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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1923
Page
13
Elyria High faces Lorain in a key Northern Ohio League clash after a forfeit stripped Elyria of the title chase. Students appeal for support, urging a full effort at Lorain to prove Elyria can win with a complete team.
Oberlin prepares for homecoming events with hundreds of alumni expected to attend the Oberlin Reserve football game at Dill Field at 2:30 pm. Alumni Secretary Ament leads plans including an 8:15 pm rally, 10:30 am alumni mass meeting, a postgame reception, and an all college alumni dance in the Men’s building.
Elyria High football fans anticipate a hard fought contest as coach Peabody's squad hosts Norwalk in the final home game of the 1923 season. Elyria seeks a big score while promising stout defense, aiming to show strength before Lorain next week.
Sandusky hosts Bellevue in a Northern Ohio High School League game seen as pivotal as both teams chase league survival. Both 1 win and 4 losses, the clash could determine final standings after the league series ends Saturday.
Cleveland’s Jack Wolfe will fight Chicago’s Marty Gordon in a twelve round junior featherweight bout at Lopkin on December 3. Gordon recently outpointed Carl Tremel in the Pancho Villa Jimmy Wilde semi final, boosting hype for the Ohio clash.
Wendler, former Fremont player, starred as halfback for Ohio State in a decisive victory over Purdue. He stood out as the team's ground gainer and their key performer in the game played Saturday.
Football statisticians record that the aerial game was most effective for State while the Scarlet and Gray backs netted 144 yards through the line or around the ends. Individual gains: Wendler 62 yards, Workman 28 yards, DeVoe 27 yards, Southern 18 yards, Honaker 8 yards.
The piece lists football, racing, and college athletic items. It mentions the Southern Intercollegiate Sareeence schedule, the Maryland tracks season ending at Bowie on November 29, and the National Athletic Conference of College Women meeting at the University of California. It cites a record football attendance in England of 120 081 at the Cup Final in 1912 and notes a French postage stamp issue for Paris Olympics. It also notes the Billard Association of Canada formation, Texas basketball’s first Mexican tour over Christmas, and boxing promoters’ lineup for a Battling Siki bout on November 5 with Eddie Birnbrook and Harry Garfand supplying the semi final.
In Fort Thomas Kentucky last night Oklahoma Smith defeated Waters over ten rounds. Happy Herb of Hamilton stopped Red Roberts in the first round. Roy Grimes knocked out Dutch Kitzel in the first round. Brooklyn Georgia Marks of California won a 12 round decision over Buck Josephs of Nutley New Jersey.
Al Wheeler, former Oberlin College quarterback and Ruth Progam leader at Amherst, now directs all athletic teams and physical training at Manuel Arts High School in Los Angeles California. He previously captained Oberlin and led Amherst Ruth program last season.
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