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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1937
Page
4
Elyria not yet in district class A play. Fairport earns a spot by sectional wins. Elyria meets Fairport Friday. winners face Canton McKinley or Euclid Shore for state finals. Akron area games, officials named, and state tournament drawings set for next week as Defiance and Ravenna games resume.
Padded fleet experts expect Joe Louis to overwhelm Jimmy Braddock in Chicago as the champion presses a slugging approach. Braddock will seek an early finish while Louis prefers to counter with power and pressure. Both fighters may adjust strategy, date remains far off.
The article questions the fairness of an all league selection based on limited Lorain games noting players may not reflect league best. Amherst High losses 34-33 to Waynesburg end District Class B title hopes while Lorain County teams South Amherst Oberlin remain in contention with opening actions tonight.
Walter P. Steffen, 61, former all American and head football coach at Carnegie Tech, died after an extended illness. He once quarterbacked University of Chicago teams, succeeding Walter Eckersall, and later served as commuting coach, alderman, and judge, splitting time between Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Schedule for the Akron A District Tournament lists matchups and times including Akron St Vincent versus Youngstown Ursuline, Akron North versus Cleveland Holy Name, and other city teams. The document shows game order, progression to next rounds, and final qualification for Columbus next week.
Ohio Fuel and Gas rallied from a late deficit to beat the Elyria Hardwares 26 21 and secure the second half championship of the Y M C A Independent League. Jack's Lunch to meet winner of first half crown. Other results: Elyria M C A over Oberlin School of Commerce 18 9. Grafton Sunshine Biscuits over Columbia 25 20.
Birmingham Firemen routed Barberton 45 to 34 in Birmingham O march 10 led by Arthrell and Yarsa while Armbruster of Barberton topped scorers with 14 points. The Firemen prep for a Sunday game vs Amherst Professionals on local hardwood.
Steel and Tubes aims to seize the second half Industrial League title against Fox Furnace Five in the Y M C A program at nine tonight. The Tubemen and Furnacemen lead the second half round robin with a potential tiebreaker next week if needed. third place between Perry Fay and Troxel opens the card. General Industries vs Steel and Tubes Superior seeks fifth in a three team race.
New York March 10 Mayor Fiorello La Guardia will inaugurate the 37th American Bowling Congress in New York City to launch the richest and largest tournament in indoor sports history. More than 20,000 players from 31 states and Canada compete for 145,900 in prizes over 56 days on 28 alleys, with entry fees totaling 218 075 and top prizes in five-man team, doubles, and individual events.
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Coca Cola pinmen climb to a tie for third in the St Johns Lutheran Bowling League second half by taking two of three from the Bell Clothiers. Kenny Hiock had the high single of 200 and a club member Eddie Spiock led the three game total. Also note Roy Hughes breaks a nose during Indians camp in New Orleans training.
Pearson is on crutches with a wretched ankle and probably will be out of uniform another week.
Eddie Sinko poured in 22 points as Olmsted Falls upset tourney favorite Columbiana 32 23 in the opening round at Ravenna. Amherst was edged 34 33 by Waynesburg, with Waynesburg using a late rally to pull ahead. Tonight South Amherst and Oberlin meet in 6 p m and 8 p m games to seed Lorain County’s strong showing in the district tournament.
Outfielder George Selkirk did not take batting practice in St Petersburg on March 10 due to a sore side. He joined pitcher Monte Pearson in the session as part of the club's workout.
Plans call for a modern brick building on Second Street opposite the Moose Club to house eight to ten bowling alleys along with billiard tables and a lunch room. The project, led by Louis Aurengan and Cletus Gilgenbach of North Ridgeville, would cost about 35000, with demolition to begin in about two months.
The eighth annual Inter-City amateur basketball tournament will be held at Public Hall in Cleveland on April 3 and 4. About 100 teams from across the country compete for five titles in divisions including Close A, Senior B, Girls, Industrial, and Ohio Public Recreation Association. Games run on four courts from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. with on time starts and a tightly run schedule. organizers ask entrants to contact the Recreation Department at City Hall for more information.
Henry McLemore reports from New York on sports gossip and odds covering Golden Gloves, Sugar Bowl money, LSU golf, Mike the tiger, Ringling clowns, Paul Dean, Bill Tilden and Fred Perry, and Sam Snead as the latest pro golf rising star.
Philadelphia Phillies open spring training in Winter Haven with Dolph Camilli as the only holdout. Manager Jimmy Wilson calls roll as Camilli refuses to reveal demands, citing a 1957 contract likely worth a 30 percent raise over 1956. It is believed Camilli sought about 15000 dollars. rookies will handle pitching duties.
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