Seabiscuit Weighs Heavy Top Impost At Santa Anita Handicap
The Santa Anita Handicap assigns Seabiscuit 134 pounds, raising doubt about his entry. Owners fear the top weight may doom the great horse, citing past jinxes as top weights like DP Bede Le DOSS, Equi poise, Discovery all failed when carrying the heaviest impost.
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Graniscuit
Charlie Howard
Seabiscuit
America
War Admiral
Admiral
Santa Anita
Stagehand
Howard
Doss
Equipoise
Discovery
Chicago Cards Only Three Big Ten Foes
The University of Chicago schedules three Western Conference opponents for 1939, facing Ohio State Michigan and Illinois. Iowa is omitted from the card, and the plan mirrors the 1938 grid with minor conference fee changes. President Hutchins once said no football game is worth more than 10 cents, a view many may share for watching the Maroons.
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Chicago
University OF Chicago
Maroons
Ohio State
Michigan
Ilinois
Iowa
Robert M. Hutchins
University
Saturday Evening Post
Hutchins
Jewelers Poised To Win Elyria Bowling Crown
Local bowling notes name Haseroot Jewelers as top contenders in Elyria City Class A League. Report notes strong teamwork and spirit propelling the Jewelers toward the city championship, with Oscar Haserodt’s long backing and a hoped for final triumph.
Chuckovits Bottled Up In Toledo St. Marys Game
Chuckovits scored 16 points as Toledo failed to unleash its star, with the Akron native likely to surpass Nick Frascella’s Ohio scoring mark. The piece also notes Giants dominance over seven NFL categories and Rams’ low penalties but high opponent points.
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Toledo-St. Mary's
Minn
Chuck Chuckovits
Toledo
Chuckovitz
Rocket
Ohio
Nick Frascella
Wooster
Chuckovits
Akron
Frascella
Rubber Company
New York Giants
National Football League
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Washington
Green Bay
Detroit Lions
Cleveland Rams
Rams
Should Cleveland Indians land Rogell and others
Opinion piece discusses trading Billy Rogell from Detroit to play shortstop for the Cleveland Indians, arguing Rogell would edge Lyn Lary in fielding but Lary hits comparably and covers more ground. Suggests Don Heffner of St. Louis Browns and Pete Fox of Detroit as possible acquisitions to bolster the outfield and infield.
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Cleveland Indians
Billy Rogell
Detroit
Lyn Lary
Lary
Don Heffner
St. Louis Browns
Heffner
Keystone
Pete Fox
Tigers
Jeff Heath
Ben Chapman
Fox
Indians
Ruth deserves chance to manage major league club
United Press poll shows 49 percent oppose Ruth managing a major league team, 25 percent support, with others unsure. The piece argues Ruth contributed greatly to the game, was briefly a coach with Brooklyn, and has long been denied a managerial shot despite willingness and merit. It urges owners to grant him the chance to prove his worth.
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United Press
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Tor
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Daffiness
Burleigh Grimes
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Durocher
Caily
Cturn
Ligaroti Favored In Tanforan Race
Ten thoroughbreds were expected to start in Tanforan’s final day San Francisco Handicap a 10000 added mile and one sixteenth feature. Ligaroti carries 128 pounds as 6-5 favorite, running with Comet II Olimpo and two others owned by Lin Howard and Bing Crosby.
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Calif
San Francisco
Tanforan
Ligaroti
Comet Hf
Olimpo
Lin Howard
Bing Crosby
Tew Everarerve
Heavyweight Title Bout Set for January 25 at MSG
NEW YORK December 17 The heavyweight championship fight between Champion Joe Louis and John Henry Lewis is scheduled for January 25. They signed contracts yesterday for the 15 round battle at Madison Square Garden.
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New York
Joe Louis
John Henry Lewis
Madison Square Garden
Games Postponed in Sixth Grade League at Ely Gym
Games in the Sixth Grade league scheduled for Monday at Ely gym have been cancelled. Harold Block, supervisor, reported the change and asked players from all teams to stay ready for rescheduling.
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Ely Gym
Harold Block
Aske
Three Kayoes Feature Mitt Program Here
A large crowd gathered at the local Y M C A for one of the best amateur boxing shows in years. In the main event Steve Stefek of Elyria outpointed Joe Miekarek of Lorain while Jimmy Alu defeated Frankie Loucka in a five round lightweight bout. Ed Kranyak scored the only knockout, stopping Eddie Kocel in the second round. Other results include Mickey Rodgers defeating Frank Kessner by TKO in the second, Johnny Zeman beating Frankie Kessner on a TKO when the towel came in the fourth, and Billy Bare edging Alex Pielak. Referees were Sammy Marsho and Ray LaRay. Judges were Johnny Pais and Johnny Machock. The Elyria Recreation Board sponsored the card.
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Steve Stefek
Elyria
Joe Miekarek
Lorain
Steel City
Jimmy Alu
Frankie Loucka
Cleveland
Ed Kranyak
Eddie Kocel
Grafton
Mickey Rodgers
Frank Kessner
Johnny Zeman
Frankie Kessner
Dutch Clark To Coach Rams in Cleveland
A celebrated pro football figure Earl Dutch Clark was named coach of the Cleveland Rams on a two year contract. Clark will join after leaving the Detroit Lions where he posted fourteen wins eight losses in two seasons. Assistant coach and scout Arthur E. Lewis will stay with the club.
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Cleveland Rams
National Football League
Earl “Dutch” Clark
Clark
Rams
Detroit Lions
Detroit
Dick Richards
Lewis
Arthur E. Lewis
Ohio University
Cliff Battles
Washington
Cleveland West Beats Avon In Close County Contest
Avon High hosted Cleveland West and held the stronger team to a 29-20 victory for West. Patton led West with ten points while Knight topped Avon with eight. In the opener, West Reserves edged Avon Reserves 27-25.
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West High
Cleveland
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Brownhelm
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Knight
West Reserves
Avon Reserves
Rothgery Motors Beats Furnitures in Bowling Match
Rothgery Motors defeated Struck Furniture in two of three games in a St. John's Lutheran Bowling League match at St. John's school alleys. Rothgery's top bowler posted a 589 series.
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Rothgery Motors
St. John's
Two County Basketball Games Tonight
Lorain High hosts Parma and Amherst plays Bellevue in a pair of Ohio high school basketball games scheduled for this evening.
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Lorain High
Parma
Amherst
Bellevue
Seventh Grade Games Postponed To Wednesday
Ely gym will host seventh grade games originally set for Tuesday but postponed to Wednesday as announced by Block.
Eaton Five Rolls To Fifth Straight In County League
Eaton High topped South Amherst 45 32 in Lorain County Class B as coach Johnny Sakola’s squad extended its win streak to five. Hawke led Eaton with 19 points, Art Rice added 10, while Cran dall led South Amherst with nine. LaGrange beat Ridgeville 38 38 in a tight clash with Zalenski 14 for LaGrange and Hunt 14 for Ridgeville. Henrietta edged Grafton 31 30 as Kubuski scored 12 for Grafton. Avon Lake defeated Brookside 31 18 with Rockus and Price at seven. Belden beat Penfield 28 25 as Giese had 11.
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Eaton
Lorain County
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Dick Hawke
Art Rice
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Ridgeville
Tony Zalenski
Lupinski
Junior Hunt
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Recreation Team Nears First Half Ladies Pin Title
The Elyria Recreation moved closer to the first half Elyria Ladies Bowling League championship by winning three straight games from Sears Roebuck last night at the Recreation slides. The Standard Cleaners kept in the race by taking three in a row from the Hilltop Tavern. In other matches City Loan capped two from W. T. Grant Company, and Leo's Five captured three in a row from Wykrent's Grille. High team for the evening was the Standard Cleaners with 2,353. High individual was Jayne Sayles of the Recreation with 521. Clara Guyeski of Wykrent's had 198 for high single game. It was announced that next week's matches which will conclude the first half, will be rolled tomorrow night, starting at 6 o'clock, instead of next Friday as originally sched uled.
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Elyria
Sears Roebuck
Recreation
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Hilltop Tavern
City Loan
W. T. Grant Company
Leo’s
Wykrent
Jayne Sayles
the Recreation
Clara Guyeski
Wykrent’s
Barnes Team Extends Pin League Lead
Barnes Coal Company retained its lead in the Ridgeville Knights of St. John Bowling League by winning two of three games from Ye Old Diner at the K of C alleys. In the other match Brown Sohicans took two from Gerhart Diggers. High series was Keisler of Brown Sohioans with 543.
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Barnes Coal Company
Ridgeville Knights of St. John
K of Calleys
Brown Sohicans
Gerhart Diggers
Keisler
Brown Sohioans
Elyria High Opens Lake Erie League with Win Over Heights
Elyria High crushed Cleveland Heights 39 33 in the league opener behind a final quarter rally. Lorain beat Shaker Heights 30 22 and Shaw defeated Lakewood 32 28 as all five LEL teams started play. Elyria remains unbeaten at 3 0 as coach Ralph Bauer’s squad prepares for Sandusky and alumni games.
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Wellington Amherst and Clearview Win North Loop Games
Wellington High Dukes beat New London 27 24 on their floor with West leading Wellington scoring nine. Amherst Comets opened league action with a 37 22 win over Medina as Paton led Amherst with 10. Clearview defeated Vermilion 18 10 to hand the Sailors their second loss.
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Indoe
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Vermilion the Sailors
Amherst One Nine
Clearview Oe
Vermilion
Norwalk Defeats Oberlin Quintet in Independent Game
Norwalk High boys basketball beat Oberlin 26 19 in Norwalk last night. Halter led Norwalk with 11 points while Hovey topped Oberlin with six. In the prelim, Norwalk reserves defeated Oberlin reserves 23 10.
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Halter
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Seen
Nova In Line For Title Shot
New York December 17 United Press sports writer Harry Ferguson reports Lou Nova advanced toward a World Heavyweight Championship shot after a 14 round bout at Madison Square Garden in which Nova edged Tommy Farr. The crowd of 10 000 sensed a career turning point for both men with Nova showing power and speed similar to Gene Tunney as he set up a potential Baer Louis title clash.
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United Press
New York
Lou Nova
Tommy Farr
Madison Square Garden
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Farr
Baer
Gene Tunney
Max Baer
Joe Louis
TNT
College Cage Results Show Broad Ohio Showdowns
A wide slate of college and city games lists scores for many teams including Columbia over Colgate 32 to 31 and Ohio State rivals like Ohio Wesleyan 44 over Alleghany 28. notable tallies include California 31 28 over Santa Clara and Texas 36 over Kansas 34 amid a jam of high school and regional results.
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Pirates Trade Mueller for Bees Catcher Todd Dickshot Cash
Boston Bees sent catcher Ray Mueller to the Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Al Todd, outfielder John Dickshot, and an undisclosed cash sum. Mueller, 27, split catching duties with the Bees before the deal.
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Ray Mueller
Boston Bees
Pittsburgh Pirates
al Todd
John Dickshot
Mueller
Bell Realty Team Becomes Elyria Elks In 39 Win Return
Last season the Bell Realty basketball squad won 39 games and 4 losses, opening 22 straight wins, and claimed the City Intermediate League trophy plus Lorain County class C title. Returning players include Morse Yungman Heritage Maslyk Sehlmeyer Bell with Scott Cherpeck and veteran Loepz. In baseball, Loepz batted .237 in 83 games.
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Elyria Elks
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al Loepz
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