Elyria Mitters Sweep Regional Legion Boxing Titles
Tony Skorke wins featherweight and Nat Davis claims welterweight titles at Palladium in Elyria. Skorke defeats Klein in a hard fought decision to earn Columbus finals bid. Davis defeats Strum and Zimmerman in two bouts. Harlan Christie and Johnny Willis also shine for Elyria. crowd of about 496 witnesses.
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Pete Klein
Mansfield
Davis Kaynes
Zimmerman
Christy
Ernie Braden
Tour Skorke
American Legion
Palladium
Tony
Ragged Mansfield Biffer
Ohio
Columbus
Klein
Dattler
Nat Davis
Elyria
Advantace
Nat
Lester Strum
Toledo
Serge
Joe
Fete Klein
Tory
Jon Zimmerman
Davis
Harlan Christy
Mike Vignovich
Lorain
Port City
Dick Gerard
Murdock Davis
Joe Massille
Johnny Willis
Kenne Lampzier
Willis
Johnny Kochan
Charles Lowery
Montpelier
Kochan
Lowery
Butch Bassilius
Jack Pawlikowski
Legion
Maurice Sturtevant
Andy Lasky
Freck” Slavin
Eddie Skorke
Johnny Kolopus
Shelby
Dick Kroesen
Ohioa Legion
Kroecen
St Marys edge Methodists in church league battle
In a tight second round game St Marys defeated the Methodists 25 to 24 to claim sole second place and break a three way tie with St Agnes and the Methodists. Max Gerber led with ten points while Dodsley and D Gerber tied for second with seven each.
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St. Mary’s
Methodists
St. Agnes
Max Gerber
Pirrone to Meet Pollack in Cleveland Boxing Card
In Cleveland on Monday promoter Walter Taylor fronts a 42 round lineup at the Coliseum headlined by a 10 round bout between Hans Birkie and Eddie Simms. Paul Pirrone of Cleveland faces Patsy Pollack of Chicago in a middleweight pairing and Patsy Perroni meets Joe Doctor in another 10 roundter. The undercard features Gene Stanton versus Jack Pallat and Mickey Duran against Tony De Marco in six round bouts.
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Cleveland
Paul Pirrone
Ben Jeby
Patsy Pollack
Chicago
Patsy Perroni
Canton
Joe Doctor
Buffalo
Coliseum
Walter Taylor
Hans Birkie
Primo Carnera
Eddie Simms
Gene Stanton
Jack Pallat
Mickey Duran
Tony de Marco
Boxing Results From Matches In New York and St Louis
A report of multiple boxing bouts listing winners and weight class scores. Notable results include Joe Shimkus and Dudy Dusek earning decisions, Sid Westrich and Henry Piers in action, with Ernie Dusek defeating Dr Ralph Whisan and Sun Jennings edging John Marxos for decisive wins.
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United Press
New York
Loek Simhat
Philadelphia
Maria Prestina
Jugoslavia
Jack Washburn
Calfornia
Pat McClnarey
Irejard
Alphonse Geiewles
Canada
Sid Westrich
Hungary
Leo Pinetzki
Poland
Henry Piers
Holland
Joe Shimkus
Lithuania
Gene Bruce
Norway
Jim McMillen
Chicago
Abe Coleman
Los Angeles
Joe Stetcher
Nebraska
Casey Berger
Texas
Dudy Dusek
Omaha
Frank Judson
Michigan
Karl Sarpolis
Pennsylvania
Drew
Juan Humberto
Exas
Harrisburg
Ernie Dusek
Ralph Whisan
Paul Jonas
Herman Hickman
Tennessee
Sun Jennings
Haskell
John Marxos
St. Louis
Ping Pong Night Highlights Two Local Matches
The Bell Clothiers face the Haserodt Jewels and the Aces meet the Manufacturers in Cherry Ridge pong games at the club above Haserodt's tonight. Matches start at 8 o'clock. Bell Clothiers include Earl Bell Clark Black Alan Van Wormer Wax Van Wormer and Harry Vogler. Aces feature Jack Tyillman A B Sayer Tlow ard Stanford Lew Teidrich and TI J Stricker. Manufacturers list Clayton Uarpster Dick Timms Bob Sandrock Mike Sexton and John Novick. Haserodt Jewelers roster includes Joe Kapsic Henry Ernest Frank Prochaska John Wojtowicz and Stan Sivinski.
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Haserodt
Aces
Haserodt’s
Earl Bell
Clark Black
Alan van Wormer
Wax van Wormer
Harry Vogler
Jack Tyillman
A. B. Sayer
Tloward Stanford
Lew, Te
Entry List Small For A. B. C. Tourney
P Elmer Baumgarten president of the American Bowling Congress announced that 1575 teams had registered to bowl in the ABCs annual tournament which will start in Columbus on March 9. Of these 894 teams come from outside Columbus. The entry list is the smallest in six years.
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P. Elmer Baumgarten
The
American Bowling Congress
Kamm Signs Up Indian Infield Ahead of 1938 Camp
Cleveland Cleveland Indians confirm Willie Kamm has signed for the 1938 infield. Other infielders Eddie Morgan Bill Cissel Johnny Burnett Del Hale Bill Knickerbocker Harley Bass expected for spring practice. Holdouts include Dick Porter Ray Spencer Wes Ferrell Willis Hudlin and Bill Perrin with training to begin March 6 in New Orleans.
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Cleveland. C
Willie Kamm
Cleveland Indians
Kamm
Eddie Morgan
Bill Cissel
Johnny Burnett
del Hale
Bill Knickerbocker
Toledo
Harley Bass
Elyria Boxers on Lorain Card at Hotel Antlers
Alphonse Harris of Lorain in a six round light heavy bout against Mickey Dugan of Cleveland headlines a professional boxing card at the Hotel Antlers Lorain tonight. Lorain Sports Club promotes with George Forester as promoter and matchmaker. Three Elvira fighters also on the bill along with six round preliminary bouts featuring Al Taylor Ray La Ray Johnny Miller Don Evans Willie Wash Andy Roberts Eddie Willis Frankie Mazone Willard Bond and Kid Cera. First bout slated for 8 13.
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Alphonse Harris
Lorain
Wetghn
Mickey Dugan
Cleveland
New London High Quintet Trails Amherst Upset 26 to 15
New London High School defeated Amherst 26 15 in New London Ohio yesterday marking the first athletic meeting between the schools. Fuller led the locals with eleven points on five field goals and a foul, while Thomas added seven. Amherst’s Hoffner and Brown each scored four. The night also saw the New London girls Blue Streaks beat Berlin Heights 46 to 20.
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New London High
Amherst
Fuller
Thomas
Hoffner
Brown
Blue Streaks
Berlin Heights
Babe Ruth Eliminated From Belleair Golf Championship
Babe Ruth did not play in the Belleair amateur golf championship as he was eliminated yesterday. He lost his second round match today by 3 and 2 to D. N. Tallman of Minneapolis in Belleair Florida.
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Babe Ruth
D. N. Tallman
Minneapolis
Harry Tenny
Frankie Neil
San Francisco
Cal
Pancho Villa
Jimmy MecLarnin
Jess Willard
Willard
Bull Young
Vernon
Young
Death toll in boxing rises as Ernie Schaaf dies in ring
Central Press recounts a long history of fatalities linked to boxing from ancient Greece to the Schaaf tragedy in New York. It notes past deaths including Andy Bowen in 1894 New Orleans, Frank Campbell in 1930 San Francisco, and Luther McCarty in 1913 Calgary, highlighting calls to curb or end the sport.
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Willlam Ritter
Central Press
New York
Sport World
Primo Carnera
Schaaff
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Epidammus
Greece
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B.C
Jack Jones
Mike Madden
Andy Bowen
Kid Lavinge
New Orleans
Luther Mce Carty
White Nope
Arthur Pesky
Calgary
Canada
Schaaf —McCarty
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
Frankie Jerome
Bud
Sencio Molder
Taylor
Milwaukee
Schaaf
Frankie Campbell
Max Baer
San Francisco
Clever Senico
Luther McCarty
Fisher Foods and Anchorians Clash Tomorrow
Lorain Ohio February 16 The first of a best two out of three Lorain City basketball series ends with Fisher Foods facing Anchorians tomorrow at 8 pm on the Y M A court. Large crowd expected as both teams lead county standings with stars Dunlop Ducar Fitz Gerald Darek McCombe for the Foods and Svete Q Mahen Hockay Mitoch for the Anchorians.
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Fisher Foods
Anchorians
Dunlop
Ducar
Fitzgerald
Darek
McCombe
Svete
Q Mahen
Hockay
Mitoch
Savoldi and Kampfer Deadlock in Cleveland Mat Bout
In Cleveland last night Jumping Joe Savoldi of Indiana and Hans Kampfer fought 45 minutes of headlocks and flying mares before a 1,484 crowd, ending in a draw as the final quarter hour showed Savoldi’s sustained offense.
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Savoldi
Kampfer
Cleveland
Joe Savoldi
Indiana
Hans Kampfer
Reserve quint trims Baldwin-Wallace 42 to 26
Western Reserve's basketball quintet defeated Baldwin Wallace 42 to 26 in Cleveland Ohio on February 16. Reserve forward Williams scored 13 points as WR led 25 to 18 at halftime after overcoming an early deficit.
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Quint
Baldwin-Wallace
Cleveland. O
Western Reserve
Baldwin- Wallace
Williams
Baseball meeting set for tomorrow at Elliott's
A baseball meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30 at Elliott's, 334 Oxford Avenue. Players requested to attend include Clarence Gibbons, Jack Meyers, Bill McCray, Bill McKetrick, Thurman Elliott, Floyd Rumple, Chase Milliken, Harold Smith, Gordon Holton, Chester Smith, Bud Coles, Alvin Schnaak, and Dale Maddock.
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Oxford Avenue
Clarence Gibbons
Jack Meyers
Bill McCray
Bill McKetrick
Thurman Elliott
Floyd Rumple
Chase Milliken
Harold Smith
Gordon Holton
Chester Smith
Bud Coles
Alvin Schnaak
Dale Maddock
Wittenberg Wins Over Miami For 10th Straight
Wittenberg, Buckeye Conference leader, defeated Miami 53 to 26 in Springfield on Wednesday night to stretch its winning streak to ten. Larry McAfee led Wittenberg with 17 points in his last home game, while Warren Ott tallied 12 for Miami. The Tigers led 29 to 11 at halftime and improved to 6 1 in conference play.
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Springfield
Wittenberg
Bueckeye
Miami
Larry McAfee
Warren Ott
McAfee
St Agnes Seventh Grade Cagers Dominate With 23 6 Victory
Caphar scored twelve points as St Agnes seventh graders overwhelmed their opponents 23 to 6 yesterday. The lopsided win showcased steady offense and solid defense throughout the game.
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St. Agnes
Bs Caphar
Oberlin High Cagers Schedule Two Big Seven Games
Oberlin High announces two games this week. February 16 notes a trip to Willard for a Little Big Seven contest, followed by a home game against Berea on Saturday at Oberlin.
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Oberlin
Oberlin High
Quint
Willard
Berea
Otterbein Five Chalks Up Eighth Win In Row
Otterbein earns its eighth straight Ohio Conference victory with precise shooting and solid ball handling. Capital University suffers a 65 to 32 defeat as Otterbein forwards Ken Holland and Barney Francis lead with 19 and 16 points while Capital's Davidson tops their scoring with eight.
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Columbus
Otterbein
Ohio
Capital University
Ken Holland
Barney Francis
Davidson
Capital
Pretzels Oppose Elks In City Bowling Match
Second place in the City League race is at stake as the Guerin Pretzels meet the Elks at the Knights of Columbus alleys. The Pretzels hold runner up, one game ahead of the Antlers who must sweep the series to overtake them.
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Guerin Pretzels
Elks
Knights of Columbus
Pretzels Edge Vincent 18-16 in Double Overtime
The Guerin Pretzels of Elyria defeated the Vincent Arrows 18 to 16 on Vincent high floor in a double overtime game. After a 16-16 tie through regulation and first OT Mel vy Gerhardinger hit the deciding field goal in the second overtime. Miller led Guerin with six points while Bako and G Mison topped Vincent with four each.
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Lorain.o
Guerin Pretzels
Elyria
Vincent Arrows
Vincent High
Melvy Gerhardinger
Miller
Bako
Two Games Slated For Gates Court Tonight
Gates Court hosts two planned basketball games. St Agnes Juniors face St Marys Lightweights of Lorain at U13. Jefferson Junior High Quint and Elyria High Freshmen meet as West Siders aim to avenge a prior loss. Small admission planned.
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St. Mary's
Lorain
Burton
Jefferson
Elyria High
West Siders
Cage Results From United Press
Amherst 40 Clark 25 Army 37 Coast Guard Academy Wittenberg 52 Miami 26 Cornell 38 Dartmouth 35 Otterbein 52 Capital 32 Fordham 27 Rider 26 John Carroll 38 Kent State 27 Penn State 33 Gettysburg 28 Western Reserve 428 Baldwin Wallace 26 Georgia Tech 29 Auburn 20 Harvard 28 MIT 20 Lehigh 40 PM C 7 Navy 51 VMI 19 New Hampshire 48 Brown 44 NYA 34 Rutgers 23 Temple 43 N Y Aggies 16 Vanderbilt 41 Sewanee 25 West Virginia 59 W J 38
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John Carroll
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Brown
Rutgers
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West Virginia
Madison Square Garden Plans Sharkey Carnera Bout Stir Controversy
Amid funeral plans for Ernie Schaaf, New York debates the Schaaf death cause with Dr Norris set to microscopic brain exam. MSG presses ahead with Sharkey Carnera heavyweight title in June despite state commission opposition. Albany lawmakers swing to defend legalized boxing while Walker law repeal stalls. Creedence in boxing circles divides opinion.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press
New York
Ernie Schaaf
Wrentham
Mass
Primo Carnera
Charles W. Norris
Schaaf
Madison Square Garden
State Athletic Commission
Albany
Senate
James J. Daly
Norris
James P. Johnston
the Garden
Athletic Commission
Sharkey-Carnera
William Muldoon
John T. Phelan
Carnera
James A. Farley
Hardwares to Meet Vermilion for 8 36 Showdown
The Elyria Hardwares travel to Vermilion to face Anchor Inns tomorrow. Tip off is at 8:36 PM. Players are asked to meet at the YMCA at 7 until departure.
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Elyria Hardwares
Vermilion
Hardwares
Y. M
Carroll triumphs over Kent State in Ohio Conference clash
John Carroll defeated Kent State 38 to 27 in Cleveland on February 16. Carroll had nine players score, while Kent State's Deleone led with 12 points to keep the game close.
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John Carroll
Kent State
Ohio
Deleone
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