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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1934
Page
4
Leaders from major and minor leagues convene in New York for talks on trades and rules. Reports indicate preparations for player swaps, management changes, and possible shifts involving the Cardinals Reds Tigers and Browns, with Frick and Moulin guiding NL and AL discussions.
Ohio State and Buckeye conference teams begin play this week with two OSU games, including Marietta on Wednesday and Carleton College on Saturday. Heidelberg meets Findlay in the season opener at Tiffin, while Ohio University battles Wilmington and others across the Buckeye League.
In Columbia Missouri on December 10 Don Faurot, famed for Kirksville State Teachers football, appeared set to succeed Frank Carideo as Missouri head coach after Carideo's resignation. University committee on athletics guiding the transition.
Olin Dutra national open champion fired a 70 to grab a two stroke lead in the $12,500 Miami Biltmore Open in Miami Florida. Heards of birdies and a windy course kept others in pursuit as Leonard Schutte Findlay returned a 72 and Joe Belfore Detroit matched the 70 yesterday while play continued with two rounds completed and two more to go.
A special meeting of intercollegiate athletics last night reportedly recommended Faurot to the board of curators for final decision. Committee members refused to disclose the action taken.
Portland reports Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics include six former Coast League players led by Frank Pinkey Triggins. Also among the group are pitchers George Castet and Bill Dietrich and outfielders Ed Coleman Eo Johnson and Lou Finney.
Elyria's I. T. 5, Rubber Heals bowling team defeated Lorain Pal's Service Station two of three on Recreation Alleys. Elyria topped Tort City pin men with a 3014 to 2891 total. Alex Black of Lorain led with 704, while George Bohn paced Elyria with 655.
The first move to unify U S horse racing regulations across states was launched in Jersey City as eight state officials met to review a tentative code drafted by William H Cain of the New Jersey racing commission. The plan aims to standardize rules on suspensions doping bookmaking and overnight event conditions before presenting a final draft to the National Association of State Racing Commissioners for universal adoption.
Havana Illinois reports former athlete Lucas becomes representative of Illinois 20th District after election. Lucas, an Illinois Wesleyan graduate with football basketball and baseball honors, practiced law before entering politics. Democrat fills seat created by the death of Speaker Ratner.
Montreal report states the Canadian Amateur Basketball Association will send its senior basketball champions to Berlin for the 1936 Olympic Games. The finals team will be named Olympic representatives, marking basketball’s first appearance at the Olympics.
The Tennessee Volunteers replace Vanderbilt on the 1935 Auburn gridiron schedule at Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The shift is the only change in Auburn's schedule, with seven of nine games set against Southeast conference foes.
A scattered, humorous vent about ten inches of snow and the season’s trials. The writer mocks winter sports fans, laments slick streets, and comments on a county boxing event with blunt humor, noting bloody gloves and the crowd’s rough mood. He wishes Rialto’s warmth and complains about the noisy match atmosphere.
A garbled sports page surveys boxing, boxing trainers, and upcoming tournaments plus motor racing trophies and golf prizes. Mentions Tom Cowler, Porky Urazged, veteran Ar Lrky, King Levins, Jack in Wastinget, Tom Yawker, Eddie Tolan, Juan Dupuy, Mickey Walker, and Paul Pirrone with references to prizes and venues including Madison Square Garden and the Paris motor gear show.
Amherst High Five secured a 31 to 27 victory over Bellevue in a Saturday night contest. Browne led with ten points while Zeelman and Stedman contributed notable plays for Amherst as they extended their winning streak.
New York Giants overtake a 19 3 deficit to beat the Chicago Bears 112 0 in a brutal late period surge. Ken Strong scores 17 points with two touchdowns a field goal and extra point as Frankian and Danowski add TDs. Giants claim the Nations League title share of 621 dollars from 64 504 receipts. Bears receive 414.
George P. Wertz, longtime coach at Piqua Central High, has been turning out winning football teams in Piqua Ohio. His leadership and program success are noted in this December report.
Amherst Hardwares meets Firestones Wednesday evening in the Amherst High gym under pro titles. Firestones feature Ray Dickerson Chadwick Moon Reeves Cable Alexander Baxley and Shoun who at 6 feet 11 inches centers the lineup. Last season Firestones won by four points. Hardwares travel Thursday to Pittsburgh to face Yo M Nf A quint.
New London Ohio December 19 The annual banquet honoring the New London High football squad will be held tomorrow evening in the high school auditorium. J E Born principal of Ashland High School is the principal speaker. Letters will be awarded to squad members by Coach Meyer and numerals by Line Coach Elmer Crabbe. Approximately 100 persons expected. Dea eegelene t School for 10 years will be honored at civic dinner next Thursday. Wertz teams have won 62 games, lost 20, and tied 11. Ed Bang Cleveland sports writer will speak at the dinner.
LaGrange High defeated previously unbeaten South Amherst 95 to 24 on LaGrange’s court, snapping a schedule drought and tying Clearview for second in Lorain County class B. Clearview also won 38 to 21 over Brookside, while Avon forfeited against Blas and White due to bad weather.
Upwards of fifteen bouts are scheduled at the Rialto Theatre on Second street for the Lorain County Golden Gloves semi finals. Local youths such as Gussie Smallwood Johnny Ellis Ken Hamilton Andy Vargo Nick Bass and others vie for open division titles as fans anticipate strong action and potential finalists.
Indianapolis Goldblume team leads the Central States Bowling Tournament in Toledo with a 3 0 7 pin total. J Carmin of Goldblume tied for second in singles, Cruger of Detroit led doubles with Hanman, and Virgil Williams of Cincinnati was elected president of the Central States Bowling Association.
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