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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1929
Page
13
The Steel and Tubes team defeated the Maples three straight games in a league clash. Armco Association rolled to three victories against Quality Cleaners in their three sets on the alleys.
Amherst Wings beat Oberlin Janby Oils 27 to 21 in a rough game at Amherst last night. Kreuger sparked Oberlin with nine points in the second period, but Amherst regained and held a slim lead after a tense fourth quarter as Morris and Gleason contributed key shots.
Ohio Wesleyan Bishops routed St Johns University 59 to 17 in Toledo. Center Siegenthialer led with 13 points as Bishops shared scoring with eleven players contributing. The team built a 15 point halftime lead and controlled the contest throughout.
In 1928 American prowess across minor and major sports stood out. Weissmuller and Kojac shattered swimming records, the U S women led in Olympic events, and California won the eight oared rowing title. The New York Rangers claimed the Stanley Cup, boosting hockey’s popularity alongside strong college programs at Yale, Harvard, and Dartmouth.
Billy Southworth, Columbus, announces Earl Greasy Neale, longtime NL figure and former Reds and Phillies executive, will coach the St. Louis Cardinals next season. Neale currently coaches both football and baseball at the University of Virginia.
The New York Dancers stay atop the National Hecker League after a 2–1 win over the Puievursch Pirats at Madison Square Garden. Toronto Maple Leafs move into a tie for second in the International Division by beating Chicago Plackhandz in Cyicaro. Montreal Maroones bow to Boston Bruins, keeping the leaders within reach as Ottawa Senators finish strong.
Johnny Dundee returns to the ring after 18 years in a preliminary bout at Madison Square Garden facing Charley Rosenberg, with the main event pitting Max Schmeling against Joe Sekura. The article details Dundee’s fading career, former featherweight champion status, and financial hardship while noting Schmeling’s rising promise and Dempsey’s hinted comeback prospects.
Eddie Shea, once hindered by fragile hands, faces Tony Mandell of Boston in Chicago to prove his improved punching power. A victory could position him for a title challenge against Andy Routis. Shea's speed and left jab are noted, with past wins over Johnny Farr and others cited.
New York reports that Yankee and Giant contract mailings reach players as teams await signed terms. Giants star paths and other players face salary decisions as Col Ruppert’s champions navigate yearlong deals. Pitcher Moe warns training ahead, with weight cut planned before season opens.
Scores list shows Mt Union 32 over Normal 24 swing, Ohio Weelesan 54 over St Johns 17, Michigan State by Cornet 24 over West Virginia 26, Salem euter Tatler 38 over Missouri 25, New York UV 22 and Gee 7. Oto 74.
Cleveland Teague scored 40 while Paterson made 26 as Brooklyn visitations show a 2 percent mark and Chicago also listed at 2 percent in the sparse league note.
The Cleveland Pros feature Joe Lapchick, famed one handed ball handler and former New York Celtics center, in a Monday matchup against the O'Donnell Elvyrians in Elyria. Lapchick, 6 ft 3 1 8 in, 198 pounds, known for catching and passing with one hand, anchors Cleveland with Barry Dehnert Hickey and Huceta in fast, skilled play that has driven recent wins.
In Indianapolis January 4, the University of Missouri football team, previously unbeaten, was held to 38 by Seton Hall in a defensive showcase. In Oakland January 4, Kansas lost to California 25 to 6 as the Golden Bears dominated the backcourt and fast breaks.
New York University won the third annual Yale Rownd-Robin tournament in New Haven Conn NYU defeated Georgetown for the title Georgetown beat Yale in the first round and Yale later defeated George Washington in a consolation game 34 to 20.
The Lakewood and Elyria High School basketball game postponed tonight due to influenza has February 23rd as the tentative make up date. The game will be held at the local floor. Elyria will open Lake Erie League play at Lorain on January 11.
The Senior Church Basketball League will open Tuesday evening at 7 oclock at the Y M C A with Robert T Mac C A physical director announcing. Twelve teams are expected this year, up from ten, with five games each Tuesday and possible Friday or Saturday games. Junior leagues start January 12, with a junior church league, junior high, and grammar school league being organized after delays in reopening schools.
New York crash update reports grid star Lassman partially paralyzed after injury in the game with Carnegie Tech at Pittsburgh 28 days ago. Friends say he may never fully recover and his boxing dream to vie for Gene Tunney’s vacated title is likely over as doctors note multiple brain blood clots slowly dissipating.
In New York on January 4 1929 officials met to discuss greens problems and upkeep for American golf courses. The morning session covered various topics with the afternoon devoted to reports on experimental work. The gathering will conclude with a Saturday morning session.
Rent State Normal basketball team suffered a loss to Mount Unton Alliance Co in a game noted by local coverage. The brief item records the outcome of the contest and cites the opposing organization, with compact reporting typical of a small-town sports column.
The Cleveland Ros enbinnns travel to Elvria Hierm on Monday for a high school basketball game against O Donnell's Elyrians. The contest features local rivals with a key league position at stake.
Mt. Union beat the county squad 32 to 25 in a game marked by ragged play. Mt. Union led 18 to at halftime as both teams struggled to find rhythm.
Oberlin on January 4 was relieved when health chief Dr. Barrett said a suspected smallpox case was not smallpox and those in quarantine were not in danger. Carl Horn, 98 Union Street, showed a suspicious rash and was observed after vaccination of contacts, with epidemiologist Dr. Duncan confirming the diagnosis.
Plans have been developed for the Douglas Memorial spring concert under Professor Don Morrison of the Conservatory of Music. The colored chorus will present Nathaniel Dett's Religious Folk Songs of the Negro as its theme with Floyd Hickman as soloist, recalling his earlier strong impression. Dett is a Conservatory graduate and the composer behind the selection.
Oberlin welcomes a newborn as Peter Browning arrives shortly after midnight on December 31 1928. Born to Dr and Mrs Browning formerly of Oberlin now Cleveland the infant brings a new year greeting to the community.
The Oberlin Chapter, R. A. M. will convene this evening and the W R C will meet today with installation. Sam Powers made a business trip to Cleveland yesterday. The high school basketball game against Lincoln High of Cleveland tonight at Cleveland has been postponed due to influenza. Mrs Charles Hall of the Merwin apartment is recovering after appendicitis surgery at Allen Hospital.
A brief note states that Dar is reported to be consider ably improved and very favorable, signaling progress or positive prospects.
Yale Bowl profits from seven football games exceed endowments at multiple private colleges across 30 states. Frank Spaulding, Yale professor, reports in Yale Alumni Weekly that Yale’s football receipts surpass endowment funds of most institutions, with only a handful of schools matching or exceeding Yale’s annual football profits.
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