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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1942

Page

6

McKinley Falls to St Vincent in tight Akron clash

McKinley Bulldogs drop 24 21 decision to Akron St Vincent on St Vincent court as poor shooting 13 percent from the field halves their chances. Garver leads McKinley with seven, Weibel scores ten for St Vincent, Doyle directs Saints in win. Bulldogs aim to rebound against Warren Harding.

Bulldogs St. Vincent Jack Maxwell McKinley Akron St. Vincent Bup Rearick Warren Harding McKinley Music Room Akron South Saints Haverstok Hill Coleman Doyle Garver Weibel Haag Parks Messmore Young Jerome Bennett Simms Ian Johnson McKinley Res Kistler Wilhite Jomb'di Dent Zimmer Hoof Tersigni Thomas Fitz OiClark Jordan Payne Cook Schlasser

Barker to Join Army Air Corps From McKinley Staff

Clyde Barker assistant coach at McKinley High will leave in February to join the Army Air Corps. He plans to resign at semester end and seek reemployment after passing the physical. Barker follows Floyd B Schwartzwalder and notes the war department will accept married men.

Army Reserve Fort Benning Schwartzwalder Barker Air Corps Randolph Field Tex War Department Air Force Barkers Parkersburg High School West Virginia Wesleyan Canton Parkersburg Frank Lough

Byron Nelson Retains Lead in Oakland Open

Byron Nelson remains four shots ahead going into the third round of the Oakland Open at Oakland California. Nelson, winner of the 1939 U S Open and the 1940 PGA, shot 67 yesterday to pair with his 67 first round for a 136 total. Behind him on 140 are Ben Hogan Lawson Little Denny Shute Tony Penna Lloyd Mangrum and Chick Harbert.

Associated Preas Oakland Calif Byron Nelson Toledeon Nelson Ben Hogan Lawson Little Denny Shute Tony Penna Lloyd Mangrum Chick Harbert

Vikings Favored In Key Class B Clash

The Stark County Class B league sees North Canton Vikings at Canton Two Wildcats as the main event after a 34-21 upset by Middlebranch over Canton Two. Wayne...

Football Dinner Honors Bierman Hero Goes To War

Minnesota fans feted Coach Bernie Bierman at a testimonial dinner praising his national championship. The event doubled as a sendoff as Bierman heads to Quantico Virginia to begin wartime duties as a Marine Corps major, with Gov. Harold E Stassen addressing attendees and defense bonds totaling $1500 highlighted.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minnesota Bernie Bierman Bierman Quantico Marine Corps Harold E. Stassen

Paperhanging Services Offered in Want Ads

In the want ads section a local paper advertises paperhanging services. The listing notes interior wall finishing, wallpaper removal, and ceiling treatments available by appointment with contact details for estimates.

Holman Quits Coaching At Franklin and Marshall

Ohio State quarterback honed Holman resigns as Franklin and Marshall head coach after 11 seasons to enter private business with Galbreath Real Estate in Columbus. His 1941 team posted five wins, one loss, and one tie.

United Press Columbus Alan M. Holman Ohio State Franklin and Marshall College Galbreath Real Estate Co Holman Franklin and Marshall

Dover Raptors Rally Past Zanesville For 50 40 Win

Dover overcame a third quarter dip to defeat Zanesville 50 40 in a Central Ohio league game. The victory kept Dover in second place while dropping Zanesville from a tie for the spot. key players included Connor and Bateson for Dover and Petricola and Pollock for Zanesville.

DOVER Zanesville Blue Devils Connor Bateson Menhorn Herman

DeMando Nets Victory Points On Two Fouls

Massillon beat Alliance 43-42 as Joe DeMando scored 19 points including two decisive fouls in the final minute. Bevan and McDade added late scoring while Massillon reserves won 39-32 as the Tigers rallied from a 35-21 deficit.

Massillon Joe DeMando Tiger Alliance DeMando Tigers Aviators Bud Houghton Ray Bevan Joe Harrison Bob Williams Vernon Weisgarber John Byelene Chuck Buttermore Basil Skillern The Bevan Mickey McDade Fritz Buttermore McDade Geltz Faulkner Connelly Aviator

Scholastic Scores Varied Ohio High School Matches

A large slate of high school football scores across numerous Ohio towns and cities includes Akron North 42 over Akron Central 23, Massillon 43 over Alliance 42, Lorain 24 over Lakewood 14, Columbus North 45 over Columbus East 27, and many more with frequent late dramatic finishes and overtime at Cambridge St Benedict 40 New comerstown 30. Several teams posted high point totals such as New Lexington 34, Crooksville 17, and Dover 50 over Zanesville 40, reflecting a busy weekend of prep athletics across the state.

St. John Louisville Massillon Alliance Sebring Minerva Brewster Jackson Navarre East Canton Canal Fulton Marlboro Waynesburg Hartville Greentown Uniontown North Canton East Sparta Middlebranch Canton Two Barnesville Whrichsville Dover Zanesville Dundee Baltic Magnolia Perrysville Sherrodsville Malvern New Philadelphia Cleveland Heights Shaker Heights Lorain Lakewood Cleveland Shaw Elyria Euclid Shore Bedford Twinsburg Greensburg Berea Rocky River Fairview Oberlin Xenia Central Wilmington van Wert St. Marys Dover St. Joseph Zanesville St. Nicholas MacConnelsville Caldwell New Lexington Glouster New Concord

Crusaders topple Louisville 34 25 to break eight game streak

St John Crusaders defeated Louisville Blue Raiders 34 to 25 on Louisville court. Jim Nelson led Crusaders with four field goals and strong defense, while Joe Drotovich and John Tillitski shared high honors. Louisville struggled with passing and backboard play, with Jim Vieland and Bill Hoover scoring six each. St John reserves won 28-22 in the preliminary.

St. John Crusaders Louisville Blue Raiders Louisville Crusaders St. John Malvern Brewster Railroaders Jim Nelson Crusader Nelson Joe Drotovich John Tillitski Raiders Jim Vieland Bill Hoover Jim Dehnke Drotovich Bruce Bixler Joe Watters

Carrollton Hot Stove League Meets Monday

The Carrollton Hot Stove League holds its second meeting Monday night at 7 30 in the Civic club rooms with Rap Warstler of North Canton and Luke Sewell of Akron as invited guests. The NL movie Safe at Home will be shown and a Rotary Civic clubs sports quiz featured. Free lunch and Dwight Rafert’s student orchestra provide music.

Carrollton Civic Club Rap Warstler North Canton Luke Sewell Akron Rotary Civic Clubs Dwight Rafert

Loudonville Beats Wooster in Buckeye League Clash

Loudonville defeated Wooster Friday in a Central Buckeye League game, staying undefeated at 7-0. The victory extended Loudonville’s perfect start as Wooster suffered a seventh loss in seven games.

Woooster Wooster Loudonville Buckeye

Bergholz suffers first loss 28-25 to Smithfield

Berg holz High is held to five points in the final period as Smithfield posts a 28-25 victory in a tight game. The teams traded leads all night with a 6-6 first-quarter score, a 12-11 halftime edge for Smithfield, and a 20-20 deadlock to start the fourth. Smithfield reserves won the opener 36-16.

Bergholz Bergholz High Smithfield

Motzer Veteran Official Dies at 45 in Buffalo

Carlyle Earle Motzer a longtime western New York football official and one of the few 10 lettermen in sports at Miami University Oxford Ohio who graduated in 1920 died in Buffalo after a heart ailment at age 45.

Buffalo N. Y Carlyle Earle Motzer New York Miami University Oxford, O

Sebring Trojans Rally Past Minerva Five 42 36

Sebring overcoming an early deficit, the Trojans edged Minerva 42 36 on Friday night. Al Marsh scored 17 and Dick Sanderson 13 for Sebring, who led 17 11 after the first quarter, 24 18 at halftime, and 27 26 after three periods, with Nick Guinea pacing the Lions with 12.

Minerva Sebring Trojans al Marsh Dick Sanderson Nick Guinea Lions Marsh Hines Sanderson Guinea Bradley I Street Wilson Q Tarbett Goddard Miller Telford Tannehillee Turner Kintner O Steinbach

Chamaco Defeated In Billiards Match At World Tournament

In Chicago, Chamaco Co lost to Ralph Greenleaf 50 to 40 in a three cushion billiards match. The Mexican titleholder joins Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran on the casualty list as Hoppe narrowly beat John Fitzpatrick 50 to 47 to share the top spot.

International Chicago Joe Chamaco Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran Chamaco Ralph Greenleaf New York Hoppe John Fitzpatrick

Pennock Sees Baseball Plans in War Year

Boston Red Sox farm chief Herb Pennock arrives to discuss 1942 minor league setup with Terrier officials. He cites President Roosevelt's support for baseball and night games, expects week to week planning, and notes some stars will serve in the armed forces while he remains confident in the sport and Red Sox organization. Pennock and Joe Reardon accompany the visit, with talks centering on Canton cooperation and timing for final farm club arrangements.

United States Japan Herb Pennock Boston Red Sox Boston Pennock Roosevelt Kenesaw M. Landis Joe Reardon Scranton, Pa Theu. S Red Sox Terriers Oscar Barkey Pat Patterson The Canton

Mansfield Tigers Defeat New Philadelphia 40 36 In Rough Friday Night

Mansfield Ty gers froze the ball in the closing minutes to protect a slight lead and defeat New Philadelphia 40 36 in a fast rough game that saw five players banished on fouls. The visitors led 8 5 after one, tied 18 18 at half, and held a 30 27 edge entering the final quarter.

Mansfield Mansfield Tygers New Philadelphia Quak Tygers

Nova to be Replaced by Pastor in Lesnevich Showdown

New York light heavyweight fighter Lou Nova suffers a left side cartilage pull in training and will be replaced by Bob Pastor for the February 6 bout against world champion Gus Lesnevich. Promoter Mike Jacobs announced the change today.

Nova New York Lou Nova Gus Lesnevich Bob Pastor Mike Jacobs

Want Ad Taker Offers Inexpensive Room Rental Insertion

If you have rooms to rent and wish to reach prospects dial 5101 and ask for a Want Ad Taker. Have her insert an inexpensive ad now in time for tomorrow's paper. Reach renters right away while they remain interested.

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