Four Elyria Mitters Capture Golden Gloves Titles
Elyria High plans a tough weekend with basketball games against Sandusky Plus Stronke and Amherst. Coach Clymer has 18 players, led by returning lettermen Berlstein Krueger Whittaker Hoelzer, and center Glenn Margare t. A scrimmage with former Sandusky players preceded the weekend, with several additional prospects in line for action.
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Elyria Mitters
Frank Walend
Oach
Roy Clymer
Elyria High
Crimon
Wallace Glenwright
Sandusky
Stronke
Clymermen
Amherst
Bob Hubbard
Elyria
Quinter
Glenwright
Eddie Bryant
Glenn -Margaret
Jack Berlstein
Lamar Krueger
Don Whittaker
Austin Hoelzer
Berlstein
Krueger
Crimgon
Whittaker
Hoeizer Wa
Sandusky High School
Greawright
Crimson
Sandusky Hish
Maschari
Jim Whittaker
Grass
Butler
Maas
Gant
Corder
Buck Weaver to headline Friday wrestling at Rialto
Buck Weaver of Terre Haute meets Martorio Angelo of Buffalo in the main event of Dan Morris's weekly card at the Rialto Theatre Friday. Weaver, touted as a top light heavyweight, has notable wins and draws, with fast, clever ring style. Waters of Mexico City and Pisno of Chicago also appear, with Waters favored in a cleaner clash. A ten minute local match opens the program.
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Buck Weaver
Terre Haute
Ind
Martorio Angelo
Buffalo
Dan Morris
Rialto Theatre
Weaver
Sandusky
Cyclone Mackay
Masked Marvel
Jack Reynolds
Toledo
Arselo
Mill
Morris
Tecer Waters
Mexico City
Charles Carr
Elsie Pilsno
Chicazo
Pilsno
Italy
Dots Waters
Waters
Pisno
Lorain Golden Gloves bouts end in crowd mood and chaos
Reports from the Antlers auditorium Lorain recount lively Golden Gloves action with fighters Ron Hamilton Willie White Lonnie Greenwald Joe Pizzarello Harold Rasteiler Eddie Kujarski Adolf Krye Harold Sheldon plus standout Willard Lee Piazzarella. Contested finals featured Lonnie Greenwald winning over Johnny Reehan while Joe Jizzarella and Piazzarella impressed in semis. Spectators hailed the tough weighins and referees issued bids for automatic eliminations in uneven divisions.
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Lorain County
Antlers Auditorium
Lorain
Ron Hamilton
Willie White
Lonnie Greenwald
Joe Pizzarello
Harold Rasteiler
Eddie Kujarski
Adolf Krye
Ulans
Krac
Johnny Reehan
Leo Maturak
Norwalk
Johnny
City League Pin Matches Tonight
Four City League matches roll tonight on the K of C alleys. At 7 oclock the IL T 8 meets the Jackson Wall Paper and the Little Brown Jugs face the Cotson Company. Immediately after the I T 5 takes on the Brown Jugs and the Wall Papers tackle the Colson.
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K. of Calleys
IL. T. 8
Jackson Wall Paper
Little Brown Jugs
Cotson Company
Brown Jugs
Wall Papers
Colson
Amherst Hardwares Versus May Company in Sixth City Clash
Amherst Hardwares face the May Company quintet in a key Sixth City clash tomorrow night in Amherst Ohio. Cleveland lineup includes Ray Zorman Adamites Orzech Kihm Coen Mancine Petrus and Mitchel. Hardwares recently defeated Elyria Hi Speeds Buffalo Bisons and Akron Firestones. Prelim pits Amherst Business Men against Ebingser Coats of Lorain.
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Amherst
Amherst Hardwares
May Company
Amhers
Hiren
Cleveland
Ray Zorman
Adamites
Orzech
Kihm
Coen
Mancine
Petrus
Mitchel
Hardwares
Elyria Hi-Speeds
Buffalo Bisons
Akron Firestones
Ebingser
Loraiz
Elyria High Lightweight Team Faces Sandusky and Amherst
Elyria Highs lightweights schedule. Friday hosts Sandusky then travels to Amherst Saturday. Previous overweights and absences noted during weigh‑in supervised by C Huffman of Lakewood. Players George Sharkey Andy Hrisnak Juings Baksa Johnny Smith listed with issues.
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Elyria High
Sandusky
Amherst
Sandusky An
C. &. Huffman
Lake
Monicker Mike Seeks Reader Nicknames For Elyria High Teams
After a dreamlike ordeal in which a fire filled cave and a Red Devil threaten Monicker Mike, sports editor Russ Davies wakes him to announce a ballot of Elyria High School team nicknames. Readers may vote on options like HAWKS OWLS BRONCHOS COMETS EAGLES RED DEVILS REP RIDERS RED RAMBLES RED RAIDERS PANTHERS PIONEERS WILD CATS SCARLET HURRICANE BRONCHO BUSTERS CRIMSON FLASH.
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Russ Davies
Elyria High School
HAWKS
OWLS
Comets
Eagles
RED Devils
REP Riders
RED Rambles
RED Raiders
Panthers
Pioneers
Wild Cats
Scarlet Hurricane
Crimson Flash
The Session Suggests Hi Speed High School Basketball Match
A reader proposes Elyria High School should play a historic 1900-31 team led by Alex Crowson Harold Block Ken Surley Pete Banick and Lorna Elberts. The letter argues this match would draw a larger crowd than the current Hi-Speeds and notes mixed opinions on the older team’s greatness.
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Ini
Alex Crowson
Harold Block
Ken Surley
Pete Banick
Lorna
Schiol
Elyria High
Block
Burks and Clawson
Hao
Findlar
Pete Baniek
Lorne Elberts
Ken Burney
Fie
Elyrea High Nickname Ballot
Voters are urged to choose a nickname for Elrria High School athletics from the ballot. Sioned Address is highlighted as urging voters not to cast multiple ballots in this local school announcement.
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Elyrea High
Elrria High School
1927 Kentucky Derby Winner
The text references a race scene with Cecil Franklin and a boxing manager but asks in question form which horse won the 1927 Kentucky Derby. The answer given notes the 1920 World Series result for the Cleveland Indians.
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Cecil Franklin
Cleveland Indians
Opinion on a proposed game drawing bigger crowds
A letter argues that high school and local team followings differ and a proposed game could draw a larger crowd. The writer seeks responses from Roy Clymer Walter Kohn and others while doubting sponsors and possible repercussions, insisting the idea aims to boost interest.
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Walter Kohn
Miami University Announces 1954 Football Award Winners
Eighteen varsity football awards were given to Miami University players for 1954. Recipients include seniors Ned Brooks Mansfield Oliver Savatsky Stan Lewis Angelo De Cesare Don Frantz Bob Kaiser and others. juniors Jim Cole Jim Petrich Charles HeimSch Dick Irwin. sophomores Dick Irwin Jack Liewellyn Joann Blaches and more with a manager’s award going to Foun W. Peen.
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Ned Brooks
Mansfield
Oliver Savatsky
Cleveland
Stan Lewis
Hiamilton
Angelo de Cesare
Providence
R. I
Don Frantz
Eaton
Bob Kaiser
Elyria
BHI Ohio
Oberlin
Jim Cole
Richmond
Ind
Jane Petrich
Chicago
Charles Heimsch
Daston
Bob Matre
Hamilton
Jack Mutchler
Chillicothe
George Pannuska
Dick Irwin
Steubenville
Jack Liewellyn
Lakewood
Joan Blaches
Oxford
Bob Beekenstein
Cincinnati
Bill Huck
Newport
Patty Beleld
Weer
Alexandria
Foun W. Peen
Freddie's Place Team Sets Wednesday Practice at Power House Gym
Freddie's Place basketball squad will hold a practice at the power house gym on Wednesday at 1 o'clock. Players are asked to take notice of the schedule and attendance.
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Freddie's Place
Power House
Boxing results from United Press dispatches
In New Haven Tou Post er FST of Philadelphia outpointed Unknown Winaton in Hartford. Mike Fratting of New York scored a decision over Frankie Brit in Fall River. In London Jack Petersen retained the British and British Empire heavyweight titles at Albert Hall by victory last night.
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United Press
New Haven
Conn
Philadelphia
Winaton
Hartford
Mike Fratting
New York
Frankie Brit
Fall River
London
Jack Petersen
Albert Hall
Traveling Loop Teams To Bowl Here Sunday
Elyria enters the Northern Ohio Traveling Bowling League to face Crider Motors of Mansfield in a Sunday double header at Knights of Columbus alleys. First match scheduled for 2 o'clock.
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Elyria
Ohio
Crider Motors
Mansfield
Knights of Columbus
Free pistol and rifle range opens at Heldinger hardware
The 25 yard range is in the basement of Heldinger Hardware on Broad Street and is free to the public. Operated by Harry Glatz, it has been open since late November. Public access is every Tuesday and Saturday evening with other evenings by appointment. Several private clubs have used it already.
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Heldinger Hardware
Broad Street
Harry Glatz
Thornhill Presses Offense in Stanford Practice
Stanford coach Tisy Thornhill pushed an aggressive game plan as the team reviews Alabama and Notre Dame styles. He did not share plays with reserves and emphasized offense for the Rose Bowl with new passing options and laterals. Public ticket sales in Pasadena show strong demand, with 50,000 sold through mail order for the New Year’s Day Bowl.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Stanford
Alabama
Tisy Thornhill
Notre Dame
Santa Clara
Washington
UCLA
Thornhill
Pasadena
Golfers Start Play In $5,000 British Colonial Open
Olin Dutra the American Open champion leads a strong field at Nassau B W I as play begins in the $5,000 British Colonial Open. Dutra and Bahamas Governor Bede Clifford teamed for 66 in a best ball fourball, winning their match. Billy Burke and William MacFarlane posted 66 as runners up. Al Watrous and John O Connor posted 65 and 67 in practice rounds. Governor Clifford to compete for the cup he donated.
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Nassal
Olin Dutra
Dutra
Bede Clifford
Bahamas
Clifford
Billy Burke
Belleair
Fla
William MacFarlane
Oak Ridge
N. Y
al Watrous
Birmingham
Mich
John O'Connor
Bolting Landing
Governor Clifford
Mat Results at New York Coliseum
New York Coliseum competition saw several bouts with athletes from multiple nations. Dave Levin of New York defeated Maurice L. Chappelle of France while Jacke Brown faced Ota with a draw. Other matchups included Paddy Mack of Ireland and Leo Wallick of Germany against Cleve Welsh of Austria, Hana Schnabel of Germany against Charley Johnstone of Cuba, Hol Matone of Ireland versus Eddie Pope of Ireland, Jack Bassetts of France against Oto Von Berg of Holland.
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United Press
New York — Coliseum
Dave Levin
New York
Maurice L. Chappelle
France
Jacke Brown
Ota
Paddy Mack
Ireland
Leo Wallick
Germany
Cleve Welsh
Austria
Hana Schnabel
Charley Johnstone
Cuba
Hol Matone
Eddie Pope
Treland
Jack Bassetts
Francs
Oto von Berg
Holland
Kent State Cagers Suspended for Training Rules Violation
Two Kent State College basketball players Rob Flanders and Russell Clark were suspended by coach Gus Peterka after a game trip to Toledo last Saturday night. Flanders had appeared on all Ohio teams last winter. Clark is a sophomore forward.
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Kent State
Kent
Gus Peterka
Toledo
Rob Flanders
Russell Clark
Democracy’s Steady Advance in Europe Remembered
A reflective note recalls how previous generations spoke of democracy spreading across Europe, marking a long, gradual transition in political life and national development.
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Europe
Boxing decision over George Cook in Australia after 15 rounds
A title bout in Australia concluded after 15 rounds with a decision on George Cook. The outcome determined the winner and added another chapter to the fighters’ records.
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George Cook
Australia
Open division upsets mark 1934 Lorain Golden Gloves night
Lon Greenwald defeated defending middleweight Johnny Kochan in a major upset at Lorain Hotel Antlers as four Elyrians and six Lorain champions crowned across open and novice divisions. Harold Sheldon won light heavyweight, Ron Hamilton took welterweight, Gussie Smallwood claimed flyweight, Carl Dodsley rose novice middleweight, and other local victors included Cecil Franklin and Mike Proksky.
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Lorain County
Lonnile Greenwald
Norwalk
Johnny Kochan
Lorain Hotel Antlers
Paais
Elyrians
Harold Sheldon
Sonfalon
Ron Hamilton
Gussie Smallwood
Carl Deodsley
Lorain
Port City
Cecil Franklin
Mike Proksky
Adolf Kryc
George
Johnny
Kochan
Greenwald
Gezunterman Kayoed
George Danella
Norwalk Clouter
Harry Gezunte
Andy Lasky
Sheldon
Harold Rastetter
Lodi
Sammy Porcie
Johnny Els
Elyria
John Sidevy
Wits Dachtier
Joe Pinzeareo
Willard
James Jac
Losatey
Elsrba
Harold Haastetter
Ceual Kranklin
Milke Prohsky
Joe Piszarello
Sammy Porcielo
Lonnee Greenwald
Johny Kochan
Andy Lacks
Hleusyweikht
Georgre Danella
Harry Gesunterman
Rudy Evans
Geo
Rozar
Alvin Wilhelm
Willie White
George Proksky
Alvin Welly
Whallard
Joe Mielearek
Tom Kline
Carl Dodsiey
Frank Melush
Joe Mistoarek
Ceceil Franklin
Lonnie Greenwald
Norwath
Adolf Erve
George Kozar
Eddie Kujarski
Pretzel Girls Open Season with Win, Head for Sandusky
The Guerin Pretzels girls, after a victory over Lorain Ex-Hys in their season opener, plan a road game in Sandusky against the Daily News quintet. The Guerin team, listed from Guerin's cigar store at 6 o'clock, is alerted to members.
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Guerin Pretzels Zits
Lorain
Biff Jones Likely Through At L S U
Baton Rouge, La. Dec. 13 LSU students believe they have parted with football coach Capt. Lawrence Jones after a statement by Sen. Huey P. Long who controls LSU. Long hinted at a desire for a coach with perfect record and no losses. Jones gave a verbal resignation to university officials who asked him to reconsider after an exchange in the locker room during the Oregon game.
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Baton Rouge
Dee
Louisiana State University
Lawrence (Biff) Jones
Huey P. Long
Long
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Angelo
Joe Jizzarella
Willard Lee Piazzarella
Jim Craft
Zet
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Bob An
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Mike
Charlie
Maces
Hamméria
By George Mosse
Crimson Quintet
Roy Clymer Oor Watter Kohn
Odd MelIntoure
Roy Civier
Walter Konn
Kaiser
Miami Grid
Miami University
Toda
Peterson Whips
Heldinger Harware
H.R. Rorick
Elyria Sav. & Trust
Florence Coal
Murbach
By Ernie Braden
Dodsiley
Steve Polansky
Angelo di Nunzio
di Nunzio
Nule
Johnnoy Ellis
Cecil Frankin
Pretzel Girls
Biff Jones
L.S. U
City Bowling Assn
K. of C. Club
City of Elyria
Elyria City Bowling Assoc
J. B. Renninger
T. A. Ball
KE. F. Wilcox
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