Strong Sandusky Blue Devils to test Elyria basketball
Elyria High hosts Sandusky in a hard fought Friday night clash with the visiting Blue Devils, a veteran five crowned by Norm Schaefer and Vic Weis. The Stifflermen seek a comeback as Port City’s Millermen and Oberlin rivals loom as stiff opponents in a crowded Little Big Seven league slate. A six forty five seniors versus sophomores opener precedes the main eight o’clock matchup at the home gym.
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Ginnie” Saunders
Elyria
Oberlin
Fostoria
Sandusky
Norm Schaefer
Vic Weis
Schaefer
Weis
Collins
Dom
Elyria Boys
Crimson
Grange Arrives in Los Angeles for Bears Tigers Tilt
Grange arrives with the Chicago Bears amid crowds in Los Angeles for a Saturday Coliseum game against the Los Angeles Tigers led by George Wilson. He plans a light workout at the Coliseum and a Hollywood visit as he begins a film career. Attendance already tops 45 000 with expectations near 70 000.
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Los Angeles
Red” Grange
Chicago Bears
Los Angeles Coliseum
Los Angeles Tigers
George Wilson
University of Washington
Grange
Colisuem
Hollywood
Sporting News Dual Between Jockey Clubs Across Locations
Racing events include Louisiana Jockey Club in New Orleans Tia Juana Jockey Club in Tia Juana and Havana American Jockey Club in Havana Baseball hosts National Association of Minor Leagues at Catalina Island Golf opens the Fifth Texas Open Championship in San Antonio Shooting holds the Annual Midwinter Handicap at Pinehurst North Carolina.
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Lousiana Jockey Club
New Orleans
Tia Juana
Paolino Fighter Paolino Backer Ready For Big Fights
Georges Carpentier, after a day to assess Paolino, says the Spaniard can tackle Gene Tunney or Harry Wills and even present a tough challenge to Jack Dempsey. He calls Paolino ready now and notes Dempsey would likely win against Willy, if they meet. Carpentier adds he would not fight here unless terms are favorable.
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New York
Georges Carpentier
Paolino
Jack Dempsey
Georges
Gene Tunney
Harry Wills
Carpentier
Dempsey
Willy
Paulino
Why Giants Fell Short in 1925
New York report analyzes 1925 Giants decline after a title run. Key factors include Pirates dominance, Travis Jackson injuries, and NL official batting averages highlighting defensive misplacements of George Kelly Frank Frisch and flexible lineup shifts that reduced overall defensive and on field efficiency.
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New York
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Travis Jackson
Giants
George Kelly
Kelly
Frank Frisch
Frisch
Wagner
Groh
Lindstrom
Warren
Mickey Devine
Jackson
Farrel
Linstrom
Young
Ross Young
Bowlers Roll Well In League Games
The Moose five lost two games to the Eagles at Gala alleys in the City League tournament. The Old Timers earned three games from the Night Hawks when they did not appear. Elka won two of three from Simpson Motors, who faltered in the final session.
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Moose
Eagles
Night Hawks
Elka
Simpson Motors
Church of Christ to Play Cleveland Team
Elyria’s Church of Christ basketball squad meets Euclid Palas from Cleveland Saturday night at 8:30 on the YMCA floor. The Church of Christ team is among the leaders in the Senior YMCA Church League.
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Church OF Christ
Cleveland
Elyria
Euclid Pala
Colson, Peerless Oil shine in fast Industrial League games
The second night of the Industrial League featured tight play as Colson Co. beat Peerless Oil 1913 in a strong opener. Schrock and Squires netted three baskets for Colson while Snider led Peerless with four. O P B S and American Lace clashed next with Evany and Richwine each scoring five field goals for their side as Smith and Dicken struggled for Lare.
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Peerless Oil
Colson Co
Colson
Schrock
S. Squires
Colson Cg
TE. Snider
Peerless
O. PF
Evany
Richwine
Bmilth
D. Dicken
Avon Still Leads In County Cage Race
Avon remains atop the county basketball standings as Brownhelm leads the West section with five wins while Avon has three. In a freshmen Juniors game Avon defeated the Juniors 18 to 13. Wallington beat La Grange 37 to 14 in the A division. Girls standings show Belden and Columbia at 1000 but Columbia has three ties. Henrietta leads the West with three wins, 740 percent.
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Treshmen
Avon
Brownhelm
Henrietta
Avon Lake
Wallington
la Grange
Belden
Columbia
Camden
Basketrail results at Columbus and Delaware
Wednesday night basketrail results show West High 19 East High 27 Aquinas High 17 at Columbus on G and South high street. Delaware games feature Ohio Wesleyan 37 and Ohio University 29 with Aquinas noted in the record.
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Basketrail
Columbus
South High St
West High
East High
Aquinas High
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio University
Kid Gleason Returns as Coach for Athletics After 1926 Losses
Connie Mack proposes William Kid Gleason as coach of the Philadelphia Athletics to reform the club after a 12-game losing streak and pursue a pennant. Gleason would act as liaison between Mack and players, using his persuasive leadership to implement orders.
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New York
Connie
Mack
William
Kid) Gleason
Cornelius
Athletics
Wile Nan
Gleason
White Sox
Old School Coach Faces Club Ground Rules
A 1936 era discussion recalls a coach clinging to traditional methods. He questions the value of hired players and stresses a cautious, long term view of talent. The piece notes a shift in strategy with new assistants and signals possible tensions within the team structure.
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Pamels
Mack
Banda
World’s champ wrestler wins in Columbus match
Clare Eklund, the world light heavyweight wrestling champion, won two straight falls over Clete Aufmann of Cedar Rapids in Columbus Ohio. A six man draw occurred between Joe Turner of Washington D C and Charlie Grip of Columbus after a 30 minute bout. Billy Romanoff defeated Bull Smith of Fort Wayne after 16 minutes, and Carl Beightler of Marysville beat Chris Brown in six minutes.
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Columbus
Clarence Eklund
Clete Auffman
Cedar Rapids
Joe Turner
Washington, D. C
Charlie Grip
Billy Romanoff
Bull Smith
Fort Wayne
Ind
Carl Beightler
Marysville
Chris Brown
Babe Ruth in Peak Condition Takes Break From Weight
New York report details Babe Ruth’s three day vacation from training with trainer Artie McGovern. Ruth says he weighed 214 pounds, waistline 28 inches, claims improved health after four weeks of workouts and weight loss. He plans a weekend visit to Sudbury, Massachusetts.
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Babe Ruth
New York
George H. Ruth
George
Ruth
Plass
Artie McGovern
McGovern
Jan
Eau de Cologne
Sudbury
Mase
Athletes So Short Careered Mrs Shaute Approves Singing
Cleveland star Joe Shaute a 25 year old pitcher is described as a rising tenor who pursued winter concert work. He studied with Charles Dawe and joined the Orpheus Male Choir while remaining with the Cleveland Indians. His wife says athletics are a short career and backs his singing ambitions.
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Cleveland, G
Joe Shaute
Cleveland Indian Baseball Club
Joe
Charles Ly Dawe
Shante
Orpheus
Dawe
Ine
International
Shaute
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Shear Saeees
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Carson Co. Tenbacth
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Stolzenburg
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Garris
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Weatern
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Mace
Furnace Gang
Con- Colson Co
Tee Nae
Fox Furnace
West Columbia Steel
Peerlesa
Elyria Savings S.ees
Steed
Amer. Lace
P.eeeas
Kirby
West
Milton
Henty
Coe
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Fox Eer & Chapman
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Goodyear
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West Ave
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Dachtler & Dachtler
Elyria Block
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