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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1942
Page
6
Megan Taylor outlines basic figure skating technique for twelve steps and body alignment. The guide covers outside and inside edges, forward eight patterns, upright posture, arm position, push off, stride rhythm, hip alignment, and rotation with the free leg as the figure eight develops.
Wide World Sports writer notes Buddy Baer’s courage as he staggered to his feet after a third knockdown in a 15 round bout. Spectators in the $7 seats felt shorted, while closer fans praised his grit. Referee Frank Fullam stopped the action at ten.
Adlden school cagers extended their 3 year streak to 29 consecutive victories by beating Clarendon 18-13 in city grade school action Friday. Burns defeated Belden 31-21 and Market crushed Martin 62-7. In YMCA Fumble League play, Hayes led the Gophers to a 30-28 win over Hi-Y All Stars, Sensibaugh scored 34 as Pick Ups beat Beamers 34-32, and the Victorians topped Waco 60-22 with Tex tallying 21.
Timken Trojans defeated Lincoln Lions 37 to 24 on their home court to open defense of the city title. Timken led 8-6 after one, 19-13 at half, and 29-19 entering the final period, with Nick Vulcan scoring 15 and Tom Schumick 10 for the victors. Lincoln struggled against Timken’s defense as Ed Lipschutz led Lincoln with eight points and Johnny Bikis missed the game with a knee injury.
Horton Smith led the field going into the second round of the $10,000 Los Angeles Open at Hillcrest Country Club. He posted a 68, four under par, giving him a one stroke lead over Harry Cooper Herman Barron and Chet Beer after the first 18 holes, praised for a superb short game.
Rittman built a commanding halftime lead and defeated Wooster 38 to 23. Smith led Rittman with 13 points while Rupp contributed key plays as Wooster trailed 20 to 9 at the break and could not rebound.
Collegiate scores include Union 48 over Bowling Green Otterbein 43 and Marietta 41 over Akron 51 to 44. Other results show Baldwin Wallace 44 over Wilmington 50 to 35 and Ashland 35, St. Joseph's 36 with Toledo 45. Additional outcomes feature Harvard 27 over Cornell 31 and Arkansas 33 overSMU 37.
The Cleveland Barons aim for a 15th straight home game without defeat and a $400 bonus each as they host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at the arena in an American Hockey League matchup.
Joe Louis, weighing 206 34 pounds, floored Buddy Baer in 2 minutes 56 seconds of the first round at Madison Square Garden. Louis dominated with savage punches as Baer showed grit but fell after repeated rights. Baer joked about father time after the loss while Louis extended his title defenses.
The Stark County Class B league saw North Canton and East Sparta drop from the unbeaten tier as Canton Two Wildcats surged to 5–0, leading a six game Friday slate. Waynesburg edged North Canton 35–33, Canal Fulton beat Brewster 46–41 to claim the top spot, Jackson Two Bears topped East Sparta 55–39, Hartville crushed Middlebranch 62–42, Marlboro beat Greentown 40–34, and East Canton won 33–30 in overtime at Brewster.
St John Crusaders outshot Navarre with long range shooting to post a 38 28 victory on Navarre court. Joe Drotovich John Tillitski each 9, Jim Nelson 8, Navarre’s Jack Frank Dick Agler 10 each, St John reserves 33 29 in follow up win with Gardner 11 Watters 12.
Louisville Blue Raiders edged Sebring 28-26 at Louisville Friday night to remain undefeated. Center Bruce Bixler scored the winning basket after a Trojan rally tied the game. Louisville made 18 of 28 foul shots, while managing only five field goals. Sebring reserves defeated Louisville reserves 30-27 in two overtimes.
Uhrichsville Tigers edged Dennison Orange Riders 39 37 after two overtimes. Nick Free hit the deciding hook shot in sudden death. Sensanbaugher tied game late, Arkie Williamson led Dennison with 17, Hostetler 11 for Uhrichsville, Mosher 10 and Free 11 for Uhrichsville.
Miss Marie Lenk a 20 year old Brazilian member of a touring South American swimming team set an American record in the 220 yard breast stroke for women with a time of 3 09 4 at the Cleveland Athletic Club exhibition. She also tied the American record of 1 16 in the 100 yard breast stroke.
Lehman Polar Bears edged Cleveland East Tech 34 30 on Lehman court for their fifth win in six starts. Standouts Kloss Finn Sponseller limited Korach, Vehar added 14, Uebelhart 7, Fair 6 as Tech struggled with height advantage and late rally. Preliminals saw Lehman reserves defeat Massillon Lorin Andrews Junior High 60 34 led by Bud Blair with 17.
Salem Quakers take lead in second period and hold on for a 29 to 26 victory over Alliance. Jim Guappone nets 10 points for Salem while Alliance's Paul Whittingham leads with seven. Final scores reflect a tight defensive battle and Salem’s 11 points in the second frame sealing the win.
A long list of high school football scores across Ohio totals many games. Notable results include Timken 37 Lincoln 24, Lehman 34 Cleveland East Tech St John 38 Navarre 28, and Salem 29 Alliance 26 with numerous others such as Canton Twp 46 Canal Fulton 41 and East Canton 33. The day features wide variety from Akron to Youngstown with scores ranging in the 14 to 56 point spreads.
Lightweight action features Joe Louis, 27, from Detroit knocking out Buddy Baer, 250 pounds, in Sacramento California. Hollywood bout sees Petey Scalzo 134 facing Toby Vigil 132, from New York and Los Angeles, declared no contest in the sixth after Vigil suffered a low punch and was carried to his corner.
Proceeds from the Dartmouth Army basketball game on January 31 will be donated to the Naismith Memorial Fund. The event at Hanover, New Hampshire, supports the hall of fame tribute through the charitable effort.
Several cars in this repository want ad produced results. Chrysler 1936 four door sedan offered. No reasonable offer refused. 916 South NW. If you have a car to sell and wish to reach these prospects dial 5101, ask for a Want Ad Taker to insert an inexpensive ad for tomorrow's paper. Reach buyers quickly while interested.
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