence Reds 4-1 to extend their home unbeaten streak to 14 games and move within one win of a 1200 dollar bonus for leading the league after 14 games. They must win Saturday night at Cleveland against Philadelphia to claim the bonus.

Barons REDS Cleveland Icers Providence Reds Cleveland Philadelphia

Baumholtz Leads Great Lakes Navy Past Calvin College

Frankie Baumholtz, former Ohio University star, scored 18 points to pace the Great Lakes Naval Training Station basketball team to a 59-44 victory over Calvin College in a naval relief benefit game at Grand Rapids.

Associated Press Grand Rapids Mich Frankie Baumholtz Ohio University Great Lakes Naval Training Station Calvin College

Lincoln Versus Timken Foes In City Rivalry Clash

Lincoln Lions led by Junie Ferrall face Timken Trojans in a Friday Timken gym showdown topping a tight intra city series. Huddleston will duel Preusser as starting lineups include Bikis Schumick Melcher Vulcan Koury Sibert Slobodnick Lip schutz Rejina Loop and Loop reserves.

Lions of Lincoln Trojans Timken Timken Gym Lions Junie Ferrall Farrell Coventry Dick Huddleston Canton Ray Preussier Danny Myers Johnny Bikis Tom Schumick Huddleston Burt Melcher Nick Vulcan John Koury Harold Sibert Bob Slobodnick Preusser Ed Lipschutz Mike Rejina Ted Loop

Bulldogs Battle Massillon In Fifth Meeting At Alliance

McKinley Bulldogs seek a fifth straight win over Massillon in the Memorial Hall clash at Alliance tonight. The Tigers, led by Clarence McDade and Chuck Buttermore, counter with Ernie Parks Aaron Simms and Vernon Weisgarber to balance height and speed as both teams race for county bragging rights and a potential state tourney edge.

Massillon Tigers McKinley Bulldogs Memorial Hall Court Alliance Bup Rearick Akron North Joe DeMando Vernon Weisgarber Bob Williams Randall Garver Eddie Coleman Ernie Parks Clarence McDade Chuck Buttermore Tiger Rearick Aaron Simms Vic Werner Parks Coleman Simms Wernet Dale Haverstock Bill Cook Bud Houghton DeMando McDade Weisgarber

John Carroll Opens 1942 Schedule Versus Kent State

United Press reports veteran John Carroll Blue Streaks begin an 18 game slate at Kent State. The high scoring Golden Flashes, 3 losses by four points or less, pose a danger as Carroll braces for returnees led by Midget Fred Fanelly. Also on tap Ohio matches Wooster at Ohio Wesleyan Findlay at Adrian and Lawrence Tech at Otterbein. Rio Grande posts third win in 12 as Marshall nips Morehead 60 59 ahead of an unbeaten Dayton showdown.

United Press Columbus John Carroll Kent State Mt. Union Kent Tom Conley Carroll Fred Fanelly Baldwin-Wallace Cleveland Buckeye Wooster Ohio Wesleyan Findlay Adrian Lawrence Tech Otterbein Rio Grande West Virginia Tech Marshall College Dayton Morehead

Ohio fisheries rules 1942 ease bluegill size limit

Ohio regulators kept most fishing rules but removed the five inch minimum on bluegills. Daily bag remains 20 with inland bass season closed May 1 to June 16. Lake Erie season May 25 to July 1. trout protection Sept 15 to Apr 15. First turtle and frog protections apply April 30 to June 16. Bait taking from streams limited 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Crayfish allowed any time by hand.

Ohio Conservation and Natural Resources Council Columbus Lake Erie Nimisila Summit County East Peninsula Ohio Canal Massillon Fulton van Buren Hancock County Decker Miami County

Learn to Skate with Egan Taylor Instruction Series

The first of nine instructive ice skating articles by Megan Taylor covers boot fit and equipment. It explains boot counter support, eyelet lace width, sole and heel plate alignment, and center placement. Beginners are advised to spend six to seven dollars on boots and skates, with tips on balance, posture, and initial strides for about half an hour of practice. The piece hints at upcoming installments on technical terms.

Megan Taylor

Bonura Recalled to Military Service in 28-Year Rule

Zeke Bonura, former major league first baseman who led the American Association in hitting at Minneapolis, is recalled to Camp Shelby Mississippi under the 28 year rule after a three month army stint last summer. He says he may kiss baseball goodbye as bullets for the Japanese take precedence.

Associated Press New Orleans Zeke Bonura American Association Minneapolis Camp Shelby Miss Zeke

Annapolis Bars Fans At Midshipmen Sports Program

At the Naval Academy strict wartime rules bar general public attendance for the midshipmen athletic events starting Saturday. Special credentials will be issued to newspapermen covering the games. The academy cage team faces Columbia.

International News Service Annapolis Naval Academy Midshipmen Academy Cage Columbia

Lehman to Host Tall East Tech in Friday Clash

Lehman Polar Bears prepare for a Friday night home game against Cleveland East Tech Carpenters. East Tech features three 6 foot plus lettermen including Vehar and Korach, with a tall starting five aside from guard Kramer. Lehman, hampered by colds, plans no lineup changes from last Saturday’s Salem win. Reserve tips off at 7 20.

Jack Finn Lehman Cleveland East Tech Mickey Finn Carpenters Polar Bears Bill Cook Bulldogs Tigers Aviators Lehman Polar Bears Cleveland East Tech Carpenters Cleveland West South Holy Name St. Ignatius East Tech Jack Vehar August Korach Joe Lesko Robert Kramer Vehar Korach Charles Hofelich Doris Butler Lesko Kramer Jack Lothamer Jim Snyder Salem Chet Fair Bill Kloss Ralph Sponseller Jim Aberhart Finn

Collegiate Scores Across Conferences Reported

East to West results show multiple college games with notable margins. Key outputs include Manhattan 42 over East New York 53, and Pennsylvania 45 over Swarthmore 24, alongside Wisconsin’s Wash. and Jeff. 52 to Bethany 30.

East New York

Zale Plans Navy Enlistment After Conn Title Bout

Middleweight champ Tony Zale says he will enlist in the navy after his title fight with Billy Conn at Madison Square Garden on February 13. The former Gary, Indiana mill worker is in Hot Springs for baths to prepare for training.

Associated Press Hot Springs Tony Zale Navy Billy Conn Madison Square Garden Gary Ind

Travis Waits Induction at Georgia Army Camp

Cecil Levin, Riverdale diamond star, awaits a Fort McPherson physical to determine army induction. If fit, the American League standout who hit .359 in 152 games last season will be inducted as a private tomorrow afternoon.

International News Service Atlanta Cecil Levin Fort McPherson United States Army Riverdale

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