Amherst Hardwares Defeat Akron Celtics 36 27 in Amherst
Amherst Hardwares beat the Akron Celtics 36 to 27 behind 14 points from Joe Varsa and 10 from Al Sharp. Buck Weaver of Terre Haute defeated Johnny State in a two fall bout at Rialto Theatre, with a rolling arm scissors slam in the first fall and a reverse leg lock in the second. Red Barry of Pittsburgh handled George Craig in two falls with Indian Death Locks after gouging and slugging. Al Schnank pinned Larry Martin in 3 minutes and 33 seconds.
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Buck Weaver
Terre Haute
Ind
Johnny State
Schenectady
N. Y
Rialto Theatre
Weaver
Moe
State
Buck
Stote
Johnny
Wild Red Barry
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Martonio Angelo
Sly McLain
George Craig
Craig
Barry
al Schnank
Larry Martin
NCAA code spoof mocks college football governance
Henry McLemore reports a satirical NCAA code proposing fair practice rules for college football. The piece lampoons governance by detailing absurd constraints on coaches, player substitutions, and recruiting while ridiculing promises to donors and the role of alumni in athletics.
Johnson Leads Port Clinton To 24-20 Win
Oberlin lost to Port Clinton 24-20 in a Little Big Five contest. Oberlin forward Champion scored 12 points, while Port Clinton’s Johnson led with 11 points.
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Johnson
Port Clinton
Oberlin
Cagers
Wellington
Amherst
Ohio Racing Commission to hear annual reports in 1935 meeting
Columbus bulletin says annual reports will be submitted to the Ohio Racing Commission at its first 1935 meeting in Columbus on January 3. The body will discuss sending an Ohio delegation to the National Association of Racing Commissioners meeting in Miami, Florida.
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Columbus
Ohio Racing Commission
Ohio
National Association of Racing Commissioners
Miami
Fla
Unjustifiable Player Removal and Weight Rule Violations
The document bans keeping a star player in a game after injury or fatigue. It also prohibits cutting more than 20 pounds from weights and ten years from players ages on official programs, except in opening games against Class opponents. Violators must use one bona fide student on the team for the rest of the season.
Elyria Merchants Girls Defeat Wellington 38 to 1
Elyria Merchants girls dominate Wellington in a cage contest at Spencer. Connie Pasadyn scored eleven points with five field goals and a foul, while Alice Glover added eight and Harriet Freeman and Emma Dreger six each. Veltrie of Wellington sank the lone foul shot.
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Spencer
Elyria Merchants
Wellington
Veltrie
Connie Pasadyn
Elyria
Alice Glover
Harriet Freeman
Emma Dreger
Lone Subimatch
Bowl Contest Is Now Even Money
Betting on Alabama to beat Stanford in the Rose Bowl dropped to even money after Stanford showed no injury handicap in a workout. Gamblers halted 10 to 1 odds on the Southerners, who were favored since the matchup was set. Rain and a sodden field threaten Tuesday’s game, raising doubt about Alabama’s aerial attack.
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Pasadena
Calif
Alabama
Stanford
Young Peoples Pin Quintet Wins St John's League Clash
The Young Peoples Society quintet captured two of three games against Elyria Lumber and Coal in a St John's League match played last night. The result highlighted the quintet's steady play and scoring runs at home.
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The
Young Peoples Society Quint
Elyria Lumber and Coal
St. John’s
Collins Tops NL In Slugging But Faces Ott Finish
Jimmy Collins of the St. Louis Cardinals led the National League in slugging with 369 bases in 600 at bats, 128 RBIs, and a .615 mark. Mel Ott of the New York Giants finished strong with 135 RBIs, 344 total bases, and a .591 slugging percentage. Floyd Vaughn drew 94 walks, Adolph Camilli tied for most strikeouts at 94, and Frank Frisch led the Cardinals with only 10 strikeouts. St. Louis led clubs in slugging at .425, ahead of New York by 20 points.
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New York
Jimmy Collins
St. Louis Cardinals
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Collins
Ott
Floyd Vaughn
Pittsburgh
Adolph Camilli
Chicago
Philadelphia
Frank Frisch
Cardinals
Paul Waner
St. Louis
Boxing Night Scorches with Baer and Levinsky Upset
United Press reports Chicago light heavyweights Max Baer and Buddy Baer scored knockouts, while King Levinsky fell to Baer in a key matchup. Other results include Tony Zale losing a decision to Joey Razzone and Jacquette Elverillo edging Phil McGuillan in Chicago bouts.
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United Press
Chicago
Max Baer
California
King Levinsky
Frankie Battaglia
Winnipeg
Kid Leonard
Moline
Buddy Baer
Gene Stanton
Cleveland
Joey Razzone
Pittsburgh
Tony Zale
Gary
Ind
Joe Gans
Detroit
Eddie Stilegal
Jacquette Elverillo
Phil McGuillan
Billy Treest
St. Charles
Lou Thomas
Indianapolis
Stollywood
Sony Mor Fano
Philadelphia
Tommy Paul
Buffalo
N. Y
Frankie Castillo
Los
Two morals from the Fitzsimmons Corbett 1897 bout
The article recounts the Carson City match on March 17 1897 where Bob Fitzsimmons knocked out Jim Corbett in the fourteenth round. Corbett once champion of the world was ahead before Fitzsimmons landed a solar plexus punch that felled Corbett and ended the title bid. It notes Corbett’s later remark about brain clarity during the count.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Carson City
Ney
Fitz
Minneapolis Card: Retzlaff and Savoldi Win Closely
In Minneapolis two boxing decisions left Charles Retzlaff of Duluth outpointing John Risko of Cleveland while Lee Savoldi of St. Paul defeated Russ Schultz of Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Charles Retzlaff
Duluth
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Lee Savoldi
St. Paul
Russ Schultz
Baer Knocks Out Levinsky In Second Round Title Bout
Max Baer defeats King Levinsky in 53 seconds of the second round at Chicago Stadium to retain his world heavyweight title. Levinsky, who had won the first round, is knocked unconscious after Baer feints and a left hook to the chin. Gross receipts total $240985.45 with Baer getting 40 percent.
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George Kirkley
United Press
Hicago
Max Baer
King Levinsky
Tommy Thomas
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Primo Carnera
Chicago
Chicago Stadium
Baer
Levinsky
King
Max
Ancil Hoffman
Carnera
Levinskys
N C A A Ethics Code Cannot Be Enforced
New York December 29 The national code of ethics adopted by the N C A A to regulate purchase of college athletic material especially for football cannot be enforced and recruiting and subsidizing will continue. Major John L Griffith Chicago president and Z G Clevenger Indiana University chairman said the code has no enforcement clause and the association is not acting as policeman.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
John Ll. Griffith
Chicago
Z. G. Clevenger
Indiana University
Tobey's Car Tagged During License Hearing
Secretary of State Robinson C. Tobey held a hearing for drivers seeking license restoration when his misparked car was tagged in Lewiston Maine.
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Lewiston, Me
Robinson C. Tobey
Court House Dams Planned From Demolished Clay County Building
Excelsior Springs Missouri report states the foundation of the old Clay County court house will be razed and repurposed to build dams and undertake soil erosion projects.
Speedy Beats Young in Manila Bout by 122-118
Angeles outpointed Young Speedy 122 118 in Manila in a 4 round fight. Mickey Beal shaded Baby Na tionalista 121 Manila in a separate 4 round match.
Various High School Cage Results Across Ohio Theatres
Port Clinton edged Oberlin 24 20 and Galion beat Alumni 33 20 while Marietta won 26 23 over Greenfield McClain Sandusky defeated Fostoria 19 17 in overtime Leesburg topped Columbus Central 36 31 Massillon blanked New Philadelphia 38 22 East Liverpool and Pittsburgth Ave tied 25 25 Circleville beat London 28 10 Tiffin Columbian lost to Fremont 13 23 Mt Vernon St Vincent 20 Colum bus South To Akron North 32 10 Alliance won 32 10 Chillicothe beat Lancaster 24 11 Bucyrus 27 Tiffin Jr Home 21 Waterton 73 17 Portsmouth 17 Uhrichsville 26 Steubenville 24 Columbus Hosary 28 Sunbury 21 Coshocton 17 Dover 16 Ashland 21 Mt Vernon 13 Cincinnati Elder 26 Hamilton Catholic 20 Ravenna 21 Alumni 16 LaMRE BOER Boardman 28 Alumni 37 Elyria 28
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Sandusky
Fostoria
Leesburg
Columbus Central
Massilion
New Philadelphia
East Liverpool
Pittsburgheth Ave
Circleville
London
Tiffin Columbian
Fremont
Mt. Vernon St. Vincent
Columbus
Akron North
Alliance
Chillicothe
Lancaster
Bucyrus
Tiffin Jr
Waterton
Portsmouth
Uhrichsville
Steubenville
Columbus Hosary
Sunbury
Coshocton
Dover
Ashland
Mt Vernon
Cincinnati Elder
Familton Catholic
Ravenna
Alumni
Lamre Boer Boardman
Alum- Alumni
Elyria
CCC workers seize lower part of historic structure
CCC workers appropr-iated the lower portion of a historic structure, triggering concern over preservation. Local officials vow review and possible restoration steps. The incident highlights tensions between conservation efforts and construction projects.
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CCC
Alumni quintet blanks Red Raiders 37 28 in annual clash
Pete Banick led the alumni with 14 points while Frank Murkowski added 10 as the grads built a first half lead and held Elyria to 28. Madhock topped the Raiders with seven points and Hugh Cross had six in the late Bay City arena matchup.
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Frank Walend
Elyria High
Red Raiders
Grads
Elyria
Bank Ane
Bank Ane Rabehe Whacky Guay Scheek Meee Yester
Crimson
Bill Jones
Frank Murkowski
Tommy Dean
Pete Banick
Murkowski
Banick
Machock
Coen
Meyer
Boreski
Howenstine
Scott
Cross
Gene Myers
Jack Adamson
Meister
Raiders
Lugas
Madhock
Hugh Cross
Shuffleboard Standings Highlight Moulton Candies Victory
Moulton Candies won six of ten league games beating Finegan's Bakery 3-2 and Nertz Horan and Nuts Aiken 3-2. Nertz and Nuts had earlier defeated the Coca Colas 3-2. Next week all teams play Thursday January Mai The standings follow.
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Moulton Candies
Finegan's Bakery
Nertz
Horan
Nuts
Aiken
Coca Colas
Alumni Quint Tops Elyria Lightweights In Overtime
The Alumni lightweight basketball team upset Elyria High 27 to 22 in overtime on the local floor. Key moments included Alex "Whimpy" Bierk's early basket and George Dunstan's late tying score and extra period contributions. Jack Donnelly clinched the win with a late center-court shot, while the grads outperformed at the foul line 9 of 21 to Elyria's 4 of 16.
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Chuck Huprpr
Elyria High Hontems
Grads
Red Raiders
Alex
Bierek
George Dunstan
Jack Donnelly
Dunstan
Temple Beats Ohio State 28 24 In Philadelphia Tilt
Temple University defeated Ohio State 28 to 24 in Philadelphia. Ernie Messikomer led Temple with 11 points while Bruce Laybourne topped Ohio State with six as Temple pulled away after a 16 all halftime tie. Ohio State travels to Maryland tonight.
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Philadelphia
Ohio State
Temple University
Temple
Owls
Ohio
Ernie Messikomer
Bruce Laybourne
Tippy Dye
Chet Wendt
University of Maryland
College Park
Walker K C Walker Wins In Cincinnati Ring
Tiger Walker aged 133 from Cincinnati knocked out Frankie Sanzone 137 1 2 in the fourth round of their scheduled 0 round bout. Danny Millillo 147 1 2 Cincinnati decisioned Paul Thobe 147 1 2 Covington Ky in six rounds.
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Walker K. C
Cincinnati
Tiger Walker
Frankie Sanzone
Danny Millillio
Paul Thobe
Covington
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Elyria High Cagers
Rialto Mat
Amherst Hardwares
Akron
Joe Varsa
al Sharp
Kineas
SiGe Wee Dhes
Akron Celtics
Ernie Braden
Grp
Anders
H ” Yarsa
Gormley
Eraee
Hutton
Ts Beeen
Gleason
Ifoffner
Akhron
Ee Haratin
D. Considine
Evewree J
Dine
McGowan
Henry McLemore
EW York
knowWn
NCAA
Donald Richberg
General Johnson
Gainsborough
Fr. Johnson
Il Nisser
Engiebeck
Ikholestr
F Rassmason
Ceeereres
Champon
J. Dudley
R Dudley
Campbell
Shafer
Gutman
Cotton Club Boys
Fiddford Ave
Berr
Els Rin
S. G
At Dyer
Gover
H. Dreger
Becker
E. Dreger
Abe
Detrich
Sarmser
Young Peoples Pin Quintet
Young Peoples Society
M O'Dell
J. Dilgren
A. Buchholz
Aya - Tim
Bill Braucher
Fitzsimmons
Jim
Cincinnati Redlegs
Knox College
Knox
Hobart
Redlegs
Boston Braves
Boston
Philadelphia Athletics
Oth
Johnny Stote
Indiana
Dan Morris
Rialto
Morris
Red Barry
Iger
Joe Randall
Dick Finegan
Marty Simmons
Saginaw
Mich
McKeesport
Randall
Simmons
Donald J. Ross
Pinehurst
N. C
Walter Hagen
Galion
Marietta
Greenfield McClain
Willard
Rust
Willard Batteries
Broad Street
FLT
Creer
Ene
Jones
MK Aoere
Doan
Ase
Lehman
Arte
See
Ewer
Eeues Gienthowski
Ae Nares
Tie Feree
A. x. Sm.th
Okla Northern
Mai
Pet. W. IL
Finegan Bakery
Nertz and Nu
Quint
G. F. T. Davies
Stutz
Eve
Eens Dodsley
Senee Blatz
Ape
Perene Bierek
Aes
Donnelly
Swindling
Eevee Dunstan
Eeunee
G. T. Fritz
Drage
Emerich
Peewee
Ree
Rs Hiatt
Wazyniak
Zeae Coles
Ate
See Williams
Neeeaene
Sue Eene
Wee
Cavaliers
Schroll Coal
Ntier
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