World's Colored Cage Champions Arrive for Elyria Show
The New York Renaissance, the famed colored basketball champions, make their first Elyria appearance Saturday at Elyria High School hardwood, facing Worthington Dry Cleaners. The Rens, formed in 1925, boast coast to coast barnstorming fame with historic seasons and frequent battles with the New York Celtics in storied showdowns.
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Oberlin and Cagers Clash in Wartime Style Breakdown
In Warner gym Saturday night Oberlin faced a fast Wollester lineup with coach Luttesheimer employing a tough planned defense. Oberlin fell 72 to 83 as Woodermen exploited gaps while Frasveda scored 35 for the visitors and Mytinger and Need led the locals in a rough showing.
Cubs Official Dies at 66 in Chicago
John O. Seys, 66, vice-president of the Chicago Cubs, died of pneumonia in Chicago. A former newspaperman, he spent 23 years with the club, initially as publicity director and later as traveling secretary before serving 11 years as vice-president.
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Seek Elyria Team As Entry In New E Ball Circuit
A second meeting of the Class FE Northern Ohio League in organized baseball was held in Lorain with 43 attendees. Dork Novario presided as acting secretary, and Eddie Krajnik assisted. A six team circuit is planned and Elyria may sponsor a team. Elyria league meeting scheduled for Sunday afternoon, February 6. Representatives from Lorain Bellevue Sandusky Wakeman New London attended along with city officials.
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Cleveland
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Mountain Gate League
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Bellevue
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Wakeman
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George Bretz
Safety Service
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J. E. Herman
Bob Peters
Clarence Bailey
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G. T. Scott
Paul White
al Weinberg
Carl Parks
Three Big Games On Charity Cage Card At Amherst
Amherst hosts a county wide charity basketball carnival at the high school gym Tuesday night with five top teams and a Cleveland contingent. The feature at 9 p m pairs Amherst H J Cleaners with Midland Steels of Cleveland, a colored squad. earlier, the Amherst Eagles meet South Amherst Hawks, and Vermilion Martin Pontiacs clash Lorain Oakwood Dairies, all featuring familiar semi pro players. Admission 35 cents. patron tickets two admissions for one dollar.
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Winchell Reveals Hoover Claim on Kidnapping Plan
Walter Winchell said on radio that J Edgar Hoover told him John Henry Seadlund once planned to kidnap Dizzy Dean and Joe DiMaggio, and that accomplice James Atwood Gray considered targeting Yankees stars including DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig to extract ransom.
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Elyria Ladies To Bow In State Tournament
The Elyria Recreation will represent Elyria in the Ohio State Women's Bowling tournament in Akron. Six players Rhea Harris Margaret Henke Donna Hance Edith Smith Betty Fackler and Helen Bommer form the team in Class B. Doubles and singles bowling are set for Saturday at P M and the team event for 10 P M Sunday. There are 118 teams statewide entered.
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Helen Bommer
Thew Shovel Quintet Crowned First Half League Champs
Thew Shovel Quintet of Elyria Division captured the first half Industrial league crown with a 38 to 23 win over General Industries in the feature game of Saturday night’s Y carnival. Gerry Gormley and Bob Tavenner led the Shovels with ten points each as Lorain Buckeyes beat Fox Furnace 39 to 24 in the opener.
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South Amherst Edges Amherst To Even Series In Battles
SOUTH AMHERST, Jan 24. South Amherst defeats Amherst 21-19 to even the season series. Trailing at halftime, the home team surged after intermission to take a 15-14 lead after three periods, then held on as Amherst scored in the final minute and Maxwell’s try at the buzzer missed. Ken Jones led South Amherst with nine points. Alfred Jones and Henry Edwards each had seven for Amherst. In the opener, South Amherst reserves beat Amherst reserves 22-18. Referee was Ed Burton.
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Vestal Shoes Lose To Sandusky In Alley Match
Vestal Shoes suffered a total pin defeat 89 pins to Diamond Fertilizer of Sandusky at Rogers alleys in Bay City. Ken Koepp led the Shoes with a 571 series and a 256 game, as Sandusky secured victory in two of three games. A return match is scheduled later this season.
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Sandusky Five
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Mehre Accepts Coaching Post at Mississippi
Harry Mehre former Georgia head coach for ten seasons signed a three year contract to lead Ole Miss football and serve as athletic director replacing Ed Walker. Mehre played under Knute Rockne at Notre Dame from 1919 to 1922 and posted 59 wins.
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Georgia
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Knute Rockne
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Gottlieb the Tailor Offers Low-Cost Alteration Service
Gottlieb the tailor announces cooperation during the recession offering the wee ere service at low prices. O'Coats cleaned 765 and pressed. Contact 711 Broad Street.
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O'Coats
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Darlington Children Must Learn Highway Code Before Cycling
Schoolchildren in Darlington England face a rule requiring them to study the Highway Code before they are permitted to cycle to school. The policy aims to improve road safety awareness among young cyclists.
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England
Feller Signs With Cleveland Indians for 1938 Season
Bob Feller announced in Van Meter Iowa that he has reached terms with the Cleveland Indians for the 1938 season. He declined to disclose contract details and said he had returned the first contract sent to him last week. The new deal was delivered by mail.
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Airlines Expand Services Across Argentina
Commercial airlines in Argentina greatly increased operations over the past year, expanding routes and frequencies to major cities and regional hubs. Growth reflects higher demand for domestic travel and international connections.
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Crimson Quintet Aims for First Lake Erie League Triumph
Elyria High prepares for a Friday night league tilt with Lorain High as the Crimson Quintet seek its first LEL win and to end a five game skid. Elyria has two wins against Sandusky and the Alumni, with losses to Cleveland Heights Lakewood Shaker Heights and others. Lorain holds a better league mark and has defeated Shaker Heights and Shaw while losing to Lakewood and Cleveland Heights, setting the stage for a tense cross-town rivalry game.
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Teslock and LaCross Set for Rialto Semi Final Duel
Promoter Esther Morris announces Gil LaCross of Boston will face Montreal’s Alex Teslock in the Rialto Theatre semi final Wednesday night. The two hour two fall match follows a one hour two fall preliminary at 8:30 p.m. in a card featuring Buddy Knox versus Martonio Angelo.
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Badman
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City Class B Pin Loop Matches Tonight
Eight matches are on schedule in the City Class B Bowling League tonight at the Elyria Recreation. Early shift features Von's Service Station against Electro Alloys, Eagles No. 2 versus Shell Petroleum, Vic Silver's Jewelers against Bittner Funeral Home, Ridgeville Boosters against DeBray Body Shop. Late shift includes Smitty's Waldorf Lagers versus No. 2, Fox Furnace versus Tattersall Dairy, Gerber's Meats versus Romeo Pump, Welsh Funeral Home against Wykrent's Cafe.
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Frascella Leads Wooster Past Oberlin 72 33 in Conference Victory
Nick Frascella scored 34 as Wooster crushed Oberlin 72 to 33 in Warner Gymnasium. Wooster jumped to an 8 1 lead and built a 48 14 halftime edge, then extended the margin in the second half. Ray Henderson had 16 for Wooster, while Tom Reed and Dick Armitage led Oberlin with 9 and 8 points respectively.
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