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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1937

Page

4

Armstrong Is Choice To Triumph Over Chavez In Cleveland Bout Tonight

A capacity crowd of 12 500 is expected at the new Arena in Cleveland for Ed Bangs boxing show. Henry Armstrong as 4 1 choice to beat Tony Chavez in the featherweight bout. Lou Ambers favored over Frankie Wallace. Eric Seelig meets Carmen Barth in an eight round clash.

Armstrong Chavez Cleveland C-T Ed Bang Cleveland News Ohio Bang Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Tony Chavez Mexico Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Frankie Wallace Petie Sarron Ambers Wallace Eric Seelig Germany Carmen Barth

Boxing card and basketball outlook for 1937 38

Ed Bang promotes the Toyshop Fund boxing show at the new Arena with Armstrong Chavez Ambers Wallace Barth Seelig Moran Overlin Baxter Morgan among the scheduled 10 and 6 round bouts. Separately coach Bud Foster discusses 1937 38 rule changes speeding play and higher time of ball in play improving offense and defense for Wisconsin and the Big Ten.

Charity Fight Card Features Armstrong Chavez Ambers Wall Einsel Barth Overlin Moran Sharkey Baxter Blair Morgan

A charity boxing lineup lists Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles against Tony Chavez of Mexico in a ten round bout. Lon Ambers of Herkimer faces Frankie Wallace of Cleveland in ten rounds. Eric Seelig of Germany meets Carmen Barth of Cleveland in eight. Ken Overlin of Portsmouth, VA battles Jack Moran of Cleveland in six. Ray Sharkey of Cleveland vs Charley Baxter of Pittsburgh. Frank Blair of New York fights Eddie Morgan of Cleveland in six.

Es Avenue Toyshop Fund Ed Bang Cleveland News Henry Armstrong Tony Chavez Lou Ambers Frankie Wallace Armstrong Chavez Anders Wallace Carmen Public Hall Seelig Barth Overlin Ken Overlin Portsmouth Jack Moran Cleveland Charley Baxter Pittsburgh Ray Sharkey Eddie Morgan Frankie Blair New York Blair Armstrong Ambers Baxter Morgan Los Angeles Mexico Lon Ambers Herkimer Clevelland Eric Seelig Germany Carmen Barth Frank Blair

Barons Triumph Over Syracuse 3 To 1

Cleveland Barons beat Syracuse Stars 3-1 in Syracuse marking their second win in as many days after previously defeating Providence Reds 3-1. Lorne Duguid scored twice and Bill Cunningham added the third for Cleveland while Syracuse’s lone goal came late in the game.

Syracuse N. Y Cleveland Barons Syracuse Stars Barons Providence Reds Cleveland Lorne Duguid Bill Cunningham Stein Robert Kampman Foster Shannon Robertson Convey LU Waeeeeenee O'Neill Markle Cunningham Doran Eeee Duguid Scscesoevesee W. Cunningham O'Neill Bennett Brenneman

Foster Comments on Readiness to Meet Implied Time

The quote notes that the subject will prepare and be ready for the anticipated moment as Foster remarks on their preparation to confront the upcoming time or event.

Foster

Welter Champion Barney Ross Weds Pearl Siegel

Welterweight champion Barney Ross and his bride Pearl Siegel married yesterday in a private ceremony and were en route to New York City for a Bermuda honeymoon, departing tomorrow.

Chicago Barney Ross Pearl Siegel New York City Bermuda

Rank of the Parent Determines Class Placement Tradition

A historic practice in early American colleges arranged class members by their parental rank. The custom assigned social status to students based on family prominence, influencing seating and role within the class structure.

Worthington Dry Cleaners Defeat Mansfield Team

Worthington Dry Cleaners of Elyria defeated the Ohio State Reformatory basketball team 39 to 33 on the Reformatory floor. Harold Block and Joe Varsa led scoring for Worthington with nine and eight points, while Bill Moore of Mansfield had 15 for game scoring honors.

Mansfield, CO Worthington Dry Cleaners Elyria Ohio State Reformatory Reformatory Cleaners Worthington’s Mansfield Worthington's Spencer Harold Pete) Block Joe Varsa Bill Moore Moore Joe Louis’ Crown Bombers

Elyria Recreation Team Tops Fremont Pinmen in Travel League

The Elyria Recreation team defeated Low Price Gas of Fremont in a Travel League match held yesterday on the Elyria Recreation lanes. Bill Rogers rolled 232 228 and 204 for a 664 series, the only pinman to surpass 600, pacing his team to victory.

Elyria Fremont Bill Rogers

Women Keglers Triumph Over Lunch Team in Elyria Match

A women’s team from the Elyria League defeated Jack's Bar Lunch in a mixed match at Elyria Recreation yesterday. The Elyria squad won two of three games and topped the opponents by 53 pins.

Elyria League Jack's Bar Lunch Elyria Recreation

Dayton Invited To Play In Arizona

Dayton, Ohio, December 6. The University of Dayton football team, runner up in the Buckeye Conference, received an invitation from the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce to play a New Year’s game in Arizona against an unnamed opponent. Coach Harry Baujan said he was interested. Dayton finished the season with seven wins and two losses, the defeats by Toledo and Marshall, both by one touchdown.

Harold E Bud) Foster University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Michigan Wolverines Cee Badger Foster Dayton University of Dayton Buckeye Phoenix, Ariz Chamber of Commerce Harry Baujan University of Toledo Marshall

College All Stars Defeat Bengals 6-3 in Charity Game

In Cincinnati Ohio on December 6 an all-star team of senior gridsters from Ohio State and Buckeye Conference schools beat the Cincinnati Bengals of the American Professional Football League 6 to 3. The decisive score came when Joe Zotkiewicz of Dayton threw to Dick Nardi of Ohio State, who lateraled to Dean White of Ohio Wesleyan for a 46 yard touchdown. The Bengals posted a 16 yard field goal in the second period by Harry Mattos, a former St. Mary's star.

Cincinnati Ohio State Buckeye Cincinnati Bengalis Joe Zotkiewicz Dayton Dick Nardi Nardi Dean White Ohio Wesleyan Bengal Harry Mattos St. Mary's

Ski Racing in France Captivates Winter Sports Fans

Ski racing remains a popular Winter sport in France drawing enthusiasts nationwide. French courses attract skiers and spectators, highlighting regional venues and events that showcase timing, speed, and national pride.

France

Knox to wrestle Lon Chaney in Rialto semi-final

Wheeling, West Virginia youngster Buddy Knox makes his second Rialto start Wednesday night facing Lon Chaney in a one hour two falls semi final. Knox previously defeated Fritz Kruger in his first Rialto appearance and aims to prove he can contend with top light heavyweights. Main feature pairs Kruger against Dale Haddock in a promising bout. First match starts at 8:30 p.m.

Buddy Knox Wheeling W. Va Rialto Theatre Lon Chaney Esther Morris Rialto Knox Fritz Kruger Dale Haddock Chicago

Washington Hirshon pass stuns UCLA in 70 yard strike

U C L A beat Southern California as Kenny Washington, a sophomore halfback, unleashed a 60 to 76 yard series of passes in the fourth period. The longer toss to Hal Hirshon from UCLA’s 15 yard line set debates about the exact distance, while Fox footage suggested 62 yards.

U. P OS Angeles Germany Paris California Kenny Washington Kenny Fox Movietone Washington Hal Hirshon Trojan Hirshon UCLA Fox Pictures

Belden Edges La Grange In Tight High School Win

Belden defeated La Grange 34 to 32 on Belden floor with Reznik scoring 13 for Belden and Zelinski 14 for La Grange. Belden reserves beat La Grange reserves 12 to 10 in the opening game.

Belden la Grange Reznik Zelinski LaGrange G. F. T. Reznik Benton Pretch Echko Weinborer G. F. T. Relinski Waikden Rarmella Kelner Lupinski Smith Hastings, c

Hockey Standings International American League Western Division

The standings show Western leaders Syracuse and Cleveland with teams led by Syracuse at 5 3 2 and Cleveland 3 3 5. Eastern division leaders Philadelphia and Providence top the table amid a busy schedule and upcoming matchups across cities like Philadelphia Springfield and Cleveland New Haven Pittsburgh.

W. L. T. Gls Syracuse Cleveland Pittsburgh Philadelphia Providence Springfield New Haven

Military labor counts for aircraft and weapons operation

Military experts state that 125 home workers are needed to keep an airplane in action while six home workers are required to keep a machine gun in action.

Trade in Indies Rises Ahead of Last Year

Despite unsettled international conditions hurting business in the Netherlands Indies the islands' world trade stands 100 percent higher than a year ago indicating strong external demand and improving export activity across key commodities and ports.

Netherlands Indies

The Republican People’s Party and Turkey’s One-Party Rule

A fragment notes that the Republican People’s Party is the sole political party permitted in Turkey. The statement signals an official one-party framework and political control within the country.

The Republican People’s Party Turkey

South Amherst Five Triumphs Over Avon Lake 28 18

South Amherst led by A Jones with 10 points edged Avon Lake 28 to 18 in a Lorain County Class B rare league contest. K Jones added six, Rockas and Buswell five each for South Amherst as Avon Lake reserves trailed 26-16.

South Amherst Avon Lake Lorain WU K. Jones Ashyk Sliman Schacht Wsesee Novak Novak, Cosseesucceveseeeee O@ 3 BY Knipp, Bo.cececseseecsnes O 0 0 Scabota G. FT. Rockas Higgins Roberss Caver Buswell Mucha Traxler Cowsill

Redskins rout Giants to claim eastern title game spot

A 49-14 demolition of the New York Giants before a Polo Grounds crowd of 58,255 sent the Washington Redskins to the Eastern Division crown and a showdown with the Chicago Bears for the pro football title. Sam Baugh connected on 11 of 15 passes,Battles rushed for 74 yards, Riley Smith added seven extra points, while the Bears crushed the Cardinals 41 7s behind five touchdown passes from Ray Buivid.

New York Washington Redskins Chicago Bears United States Redskins Boston Bears New York Giants Polo Grounds Baugh Battles Sam Baugh Texas Christian Chit Battles West Vicentia Riley Smith Chicago Cardinals Ray Buivid Marquette Sam Francis

Bittner Funeral Home Bowling Team Triumphs in Lorain Match

The Bittner Funeral Home bowling team defeated Thomas Grille of Lorain by 93 pins at Recreation Alleys in Lorain. Oscar Powell led the local squad with a 562 series.

Bittner Funeral Home Thomas Grille Lorain Oscar Powell

Washington Drives UCLA To Narrow 19–13 Loss In Coast Clash

Washington, after three quarters of wear and tear, delivered a perfect late pass to complete a decisive drive as UCLA fought hard but fell to USC 19 to 13. Washington's late surge and accuracy sparked a dramatic finish in a hard fought coast football game.

Washington UCLA Bruins U. P

Trade Talk At New Low As Major League Heads Open Annual Winter Meet

Major league baseball officials opened their annual Winter Meetings with heavy trade talk. Dodgers seek high returns for Van Lingle Mundy as Giants Cubs and Pirates push prices down. Debate also centers on deader baseballs as AL eyes reducing lively play for bigger league hitters. Babe Herman moves to Jersey City. the McCarthy Terry clash tops pre-convention tensions.

New Low United Press Dees U.P Major League Baseball van Lingle Mungo Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Yankees Joe Dimaggio Lou Gehrig Bill Dickey Will Harridge Counie Mack Milwaukee Herman Newark Floyd Babe) Herman Jersey City Toledo Bill Terry Giants Joe McCarthy McCarthy Terry

A Vet Confides In Young Internes On An Easy Conscience

A hospital scene features a veteran doctor advising interns on integrity. He reveals a weekly self-review to ensure no harm to patients and notes he has never needed to issue a corrective bill despite 30 years of practice.

Couple sells farm for city life after 40 years

A rural couple leaves their four decades on a farm to move to the city seeking comfort. They buy a home and begin a life of leisure, but the wife’s early-morning question about lighting the fire splinters into a blunt plan. The man jokes about calling the fire department to get used to city living.

Willard Hotel Scene Reveals Gowned Woman and Advice

A stylish woman at the Willard Washington dictates a small window table order for finnan haddie and creamed potatoes. Senator James Hamilton Lewis and a doctor offer service and health tips as her husband later asks about the doctor's remarks.

New Willard Washington Walt Finnan Haddie James Hamilton Lewis Illinois

Mystery of the Shott and Nott Duel In Texas

A Harpers Weekly style mystery recalls a Texas duel between Alexander Shott and John S. Nott. Nott was shot while Shott was not. The tale toys with who was actually struck as casual inference and accidents blur the truth. The drifting conjecture invites reader solutions to the perplexing event.

Harpers Weekly Iere Texas Alexander Shott John S. Nott Nott Shott

Youth fined for public embrace in Dun Dalk

A youth in the Irish Free State faced a fine of 316.85 for embracing his girlfriend in public in Dun dalk. The judge praised the Blackrock Vigilance Committee for reporting the matter and urging public decorum.

Dundalk Irish Free State Blackrock Vigilance Committee

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