Amateur boxing card set for December 16 at Elyria YMCA
Lorain County athlete Louie Nickelette writes Russ with a preview of the amateur boxing event at the Elyria YMCA on December 16. He promotes fighters Jimmy Alu Joe Mielearek Max Schindler and Steve Stefek as top local contenders and invites fans to watch the matches, noting a gym at 27th Street and Elyria Avenue run by Mike Peherence.
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Oberlin Players Stir Local Prep Basketball Scene
Local high school basketball scene near Oberlin features Bay Village and McCutchems led by two former Oberlin athletes, with ex-Oberlin coach John Shollenverger, amid talk of Ohio coaches Bo McMillin and Lynn Waldorf moving into West Virginia. Francis Schmidt of Ohio State slated to speak at Parkersburg high banquet on December 16.
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McLarnin Calls Armstrong The Greatest Fighter Ever Seen
Dick and Harry praise Henry Armstrong as the finest boxer, while Jim McLarnin recalls the toll of a long career. Armstrong’s greatness is lauded by peers, and McLarnin notes his own 20 years in the ring, ending with retirement and golf as his sport.
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House Cage League Opens on Tuesday
The House Cage League begins Tuesday in the Y M C A with 1938 39 season play announced by director Carl W Wagner. Teams entered include Day's Hardware Sears Roebuck Pete Naughton C A George Flowers Finegan Bakery Elyria Hardware and Bell Clothiers.
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French Treated To American Football
Parisians agreed today that the sport is a blend of rugby soccer wrestling and bull fighting and bears strong resemblance to American football in style and impact despite cultural differences.
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Armstrong is Greatest Athlete of 1938
United Press Sports Eder reportsArmstrong Henry Armstrong was named the greatest athlete of 1938 in a national UP poll of sports writers. He narrowly beat out Don Budge with 36 percent of votes to 30 percent, Vander Meer earned 10 percent, with Patty Berg and others also receiving votes.
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Celtics Invade Elshia High For Big Friday Contest
A large crowd is expected Friday night at Elshia High School as the world home New Yorkies visit Wortan Dry Clean in a two game card. C Bud Worth sponsors a pre event with a premier matchup featuring Cleveland and Lorain Shovel. The first game tips at 7 30 PM.
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Elyria Pin Teams Win Over Lorain
An automobile collision with a bus drew French attention as Fordham University coach Jirams Crowley brought over two teams. His All-Stars beat the New Yorkers 25-14 on Saturday, while New Yorkers returned the score 36-26 the next day. About 2,000 fans, new to football, praised the huddle as the highlight of the game.
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Giants Triumph In Pro Grid Title Showdown
New York Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers H in the National Professional Football League championship on a muddy field at the Pale Grounds. Duff Cuff's late heroics and a pivotal tackle sealed the victory as Is ericiren Giants-New World champions. Ed Danowski and Hank Soar connected for a fourth quarter touchdown after Packers errors, finalizing the Giants win and crowning the team as league champions.
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Elyria Rec alleys host local team bowling results
Elyria Recreation alleys hosted Saturday evening matches with Elyria teams defeating Akron clubs. A local squad won three straight against Recreation Grille, while Ridgeville Hatchery completed a trio against Townpump Cafe.
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Trojans to Rely on Power Against Duke in Bowl Tilt
Southern California coach Howard Jones announced the Trojans will lean on power football against Duke in the Rose Bowl on January 2. USC seeks a fourth Pasadena Classic win, aiming for another major bowl triumph with stock formations and several variations, as Duke enters unbeaten after the 1938 regular season.
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Bonura Deal May Enable Indians Night Baseball Push
The key figure is Zeke Bonura, soon to join the New York Giants, whose contract signing is linked to securing night baseball for MLB. Cleveland waived its claim to Bonura after Washington’s support for night games, paving the way as Indians seek seven nocturnal contests at municipal stadium with 78 000 seats, aided by votes from the Browns Athletics and White Sox.
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Dry Cleaners Tie Up Mansfield Reformatory Five 54-43
Dry Cleaners defeated Mansfield Reformatory Five 54-43 on the road. Ed Wilms led the attack for the Cleaners with 10 points while Roners and alhoun from Mansfield contributed notable plays. Bell Realty practice tonight is postponed. players should call Julie Masivk at 5121 between 6 and 7.
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