Elyria Star Tony Wolodzko Earns All Ohio Honors
Elyria High halfback Tony Wolodzko of the Crimson earns a place on the 1938 All Ohio scholastic eleven. The AP selection follows the Ohio Coaches stance and honors the first AP all star team. A coach praises Wolodzko’s talent and character while advising college choices prioritizing education and opportunity to play.
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Elyria
Wolodzko
Tony Wolodziko
Elyria High
Associated Press
Ohio Coaches Association
Tony Wolodzko
Roy Clymer
Tony
A N Smith
Clymer
Tom
Harry
Sitko Blamed for Notre Dame Loss by USC
Notre Dame quarterback Sitko, 21, of Fort Wayne Indiana, blamed for a 13 0 defeat to Southern California after a fourth down line play failed late in the first half. Coach Elmer Tasden defends his team saying every man makes his own decisions. A Cleveland boxing show headlines Tonight at the arena featuring Armstrong Ambers Sarron Krieger Barth and others.
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Sitko
Teven
Joseph Sitko
Fort Wayne
Ind
Central High School
Notre Dame
Trojans
Southern California
Calfornia
Sitho
Elmer Ltasden
Irish
Bob Laggan
Fighting Irish
Los Angeles
Acme
All-Ohio scholastic football team drawn by AP votes
The Chronicle-Telegram delayed publishing the All-Ohio scholastic football selections due to reliance on United Press. The AP selected the team by votes from sports editors. the columnist backed Tony Wolodzko of Elyria and Oberlin’s Herman Hudnell, praised as “the greatest end” seen in high school football, though Hudnell’s absence from basketball was a concern for Oberlin coach Boyd Robinson.
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C-T
Chronicle-Telegram
United Press Service
Associated Press
Tony Wolodzko
Elyria
Herman Hudnell
Oberlin
Wolodzko
Boyd Robinson
Hudnel
Robinson
Florida
Hudwell
Old-Time Baseball Star Dies At 82
Guy Hecker a pioneer of early professional baseball dies at home aged 82 in Wooster Ohio Hecker once held the major league record for scoring seven runs in a nine inning game set this mark while playing for Louisville against Baltimore on August 15 1886 He also pitched a no hit no run game against Pittsburgh in 1882 and was among Connie Mack s early teammates with the Philadelphia Athletics
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Hecker
Connie Mack
Louisville
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Hecker Managed Pittsburgh in 1890 During AA Era
Louisville years when the American Association stood as a major circuit are noted, with Hecker taking the Pittsburgh managerial role in 1890. The record highlights the concentration of teams and management moves within the league during that period.
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Louisville
American Association
Hecker
Pittsburgh
Mackin Leads A Class Pin League With 200 Avg
Mackin of Haserodt Jewelers tops City Class A Bowling League first-half averages at 200 over 30 games. Smythe Sayles 190, Harold Bacon 189, Bill Rogers and Joe Tomsic tied for fourth at 187. Mackin high in individual series at 1710. Jewelers lead both total and single games with 3010 and 1044. Second half starts Thursday with Fox Furnace as new entrant.
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Bill Mackin
Haserodt Jewelers
Bill Gamble
Mackin
Smythe Sayles
Harold Bacon
Tarry Tavern
Bill Rogers
Joe Tomsic
Electro Alloys
Race Betting Gains Power as 1938 Handles Climb
United Press survey shows mutuel betting at tracks in 16 of 18 states rising. Total bets in 1938 reach about 270 million dollars, up from 268.7 million in 1937, with California and Massachusetts posting major increases and only Maryland Michigan and New Hampshire reporting declines. Tax receipts rise correspondingly as New York remains unofficial but high, while Kentucky Ohio publish concrete mutuel handles and revenues for 1938.
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United Press
New York
Caliornia
Massachusetts
Maryland
Michigan
New Hampshire
California
West Virginia
New York State
Kentucky
Ohio
Cleveland Dominates Ohio Shuttlecock Championships
Cleveland players swept the state shuttlecock titles with Ralph Good and Ken Quigley winning the men’s doubles, Myrtle Tebbutt capturing the women’s singles, Tebbutt and Barbara Duffy in women’s doubles, Quigley in men’s singles, and Seymour Colton with Tebbutt in mixed doubles. Also notes pigeons to Vienna and Castlepollard courthouse plans.
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Dayton
Cleveland
Ohio
Buckeye Officials To Decide Marshall Status
Buckeye Conference meetings in Columbus focus on Marshall College status amid long standing friction. Marshall’s potential withdrawal could disrupt 1939 and 1940 football and other schedules. Western Michigan and Xavier probation issues may affect basketball counts. Conference leaders expect quiet sessions with officer rotations and calendar planning.
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United Press
Olumbus
O Dee
U P.1
Marshall College
Buckeye
Ohio and Buckeye Athletic League
Columbus
Marshall
Ohio
Ohio Loop
George Daniel Lorain
Parthenon. Marshall
Huntington
Herd
Ohio Wesleyan
Miami
Dayton
Gauthier
Western Michigan Teachers College
Xavier
Daniel
Frank Hayes
Marietta College
Paul Landis
Bowling Green
Lysle K. Butler
Oberlin
Judge Beatty Refuses Sitting Due to Drafts
Judge C. J. Beatty declines to sit in the current session citing drafts. The action halts courtroom proceedings as clerks seek a more comfortable chamber. No further details on date or location are provided.
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C. J. Beatty
McLemore critiques Jones as USC coach amid rumors and funds
Henry McLemore argues Howard Jones has been a strong money maker for Southern California, bolstering athletic fundraising with large attendances and the Rose Bowl ahead, while noting persistent rumors about his job status and questioning critics who deem him a dead national contender.
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Jones
Alabama
Oregon State
Ohio State
Washington State
Stanford
Oregon
California
Washington
Notre Dame
Giants and Packers Vie For Pro Grid Crown
The New York Giants meet the Green Bay Packers for the National Professional football championship at the Polo Grounds on Sunday before about 60 000. The Giants beat Washington 36-0 to reach the final, with four TDs off Redskins mistakes. Green Bay clinched by falling the Eagles 21-7 to win the Western Division, in Detroit. Byron White closed his career with a 46 yard run as the Rams beat the Pirates 13-7.
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New York Giants
Jack Robinson
Green Bay Packers
Polo Grounds
Giants
Washington Redskins
Eagles
Green Bay
Philadelphia Eaglee
Detroit Lions
Detroit
Byron
Whizzer) White
England
Oxford
Cleveland Rams
Pittsburgh Pirates
Orleus Whites
Intercity Bowling Assn eyes 300-team meet in Findlay
The Intercity Bowling Association of 52 northern and central Ohio counties sets March 4 to April 16 for its annual tournament in Findlay. An entry list of about 300 teams is expected after an executive board meeting. Key officials include A A Winterstell president Sandusky W D Thomson secretary Delaware and Clyde Beck assistant secretary Findlay. Entries close February 15 with bids from Marion Mansfield Lima and others for future meets.
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Intercity
Ohio
Winterstell
Sandusky
W D Thomson
Delaware
Clyde Beck
Tiffin
Marion Lorain
Lima
Mt Vermon
Elyria
Mansfield
Marion
Armstrong Set To Defend Welter Title In Cleveland Card
The Cleveland News presents its 13th annual Christmas Fund boxing show at The Arena tonight with Henry Armstrong defending the welterweight title against Al Manfredo in a 15 round main event. Sally Krieger faces Carmen Barth, Lou Ambers meets Frankie Wallace, and Petey Sarron battles Mike Gamiere in a stacked program headlined by top contenders and past champions. Benny Leonard will referee one match as promoter Bang touts a record crowd and strong all star lineup.
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Cleveland News
Cleveland
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Petey Sarron
Solly Krieger
NBA
Armstrong
al Manfredo
Frankie Wallace
Lou
Steve Mamakos
Ambers
Sarron
Krieger
Merritt
Morgan
Leveland
Ed Bang
the News
Ceferino Garcia
Madison Square Garden
New York
Sally Krieger
National Boxing Association
Carmen Barth
Mike Gamiere
Dan Merritt
Jack Bloss
Akron
Benny Leonard
Bang
Henry
Barney Ross
Olympic swimmer Ray Ruddy dies at 26 after fall
New York report says Ray Ruddy former Olympic swimmer age 26 died from brain concussion after a stairway fall. Ruddy competed in 1928 32 and 36 Olympic teams as a water polo player and set 15 American records plus a world record for 440 yards. He dominated distance events winning the National AAU long distance title in 1927 1929 and 1930.
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New York
Ray Ruddy
City Class B Loop Bowling Schedule Night Matches
The City Class B Bowling League in Elyria Recreation Tonight features eight matches. Early shift at 7 p.m. pairs Von's Service Station against Shell Petroleum, Tattersall Dairy vs Blue Sky Inn, City Loan vs Tarry Tavern, Motor Haulaway vs Welsh Funeral Home. Late shift at 9 p.m. has Eagles vs Fox Furnace, Wykhrent's Grille vs Elks, Electro Alloys vs Gerber's Meats, Muller Celebrty vs Ridgeville Hatchery.
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Elyria Recreation
Von's Service Station
Shell Petroleum
Tattersall Dairy
Blue Sky Inn City Loan
Tarry Tavern
Motor Haulaway
Welsh Funeral Home
Eagles
Fox Furnace
Wykhrent’s Grille
Elks
Electro Alloys
Gerber’s Meats
Muller Celely
Ridgeville Hatchery
House Cage Loop To Open Play December 13
The YMCA House Basketball League will open its season on December 13. Games will be played each Tuesday night rather than Thursday. Thirty men have registered for play this season, over 60 last year. The last registration date is Thursday, December 8.
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Ymca House
Carl W Wagner
Deer Attack Dents Car Headlights in California Forest
Will Hammerson reports a large three point deer charged from the Santa Cruz forest while driving north of San Francisco. The animal butt the headlights, damaged the motor, then fled back into the woods, leaving the driver shaken by the unusual encounter.
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San Francisco
California
Will Hammerson
Santa Cruz
Four Combines Finish Season Unbeaten United
Four major college teams finished the 1938 football season unbeaten. Oklahoma and Texas Christian headline the contenders for the mythical title, with bowl matchups set for January 2. Southern California beat Notre Dame 13-0, while Tennessee crushed Mississippi 47-0 and Oklahoma defeated Washington State 28-0. Duke faces USC in the Rose Bowl, with Tennessee and Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl.
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Southern California
Alabama
Washington
Notre Dame
Miami
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Tennssee
Mississippi
Washington State
Duke
Trojans
Texas Christian
Carnegie Tech
Pittsburgh
Texas Tech
St. Mary’s
Temple
Florida
Rice
Southern Methodist
North Carolina State
Citadel
Elyria Women Beat Lakewood Pin Team in Match
The Standard Cleaners of Elyria defeated Van Allen Furniture of Lakewood in a women's bowling match at Elyria Recreation. Elyria won two of three games with a narrow pin margin as Rhea Harris led Elyria with 482 while Rylick of Lakewood posted the high series at 503.
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Standard Cleaners
Elyria
van Allen Furniture Company
Lakewood
Elyria Recreation
Rylick
Rhea Harris
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By Jim Emerson
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Henry McLemore
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Henry C
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