Kochan Whips Nickelette In Amateur Feature At Antlers
Milwaukee bowler Gil Zunker and Frank Benkovic shattered doubles and all events records at the American Bowling Congress tournament in Columbus Ohio. Zunker led with a 2960 all events total and a 712 in singles while Benkovic posted strong 228 234 203 doubles games and high totals. The event featured top teams from Milwaukee Cleveland and Newark with notable scores including 2902 by Hibit Inn Buffalo and 2838 by Huffman Oils Cincinnati.
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Ralph Teatsorth
United Press
Olumbus
WPI
Gil Zunker
Frank Benkovic
Milwaukee
Harry
Charles Thoma
Chicago
Zunker
Benkovic
William J. Knox
Philadelphia
Verifine
Charley Daw
August Ehlke
A. B
Hibit Inn
Buffalo
Huffman Oils
Delaware
Kessen Shoes
Cincinnati
Columbus
William Levitz
Fred Aspton
Jackson
Mich
Ashton
Seren
Harry Cook
Frank Seaton
Irvington
New Jersey
William Whaestle
Newark
N. J
Everett Crute
Youngstown
Walter Voorheis
Saginaw
Seaton
Herman Repp
Boxing card set for Elks Hall on April 26
The Elks Hall will host a professional boxing card on Wednesday, April 26, sponsored by the Troxel Baseball team with R W Eddie Faulhaber as matchmaker and promoter. Leading Lorain County fighters are slated to participate, with the full lineup to be announced soon.
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Elks Hall
Troxel
R. W
Eddie
Faulhaber
Lorain County
Leafs Triumph in Longest NHL Playoff Game to Reach Finals
Toronto Maple Leafs edged Boston Bruins 1 to 0 in an epic 1 hour 44 minute 46 second game to advance to the Stanley Cup finals against the New York Rangers. Ken Doraty scored the decisive goal on a pass from Andy Blair past Tiny Thompson after five scoreless periods before crowds of 14,500-plus.
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New York
Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Rangers
Leafs
Boston Bruins
Toronto
Ken Doraty
Maple Leaf
Andy Blair
Tiny Thompson
Boston
Foul Shooting Tourney Opens at Elyria M C A
The Elyria M C A announces its annual foul shooting tournament opening today with events tomorrow and Thursday. Classes A B and C determine age groups with 40 25 and 20 shots respectively and no entry fee. Participants may use the floor when not in regular use.
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Elyria
Exhibition Results From United Press Report
Scores listed show teams across cities with varied outcomes including New York and Philadelphia matches. Results include Memphis 2, New York 14. Pittsburgh 9, Detroit 14. Cleveland 16, New Orleans 0. St Louis 18, Meridian Cincinnati 6.
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United Press
New York
Memphis
Philadelphia
Boston
Jersey City
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Tetroit
Knoxville
Cleveland
New Orleans
Washington
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Meridian
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Pressing Reaches 972nd Game as Cage Official
Bill Pressing, a renowned cage referee, officiated the Fisher Foods Anchorians game Friday and notched his 117th game of the season. The veteran official now has 972 career games. Also a golfer, he won the 1931 Western Division Golf Association title and lost it in 1932 to Al Atkinson.
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Bill Pressing
Fisher Foods-Anchorians
Pressing
al Atkinson
Wooster
Pittsburgh
Pirate
Buccaneers
Pirates
Floyd Vaughan
Floyd
Chicago Cubs
Tony Piet
Vaughan
Gus Suler
Pie Traynor
Tommy Thevenow
Bill Brubaker
Paul
Lloyd
Fred Lindstrom
New York Giants
Adam Comorosky
Forrest Jensen
Larry French
Bill Swift
Heinie Meine
Steve Swetonic
Bill Harris
Leon Chagnon
Remy Kremer
Waite Hart
Charley Wood
Hal Smith
Ralph Birkhofer
George Gibson
Tri County Baseball League Plans 1933 Reorganization
The Tri County baseball league will reorganize at a meeting tomorrow evening in Lorain municipal courtrooms. Rudy Ebinger announced the gathering called by president Jesse Hamman to form a circuit of eight teams or more. Managers from LaGrange Sheldon Lumbers to Norwalk Keller News are invited to discuss entry fees forfeits and a starting date. The 7 45 pm session will set preliminaries for the 1933 campaign.
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Tri-County Baseball League
Lorain Municipal
Rudy Ebinger
League
Jesse Hamman
LaGrange Sheldon Lumbers
Grafton Buiner Markets
Huron
Wakeman
Red Caps
Oberlin Eli Billiards
Amherst Merchants
Troxel Club
Elyria
Elyria Merchants
Wellington Eagles
Berlin Heights
Norwalk
Keller News
Sandusky Cloverleaf Dairies
Johnny Kendal
Herb Barry
Lorain
Sauer Upsets Mason in Lorain County Ping Pong Tourney
In Lorain County play, A B Sauer defeats Al Mason 19-21 21-18 21-16 21-13 to join Don Gurney and Dr M H Serbes as top contenders for the title. Other results include Max Van Wormer over Joe Siviski 21-8 21-19 21-18 and John Wojtowics over Clayton Harpster 21-18 12-21 21-14 21-18. Doubles saw Clark Black Alan Van Wormer beat A B Sauer Joe Livinski 21-16 21-18 21-19.
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Lorain County
al Mason
A. B. Sauer
Sauer
Don Gurney
M. H. Serbes
Max van Wormer
Joe Siviski
John Wojtowics
Clayton Harpster
Joe Kocsis
Don Thompson
Clark Black
Alan van Wormer
Joe Livinski
Bell Clothiers Lead Cherry Ridge Ping-Pong League
The Beall Clothiers topped the All-Stars 6-0 to seize first place in the Cherry Ridge ping-pong league. Haserodt Jewelers beat the Retailers 5-1 in another match with multiple singles and doubles results noted.
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Bell Clothiers
Beall Clothiers
All-Stars
Haserodt Jewelers
Elyria Hardware Fielding Fast Pitch Softball Team
The Elyria Hardware will field a fast pitch softball team this season with Steve Gerush as manager. Players signed include Steve Miko Hank Ernest Julius Tisza John Kostyo Mike Banick Johnny Yucka Bud Polchey Alex Miko Johnny Kokai and Jerry Barkacs. Nanny George will serve as booking manager.
Gonzales to meet Jezewski in Lorain fight card
Don Gonzales of Cleveland and Johnny Jezewski of Elyria will headline a six round feature in Lorain on April 15. Promoter George Forester announced the card and said further bouts include Johnny Miller of Elyria and Gattling Yarish of LaGrange in supporting matches.
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Lorain, O
Don Gonzales
Cleveland
Johnny Jerzewski
Elyria
Lorain
LaGrange
Rift in Lorain sports body sparks rumor mill
Rumors of a rift in the Lorain Sports Commission circulate after the resignations of Jesse Hamman and Rudy Ebinger, former president and secretary of the Lorain Amateur Baseball Association. Hamman and Ebinger now help organize the Tri-County baseball league, a move not fully approved by some commission members. Stanley Morgan became president and Maynard Schnitzler secretary, appointed by Peter Weber.
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Lorain, O
Lorain Sports Commission
Jesse Hamman
Rudy Ebinger
Lorain Amateur Baseball Association
Hamman
Ebinger
Tri-County Baseball League
Stanley Morgan
Maynard Schnitzler
Peter Weber
Commission
Washington Senators Aim For 1933 Glory With Strong Pitching
Washington's 1933 outlook centers on a deep mound corps and solid infield led by Joe Cronin. The staff features Alvin Crowder Al Thomas Monte Weaver Wally Stewart and Far Whitehill backed by reserves Burke McAfee Linke Ragland. Carl Reynolds Sam West Goose Goslin Heinie Manush Fred Schulte and Sam Rice bolster a veteran outfield while Cronin Kintel Myer Bluege anchor the infield.
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Washington
Joe Cronin
Clark Griffith
Gray Fox
Senators
Cronin
Alvin Crowder
al Thomas
Monte Weaver
Wally Stewart
Moe Berg
White Sox
Cliff Bolton
Joe Kintel
Buddy Myer
Ossie Bluege
Manager Cronin
Senator
Carl Reynolds
Sam West
Goose Goslin
Goose
Heinie Manush
Fred Schulte
Sam Rice
Goshen Circuit Meeting Attracts Large Entry
Goshen New York April 4. The Goshen Mile Track August 14 18 draws a large field of swift trotters and pacers with the $60000 Hamiltonian Stake on August 16 as the main event. The new entry classification based on records promises equal starts for all top horses.
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Goshen
N .Y
al Saunders
The Slice’s Role in Ping Pong Strokes
The slice is a key ping pong stroke that twists the ball to the left when slicing the ball. A properly executed slice makes a return extremely difficult for the opponent.
Elyria High Boxing Results From Recent Tournament
First round bouts completed in all classes except heavyweight. Twelve more fights plus remaining heavyweight first round and second rounds set for this afternoon at four. Warenstein Christie bout praised, ending in a draw and a subsequent decision for Warenstein. Notable results include 105 lb Kusbieski over Szabo and Gutowski over Radebaugh. 115 Donnely over Vernon Smith. 12a Andress over Bliss and Wazenstein over Christie. several others by knockout or decision across 12a to 155 lb divisions depending on weight class.
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Warenstein-Christie
Lion
Ware
Gus Vistisis
Bill Rucker
Harry Shapiro
Sam Gottlieb
John Talarski
Wendell Perkins
Stanley Machock
Bill Coinman
Paul Coniam
Andrew Simon
Tom Hallauer
Clarence Battle
Chuck Cluley
Napoleon Shropshire
Stany Jezewski
Ken Crooks
Art Horvath
Noel Todd
Carl Dodsley
Fred Stahl
Grand Circuit Meet at Rockingham Park Set as Top Event
Twenty three stake events drawing 566 trotters and pacers establish that the Rockingham Park Grand Circuit meeting in Salem New Hampshire runs July 31 to August 12 and promises a premier horse race season in America.
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Salem
N. H
Rockingham Park
America
Mat Results At Kansas City Show Bouts
Jim Londos of New York defeated Dutch Hefner of Sherman Texas and Fred Peterson of Holt Missouri and Jules Stronzbow of Los Angeles and Earl Lacy of Less City Kansas in bouts. Charles Knoche of Kansas City Kan and Johnny Shoop of Racine Wis faced loss or draw. George Zaharias of Pueblo Colo and Lee Wy koff of Kansas City Mo drew with Johnny Plummer of Central City Is and others.
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Kansas City
Jim Londos
New York
Dutch Hefner
Sherman
Tex
Fred Peterson
Holt
Jules Stronzbow
Los Angeles
Earl Lacy
Less City
Kan
Charles Knoche
Johnny Shoop
Racine
Wis
Johnny Plummer
Central City
George Zaharias
Pueblo
Colo
Lee Wykoff
When Crowds Obscure Individual Identity
A brief note on how dense gatherings erode personal distinctness as people cluster closely. The idea is that visibility of individuals fades when many stand together, making each person harder to recognize.
Rosenbloom loses to Scozza in non-title bout in Buffalo
Maxie Rosenbloom, returning after claiming the World light heavyweight title, lost a 10 round decision to Lou Scozza of Buffalo in a non-title bout. Referee Jimmy Goodrich and one judge favored Scozza, the other judge had Rosenbloom. It was their seventh meeting.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Maxie Rosenbloom
New York
Lou Scozza
Rosenbloom
Jimmy Goodrich
Scozza
Rosenbloom-Scozza
Fight Results From Br United Prosa in Multiple Cities
Boxing results list Tos y2a of New York defeating Fadic Shapirs in New York. Tom Walsh of New York KO’s Sergeant Bill Wiggins of Scranton. Bob Pietsch of Germany defeats Paul Armando of the Philippines. Johnny Laddeo of the Philippines defeats Ralph Giffone of Brooklyn. Johnny Herman of New York defeats Al Jerome of Philadelphia in Syracuse. Lou Scozza of Buffalo defeats Maxie Rosenbloom of New York. Pete Laskey knocks out Joe Lyons of Scranton. Joe Gerace of Buffalo defeats My Laythron of Rochester. Sam Slaughter of Terre Haute defeats Jack McVey by technical knockout. Bud Marshall knocks out Eddie Greb. Bob Cread of Lima, Q. defeats Joe Jeffers of Arcola.
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New York
Stanislaus Tosy2a
Chile
Fadic Shapirs
Tom Walsh
Bill Wiggins
Scranton
Bob Pietsch
Germany
Paul Armando
Philippines
Johnny Laddeo
Ralph Giffone
Joe Gerace
Buffalo
My Laythron
Rochester
Terre Haute
Ind
Sam Slaughter
Jack McVey
Bud Marshall
Evansville
Eddie Greb
Los Angeles
Bob Cread
Lima
Joe Jeffers
Arcola
Ill
Local boxing card showcases multiple Lorain fighters at Hotel Antlers
Johnny Kochan earned a three round decision over Al Nickelette in a hard fought bout. Tony Skorke lost a close verdict to Mike Vignovich while Bruno Skolnicki defeated Stan Ponezocha in three tight rounds. Eddie Vincello outboxed Andy Vargo and Carl Flontek defeated Hank Harrell in an entertaining card staged by Newshoy A. A. at the Hotel Antlers.
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Ernie Braden Pokei
Johnny Kochan
Lorain County Goldenloves
American Legion
Hotel Antlers
al Nickelette
Lorain High Svid
Newshoy A. A
Pets Flontek
Tony Skorke
Elyria
Mike Vignovich
Lorain
Skorke
Vignovich
Elyrian
Andy Vargo
Eddie Vincello
Kochan - Nickelettte
Kochan
Nickelette
Tony
Vargo
Port City
Bruno Skolnicki
Stan Ponzecheca
Ponezocha
Skolnicki
Carl Flontek
Hank Harrell
Flontek
Carl
Harrell
Joe Novotny
John Holly
Frank Kufel
Joe Spanski
Spanski
Kufel
Elyria Rifle Club Loses Postal Match to Lorain
In the first of a postal contest, the Elyria Rifle Club fell to Lorain by 937 to 930. The second match is scheduled for this week. Scores listed show the close competition.
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Elyria Rifle Club
Lorain
Middle Atlantic To Organize As Eight-Team Loop
The Middle Atlantic League will form an eight club circuit in Wheeling West Virginia with six returning teams and two new cities. Dayton withdraws from the Central League opening space for Springfield or Lima Ohio. Joe Cambria may place a team at Springfield and Huntington Charleston Wheeling Beckley Johnstown Zanesville join, schedule set for 140 games May 4 to Sept 6.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Cubs
Teague
Zanesville
Dayton
Elmer Daily
Springfield
Lima
Siz
Joe Cambria
Alex Pisula
Ohio
Huntington
Charleston
Beckley
West Virginia
Johnstown
Zanesville, O
Welterweight Bout Highlights Lorain Card Downed Hoff Triumphs
In a lively program Offut Hoff of Lorain beat Sam Porciello in a close welterweight clash. The card also saw Len Camera defeat Bud Hemminger, George Richards overcome Walt Milosci, Joe Mishak kayo Geo Nalski, and John Rutledge win over Elmer Cunningham.
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Offut Hoff
Sam Porciello
Lorain
Hoff
Len Camera
Bud Hemminger
George Richards
Walt Milosci
Joe Mishak Kayoed
Geo. Nalski
John Rutledge
Elmer Cunningham
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