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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1942

Page

19

Hogan Boosts Earnings To $4,875 In San Francisco Open Breezy

Sports column notes earnings figure for Hogan after winning the San Francisco Open. Brief commentary references various figures and personalities in baseball and boxing circles, including Swope, Terry, Ott, and risked shifts in roles. Mentions Loyola of Baltimore beating Western Maryland in overtime, then Catholic U. twice by 50-33, with 26-20 halftime.

Hogan ABC Normal Minnesota Loyola of Baltimore Western Maryland Catholic U

Gerber Tops Rockets With 20.9 Point Season Pace

Toledo University star Bob Gerber leads the Rockets in scoring with 20.9 points per game. The 6 foot 4 forward, co captain with Bart Quinn, has emerged as a top all around player and a strong defender. His unconventional corner hook shot and deceptive fake drive the attack as Toledo aims to break Chuckovits' scoring record with 12 games left.

Associated Press Toledo University of Toledo Rockets Bob Gerber Rockets Gerber Akron West High School Chuck Chuckovits Akron Chuckovits Bart Quinn Detroit Tech Akron South West University Rocket

Hogan Wins San Francisco Open by Three Strokes

Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania wins the $5,000 San Francisco Open with a total 279 after an eagle on the 15th. Sam Snead finishes three behind in second, Lawson Little third. Hogan’s earnings reach $4,875 for 1942 with recent wins and high finishes. In Youngstown, Peter Wellman seeks to move the Mahoning Valley Open dates to June 24–27 to avoid conflicts with Hale America sectional eliminations.

International News Service San Francisco Ben Hogan Hershey Beltin Benny Ben Hogan Screaming Woods Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Lawson Little Dick Metz Oak Park United Press Youngstown Peter Wellman Mahoning Valley Country Club

Ohio State Stamps Chicago in Big Ten clash

Ohio State’s basketball team crushed Chicago 63 to 35 to stay near the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Jack McLain led with 13 points as Ohio State prepared to host Purdue after Minnesota solidified second place with a 46-39 win over Purdue.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio State Chicago Bucks Purdue Illinois Minnesota Boilermakers Windy City Jack McLain State Michigan Indiana Wolverines Gophers Ann Arbor

Alliance New Home of Hot Stove League

The National Hot Stove league transfers its national headquarters to Alliance from Selma Alabama. Cy Butler Alliance sports editor becomes executive secretary succeeding Dr Anne E Gray. Butler helped form the Alliance chapter on Nov 18 1937 and the league now spans more than 100 chapters across the United States Canada and Balboa Panama Canal Zone.

Alliance HOT Stove League National Hot Stove League Selma Ala Cy Butler Anne E. Gray Butler Ohio Massillon Minerva Carrollton Girard East Liverpool Ravenna United States Canada Balboa Panama Canal Zone Karl Artman Dr. Gray

Bucs’ Catcher Baker Signs With Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced they have the signed contract of catcher Bill Baker six foot Woodleaf N C a player acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on waivers last May.

BUCS Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Bill Baker Six Foot Woodleaf N. C Cincinnati Reds

Canton Drop Forge and Corrugated Box Tie Up First

Canton Drop Forge and Corrugated Box stayed in a first place tie by winning their third game Monday night at Belden School. The Forges crushed Republic Stamping 44 to 10 while the Boxes defeated Republic South Division 41 to 21. Sterling Bakers edged Republic Met. Lab. 25 to 24.

Canton Drop Forge Corrugated Box Belden School Forges Republic Sterling Bakers Lab Met. Lab Wickaltee Bixler Valet McKibben Brewer Jones the

Boxing Board Names New Cincinnati Chairman

George A. Murphy, long time Cincinnati boxing and wrestling commissioner, was promoted to chairman to succeed Bill Goebel who resigned to promote boxing bouts. Walton Bachrach was appointed to a two year term to fill Murphy’s place.

Cincinnati George A. Murphy Cincinnati Boxing and Wrestling Commission Bill Goebel Walton Bachrach Murphy

Scioto County Cager Aims for Ohio Scoring Mark

Washington two senior Lef ty Nelson of Nauvoo Scioto County mounts to surpass Tom Kinkade’s 484 point season record with 480 points in 20 games for the southern Ohio Class A team. The article reviews other top scorers and team standings, noting Goedde, Van Horn, Nagy, and Martins Ferry as key performers while detailing league shifts and recent upsets across Class A and nearby districts.

Associated Press Columbus Toronto Tom Kinkade Nelson Washington Two Nauvoo Scioto County Kinkade Tom South Webster Washington Waterloo Wonders Portsmouth East Sylvester Goedde Vaughnsville Gilboa Johnny van Horn Greene Fritz Nagy Akron South Martins Ferry Wheeling W. Va

Timken at Akron East in pivotal league clash

Timken Trojans, riding the best record in the Canton area, travel to Akron to meet East Orientals who lead the Akron Pioneer league with undefeated status. The 7 pm game at the Akron Armory serves as a preview to the Akron Youngstown college bout as Timken aims for a 10th win in 11. Coach Dan Myers sticks with the starting five of Bikis, Melcher, Huddleston, Vulcan, and Schumick as Timken brings a 48.6 point per game attack into the showdown.

Timken Trojans Canton Akron East Orientals Akron Armory Johnny Bikis Burton Melcher Dick Huddleston Nick Vulcan Tom Schumick

Wooster to Battle Lincoln and Berea

Wooster Generals schedule two home games this week facing Berea and Canton Lincoln. They travel to Canton Friday and host Berea Saturday. County league standings show Doylestown near top after Fredericksburg upset Smithville. other games include Chester at Doylestown and Sterling at West Salem. Central Buckeye league features Orrville at Loudonville and Rittman at Millersburg Friday.

Wooster Wooster Generals Berea New Cage Generals Canton Lincoln Wayne County Orrville Smithville Shreve Doylestown Fredericksburg Sterling Chester Dalton West Salem Creston Congress Paint Two Apple Creek

Jackson Twp to Battle Greentown in Loop Tilt

The Jackson Two Bears aim to beat Greentown tonight at Greentown in the Stark county Class B loop. Jackson is 5 of 10 in league play while Greentown stands 3 of 10. Seven games are set for Friday and four for Saturday.

Jackson Battle Greentown Jackson Two Bears Down Greentown Greentown Stark County Bears Greenies

Giants to Increase Salaries Under Liberalism Plan

New York Giants president Horace Stoneham said payroll will stay about the same as prior years as Mel Ott steers a liberal pay policy. Ott backs raises for youths like Johnny Rucker and Bob Carpenter as part of rebuilding after three straight NL second-division finishes.

Mel Ott United Press New York New York Giants Horace Stoneham Stoneham Giants Ott Bill Terry Johnny Rucker Bob Carpenter Rucker

New York University Football Slated for Review After Delays

New York University council voted to conduct a full review of athletics after delaying the planned drop of varsity football. The formal notice signaled a likely reduction from the sports calendar, as alumni voiced cautious optimism amid continuing financial strain from de-emphasis and weak gate receipts.

International New York New York University University Council

Lincoln Lions set for seventh win at Orrville

The Lincoln Lions travel to Orrville to face the Red Riders in a Central Buckeye league matchup. Orrville has 8 losses in 10 games and may be weakened if Harold Sibert cannot play due to flu, with Ted Loop or Bob Nichols stepping in at forward if needed. The reserve game tips at 7 30.

Lincoln Lions Orrville Red Riders Smithville Lodi Doylestown Loudonville Apple Creek Rittman Dalton Millersburg Wooster Joe Hardy J. Cager Marion Eby Dalton Cager Joe Yonto Curtis Norman Charles Hudson Don Demlow Bob Reynolds Junie Ferrall Lions Harold Sibert Sibert Ted Loop Bob Nichols Bob Slobodnick Ray Preusser Mike Rejina Ed Lipschutz

Ohio Fishing Licenses and Local Hunting News Roundup

Ohio anglers 18 plus must be licensed to fish in public waters with 50 cent state fee plus 10 cent clerk fee. non residents pay 3 dollars and 25 cents, or a 10 day license for 1 dollar with 10 cent clerk fee. Badges must be worn. Carrollton hunter Chick Marsall tops Carroll county with 25 pelts. Brackin pairs 27. Red Hewitt 10. Ground hog day anticipation and wildlife sightings near New Castle, PA. Canton Pistol Club hosts indoor range program. Sportsmen's Rod and Gun rifle group meets Wednesday at 7:30. Michigan upstate logging aids deer due to winter browse. Stark Gun Club skeet winter run, Umstattd, Atkinson, McFarren high in events. night shooting Thursday.

Ohio Chick Marsall Carrollton Carroll County Brackin Chinck” Brackin Hewitt Mellett Canton Sportsmen’s Rod and Gun Club Ralph Howard Helwig St NW Stark Gun Club Ray McFarren William Umstattd Tom Atkinson Russ Horn J. C. James Carl Zettler H. Farmer Ben Keller

Tigers Engage Akron Quintet in Back-to-Back Games

MASSILLON The Washington High quintet faces two Akron opponents this week at home. St Vincent’s tests tonight, South on Friday. St Vincent’s lost 43-26 to Akron West. Washington fell 49-35 to Newark Saturday. Fritz Nagey stars for South, averaging 21 points per game.

Massillon Washington High Akron St. Vincents South St. Vincent's Akron West Tigers Newark Canton McKinley Fritz Nagey Steubenville Youngstown Wilson Elyria Cuyahoga Falls Warren Harding Youngstown

Illinois grid post narrows coach choice for Illini

Champaign Illinois report says the selection of a new head football coach to replace Robert Zuppke has narrowed to Burt Ingwersen and Ray Elliott. Ingwersen is Northwestern's line coach and former Zuppke assistant with prior stints at LSU and Iowa. Elliott was Zuppke's top assistant last season and previously coached at Illinois College.

International News Service Champaign Ill University of Illinois Robert Zuppke Burt Ingwersen Ray Elliott Ingwersen Northwestern University Zuppke Louisiana State Iowa Elliott Illinois College

Thornton Lee Seeks Salary Boost After Stellar 1941 Season

Phoenix report notes Thornton Lee, AL's top left pitcher in 1941 with 22 wins, 11 losses, leading in earned runs, and a .250 batting average, declares the White Sox underpay and demands a higher contract after rejecting the prior offers. He emphasizes his 22 victories and all his league-leading stats as justification.

Associated Press Phoenix Ariz Thornton Lee Chicago White Sox Lee White Sox

Cleveland Golden Gloves Final Friday Advances

The Cleveland Golden Gloves boxing tournament moved to the final round as semi final winners prepared for Friday night bouts. After tough clashes last night, champions carry their belts and aim for the title in the upcoming matches.

Xavier Seeks Grid Tilt for Open 1942 Date

Xavier University seeks a 1942 football game on one of two open dates as Clem Crowe plans a service team matchup. The coach announced the bid to fill slots on the schedule.

Xavier Cincinnati Xavier University Clem Crowe

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