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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1940

Page

3

State Class A and B finals loom in Columbus classic

Rustling Thru . Sports . . With RUSS DAVIES reports the State Class A and B finals start Thursday with 32 institutions in the mix. Class A includes undefeated New Philadelphia, Cincinnati Woodward and Canton McKinley among 16 teams. Class B features Wiltshire, Marysville and more. NE Ohio district teams dominate contenders. Michgan-style night games trend noted at Michigan. county figures attend district cage tournament and efforts to seat attendees are described. volleyball and baseball items close the column with county coach comments.

Combinatons New Philadelphia Cincinnati Woodward Canton McKinley Jellefontaine Massillon Defiance Akron Buchtel Martins Ferry Maretta Findlay Canton Lehman Toledo Waite Dayton Fairview Columbus Central Akron South Bellevue Wiltshire Marysville New Carlisle Waynesburg Smithfeld Germantown Bluffton Midvale Glenford Rultman Amanda Sandusky St. Mary‘s Canfield Hanover Holgate Kitts Hill Ohio Akronsquth N. E Rittman N. E.eams University of Michigan Ray Fisher Yost Jake Jurling Clearview High School Doug Perry Kent Darling R. S. Wallace Hudson Columbus Ben Sartor Howard Gollmar Gollmar Sartor Solimar Quakers Hoernemann Northwestern Bellefontaine-Massillon Bellefontaine New Philly

Massillon High Tests Football Candidates Before Uniforms

Massillon High School requires football hopefuls to endure a week of tests before uniforms are issued. Robert Henderson of the Massillon faculty heads the program, modeling it after hospital nurse selection tests. Five tests assess mental ability aggression and submission, personal attitudes, temperament, and physical reactions to guide coaching decisions and disciplinary insights.

P Asseton High School Robert Henderson Massillon Terman Group Loff Bourow Keys Wisconsin Ross Stagner Akron University Massilion

Fremont Star Player Honored All-Ohio

Boo Shaw of Fremont star center named All-Ohio by a news service for best performer on the Crimson squad that beat Elyria. Elyria’s regular-season losses include Akron South Bellevue Findlay and Canton Lehman. Also notes Jimmy Henke’s cigar presentation and a new baby boy Richard Carl Henke.

Elyria High Ralph Bauer Crimson Ohio Boo Shaw Fremont Elyria Akron South Bellevue Findlay Canton Lehman Jimmy Henke Bittner Funeral Home Jn Memorial Hospital Richard Carl Henke Harriet Scott Soecal Jimmy Matt Zochman D and N Kegelers

Hygami Orth Set For Return Match At Armory

Hygami and Orth agreed to a Friday night rematch at the Third Street Arena under Japanese Jacket rules. The prior clash saw Orth dominating until Hygami was roughed up and an ambulance was summoned. both fighters will wear jackets and can use grappling holds, with two out of three falls deciding the outcome and no time limit.

Hing Tato Hygami Paul Tarazan Hygami Jili Toto Orth Ernie Braden Elyria Hee

Hager to wrestle Felix in Friday match in Detroit

Hager of Eugene Oregon returns Friday to face John Felix Detroit known as the Gougin Greek in a one hour semi final match. The bout features a best two of three falls format with past wins showing Hager can hold his own against Felix's rough style. Ringside action starts at 8 39 p m.

Tex Hager Eugene Ore Frankie Hart John Felix Detroit Gougin Hager Felix

Cincinnati Team In Doubles Lead at All Events

Detroit March 12 A doubles team from Cincinnati and Anthony Rudeki of Chicago led the all-events in the American Bowling Congress at the state fairgrounds Coliseum. Harold Burkhardt and Eddie Littleman of Cincinnati rolled to 1236 in team total while Rudcki led all-events with a high series.

Detroit wWin Cincinnati Anthony Rudeki Chicago American Bowling Congress State Fairgrounds Coliseum Harold Burkhardt Eddie Littleman Rudcki

McKechnie Makes Two Changes In Lineup

In Tampa on March 12 manager Bill McKechnie altered his all star Finnish relief fund game squad. Clyde Shoun replaces Curt Davis on the pitching staff and Frank De Maree replaces Joe Medwick in the outfield due to Davis illness and Medwick holdout. The Reds meet the Cards in an exhibition after an 8 7 loss to the Yankees.

Tampa Fla Bill McKechnie McKechnie Clyde Shoun Curt Davis Frank Demaree Giants Joe Medwick Davis Medwick Reds New York Yankees

Moose Lead Out To One Game In Recreation B League

Elyria area bowling update shows Moose Lead Out To One Game in Recreation B as Nickel Plate Feeds beat them, narrowing the gap to Lodgemen. Other results include Ridgeville Hatchery over Moulton Candies and Blue Sky Inn posting high team total with Johnny Fritz top scorer.

Moose Recreation Elyria Recreation Moose Club Nickel Plate Ridgeville Hatchery Moulton Chander Plastering Moodt Sphicans Veterans of Foreign Wars Recreation Tavern Tarry Tavern Tattersall Rice Brake Service Shafer Barbers Barbers West Side Lumber Federal DeBray Body Shop Coca-Colas Glen Rogers Motors Firestone Service Monroe Welty Glen Rogers Bell Bell Clothiers Elyria Lumber St. John’s Wykramt's Thomas

Madigan Fired From St Marys Gaels Football Role

In San Francisco on March 12 L P I Slip Madigan the coach of the St Marys Gaels football program was not renewed. The college board of athletic control announced the contract expiring March 31 1941 would not be renewed leaving Madigan unemployed.

San Francisco L.pi Madigan Gaels St. Mary's Knute Rockne College Board of Athletic Control

Allen Signs Pytlak Only Indian Holdout

Fort Myers Florida March 21 Johnny Allen a right handed pitcher has signed his 1940 contract with the Cleveland Indians at his own figure according to President Alva Bradley His coming to terms left Frankie Pytlak the Indians only holdout today The club had offered Allen no bonus contract but he preferred straightforward player agreement and was accepted at the figure Bradley said The terms not disclosed

Fort Myers Fla Johnny Allen Cleveland Indians Alva Bradley Frankie Pytlak Indians Allen Bradley

Albeit Named Manager Coach of Elyria Team in Lorain Contest

Elyria Mayor Petre announces Ellsworth J. Albert city auditor will manage and coach the Elyria basketball squad for a March 29 benefit game against Lorain at Elyria High gym. Sixth Ward councilman Henry Ault named captain. Event funds Elyria Recreation Board activities.

Joseph Alheit Worthington Dry Cleaners Albert Auditors Detroit Elymrcation Board Lorain Elyria

Seabiscuit Retired To Stand At Ridgewood Ranch

Seabiscuit, famed money winner and champion, quits racing to live out his days at Ridgewood ranch near Ukiah California. Howard says retirement while still champion is best, and Seabiscuit will stand at stud after a comeback injury. He retires after a record career with earnings over 4.3 million dollars and a string of track records from Santa Anita to Suffolk Downs.

United Press Acadia Cal U P Seabiscuit Sun Beau Howard Ranch Ukiah Howard Ridgeyeood Ranch Kilmer Santa Anita Suffolk Downs Santa Anita Park Tom Smith Ridges Wasa Ranch Ridgewood California Fair Knightess

Mangrum wins Thomasville Open by two strokes over Nelson

Bowing to a golf crowd in Thomasville Lloyd Mangrum of Oak Park Illinois captured top prize of 700 dollars in the fifth annual 3000 Thomasville Open. He finished with a 203 aggregate thirteen under par beating National Open champion Byron Nelson who earned 450 dollars. The Home Coals aim for a 28th victory in 31 games as they travel to Penfield to face the Penfield Ex-Hys with a 7 pm lineup at the Y.

Thomasville ICM Lloyd Mangrum Oak Park Ill Mangrum Byron Nelson Nelson Penfield

Cage Results College Scores Across Sessions

Duquesne 38, St. John's al. De Paul 45, Long Island University 38, Oklahoma 52, Missouri 41.

Duquesne St. John's al. de Paul Long Island Oklahoma Missouri

New Philadelphia Boss Favors Slower Cage Game

Ohio coach Paul Hoernemann of New Philadelphia urges slower play for high school basketball to protect players. He supports removing the 3 second and 10 second rules and trimming the center jump to reduce pace while preserving entertainment and skill. His Quakers enter the Columbus Classic unbeaten with 21 straight wins and strong offense.

United Press Olumbus U.P Ohio Paul Hoernemann Philadelphia Quakers Heidelberg University Columbus Hoernemann Philadelphia Quakers Glen Barker Bellefontaine Martins Ferry Canton McKinley Floyd Baker McKinley Bup” Rearick Dover Ferry New Philly Bellevue

Fish and Game Assn Votes To Retain Club Grounds

Lorain County Fish and Game Association members met at the British Empire Club rooms to decide whether to sell or keep the environs off the Penfield Junction to Amherst road. The 69 to 57 vote favored retaining the grounds, with no action taken on a new clubhouse. The Vermin Hunt proceeds with captains Louis Rosa and Howard Thompson, running to May with a winner’s dinner hosted by the losers.

Lorain County Fish and Game Association British Empire Club Ass'n Club Penfield Junction Amherst Road Ass’n Louis Rosa Elyria Howard Thompson Lorain

Camden Seniors Defeat Brighton 90 66 Behind Hignett 43

Camden Seniors overwhelmed Brighton Ex-Hys 90 to 66 as Red Hignett scored 43 points on 21 field goals and a foul. Andy Urbanski led Camden with 28 points and coach All Siekeres counted 22. The game was played here on March 12.

Brighton Red Hignett Hys Camden Andy Urbanski All Siekeres

All-City Bowling League slate at Wykrent's Recreation

Eight matches set for tonight with two shifts at Wykrent's Recreation. Early shift features Von's Sunoco Service facing Shell Oil and Pixley's Garage meeting Welsh Funeral Home, plus Electro Alloys versus Federal Store and Nehi Bottling versus Hi- Speed Gas. Late shift includes Read Jewelers against West Side Lumber, Gardner Jewelers versus Jackson Grill, Gypsy Fiddle versus Finegan Bakery, and Array Potato Chips versus Wykrent's Recreation in a noted grudge match.

Wykrent’s Recreation the Shed Von's Sunoco Service Shell Oil Pixley's Garage Welsh Funeral Home Electro Alloys Federal Store Nehi Bottling Read Jewelers West Side Lumber Gardner Jewelers Jackson Grill Gypsy Fiddle Finegan Bakery Array Potato

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