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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1937

Page

12

Four Teams Keep States Clean In Lorain County Cage Loop Play

Lorain County Class B scholastic basketball saw four teams undefeated as Haton Ridgeville Henrietta and South Amherst kept pace. Henrietta and South Amherst beat LaGrange and Camden respectively while Ridgeville lost to Clearview and Eaton fell to Belden. Jones led Camden with ten points while Lupinski edged LaGrange with eleven. Avon defeated Grafton 31-27 and Columbia routed Avon Lake 33-23.

Lorain County Varalty Henrietta laGrange Avon Grafton South Amherst Camden Columbia Avon Lake Tclearview Ridgeville Belden Haton Henrietta Lorrain County Lenrietta Eaton Clearview Kinsley Aarletta Lupinski Jones Ken Jones Davidson Schneider Boo Arthrell Race Pietuh Rezuik Bob Hawke Maton Seeeerteean Haostettler Poe Renee Leten Mr Dowell Altmniller Emmerich Vane Whee Zelinsk Wileyx Danas Smith Wee Moulder Hastings South Amber P A. Jones K. Jones Sliman Novak T Knipp Tamden Pete Chester B. Rarick le Miller Bardon &Swep Trembath F . Schathner Mt Sea Rocker Yan Radale Hut A Lenhard Atthrell Hs Jackson

Big Ten Teams In Independent Games Tonight

In Chicago on December 11, eight Big Ten squads pursue non-conference games led by co-champions Minnesota and Illinois. Northwestern and Iowa sit idle after a 27 to 22 loss to Pittsburgh’s touring Panthers. Minnesota hosts Carleton in Minneapolis. Illinois goes to Rock Island to face Augustana. Indiana hosts Ball State in Muncie. Michigan hosts Michigan State. Wisconsin meets Pittsburgh in Madison. Ohio State faces Nebraska. Indiana State plays in Purdue’s new fieldhouse. Chicago plays Marquette.

Chicago Minnesota Ilinois Big Ten Northwestern Pittsburgh Panthers Iowa Carleton Minneapolis Illinois Rock Island Augustana Indiana Ball State Muncie Ind Michigan Michigan State Wisconsin Madison Ohio State Nebraska Indiana State Purdue Marquette

Pin match at Jack's Bar Lunch scheduled

A mixed bowling event at Elyria Recreation alleys is set for tomorrow at 8 PM. Jack's Bar Lunch will host a picked team of women bowlers facing an all scorer team. The previous meeting ended with the women victorious.

Jack’s Bar Elyria

Oberlin Coach Lysle Butler Elected Ohio Conference Secretary

Butler, the Oberlin College football coach, was elected Secretary Treasurer of the Ohio Conference at the Columbus election of officers. He will succeed Dr. J H Nichols of Oberlin, who asked to be relieved for a year to allow a European trip. R F Martin of Otterbein College was named president, replacing Dr. Ira Wilson of Heidelberg, and Dr M S Douglas of Case was chosen vice president.

Ohio Lysle Butler Oberlin College Columbus Butler J. H. Nichols Oberlin Nichols R. F. Martin Otterbein College Ira Wilson Heidelberg M. S. Douglas Case

Lyons Leads Beards in Elyria Tilt Against Worthington Dry Cleaners

Lyons, a guard for the House of David basketball team, visits Elyria High Gym Tuesday to face the Worthington Dry Cleaners. He is noted as a strong defender with offensive pivot skills.

Chop Lyons House of David Worthington Dry Cleaners Elyria High Gym Lyons

Three Cage Contests Set For YMCA Tonight

YMCA floor hosts a Saturday basketball program under Carl Wagner with three games. At 8:00 Elyria Thewshovel Company faces Cleveland Twist Drill, at 8:80 Fox Furnace meets Amherst Eagles, and at 9:30 Western Automatics of Elyria play Elyria Merchants.

Carl W. Wagner Elyria Division Thewshovel Company Cleveland Twist Drill Company Fox Furnace Amherst Eagles Elyria Elyria Merchants

Perry Fay Team Of Industrial Loop

Concluding the fifth of six articles on Industrial League rosters this season Perry Fay enters its third year with a lean lineup. Veteran Urig and Gerhardinger lead a seven man roster as Perry Fay aims to contend, recalling past stars and adding newcomers like Pearce while hoping for strong support from W38RES Miller and other holdovers.

Perry Fay Perry Bay Steel and Tube Perrys Jim Szalls Johnny Smith Vince Feron Johnny Mizen Lake Erie Urig Chronicle-Telegram Henrietta High Fox Furnace Jack Yarsa Perry Jack Steel and Tubes Joe Yarsa Yarsa Zipp Don Gurney Don Elyria High Jim Pearce Steel and Tubes, Inc

Elyria Crimson fall short in season opener to Akron South 19 18

The Elyria Crimson lost a hard fought opener 19 to 18 against Akron South on their home floor. Center Bill Coven stood out with a rare jump shot around the circle, while Sixth Street’s defense showed improvement but facing center jump eliminations hindered their offense. Coven, Selman, and Pfaff led a mix of returning and new players as the squad plans for a tougher season ahead.

Elyria Bill Coven Crimson Coven Joe Scott Happer Sixth Streeters South Bauermen Lake Erie Dick Selman Ben Pfaff Pfaff Carl Whiten Scripps - Howard Florida Miami Whitten

Knox and Kruger Set for Rialto Mat Feature

Brett Knox, famed for a one hour draw with Lon Chaney, returns to Rialto Theatre next Wednesday for a main event against Fritz Kruger the German bruiser. Knox from Wheeling faces Kruger in a hard fought bout as heat, fans, and a warm venue promise a strong crowd. The card includes a 8:30 p m start and promoter Esther Morris eyeing two more semi final matches.

Brett Knox Lon Chaney Rialto Theatre Knox Second Street Fritz Kruger Dale Haddock Chicago Wheeling W. Va Buddy Kruger West Virginia Rialto Esther Morris

La Grange Mobilgas Triumphs in Triple OT Thriller

La Grange Mobilgas edged Spencer Merchants 40 to 38 after three overtimes. Pete Rodak scored the decisive goal as Spencer’s Billman led all scorers with 20 points while LaGrange’s Kaspinski totaled 13.

Spencer la Grange Mobilgas Spencer Merchants Pete Rodak Billman Kaspinski LaGrange

Bowling Scores in Elyria Leagues Highlight Mix

The Machine Shop swept Cleaning Room in three matches while Furnace took two of three from Foundry in Electro Alloys Bowling League play at the Elyria Recreation. Bill Gebhardt led Cleaning Room with a 608 series as Humphrey Heaters dominated Janitrols. Tappan Rangers won two of three over Electrolux. Knights of Columbus bowling notes show Roth's Shamrocks, Peltz Yankees, Cairns Dodgers, Seward Pirates in a tight standings race.

Elyria Lumber St. John's Lutheran St. John’s School Third Street L. Grugel Reinking Saegert Arate Arndt Wees Grugel Elgria Lumber Cawee Silgren LA O'Dell Mason Emee O Koehnee Elyria Recreation Bill Gebhardt W. L. Pet Humphrey Heaters Tappan Rangers Electrolux Janitrols Co Ssw Janitrols W. L. Pet. Roth Shamrocks Peltz Yankees Cairns’ Dodgers Seward Pirates Roth Cairns Dodgers Knights of Columbus Calleys Roth's Shamrocks O'Connor Grellee Teasdale Yankees Peltz Dodgers Wea Burns Younglas Ene Tea Blind Lee Cairns Aa Ae Foss Lad Aod Ee

Visitors Rally In Final Half To Edge Out Locals In Campaign Inaugural

Elyria High opened with a 19 18 loss to Akron South as Wendell Gray led the visitors with late baskets. Elyria struggled to score in the fourth period while South kept its edge with free throws and tough defense, and the South reserves also defeated Elyria reserves 29 5.

Elyria High Crimson Akron Crimson Cagers Wendell Gray Dick Selman Bill Cowen Elyria Bauermen South Streeters Cowen Carl] Whitten Joe Papp Coven Rudy Skinletz Papp Bud Geigey Selman Whitten Skirletz Ralph Larson South Reserves Elyria Reserves

Pin Teams In Special Match At Recreation

The Waldorf Samson Ale team of Cleveland meets a selected Elyria bowling squad tonight at Elyria Recreation Alleys in a notable sixth city clash. Elyria’s lineup features Frank Traxler Bill Coghlan George Bahn Tom Ball and Jack Renninger, with Renninger the sole non recreation league member.

Cleveland Elyria Elyria Recreation Ales Frank Traxler Bill Coghlan George Bahn Tom Ball Jack Renninger Renninger

Indians new third baseman Ken Keltner shines in 1937

Encouraging note for the Cleveland Indians highlights Ken Keltner, acquired from Milwaukee, who led the American Association in strikeouts in 1937 with 92 whiffs. The piece also mentions Steve O Neill as Buffalo Bisons official and hints at Kipke’s dismissal from Michigan, affecting a Sandusky talk.

Cleveland Indians Ken Keltner Milwaukee American Association Keltner KMG Buffalo Bisons Steve O'Neill O'Neill Tribe Cleveland Harry Kipke University of Michigan Athletic Board Kipke Sandusky

Birmingham Firemen Meet Lorain Buckeyes In Grudge Game

The Birmingham Firemen host Lorain Buckeyes in a cage matchup set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 15 following a Vermilion Martin Pontiacs preliminary. Invaders feature Bill Dunlap Duke Ducar and Frank Ursic in the grudge bout.

Birmingham Birmingham Firemen Lorain Buckeyes Bill “Dumps” Dunlap Duke Ducar Frank “Bono” Ursic Martin Pontiacs

Amherst Comets Triumph Over Oberlin 29 28

Amherst High Con ste topped Oberlin 29 28 in a close independent cage game here last night. Irvin Maxwell led Amherst with 13 points while Charley Frye scored eight for Oberlin. In the preliminary, Oberlin High Reserves beat Amherst Reserves 28 27 in overtime.

Amherst Amherst High Conste Oberlin Irvin Maxwell Charley Frye Oberlin High Reserves

Bittners and Lorain Bowlers Set Return Match

The Bittner Funeral Home bowling team from Elyria meets Lorain’s Thomas Grille team in a return match tomorrow at 3 PM on the Elyria Recreation lanes. Bittners won the first round at Lorain by 113 pins.

Bittner Funeral Home Thomas Grille Lorain Elyria Bittners

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