Notable sports and athletic figures of the era
The year highlighted prominent champions across sports. Connie Mack led the Philadelphia Athletics to world baseball glory, Bobby Jones dominated golf before retiring from amateur play, Max Schmeling rose to heavyweight fame by defeating Jack Sharkey, Johnny Doeg won the national tennis title at Forest Hills, L. I. Frank Wrkoff starred as USC’s top sprinter, and Helen Madison set women’s swimming marks, hailed as the era’s greatest female swimmer.
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Ing
Gene Tunner
Jack Sharkey
Genaro and Wolgastin Title Bout in New York
Frankie Genaro and Midget Wolgast prepare for a Madison Square Garden title bout to settle the featherweight question. Genaro claims the NAS title while Wolgast is backed by the New York Boxing Commission. both boast speed, power, and keen punching. The longtime rivals face off after Christmas in a fight anticipated for decisive glory.
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New York
Frankie Genaro
Wolvast
Madison Square Garden
Gesicr
Cenaro
Wolgasts
Wolgast
Maidy
Gernero
Frankie
Miami Defeats Stivers 18-0 in holiday clash
Miami High School defeated Stivers High School of Darton Ohio 18 to 0 before 18 000 fans on Christmas Day. Miami scored in each of the first three periods as Henderson ran 85 yards for a touchdown with a late lateral from Levin while Darton threatened near the goal twice in the final period.
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Miami
Fla
Wee
Miami High School
Stivers High School
Darton
Henderson
Levin
Northwestern Gagers Prepare For Alabama
Northwestern University basketball players cut short Christmas vacation to resume practice for the New Year Eve game with Alabama. The Purple squad would be without regular guards Frank Marshall and Bo Lockhart due to an infected ear and a knee injury from the Carleton game. Alabama, Southern Conference champions with a 20 game win streak last season, has three wins this season and is expected to be Northwestern’s toughest test.
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Evanston
Ill
Northewestern University
Dato
University of Alabama
Purple
Se Rices
Frank Marshall
Bo Lockhart
Marshall
Lockhart
Carleton
Alabama
Carnera Boxing Tour Ended By Scandal And Decline
Primo Carnera, Italy's towering heavyweight, rose big on a barnstorming tour but faced downfall after a California investigation exposed a fixed bout with Bombo Chevalier. The scandal tarnished his fame, culminating with a Boston defeat by Jimm Malone and his return to Italy.
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Primo Carnera
Italy
Haliyrhoo
Carera
Board of Control
Carnera
Oakland
California
Bombo Chevalier
Megro
Chastain Faces Jones In Akron Ten Round Showdown
Clyde Chastain of Chicago, top middleweight prospect, meets Ce Trilla Jones of Akron in a ten round featured bout at the Armory. Chastain, under managers Ray Alvis and Jack Kearns, is favored after recent decisive wins including a knockout of Danny Lane in under a minute.
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Akron
Clyde Chastain
Chicago
Ce Trilla Jones
Atro’. Armory
Chastain
Ray Alvis
Jack Kearns
Ft Yored
Danny Lane
California
Last Night's Result No Games Scheduled Week's Schedule
Tonight London at Windsor. Saturday Detroit at Cleveland. London at Buffalo. Syracuse at Pittsburg. Sunday Buffalo at Syracuse.
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Buffalo
Windsor
Cleveland
Detroit
London Gb
Pittsburh
Syracuse
London
Cleveland Pair Win Pinehurst Tourney
Francia E. Drake and his son Al vard Drake of Cleveland captured the Pinehurst Father and Son Christmas Day golf tournament with a net score of 73 and an 8 stroke handicap victory in Pinehurst North Carolina.
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Cleveland
Pinehurst
N. C
UCL
Francia E. Drake
Alvard
Iowa to Represent Big Ten at NCAA Meeting
Chicago December 26 UP I The University of Iowa, previously suspended by the Big Ten for recruiting violations, was named by the conference to be represented at the National Collegiate Athletic Association annual meeting in New York next Monday. Dean C. Williams, chairman of the Towa Athletic Board, was chosen as the conference representative.
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Chicago
UPI
University of Iowa
Dean C. C. Willams
Towa Athletic Board
National Collegiate Athletic Association
New York
Iowa
Big Ten
Dean Williams
Todas
East and West Elevens Set For Charity Game
In San Francisco on December 26 the East and West football elevens held a fast scrimmage ahead of tomorrow's Shriners charity game. Both squads feature many season stars including West players Johnny Kitzmiller Koch Bausch Beckett Wilson and East stars Frank Baker Hank Bruder Les Hart Len Macaluso Woodsworth.
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San Francisco
Johnny Kitzmiller
Bochey
Koch
Jim’ Bausch
Ted Beckett
Jack Ilson
Frank Baker
Hank Bruder
Les Hart
Len Macaluso
Babe Woodsworth
Lucky Number Phone Plans Sell High Premium in Tokyo
In Tokyo a phone number sold annually at high premium is prized as the luckiest for its numeral character that spreads downward and signals prosperity. The number’s perceived luck draws buyers seeking good fortune and financial success from local providers.
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Tokio
Japan
Official Averages Show Terry Klein And Wilson Lead Pack
New York December 26. Bill Terry of New York Church Klein of Philadelphia and Hack Wilson of Chicago were the big three of National League batsmen last season according to the official averages released. Terry won the batting title with .301, and had 254 hits tying the NL record set by Lefty O'Doul in 1929. Klein led in runs 158, total bases 445, and doubles 59. Wilson hit 56 homers, four short of Babe Ruth's intra league mark, and 13 more than Klein's NL record set in 1928.
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New York
Bill Terry
Church Klein
Philadelphia
Philly
Wilson
Babe Ruth
Klein
Adam Comorosky
Pittsburgh
Hazen
Kiki” Curler
Chicago
Taylor Douthit
St. Louie
Kiein
Terry
Cuyler
Douthit
Elwood English
Tommy Thevrenow
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburch
Alabama Crimson Tide Faces Washington State in Rose Bowl
Foster Eaton profiles University of Alabama 1939 team star power and depth under coach Wallace Wade. He highlights the line anchors, backfield threats, and nearly all-summer strength levels, noting the Tide’s 248 point season and upcoming Rose Bowl clash with Washington State.
London jeweler paid record sum for jeweled thimble
A London jeweler received nearly fifteen thousand dollars for a thimble crafted to a pampered South African magnate wife’s insistence. The ring was set with a mass of precious gems and drew wide public interest as a showcase of opulence.
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London
Cleveland Fives In Strong Tests Over Week End
Cleveland cagers face Brigham Young in back to back tests at John Carroll and Reserve gym. Utah stars Brindley Romney Robinson Nagelby Cooper expected to start. Local squads Bevan Kinney Amico Gibbons Prochaska Wolfe Burke Blaha Kelly in reserve mix. Charlillo Berwald top performers for Reserve before Jan 2 Akron clash.
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Cleveland
Utah
Brigham Young
Provo
John Carroll University
Red Cats
Carroll
Reserve
Brindley
Romney
Robinson
Nagelby
Cooper
Roger Kirkham
Bevan
Kinney
Amico
Gibbons
Procha
Ehrman Family Hosts Christmas Dinner in Amherst
Misses Florence and Edith Ehrman entertained relatives at their Cornell Avenue home on Christmas Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Ehrman and sons James, Junior, and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ehrman, Ruth Ehrman, and the two hostesses.
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Florence
Edith Ehrman
Cornell Avenue
William Ehrman
James
Junior
Richard
C. J. Ehrman
Datsiter
Ruth
Christmas Program At First Evangelical Church
The annual Sunday school Christmas program was presented at the church on Christmas Eve featuring a mix of songs dialogs and recitations by the Sunday school group.
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The
First Evangelical Church
Heathcote Family Hosts Christmas Day Anniversary Gathering
Mr and Mrs Joseph Heathcote of Gaston Road entertained at their home on Christmas Day in observance of Christmas and their 41st wedding anniversary. Dinner and supper were served to Mr and Mrs O J Brown and other relatives including Mr and Mrs John Garland of Elyria and Mr and Mrs B A Jenne with sons Foster and Burton of Amherst. During the afternoon gifts were exchanged.
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Joseph Heathcote
Gaston Road
O. J. Brown
John Garland
Elyria
B. A. Jenne
Foster and Burton
Amherst
Heathcote
Mary Ruth
Adam Grobe
Lloyd
Ruth
Geo. Knittle
Marion
Mitchell
Elyzia
Wm. Ruth
Rosemary
Robert Lentz
Geo. Ruth
Mildred
Andre
Brownhelm
Henry Ficht
Irvin
Henry
Cleveland
Naoma Bach
Carl
Oliver
Joan
A. F. Bailey
Jackson Street
Sco. Powers
Lovain
W. H. Nalley
Howard Nalley
Mabelle
Sammy Slack
Ruby Guild
Prospect St
KK. H. Guild
Nancy
Jack Bruce
Jack
Eva Hearn
Carolyn Guild
Wm. Guild
Olive Guild
F. I. Hubbard
Robert
Grace
Robert Patterson
Vanita
Harriet Hubbard
Schofield
Park Avenue
A. M. Schofield
P. A. Becker
Elton
Gerald
Buddy
Charline
Janice
Marjory
Alton
Otis Schofield
Hirs
Pansy Harris
Douglas
Lucy Horn
Katherine Merthe
G. ¥. Horn
Maxine
Lakewood
Harrig
Horn
Merthe
Claude Holloway
Middle Ridge
E. T. Sattefield
Mary Lou
James Albert
Penfield Junction
Louis Lukacix
Clayton Eppley
Wm. Dangle
Harold
Velma Henes
Alton Dangle
Raymond
A. J. Eppley
Willard Eppley
Bobby
Raymond Boxdare
Local Socials and Death Notice Update
Briefs note 6 o'clock dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Albert Crellath Elyria hosted Mr and Mrs Wm Wittig and families and Mr and Mrs C O Masters with Battelle Ava Alma and Billy. Word arrives of Doris Montague death at age five daughter of Mr and Mrs Ora Montague Detroit Michigan funeral services held from the late home today. Mrs Lena Menz entertained at
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Wm. Wittig
Martha Belle
Billy
C. O. Masters
Battelle
Ava
Alma
Albert Crellath
Elyria
Harry Williams
Williams
Doris Montague
Ora Montague
Detroit
Mich
Lena Menz
Elyria Church of Christ Beats Dover Suburbans 49-36
The Church of Christ defeated Dover Suburbans 49 to 36 in a Suburban League game, improving to 5-0. Bako led with 16 points, McGowin added 12, while Dover’s Deasey paced the visitors with 14. Elyria hosts Dover in a return at the Y with two strong preliminaries featuring Elyria Hungarian Reformed and Lorain West Side Bakers.
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Bako
Church of Christ
Dover
Ernie Braden
Ol-Bar-Dean
Elyria
McGowin
Boone
Deasey
Elyria Hungarian Reformed
Lorain
Flyria
F. T
J. Smith
G. Smith
Robison
T. Smith
F. Smith
Deaser
Liv Ee Ace Alanis
Nagal
Vy ' Limpert
Beck
Fink
Christmas Dinner Gatherings Across Elyria Area
Several Elyria area households hosted Christmas dinners with guests from Columbus to Cleveland. Tables were laid for dozens including Hol Shibley family in Ashland, Menz families in Amherst and Elyria, Koepp in Milan Avenue, Wilsons in Wellington, and many others. A tag renewal push noted one week left for automobile licenses with no extension from Columbus.
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Hol. Shibley
James
Robert
Ashland
A. G. Menz
Francis
Lee Menz
Sirley Ann
Amherst
Carl Menz
Paul
Marie
Elyria
Mary Lersch
Edna Menz
Wm. Koepp
Milan Avenue
Henry Kothe
Stanley Hart
Warren
Ohio
Caroline
J. Heginbotham
Gilbert
George Herbert
William Sheffler
William
Russell Sheffle
Mrs Katherine Kolbe Hosts 6 O’clock Dinner
Mrs Katherine Kolbe of Middle Ridge delighted guests at a six o’clock dinner. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Adna Madill and other attendees in a genteel local social gathering.
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Katherine Kolbe
Middle Ridge
Adna Madill
Alabama Favored Over Washington State In Rose Bowl
In Pasadena on New Year’s Day Alabama is touted as a two to one favorite over Washington State. Despite the Cougars undefeated season, bettors favor the South and point to Alabama’s 247 to 13 scoring edge while Washington State has 227 to 32. Washington State beat Southern California 7-6 and Washington 2-0. Alabama beat Vanderbilt 12-7 and Georgia 13-0. Washington State coach Babe Hollingsberry welcomes the underdog angle as momentum.
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Foster Eaton
United Press
Crimsontide
University of Alabama
Washington State
Pasadena
Crimson Tide
Alabama
South
Wallace Wade
Duke University
Wade
Tides
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Tennessee Vols
Volunteers
William Frederick Sington
Phi Beta Kappa
Charles Hb.lement
John Randolph Campbell
John Henry Suther
John Lewis Caf
Rapp C. Mc
James Ernest Moore
Albert Bascom Elmore
Frank James Howard
John Alexander Miller
Jesse Eberdt
Washington
Stanford
Georgia Tech
Southern California
Calif
Cougirs
Mei Hein
Jack Parod
Ruard
Notre Dame
Babe Hollingsberry
Inventive minds urged to count rabbit ears in Red Bluff
In Red Bluff California deputy county auditor Miss Lena Brand invites makers of counting devices to apply. Two men recently visited her office with 582 pairs of rabbit ears needing counting before a county bounty of eight cents per pair was paid.
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Rabbit
Red Bluff
Cal
Lena Brand
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Jones
Max Schmel
Johnny Doeg
Forest
Bobby Jones
Sevenal Ideas
Knute Rockne
Helen Madison
Frank Wykoff
Max Schemling
Genaro
Wolgastin
Stivers
Northwestern Gagers
Chastian
International Hockey League
Towa Sport
Bakers
Elytia
Jerry Darkacs
Johnny Ucha
Bill Messaros
Steve Mike
Frank Malik
Osgood
Fitzgerald
Baker
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