North Ridgeville Fan Battle For Lorain County Title 1939
In 1938-39 North Ridgeville and Eaton tied for the Lorain County Class B scholastic basketball championship. A reader letter notes pronunciation corrections for Wolodzko and Murkowski and comments on eligibility rules for sophomores. The exchange includes garbled taunts about a reader’s identity and references a proposed send-off for Elyria High.
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Elyria
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All-America selections migrate to NFL clubs in 1937 season
Eight players named on AP United Press Nana and Collier’s honors joined NFL clubs and started regularly. Cleveland lands Corby Davis tull bark Vic Markov and Jim Benton from last year’s All-America roster. Detroit follows with Alex Wojciehoaches Toni Matiss and Fordham’s center, while Bruiser Kinard joins the Dodgers. Al Babartsky stars for the Cardinals and Whizzer White shines with the Pirates.
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Washington
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Arkansas
Detroit
Alex Wojerehoaches
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Toni Matiss
University of Pittsburgh
Bruiser Kinard
Mississippi
Brooklyn Dodgers
al Babartsky
Chicago Cardinals
Whizzer White
Colorado
Pittsburgh Pirates
Elyria Eyes 49th Victory Under Clymer
Elyria High grid squads under Roy Clymer near the 49th win as they seek their ninth victory of the season. The Crimson-clad team aims to extend a legacy dating to 1932, with past campaigns highlighting bold records and close finishes amid a string of strong seasons.
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Syria
Roy Clymer
Clymer
Recreation Field
Biyria
Lorain
Ge Deven
Ty Lorain
Wdaten
Eaght
Leet Fee
Elght
Ebyrie Beth
Medi Espa Warry
Scoring In Kric¢ League Shows Big Increase
In the 1935 Lake Erle League season scoring rose with Elyria and Tarra entries leading. Top individuals include Tony Welodzka of Elyria with 72 points, and Chucks Deukede, Jimmy Price, Marion Bulzomi scoring around 48 last year. Shin Okun of Cleveland Heights remains near the top.
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Lake Erle
St. Woth
Fiscigs Bev
Chucks Deukede
Elyria
Jimmy, Price
Marion Bulzomi
Tarra View
Tostacorn Remiers
Tony Welodzka
Welodzka
Wiudsieu
Sl Peitita
Shin Okun
Cleveland Heights
Texas Scholastic Football Styles in High Schools
Texas scholastic football shows advanced development with bands and cheer squads. Port Arthur opens season with Marblehead game. high schools in Texas field multiple teams and a full pep culture. Local programs feature girls’ squads and drum corps alongside traditional bands, reflecting strong gridiron culture in the region.
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Obra
Port Arthur
OGQ
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Marblehead
Mass
Texas
Wisconsin Aims For First undisputed Big Ten Title Since 1912
United Press staff report from Chicago notes Wisconsin relies on speed in land air and brain to threaten the Big Ten race. The Badgers, guided by Harry Stuhldreher, feature quarterback Vince Gavre and a strong backfield including Howie Weiss and Roy Bollin. They face Minnesota and Ohio State, with Columbus looming and potential undisputed possession at stake.
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Roy Bellin
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Northwestern
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Tom Harmon
Paul Kromer
LaGrange Cagers Defeat Wakeman
LaGrange High defeated Wakeman 29-21 on their home floor with star center Bob Kelner scoring 12 points from six field goals. Teammates Jimmie Moulder and Tony Zaleski added six each, while Wakeman’s Joe Tanette led visitors with six points. The LaGrange reserves also beat Wakeman reserves 27-7.
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Joe Tanette
Follies Proves Great Ice Hit in Cleveland
The Ice Follies of 1939 opened in Cleveland to near unanimous praise as the first world premiere in the arena. Spectators and critics called it the greatest ice show ever seen in the city with final matinee and evening performances set for Sunday. Sonja Henie's show from last year and prior Follies are noted as benchmarks.
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Sonja Henie
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Commanders Claim Colson Pin League Top Spot
The Moss Commanders won two from Ryan Silver Rings yesterday at Elyria Recreation to take first place in the Colson Corporation League. Neal Moss led with 578, as the Valerius Rovers dropped three straight to the Selby Olympics. Burr Scouts swept Basinski Banners, and Hamilton Speed Kings took two from Bohn Flyers.
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Fox Furnace Pin Loop Leaders In Easy Victories
Fox Furnace Bowling League results show Machine Foundry sweeping three from Engineers and Floor Foundry three straight from Maintenance. Steel Shell Room won three in a row over Gas Room while General Office took three from Shippers. Sipster of Floor Foundry rolled 603 for top honors.
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Elyria Recreation
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Steel Shell Room
General Office
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Ohio Nominates Langhurst As Outstanding Soph Back
Ohio State nominates James Langhurst as the outstanding sophomore back for 1938. The 189-pound Willard, Ohio, fullback leads the Big Ten with eight touchdowns and 378 rushing yards in seven games. Langhurst also anchors the defense, intercepting five passes for 85 yards and contributing on 50 percent of tackles.
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Chicago
Illinois
Southern California
New York U
Big Ten
Willard
Rabb
Francis Schmidt
Illini Stop Big Play as Langhurst Blocks Key Run
A pivotal moment in the game sees Langhurst delivering a decisive block on a crucial Illini back during a scoring drive, halting the progress and preserving momentum for the defense.
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Langhurst
Illini
Furnitures Win From Motors In Lutheran Bowling Match
The Struck Furnitures defeated the Rothgery Motors in two of three games in the St. John's Lutheran Bowling League at St. John's school alleys on Third Street last evening. High individual score was H. Rothgery of the losers with 541.
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Rothgery Motors
St. John’s Lutheran
St. John's School
Third Street
H. Rothgery
Old Mill Team Takes Lead In C Pin League
Old Mill Service team moved into first place in the City Class C Bowling League after taking three straight from Elyria Dakes while Lodi Tavern won two from Brown Sohicans. Wykrent's Grille beat Romeo Pump and Big Casino won three in a row from Silver Fox, setting season records with 2643 and 912 and Ignatzi posting a high 236.
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Lodi Tavern
Brown Sohicans
Old Mill Service
Wykrent’s Grille
Romeo Pump
Big Casino
Silver Fox
Ignatzi
Loop Proxy Criticized at Ohio League Meeting
Fremont officials from Fostoria Findlay and Fremont voiced dissatisfaction with promotional activities during the past season. Grover Hartley Findlay manager Fred Morgan Fostoria president and Frank Anderson Fremont president led the criticism of Paul Shank Toledo attorney and league president at a meeting here Friday night.
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Toledo
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Fred Morgan
Frank Anderson
Elyria Blues Seek Games With Class A Teams
The Elyria Blues, a newly organized basketball team, seeks games with any Class A teams in Lorain County and nearby areas. Interested managers should write to John Barkacs at 573 Irondale Street, Elyria, Ohio.
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Elyria
Canton McKinley to meet Massillon Tigers for prep title
In the climax of the 1938 scholastic football season Canton McKinley Bulldogs face Massillon Tigers in a mythical state prep championship game Saturday at Massillon Stadium before about 22 000 fans. The 43rd meeting between these rivals crowns the season as these storied programs clash in Ohio.
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Pigskin Race Tops Ohio High Schools Vote Untied for Years
Massillon and McKinley lead an undefeated list as Paul Brown's Tigers and John Reed's Bulldogs prepare for a title tilt. Massillon relies on Motkey and Roman while McKinley stresses defense and a potent offense led by Snyder Getz Slusser. Other unbeaten squads include Cathedral Latin Adena Van Wert Greenfield McClain and Roger Bacon with West Tech rattling defenses at 20 points by Rhodes.
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City Class A Bowling loop Schedule Tonight
The City Class A Bowling League at Elyria Recreation features five matches. Early shift at 7 includes Bauer Dairy versus Elyria Hardware, ITS Left and Right versus Moulton Candies, General Industries versus Diedrick Phillies Cigars, Haserodt Jewelers versus Electro Alloys. Late shift at 9 pits Elvira Recreation against Tarry Tavern.
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Elyria Hardware
Moulton Candies
General Industries
Diedrick Phillies Cigars
Haserodt Jewelers
Electro Alloys
Elvira Recreation
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Fish and Game Assn to Hold Poultry Shoot
The Lorain County Fish and Game Association will hold a Poultry Shoot at the association grounds off the Penfield Junction to Amherst Road this Sunday. Shooting begins at 10 a.m. and lasts all day with prizes including chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. The event is open to the public.
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Penfield Junction
Amherst Road
Hamburgs Extend Pin League Lead With Third Win
Hamburgs won their third straight in Smitty's Bowling League, defeating Fish Frys at the K of Calleys. Hamburgs posted team scores of 2412 and 841 for the evening, while Art Foss led Hamburgs with 602 and 216.
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Besl Realty Team to Play LaGrange Mobilgas Tonight
Last year's Besl Realty basketball squad meets LaGrange Mobilgas quintet in a practice game at LaGrange High School this evening at 8 o'clock. Players Morse Heritage Yungman Sehlimeyer Scott Chorak Cochrane Simmons Maslyk and Abby Line should report at the Y M C A at 7 30 sharp.
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