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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1938

Page

6

Strange Sports Year Ends With Dec 1938 Holiday Miracles

A year end column recalls quirky Elyria Lorain sports happenings. Boxing champ Jack Renninger staged a world title bout at Elyria Recreation in which three substitutes faced fate when Joe Louis skipped the event. Sheriff Carl Finegan took office amid graft scandals, while Dechant Dunn vote split in Lorain County. Scenes include deer hunting records, a life guard selling ice, and a betting ban in Elyria.

Sol Elyria Lorain Roy Clymer Chauncey P. Shively Carl Little Napoleon) Smith Smith Galloping Elyria Recreation Jack Renninger Smythe Sayles Carlson Ward Henry Renninger Joe Louis Sayles Henry Russ Moran Finegan Carl Finegan Bill Grall Board of Commissioners John Davidson Ed Dechant Oscar Dunn Purdue University Dunn Monte Carlo W. T. Collier Pennsylvania Collier Herman Hungry) Klein Vermilion-on-the-Lake Lake Erie Louie Aurenson Aurensan Gilbert Betts General Industries Company Shell Petroleum Smitty Georges Broad Street Johnny Pais Smith's Broadway Sherman Harmon East River Street Jimmy Henke Mac McDermott Western Automatic Bittner Russ Dunfee Ashland

Duke and Tipton loom over Rose Bowl talk in Pasadena

United Press writes from Los Angeles December 24 that Duke football’s Eric Tipton punting could cost them the Rose Bowl on January 2. Critics note Tipton’s booming kicks give USC breakaway chances for Lansdell and Anderson. Other items preview St Mary’s Madigan, Santa Anita bets, racing and Fiesta events through January 15.

Duke Pasadena Eric Tipton Blue Devils Tipton U. S.C Grenny Lansdell Mickey Anderson Anderson Lansdell St. Mary’s Madigan St. Mary's Southern California Sportsman's Association Santa Anita Henry Armstrong Baby Arizmendi Jim Landos New York Giants Charles Howard Seabiscuit Biscuit Florida U. P

Seeks To Clarify Racing Situation

In Columbus on December 24, a spokesman for the American Trotting Association clarified the body's stance on a proposed unification plan for harness racing governance. Secretary C. H. Perry said the ATA, with 273 members across ten Western states, is not flatly opposed to West representation and would cooperate if a workable plan emerges, countering prior reports of a flat reversal.

Columbus U.R U. S American Trotting Association Chicago C. H. Perry The American

Ohio State Drops Second Straight on Western Tour

In Seattle Ohio State fell 51 to 37 to Washington as the Huskies used a fast break and cross court passes to pull away. Roy Williamson led Washington with 17 points while Jim Hull scored 11 for OSU and Richard Baker had 12 in a losing effort. The Buckeyes head to Berkeley to face California and UCLA next week.

Seattle Ohio State University of Washington Huskies Huskies Roy Williamson Washington Jim Hull Richard Baker Buckeye Jack Voelker Berkeley California

Eye test talk grows as baseball umpires eyed for exams

Columbus based report says American Association president George Trautman considered a fan suggestion that umpires pass rigid eyesight tests and carry written proof of vision. He noted the idea as possible and cited a card certifying sight could silence critics after close calls. Trautman also touted overall league health and four new managers for 1939.

Columbus U.P American Association George Trautman Association Abner Doubleday Umps Trautman Myles Thomas Toledo Donie Bush Louisville Tom Sheehan Minneapolis Mickey Heath Milwaukee

Forty six Elyria boys receive YMCA gym awards

Forty six Elyria boys were honored for YMCA gymnasium activities at a Christmas party evening attended by sixty four. The event featured carols, Live Wire Quartet, a Harold Stanford Lester Page and Oliver Shay skit, Harmonica band music, a quiz bee, and candy boxes for each awardee. Top scorers included Altfeld Kaiser 37 points, Cook Pemberthy 40, Looper 41, across Junior Preps Cadets and Working Boys groups.

Elyria Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Live Wire Harold Stanford Lester Page Oliver Shay Leon Altfeld Max Looper Andrew Hutchinson Arthur Mills Robert Mills Ray Scarbrough Robert Cebula Jack Faulhaber William Kenawell Robert Earl Rue McIntyre Philip Kaiser Altfeld Kaiser Robert Henry Ronald Eager John Fauver Glenn Seeley John Bryant Donald Bryant William Phillips Robert Renouard Harry Hutchinson Ray Hayworth Jack Hoffman Robert Reichard Robert Hobert Loren Miller William Smith Jack Cook William Pemberthy Paul Wehman Cook Pemberthy Paul Rempes Ralph Neighbour Wayne Alten Jerry Gaston Donald Looper Ernest Willams Robert Heilman Douglas McKay Harry Hanson George

Ohio trotting directors approve plan in Columbus

Drafted last week at Columbus the United Trotting Association directors formally approved the plan Friday. The board includes G. W. Rittenous of Piketon as president, T. A. Billingsley of Greenville as chairman of the appeals board, Mrs. Don A. Detrick of Bellefontaine as secretary, and H. H. Petty of Urbana as a member.

Columbus United Trotting Association Ohio G. W. Rittenous Piketon T. A. Billingsley Greenville Don A. Detrick Bellefontaine H. H. Petty Urbana

Installation of Kiwanis officers in North Olmsted

North Olmsted Kiwanis notes announce installation of officers on Wednesday night December 28 with supper at 6 30 pm. Kiwanis ladies will be guests. A Christmas tree stands on the Universalist church lawn placed by Kiwanis and the Business Men's Association, and a star on the fire station is lit nightly by the fire department.

North Olmsted Kiwanis Ladies Universalist Church Kiwanis Club Business Men's Association

Cubs set two fielding records in 1935 season

Chicago Cubs posted record defensive marks in 1935 with a .0779 club fielding percentage, 139 errors, and 4,164 putouts. Gabby Hartnett Rip Collins and Billy Herman led the pace as the team fought for the pennant in a tight National League race.

York Gabby Hartnett Rip Collins Billy Herman Chicago Cubs Cubs Boston

Duke Team Arrives on Rose Bowl Scene

Duke arrives in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl week as USC completes final Christmas practice. Duke Coach Wallace Wade says the squad is in top shape after closing practices to reporters. Duke toured the Grand Canyon during a prep lull while USC focused on passing drills led by Lansdell Day and Anderson.

Pasadena Cal Blue Devils Duke University of Southern California Trojans Durham N. C Grand Canyon Arizona Wallace Wade Wade Trojans Grenville Lansdell Oliver Day Mickey Anderson

Vacation Period Program At YMCA Attracts Local Boys

Thirty five boys from Allen and Garford schools accepted the YMCA boys department invitation to join the holiday vacation program. Special days let non members use the gym and pool. The afternoon featured basketball track relays and a 45 minute pool period followed by a splash party with diving for pennies and balloon contests.

Allen and Garford

Church group sells holly to aid diabetic camp trip

At the intermediate Y P C U meeting held at the parsonage on Tuesday night Marjory Mould was elected president with Bill Komles as vice president Ruth Elliott as secretary and Dick Limpert as treasurer Dorothy Pape was named chairman of a special committee with Lucille Nottingham Fritz Limpert Carol Flora and Jim Heninger. The group is selling holly for the North Carolina Church to raise funds to send two girls to the Clara Barton Home diabetic camp for girls.

Marjory Mould Bill Komles Ruth Elliott Dick Limpert Dorothy Pape Lucille Nottingham Fritz Limpert Carol Flora Jim Heninger North Carolina Clara Barton

Christmas Party At Town Hall In Grange News

A town hall Christmas party is planned for Wednesday night December 28 inviting all Grange members and their families to attend.

Live-Wire 4-H Girls Club Christmas Party

The Live-Wire 4-H Girls club hosts a Christmas party at Cee school on Wednesday December 28 from 2 to 5 PM. Mothers are invited to attend as the girls exchange gifts and the mothers also join in the gift exchange.

Cee School

Heavyweight Card Set for Garden Show With Five Bouts

The 20th Century Club completed its heavyweight triple header for Madison Square Garden on January 13. Buddy Knox of Dayton Ohio and Maurice Strickland of New Zealand are matched in a 10 round bout. Other 10 rounders: Tommy Farr of Wales vs Red Burman of Baltimore and Roscoe Toles of Detroit vs Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia.

New York U.P 20Th Century Club Madison Square Garden Buddy Knox Dayton Maurice Strickland New Zealand Tommy Farr Wales Red Burman Baltimore Roscoe Toles Detroit Gus Dorazio Philadelphia

Baumholtz Leads Ohio Scoring Race After 12-Point Night

Ohio University sophomore Baumholtz topples the scoring chart with 118 points after a 12-point game as Ohio State falls 65 to 39 at George Washington. Chuckovits of Toledo trails with 109. Ohio teams idle until Jan 5 Buckeye slate vs Ohio Wesleyan in Athens. Other scores include Case 38 Miami 36 and Marshall 33 St Francis 45.

Santa Bill Edwards Western Reserve Jimmy Aiken Akron Latta George Gauthier Quill Wesleyan Nix Frank Wilton Miami Jerry Williams Nick Tom Conley John Uak Amalteur Maurice McCarthy Army OF Golf Duffers Janet Shock Denison U Dayton H. K. Townsend Paul E. Brown Massillon Gosh Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Chuck Chuckovits Toledo U Frank Baumholtz Ohio U Gusphan Ohio State Buckeye Saint Nick Columbus Frank Baumoltz Ohio College Bobcats George Washington University Washington Baumholtz Bobcat Ohio Wesleyan Athens Chuckovits Centenary College Toledo Ohio Marshall College Huntington W. Va Scranton College University of California, Southern Branch Berkeley Cal Case Herman Weiss George Ring Marshall St. Francis Brooklyn Cincinnati Wilmington George Washington St Francis Indiana Butler Wabash Centenary Ite College of New York McGill Long Island

Ohio Scholastic Grid Squad Sidelined by Fracture

A fractured hand ending Bud Magee of Columbus Holy Rosary from the Central Ohio all star high school football team alters the lineup for the upcoming game against St Petersburgh. Souders and Barsotti move into consideration as backfield options while the squad enjoys warm weather drills and seafood trips before their homecoming.

ST. Petersburg Fla Bud Magee Columbus Magee

Cage Results Ohio Scholastic Upsets Across Districts

A scrambled list shows Fremont 45 Norwalk 38 while many league scores roll in. Notable results include Kent Roosevelt 36 over Kent State High 17, Cleveland West Tech 39 over Cleveland Adams 671 49, and Shawnee 66 over Junction City 15 with numerous small-town outcomes across Ohio and nearby states.

Danton Chaminade Mamilton Catholic Berkeley Test Creek Arcanna Gettysburg Spencerville Gomer Lima South Piqua Defiance Napoleon Harrod Lafayette Mifflin Worthington Hubbard Liberty Lisbon New Waterford Campbell Memorial Youngstown Raven Shawnee Junction City Glenford Somerset Ned Corning New Lexnngton Caldwell Cumberland Handlersville Wasnesville Alummni West Milton Pleasant Hill Madison Clevington Radnor Pain City Bion Oxford Stewart Akron North Portsmouth Newark Payton Roosevelt Adamsville Lyresden Ropewell Roseville South Zanesville Frazersburgog

Unity Club Moves Weekly Meetings to Saunders Home

The Unity Club will hold regular meetings every Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Saunders on Butternut Ridge Road for the coming months, instead of the Parish House.

Unity Club James Saunders Butternut Ridge Road

Cubs Set Two National League Fielding Records in 1938

United Press reports Cubs set two NL fielding records in the 1938 season. Al Todd led first basemen at .985, Joe Stripp topped third basemen with .971, and Leo Durocher and Goody Rosen starred for Brooklyn. Jim Turner had 89 flawless chances, while Ernie Lombardi led catchers with nine passed balls. Brubaker’s four errors at third on April 30 marked a modern NL record.

Collins Herman Hartnett Gabby al Todd Pittsburgh Todd Boston Bees Stripp Joe Stripp Cincinnati Bill Brubaker Pirates

Half a Million in Major Spain Civil War Battle

Spanish Nationalists launched the second day of a broad offensive on a 50 mile front aiming for Barcelona. About 500000 troops were engaged with claims of advances and captured arms, while Loyalists reported counterattacks and significant resistance, despite weather hampering operations.

Hendaye U.P Barcelona Lerida Cervera Tarragona Balaguer Crosa Hill Spain

Illinois Chicago Fives Seen First Division Berths

Illinois and Chicago seek first division berths in the 1939 Big Ten basketball race. Illini hope to rebound from 4–8 with Dehner Nisbet Hapac Crish leading the lineup, while Chicago returns veterans Cassels Meyer Lounsbury with Murphy Richardson at guard and Stampf stepping in.

Chicago Illinois Illini Maroons Lewis Dehner Tommy Nisbet Bill Hapac John Crish Rob Cassells Remy Meyer Dick Lounsbury Joe Stampf Cassels Chet Murphy Ralph Richardson

Nazis Bitterness Toward U S Growing

In Berlin the Voelkischer Beobachter said Nazis view American officials as waging a world campaign against them. It claimed U S leaders aim to tutor Europe while American papers exaggerate dictatorship, inciting murder. The piece follows Sumner Welles rebuke to Hans Thomsen over Ickes Cleveland speech.

Berlin Voelkischer Beobachter Nazi Party Adolf Hitler United States Roosevelt Europe Sumner Welles Hans Thomsen Washington Harold L. Ickes Cleveland Thomsen Welles

Ohio Democrats To Hear Robert Jackson

Robert H. Jackson solicitor general of the justice department will be the principal speaker at Ohio Democrats Jackson Day dinner in Columbus on Saturday January 7. The event ends with the broadcast of President Roosevelt's annual Jackson Day address.

Columbus Robert H. Jackson United States Department of Justice Mildred Jaster Roosevelt

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