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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1931

Page

2

Crimson Flashes Spark Improvement in Drills

Elyria High basketball shows progress in vacation practices as coach Ros Clhymet reshuffles the first string. Murkowski shifts to center, Banick to forward, and a likely starting quintet includes Long Howenstine Comlam with Adamson and Michaels to see minutes. Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Elyria faces Oberlin after a 6:35 junior game, with Eaton’s Bantams aiming for a fifth win.

Parnal Ros Clhymet Elyria High Ober Oberlin High Ismer Leup Murkowski Banick Oberlin Long Howenstine Comlam Adamson Michaels Elyria Elyine Eaton Chaisa O Sprobabie Murkowsh Coniam Bann Ceniter Longard How Huston and Thomas Fields Barnes and Yarsa

Elyria High Swim Team Beats Mansfield 39 35 in Tri Meet

Elyria High swimming team, coached by W L Vaughn, defeated Mansfield High 39 to 35 with all members competing. Mansfield won three events including the 160 yard relay and 129 yard medley relay, while Elyria secured most firsts and several seconds and thirds led by Finnicale and Pruski with eight points each.

Chuck Hupp W.L Vaughn Elyria High Rsh Mansfield High Crimson Cleveland West Wooster Lorain Vaughan Sandusky Feron Elyria Mansfield Finmicale Pruski Uriz Uric Elvira Wheaton Fatkin Sturzes Finmeale Arands Prushi We Walliams Mellore Finnia Wheaton Erands Ste . Gutowki Garber Eye Williams Whiteleather O'Donnell Percival Fathin Finnicale Vanes Henne Oberlin

New Year Carnival At Y Features Ping Pong and Basketball

The Y M C A hosts a New Year Carnival with afternoon ping pong finals and a rapid-fire event, two basketball games, a high school alumni swimming meet at 4 PM, and a three game evening carnival. Notable swimmers include Tom Moody and Ralph Kirby as the Alumni seek practice with Bob Moore coordinating details.

Y. M.C A Bob Moore Elyria Jr. Hi- Y Methodist Epworth Hi-Y Elyria Oberlin Elyria High School Tom Moody Bob Goecke Wm. Gerbke Lorenzo Todd Ralph Kirby Jim Redington Bob Fauver Harold Burns

Italy’s Colonial Possessions Reported at 870000 Square Miles

The article notes Italy holds colonial territories totaling about 870000 square miles. It identifies the scope of Italy’s overseas domains and mentions imperial interests shaping its global footprint.

Italy

Basketball Scores From Various Colleges and Clubs

DePauw 26 and Indiana tied scores. Carleton College 42 defeated Chicago University 29. Wisennein 49 beat Marland 390. Pittsburgh U 29 edged U.S. 26. Los Angeles AC 47 over Newton Kans Henrys 271. Pasadena Majors 38 versus Utah Aggies 36. Alumni 22 Masietta 21 Stapford 45 Oregon State 32. San Francisco Y M C A 37 California 20. Colorado Teachers 31 Utah U 27.

DePauw Indiana Carleton College Chicago University Wisennein Marland Pittsburgh U U.S Los Angeles AC Newton Henry's Pasadena Utah Aggies Alumni Masietta Stapford Oregon State San Francisco Y. M California Colorado Teachers Utah U

Trojans Favored To Win Fifteenth Rose Game

Stated by Stan Williamson Southern California enters the Tournament of Roses game on New Year’s Day in Pasadena as favorites after recent wins over Notre Dame and Georgia Tulane unbeaten southern champions and national gridiron title claimants meet in the Rose Bowl captains and the scene are pictured in accompanying photos Pacific coast teams have never beaten a southern eleven in Rose games since 1916

Stan Williamson Southern California Notre Dame Georgia Trojans Pasadena Tulane Pacific Coast

Trojan Eleven Favored In Rose Bowl Match

Southern California's Trojans enter the Rose Bowl as heavy favorites over Tulane. Odds posted at three to one favor USC, driven by Tulane's undefeated regular season and USC's recent strong form. Coach Howard Jones urged focus as Tulane sought to upset the favored Trojans on New Year’s Day.

Pasadena Southern California Tulane Sere Tomottaw Vec California Georgia Southern Canfors Howard Jones J. Trojans

Exiled Greek Philosopher Stated 12n Was Half of Fies

An ancient Greek philosopher faced exile after claiming that the number 12n equaled only a portion of fies. The statement sparked debate among contemporaries about mathematical truth and philosophical authority in the city.

Brouillard To Defend Welter Title At Chicago Bout

Lou Brouillard of Boston will defend his welter title in a 10 round bout against Tahi Field at Chicago Stadium. Nate Lewin as matchmaker confirms the contest scheduled for January 28 with venue and officials finalized.

Brouillard Chicago Lou Brouilard Bowern Taehie Field Angeie Nemer Chiggy Stadium Nate Lewin Ieaga Stan Soved Beh Roan Teva Tantat Olafer

Wellington Hosts New London In Cage Tonight

In a local basketball clash, Wellington meets New London in a cage game set at the arena. The contest features two rival teams and aims to settle standings amid regional interest.

Wellington New London

DePauw Beats Indiana 26 to 19 in Grencastle

DePauw University defeated Indiana in basketball last night 26 to 19 at Greencastle. DePauw led throughout the game and built a half time advantage of 26 to 9 as Indiana struggled to score from long range.

Greencastle Ing. Dee de Pauw University Indiana de Pauw

Carleton Beats Chicago In Fast Contest

Carleton College of Northfield Minnesota aided Chicago University's dedication of a new field house by defeating the Big Ten team 33 to 249 in the opening game at the new building.

Carleton Chicago Carleton College of Northfield Minn Chicago University Big Ten

Petrolle Wins TKO Over Townsend in Madison Square Garden

In New York City, Bill Petrolle defeats Townsend of Vancouver, B C, by a seventh round TKO at Madison Square Garden. Petrolle, now a calmer fighter, used sharp boxing skill and a strong left hook to score four knockdowns before referee Billy Lewis stopped the bout in the seventh round.

New York Bill Petrolle Billy Petrol Billy Townsend Vancouver B.C Madison Square Garden Petrolle Townsend Petrolie Patroie Fiy Certayn i Waillie Lewis

Jones Looms As Tourney Winner

Chicago December 31 Bi g Jones of Philadelphia advanced toward a possible tournament title after a decisive victory over Lai Johnson in a six round light welterweight bout at Chicago Stadium. Jones fought fiercely delivering a left to the body that dropped Johnson, earning a unanimous decision from the referee and two judges. Johnson exited the event after a short run given the strong showing by Jones.

Chicago Upbic Jones Philadelphia Veeree Johnson Orginal Satven

Jefferson Field Set For Clvria Over Team Drill

The Clvria over team will hold an important practice Saturday at Jefferson Field starting 1 o'clock. A team meeting Tuesday concluded with no business transacted and weather and stand conditions noted.

Staunds Jefferson Field

Hamilton High Nips Tiffin 21-18 In Ohio Basketball

Hamilton High School defeated the Tiffin Junior Home team 21 to 18 here Wednesday night. Tiffin rallied with precise passing and shooting in the second half but could not overtake Hamilton after a 15 to 6 first-half advantage.

Hamilton Tiffin Hamilton High School Tiffinites

East Favored In Seventh Annual East-West Game

East teams gather in San Francisco for the seventh annual East West charity game. The Eastern squad led by And Kerr Colgate and Dick Janley Northwestern is the favorite. Starting lineups near game time include Orsi Colgate Hewitt Michigan McMurdo Pitt Marvis Purdue Hinkle Bucknell Morton Dartmouth Purvis Russell Northwestern targets Nel Stanford Bernier Edwards Washington State Schwegler Washington Koster Justice Koster Nick Bican Olympic Club Mason Mason Kieckner Johnson San Francisco Johnson.

San Francisco Kerr Colgate Dick Janley Northwestern Lneup Percy Lacey Olimpice Club Dana XN Binie Nebraska Palo Alto Berkeley John Orsi Bill Hewitt Michigan Tacnes Jim McMurdo Pitt al Marvis Frank Hoffman Dama Herman Hickman Tennessee Ookie’ Miller Purdue Clara Hinkle Bucknell Bil Morton Dartmouth Jim Purvis Reo Russell Erds Phil Nel Stanford Henry Bernier Onzaga Glenn Edwards Washington State Paul Schwegler Washington U Charlie Justice George Koster

Indians and Jackets Meet in Fast Hockey Clash

The Cleveland Indians travel to Pittsburgh to face the Yellow Jackets in a pivotal International League game. Both teams chase first division and hope to gain crucial points. The season series against the Redmen is tied, with past meetings including an overtime 1-1 tie and a 3-2 Jackets win at Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Clevland Indians Pittsburgh Yellowjackets Redmen The Jackets Cleveland Tibers

Badgers Edge Maryland In Overtime 32 30

Wisconsin basketball edged Maryland 32 to 30 in overtime after trailing 14 7 at halftime and 26 all at the end of regulation. Dee 31 2 reported the last night tilt in Madison with a close low scoring finish.

Badgers Maryland Madison Wis Dee University of Wisconsin Maryland University

Second Coming of Christ Prophecy Cited by Shakers

The United Society of Believers known as the Shakers claimed the second coming of Christ occurred on February 29, 1736, according to their tents and teachings.

United Society of Believers Shakers

Lorain Knights Pythias defeat Oberlin Janby Oils 27 17

Lorain Knights Pythias, boosted by four new players from Amherst Nahakowski, defeated Oberlin Janby Oils 27 to 17. Hutton and Guild led the Knights with eight points each, while Krueger and Yaeger contributed for Oberlin. Prior undefeated Janby Oils had beaten Elyria Ill-Speeds and Wellington.

Cs O Lorain Knights Pythias Amherst Nahakowski Rovers Oberlin Janby Oils Guild Yaeser Ary Hutton The Knights Bet Reld Tim MOB Hutton Co Occas Wiking Tatais

Indiana Hoosiers Look Ahead to Big Ten Openers

Indiana's basketball season hinges on the first three Big Ten games against Purdue Northwestern and Illinois. Captain Alfred Campbell leads an experienced lineup with star potential from Sally Suddithh and promising sophomores London Hodgson and Ralph Turker. Preseason results include wins over Miami of Oxford and Notre Dame, plus losses to Pittsburgh and DePauw.

Chicago Indiana Hoosiers Purdue Northwestern Illinois Everett Dean Alfred Campbell Shelbyville Pedad Arnold Sally) Suddithh Bernard Dickey Sawicki Kenosha Wis Joe Zetler Bill Blagrave Washington Vic Dauer London Hodgson Amo Ralph Turker Logansport Wood- Townier Scottsburg Paul Crocker Anderson Dean Bouldermakers Ilinois Miami Oxford Ohio Notre Dame Pittsburgh de Pauw

Trojans Seek Third Straight Victory At Forest Park

The Riving Trojans of Ione travel to Forest Park on Saturday to face Park, aiming for a third win this season. They added two new players and will depart the local rink at 4 PM, with N Bradic P Graso R Stauder R Smith J Horvath J Smolko T Foglyano and A Pimsner on the lineup. The game uses roller hockey rules with three twenty minute periods.

Trojans Ione Forest Park Loca N. Bradic P. Grasso R. Stauder R. Smith J. Horvath J. Smolko T. Foglyano Pimsner

Rival Quintets Headline Three Game Cage Card On Sked For Local Y

Rival Elyria Hi-Speeds and Lorain Peancods lead a New Year cage card at the Y. M. C. A. featuring Oberlin Travelers Amherst Nahakouski Roofers and Lorain Ex-Hi’s with a preliminary City Engineers vs Cheese and Cracker Club. Junior high and Avon Freshmen open at 7 p.m. with strong play expected from all rosters.

Cheese and Cracker Club City Engineers St. Mary’s Avon Amherst Nahakouski Lorain Ex-Hi Lorain- Elvria Pennzouls Lorain Bull Dunlap Walt Faris Ralph Bep” Faris Franl Ursie Walt Skolnicki Steve Radman Joe Carek Phil Kelser Joe Fitzgerald Dunlap Ursie al Grendon Lorain High Lars Darek Kelser Faris Brothers Radman Fitzgerald Lorain Knights of Pythias Corts Kohn Pachs Church of Christ Bill Cox Steve Baka Dave Robertson Cox Robertson Elyria High Baker Dave Griffiths Jimmy Henke Lorne Elbert Griffiths Elbert Henke Jack Powell Gig” Agate Chuck Persons Earl Greenland Bill McClellan Bob Moore Ernie Birch Cheese and Cracker Gang Engineers St. Mary’s Junior High Avon High

Berlinger Named Leading Amateur Athlete For 1931

Barney Berlinger of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania is named outstanding amateur athlete for 1931 by the Sullivan Memorial Award Committee. Final vote totals place Berlinger first with 424 points, followed by Helen Madison 422 and Helen Wills Moody 362, with other notable finalists including Clarence Demar, Francis Ouimet, W. Barry Wood, Percy Beard, Ellsworth Vines, Thomas Hitchcock, and Victor Williams.

New York Barney Berlinger Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania James EE. Sullivan Helen Madison Seattle Wash Helen Wills Moody San Francisco Clarence Demar Boston Mass Francis Ouimet W. Barry Wood Harvard Percy Beard University of Alabama Ellsworth

Curious temperance tax in Holland drinking rite idea

A historical note mentions a method to promote temperance in Holland where morning drinking was taxed to deter excessive consumption later in the day. The practice reflects early social reform efforts and ideas on regulating alcohol intake.

Holland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iselve Boys Vaughn Flashes Inland Loan Go Lorain County Bank Building the Inland Loan Co A W. Lehnis Mgr Rose Bowl Jerry Dalrymple Trojan Eleven Neta Akein Tha Ie T.K.O Jefferson Hamilton High Janby Oils Lorain K P’s Richt Moore Baldwin-Wallace Oberlin College Berlinger Victor Williams University of Southern California Geo. H. Crawford Dachtler & Dachtler
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