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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1932
Page
11
In a tight race for first the Eagles beat the Pretzels to seize second place as the final round nears. Moose, Eagles, Elks, and K of C all remain in the running for the championship with strong prospects.
Cleveland Indians announce the purchase option for Jos Boley, shortstop from the Philadelphia Athletics, with a May 15 option to return Boley or half the contract. No other players involved. The Indian infield has been weak and sought Boley to bolster the lineup.
Elyria Flashes won 46 to 26 at Lakewood High pool to claim their sixth win of the season. Pruski led Elyria with 11 points after narrowly defeating Tuck of River in the 109 yard Breaststroke. Rocky River took two seconds and a third, while Elyria swept seven firsts before a disqualification in the 159 yard Medley Relay.
Amherst High raced past Wellington in a Northern Ohio League game winning 27 to 19. The Amherst reserves also defeated Wellington reserves 21 to 7 in the preliminary contest.
Avon High girls powered past Avon Lake 43 to 10 in a Northern Ohio League game. Star J Klingshirn hit 24 points on 12 of 12 shooting, Hein added 11 and Linden contributed 2 as Avon Lake struggled from the start on their home floor. Ridgeville’s Pais and Van Camp led the visitors early in the game.
Medina High defeated Ridgeville High 27 to 12 in a decisive basketball game reported from Medina Ohio. The Medina team dominated early and kept Ridgeville scoreless in the second half.
The Elyria Eagles will travel to Lorain to play at Oakwood Park against the Lorain American team. The afternoon kickoff is uncertain due to possible weather or field issues, with the opening call potentially postponed.
Local standings and scores from the Lake Erie area show teams like River and Rocks River with notable results. The fragment lists several team names and numbers but is incomplete, reflecting a scoreboard roundup and brief notices from a bygone game night.
Elyria’s Merchants, a top local basketball outfit, face Eaton in tonight’s carnival feature at the Y.M.C.A. floor. Eaton stars Walt and Clyde Sprate Carpenter and Cheesman headline the visitors while Elyria Universal Cleaners play Eaton Ex-Es in the preliminary. The first game starts at 7 49 PM.
Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling signs a contract to defend his crown against Jack Sharkey of Boston in New York. The deal, signed after late-night negotiations, calls for a June 16 title bout at Madison Square Garden with a 1 2 share split and a 22 day advance consideration, pending approval by the New York Boxing Commission.
Agate High School girls swim team dominated the YMCA meet with top relays and sprint legs. Phyllis Asate led on the winning relay with tied second, while Katherine Brown and others scored for Agate. Leonard free style stood out with a remarkable 11.6 second leg.
Columbia High, Eaton, Penfield, and South Amherst head a tied five point pack as action narrows the county league race. South Amherst beat Brig 31-15 and Penfield 52-16 kept pace, while Columbia and Bloom favored to duel for the title as other results list wide margins in both boys and girls play.
County League Cage Standings show Columbia 28 Belden 17 Wenfield Laferange 16 Wenrietta 20 Brownhelm 14 Aven 44 Avon Lake 2 Clearview Brookside South Amherst 31 Brighton 15 Crownhelm Avon 43 Avon Lake 10 Broakside 17 Clearview 4 South Amherst 15 Brighton 7. Smelt run starts near Portland Oregon with early run in Cowtils and Columbia Rivers offering work for unemployed and Portland buyers paying three pounds for 25 cents.
Shaw Bantams edged Elyria 11-6 in a closely contested junior high showdown as a preliminary to the Shaw Elyria heavyweight game. Shaw led 0-2 at halftime and pulled ahead late amid limited scoring from Elyria and standout Shaw defense.
CHICAGO January 23. Ain Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia and Augie Nieckhefer of Chicago, former champions, finished unbeaten after five days in the world championship three cushion billiards tournament. Reiselt won three games and Nieckhefer two.
A scrambled meet results list shows numerous college teams posting high scores or losses. Notable results include Ohio Northern 350 over Wittemberg 28, Western Reserve 3 against Carnegie Tech 32, and Kalamazoo 80 to Albion 29, with several other matchups and scattered single figures across the board.
Visitors to the California Ski Association meet here Feb 26 25 will travel on sleds from the end of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad to the snow. Sleds are rare in this machine age and are being gathered in nearby towns.
Shaw defeated Elyria 26 to 17 in a hard fought Lake Erie league game. Pearce led Shaw with 11 points, Hagey scored five, while Elyria’s Banick and Jones each tallied for their team. The win ties Shaw with Lakewood for third place as Lorain beat Lakewood earlier.
The article notes the brink of Niagara Falls retreating at an average rate of two feet annually, reflecting gradual geological erosion observed over time. It highlights the persistent natural process and its measurable pace.
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