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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
11
Elyria hosts Shaw at Ely Stadium with Elyria favored to win 20 to 6. Shaw's aerial attack threatens, but Elyria's ground game should decide the outcome barring a Shaw upset.
This week’s outlook names Lorain over Lakewood by about three touchdowns. Sandusky expected to top Tiffin Columbian 75 to 0 if regulars play. Cleveland Heights favored over Shaker Heights by 12 to 0. Fremont to beat Bucyrus in a close contest. Akron West doomed by winless run against Akron East.
New York reports put the NYU Violets as dangerous as the Bucks seek an easy win. Northwestern vs Minnesota looms as a key Big Ten matchup with a tough pick. Michigan faces Illinois in a likely hard battle while Notre Dame and Army hold strong trends.
Johnny Kostyo, former Elyria High star, will get his first varsity assignment for Wittenberg College in the homecoming game against Oberlin this Saturday. The 158 pounder has played in all games this season except the opener vs Dayton, stepping into the fullback post he held at Elyria High.
A nostalgic column recalls Marchmont Schwartz of Notre Dame racing 62 yards for a first-play TD against Pitt in 1930, a moment fans in Elyria vividly remember. It also lauds Elyria High halfback Tony Wolodzko, praised by coaches Ray Watts and Jimmy Price as a top regional player who can run, kick, and pass, and weighs the legacies of Harold Dangerfield, Frank Murkowski, and Ben Pfaff in Elyria High history.
John Henry Lewis is the 7 5 favorite to defend his light heavy crown tonight against Al Gainer in New Haven. The bout, the first all Negro championship battle in 34 years, draws a 7000 crowd for a 15 round fight. Lewis seeks a fifth defense amid struggle to make the 175 pound limit.
Advertisement notes grease service for 49 cents and tires sold on easy terms at Freedom Gas and Oil corner 4th and East Ave with phone contact 3253.
Western Hills 18 Cincinnati Walnut Hills 11. Cincinnati Withrow 6 Norwood 0. Cleveland Lincoln 7 Cleveland West 6. Cleveland John Hay 20 Cleveland Benedictine 0. Kent State High 13 Kent Roosevelt 6. Ravenna 0 Newton Falls 0. Wellington 23 Vermilion 0. Clearview 33 New London Wooster 10. Millesburgh 0. Oberlin 31 Norwalk 6. Newell CW Va. 6. Saturday Youngstown Wilson 1 Wells ville 4. Akron North 45 Cuyahoga Falls 6. Fostoria 45 Willard 0. Coventry 6 Stow 0. Woodsfield 6 Caldwell 0. Dennison 26 Cadiz 0. Bremen 19 Roseville 0. Philo 14 McConnelsville 7. New Concord 45 Crooksville 6. Harberton 13 Akron Garfield 0. Akron South 12 Akron Central 0. Mast Liverpool 14 Girard 0. Boardman 30 Columbiana 9. New Lexington 7 Glouster 0. Madison 16 Chardon 0. McArthur 19 The Plains 14. Portsmouth Central Catholic 26 Sciotoville 7. Chagrin Falls 15 Ravenna Two 6. Berea 14 Parma 7. Frush 18 Euclid Central 0. Ray 17 North Olmsted 12. Fairview & Olmsted Falls 7. Strongsville 37 Dover 13. Maple Neighborhood 20 Bedford 0. Euclid Shore 33 Mayfield 0. Wilmington 47 Hartwell 7. Wheelersburg 26 Oak Hill 0.
The Haserodt Jewelers sit atop the City Class A Bowling League first half with an 18-3 mark after beating the Diedrick Phillies Cigars 2 of 3 at Elyria Recreation. I. T. S. Left and Right, Tarry Tavern, Moulton Candies, Bittner Funeral Home, and General Industries also posted wins as Emory Schulz of I. T. S. led all bowlers with 644.
United Press survey of 135 sports editors found 112 deem Pitt best college team, yet 53 percent favor pro squads. Only 38 said Pitt could beat a first rate pro team, with many citing Pitt’s passing defense and the pros’ superior maturity and money-game advantages.
In Elyria the Engineering Department joined the Line team atop the Ohio Public Service Bowling League after winning three games from the Line Department. Other results saw the Service Department take two from Erie District and New Business defeat Central Engineering. New Business posted a 2,298 three game total and 806 as best team single, while Tommy Thompson of New Business rolled 622 for the first over 600 series this season, including a 256 high single.
The Fourth Floor swept the Third Floor in three straight games at the K. of Calleys to take first place in the Troxel Company Bowling League. In the other match the Second Floor defeated the First Floor two games to one.
Ernie Lombardi the NL batting champion has accepted salary terms to catch for the Cincinnati Reds again in 1939. He reached the agreement with Reds officials by telephone from his California home, joining six other Reds regulars who signed for next season.
Washington D H 19 Hillsboro 13 Wadsworth 16 Orrville 0 Terrace Park 14 Reading 0 Oxford Stewart 26 Sharonville 0 North College Hill 32 Taylor 6 Middletown 21 Columbus Central Franklin 31 Lebanon 7
Four matches are on schedule in the Elyria Ladies Bowling League tonight at the Elyria Recreation. Elyria Recreation faces W T Company, Ciry Loan plays Sears Roebuck, Wykrent's Grille battles Standard Cleaners, and Hilltop Tavern meets Leo's Five.
Seven marquee college football games headline the Saturday slate. Pittsburgh vs Fordham, Tennessee vs Louisiana State, Army vs Notre Dame, Minnesota vs Northwestern, Texas Christian vs Baylor, Santa Clara vs Michigan State, and Dartmouth vs Yale loom as national championship shapers. Duke vs North Carolina and California vs Oregon State also draw attention, though Tennessee and California face tougher tests.
Clearview defeated New London 33 to 7 and emboldened by Amherst 0–0 Medina stalemate, paving a North Ohio League showdown. Holzhauer's booming kicks and a punt from Amherst's 18 yard line highlighted the game, while Medina's drive stalled on Amherst defense. Wellington crushed Vermilion 25 of 0 as Eastin and Lisiewski each scored twice in the Dukes first league win.
Hamilton defeated Roosevelt 6 to 0 as Monski connected with Urig for the game's lone TD in the opening minutes. Hadaway's kicking kept Roosevelt at bay despite several threats. Earlier, McKinley lost 7 to 0 to Norfolk School of Lorain in Lorain. Midget football in Elyria is sponsored by the Elyria Recreation Board with WPA backing.
Shaw and Elyria clash at Ely Stadium in a Lake Erie League showdown under lights. Both teams hold undefeated league records with two wins each after beating Shaker Heights and Lakewood respectively.
Elyria enters tonight undefeated in five wins and a tie with a potent offense as Shaw Utes in six games with 90 points. Shaw relies on a strong air attack and 11 touchdowns, while Elyria counters with a heavier lineup and balanced power. The Crimson face Shaw at 7:45 p.m. with no preliminary, as Lorain hosts Lakewood and Cleveland Heights meets Shaker Heights tomorrow.
The East Side Blues meet Finnegan's Clippers in a post noon game at Cascade Park field. Blues players Dumski Lowery B Lowery Younglass Schreider Vanek Magda Mudge Wharton Rankin Shaw H Walsac Kaiser Z Walsac Stanford Gorman Welton Funk Haney Krebs are called to a 9:00 a.m. practice at Cascade and to reassemble at 12:30 p.m. at the field.
Oberlin tallied a sixth straight win by routing Norwalk 31 to 6 at Morris Field. Norm Willbond and Herman Hudwell connected on two long first-half passes for 40 and 60 yards as Oberlin led 19–0 at halftime, then Ohly and Campbell added late scores. Norwalk finally reached the end zone on a sleeper pass, but Oberlin answered with a final touchdown by Campbell and will close the season against Bellevue under the Morris Field lights.
The Hi Speed basketball team will hold a practice at the YMCA Saturday afternoon from 1 to 2. Players asked to report include Bob Pitts George Nicholas Chuck Stewart Dick Hadaway Tom Smith George Brunner Art Ford Dick Jordan Bob Kyrnes and Skip Johnson. please bring trunks and shoes.
Mary Neal of Tyron Nebraska split a watermelon from her yard and found a ten cent coin dated 1925 inside its heart. In other news, Turkey is reducing its tax on salaries.
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