Elyria Boxers Face Strong Field in Legion Finals
Elyria mouthpiece Maurice Sturtevant and Tony Skorke battle for district titles after Johnny Miller and Andy Pollock are ruled ineligible due to pro bouts. The Fifth District finals feature champions from Lorain and Wadsworth with Skorke favored in 125 pounds and Hamilton potential best bet for Elyria in multiple classes.
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Skorke
Pollock
Sturtevant
Miller
American Legion
Antlers
Johnny Miller
Andy Pollock
Elyria
Antlers Auditorium
Moose Coliseum
Maurice Sturtevant
Tony Skorke
Muller
Lorain
Wadsworth
Port City
Bob Sherrard
Boxing Commission
A. C
Finnegan A. C
Paul Stantion
Murdock Davis
Sid Bliss
Johnny Kuzmar
Charles Engler
James Craft
Charles Pardorak
Lawrence Moore
Eddie Willis
Harold Handyoseb
Ronald Hamilton
Gestand Davis
Dave Ody
Warren Maiden
Ross Johnson
Louie Kolopus
Phonse Harris
Earl Hammer
Hamilton
Hirolopus
Willis
Cinen
Ron Hamilton
Ody
Hammer
Kolopus
Moore
Davis
Kuzmar
Craft
H. F. Ross
Lorain Box Office Opens Early for Antlers Bout Reservations
Lorain Legion officials said the Antlers box office opens at 6 30 allowing early birds to reserve spots. Tonight’s weigh in determines pairings for the bouts with winners earning the right to represent the Fifth District at the State Finals at Goodyear Auditorium Akron later in the year.
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Lorain Legion
Antlers
Goodyear Auditorium
Akron
Seniors Defeat Freshmen in Annual Rivalry
In a postwar style high school game the Seniors beat the Freshmen 17 to 13 as Webber Reynolds and Taylor spark the comeback after an 8-7 halftime deficit. Pickles Schwemler led the Seniors while Owens and Lastings starred for the CresA. The Sophomores then edged the Juniors 12 to 9 with Bridgeland Stark and Brown leading the effort.
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Witthoff
Wilcox
Webber
Reynolds
Taylor
Owens
Lastings
Cresa
Dyer
Sana Peterman
Ewes
Cebula
S. G
Serler
Wee x Reid
Strates Reynolds
Em Taylor
Dengate
Schwemler
Fehrsson
Rudy
Cox
Rehm
Rose
Peteeneewae
Wings Improve in Rival Class C Showdown
The Wings beat the Junior HU-V 22 to 11 yesterday afternoon in a rivalry game. Hart led the Wings with ten points as the team cruised to victory.
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Wings
Hart
U S Favored To Win Winter Olympics Title
United Press reports the U S team emerges as favorite as officials, enduring heavy snowfall at Lake Placid, with the opening days overshadowed by a nonstop snowstorm delaying distance skating events and challenging track and field preparations.
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U.S
United Press
Lak
Speed Skating Results and Hockey Action From Mountain Village
United States swept early events led by Jack Shea in the 300 meters and Irving Jaffee in the 5000, with Canada and Norway close behind in the 560 and 5000 finals. Hockey Canada edged the United States in overtime, while Germany beat Poland as preparations for longer races continued amid fresh snowfall and mounting interest in the elusive Olympic titles.
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Norway
Jack Shea
Irving Jaffee
United States
Bernt Evensen
Alexander Hurd
Canada
Frank Stack
William Logan
John Farrel
Iirving Jaffee
Eddie *Murphy
Willam Logan
Herbert Taylor
Ivar Ballangrud
Hockey Canada
Germany
Poland
America
Ivar Rallangrud
Bernt Evensep
Ray Murray
Jaffee
Reforms Battle Farrell Tonight
The Elyria Hungarian Reformed basketball team travels to Farrell Pennsylvania to face a strong Farrell squad in the new Hungarian cage league. Bill Messaros, now with Farrell, predicts a tough game as locals aim to prove themselves. The trip departs this afternoon with eight players plus Reisz and a crowd expected to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Farrell
East Cleveland
Bill Messaros
Aula
Yucka
Barkacs
Kokai
Toth
Moscny
Tisza
Bako
Mer. Reisz
Oberlin College Debuts Swim Team in Feb Meet
Oberlin College announces its first ever swimming squad will debut February 11 against Case tankers at Crane Pool Oberlin. Wade Fisher Bill Correll and Bill Murray headline the Oberlin attack while Roger Brown from Erie Pa shows an promising backstroke. Western Reserve swimming team added to Oberlin schedule meeting Cleveland on March 19.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Case
Wade Fisher
Bill Correll
Bill Murray
Cleveland
Roger Brown
Erie
Crane
Western Reserve
Clevelanders
Nabakowski Rooters Face Ashtabula Wing Club
The Nabakowski Rooters, after 11 straight wins start the bout to rebound with a matchup against the Ashtabula Wing Club on Amherst Hi court. Amherst leads the season series after a tighter first meeting, while Ashtabula arrives with 11 wins in 14 games.
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Amherst
Nabakowski Rooters
Slaushter Brothers
Pennizoils
Cleveland
Ashtabula Wing Club
Ashtabula Wings
Ohio
County Quintets In Crucial Loop Games Tonight
Columbia High faces Brookside on Brookside court with a potential title tie in sight as South Amherst meets Henrietta at South Amherst. Tonight closes the league schedule with other matchups including Clearview at Avon Lake and Brighton at Camden. In girls play Brookside can clinch the title with a win over Columbia.
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Bob Painter
Columbia High
Lorain County
Brookside
South Amherst
Henrietta
Thes
Leaggue
Clearview
Avon Lake
Brighton
Camden
Lea Grange
Belden
Avon A
Eaton
Broosside
Columbia
Joe Smith Leads City League Scoring Chase
Joe Smith and Tom Smith of the Merchants' team battle for top scoring honors in the City League standings. Joe stands at 40 points from 15 goals and 19 total, while Tom has 37 markers from 17 field goals and 3 free throws.
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Joe
Tom Smith
Merchants
Bob Moore
Y Physica
Disclose
Tom
Hi Speed Gas Quint To Meet Lagrange Tonight
The Elyria Hi Speed Gas quint travels to Lagrange to face the Merchants on their floor. Lagrange boasts ten wins in eleven starts and expects a tough test. All Hi Speed players meet at the Y at 7 15. The Elyria Do-Boy cagers also face the LaGrange Ex-Hys in the preliminary segment.
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Lagrange
Elyria Hi-Speed
la Grange Merchants
la Grange
Elyrians
Elyria
Eagles and Legion Pinsters Clash For City Bowling Lead
Tonight at Knights of Columbus alleys the Eagles face the American Legion five in a crucial match that decides first place in the City Bowling league. The Birds must win two of three to stay atop, or risk dropping to second as the Elks vie for the lead. Also on card Guerin Pretzels vs State Highway.
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Tommy Robson
Odd Fellows Bowling League
Hobson
Wera
Woodings
Bliss Beet Wocktnfuss
Carpenter
Sanders
Admonds
Eagles
American Legion
Knights of Columbus
Birdmen
Soldier Boys
Elks
Guerin Pretzels
Bobsled Run Ready for Olympic Events at Lake Placid
Mt Van Hoevenberghens bobsled course at Lake Placid is in first class condition for upcoming Olympic races. Officials report heavy frost and near zero temps creating a thick ice and snow top layer ideal for thrilling bobsled competition.
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Lake Placid
Mt. van Hoevenvere
Crimson Lineup Unchanged For Lake Erie Hoop Tilt
Cleveland Heights prepares to host Migma High as Lake Erie leaders eye another win. Frank Marshall and Bill Krause star for Heights with Jacek Adamson and Bill Jones at forwards. Elyria, Lorain, Shaw, and Lakewood also play as Heights aim to stay atop the standings with a 7 pm tip.
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Carl Wolfe
Curfman
Samies
Frankie Marshall
Bill Krapse
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Marshall
Krause
Sam Busich
Lorain
Erieeheart
Busieh
Joe Tango
Elyria
Sixth Streeters
The
Crimson
Busich
Levak
Bueche
Purple
Roy Clymer
Jacek Adamson
Bill Jones
Paul Banick
Paul Coniam
Freddie Lehman
Clymer
Shaw
Oberlin Denison Clash Away in Granville Saturday
Oberlin Yeomen under Coach Lusie Butler travel to Granville to face Denison University in a tough midseason test. Final exams have slimmed Oberlin’s squad for practice, with Case next on February 11 at Oberlin.
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Oberlin
Lusie Butler
Oberlin Yeomen
Jaca Denison University
Granville
Crimson
Denison
Elyria and Lakewood Swim In Erie Meet Today
Elyria High coach W. L. Vaughn leads the Tigers in a Lake Erie schedule finale against Lakewood in the local pool. Other league matches on the slate include Lorain at Heights and Shaw at Rocky River.
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Clymer
Lorain
Shaw
Lakewood
River
Elyria
W. L. Vaughn
Elyria High
Lake Erie
Heights
Rocky River
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Legion Mitt
Bliss
Tommy Ellis
Coler
IDE Color Controversy
Fifth Avenue
New York
Dachtler & Dachtler
Sophs
G. F v. Winss
Aerber
Berry
Ethan Omml Richards
Machock
My Monroe
Passmore
F. Rt. Pohi
Sree
Welty
Ashtabula
Joe Smith
J. Smith
T. Smith
Va Wentz
Elbert
Blakely
Gerhardinger
Mer
An Henke
Cook
Agenda Robertson
Griffiths
Legion Pinsters
Lake Erie Loop
Russ Davies
Cleveland Heights
Migma High
Lake Erie Basne
Leap Competitton
Cirenit
Rocky Hiver
Elvria
Hilltoppers
Shawn
Dave Yeaton
Elyria Lighties
Heights Bantams
Flyria
Oberlin, Denison
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