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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
20
United Press reports Ohio scholastic coaches demand rule reform to slow play after removing center jump. The movement, led by Theo S. Jenkins, urges adjustments to protect high school competitors while not reinstating the jump.
Elyria Hardware clinched a tie for the house league title after Jenkins proposed a rule change to abolish the pres y on rule. Advocates say the reform would speed play and shorten periods, while opponents warn of safety and flow concerns. Local officials and coaches discuss impacts on rest periods and penalties as the debate continues among school athletic groups.
Belden and Grafton, two Lorain county rivals, prepare a home and home basketball showdown on the Grafton floor tonight. Belden is favored to win as the opening game features the Reserva teams from both schools in the preliminary at 7 30 p.m.
The New York Renaissance, world’s top colored basketball team, boast a 13438 record in 151 starts since 1926, facing Worthington Dry Cleaners in Elyria tomorrow. Rens stars Wee Willie Smith Tarzan Cooper Holt Eyre Bruiser Saiteh Jones engage Worthington after defeating Gallagher Trojans of Kankakee. game set for 7:15 with a9:30 tipoff to suit local merchants.
Freddie Steele signs to defend no title in a 10 round midweek bout against Bob Turner of Richmond in Rochester New York on February 9. The matchmaker Lew Siamond announced the arrangement, Steele's first ring appearance since an upset knockout by Frea Apostoli at Madison Square Garden on January 7.
Vestal Shoes defeated Eldotread Supply in a St Johns league match at St Johns school alleys to create a three way tie for first with Coca Cola and Supply. Hank Koepp led the Shoes with a 541 series while Morrie Stark of the losers posted 201 for best individual game.
The Elyria Rifle Club upset East Cleveland, 1366 to 1348, on East Cleveland range. It was Elyria’s third win in four matches in the Cuyahoga Civilian Marksmen Association tournament. Scores list Elyria shooters including Washturn, Adams, Roy, Basse, Pirley, Fleming, Sabo, Hales, Frisbee, and several others.
New York January 28 George Selkirk’s name was removed from the Yankees holdout list after signing for about 13 dollars more than his 1957 salary. Other Yanks players including Joe DiMaggio Lefty Gumenz and Tom Flenrich remained unhappy with 1988 offers as Monte Pearson balked at a cut. In the National League Mel Ott joined the signings with a reported 17 500 contract amid Giants contract headaches.
Elyria High hosts Lorain in a Lake Erie League showdown as Crimson seek a first half league triumph. Ralph Bauer faces lineup decisions with Yanke, Skinletz, Cowen, Selman, Taylor likely, while Lorain’s Moos and MacFarland play final Lorain-Elyria matchups before graduation.
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