Whittaker Accused Of Signaling From Bench In Sandusky Findlay Game
In a 1938 Sandusky Blue Streaks tilt with Findlay, coach Bob Whittaker faced rumors of signaling from the bench. A Findlay player shouted to ignore Whittaker and instruct the Sandusky quarterback to punt on fourth down and eight, highlighting coaching sign-stealing allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Whittaker
Sandusky High Blue Streaks
Elyria
Sandusky-Findlay
Sandusky
Findlay
Whittaker
Crisler 1938s Outstanding Grid Coach Wins Top Honor
Herbert O. Fritz Crisler of Michigan is named Outstanding College Football Coach of 1938. Michigan posted victories over Ohio State Michigan State Chicago Yale Illinois and Pennsylvania, while tying Northwestern and nearly undefeated with a missed PAT keeping them from a perfect season. The 18 0 win over Ohio State and the rebuilding lineup under Crisler highlight a historic year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Orin
Fritz) Crisler
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio State
Michigan State
Chicago
Yale
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Wolves
Northwestern
Crisler
Ohio Michigan grid duel draws vast crowds in 1938 era
Attendance at the annual Ohio State Michigan football clash tops the era with a long run of crowds totaling over 1.1 million across 17 games, an average of about 66,400 per game. The piece notes scoring leaders Bill Young and Eddie Arsenault from Elyria and Cleveland, and recalls Western Conference records held by Gordon Locke with context on Northwestern and Oklahoma scheduling plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucks
Wolves
Bill Young
Elyria Bow
John Carroll
Eddie Arsenault
Young
Gordon Locke
University of Iowa
Locke
Cleveland
Jim Langhurst
Ohio State
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
K .T. Wilson
Wildcats
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Juicy questions Vitt as Bronca joins Indians
A rumor mill note has Johnny Bronca joining the Cleveland Indians and Oscar Vitt facing questions about management. Juicy, fresh from a place serving 50 cent drinks, asks about Mitt and Johnny Allen and Rollie Hemsley, while Meyer, Kramer, Crakis, and Pershy receive varsity letters or reserves. The 1936 Lake Erie League alum Lester Pershy, Cleveland Heights, was noted as a QB on a 26 to 0 Tigers win over Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erman
Jack Meyer
Paul Kramer
Michigan
Ed Crakis
Lake Erie
Lester Pershy
Cleveland
Heigh
Tiger
Elyria
Mrs Esther Morris Quits Wrestling Promotion
Mrs Esther Morris, longtime wrestling promoter in Sandusky and Elyria, retires due to ill health after the death of her husband Dan Morris in July 1937. Assistant Fd Pfistner will take over and continue to promote shows in Sandusky, with Morris returning to her Columbus home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Fisra
Esther Morris
Dan Morris
Mrs. Morris
Sandusky
Three Big Grid Games Today Hold Spotlight
The day features Army versus Navy in Philadelphia with a record crowd, Duke versus Pittsburgh in Durham, and SMU facing Texas A&M in Dallas as the college football schedule nears its end. Pitt aims to stay unscored on, Duke seeks a Bowl invitation, and SMU can clinch the Southwest title with a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Army
Navy
Philadelphia
Duke Pittsburgh
Durham
Dallas
Army- Navy
Municipal
Cadets
Columbia
Notre Dame
Middies
Yale
Princeton
Penn
Duke
Blue Devils
Pitt
al Lezouski
Panthers
Chickerneo
Cassiano
Stebbins
Goldberg
Carnegie Tech
Texas Christian
Southern Methodist
Fordham
Gehringer Signs 1939 Detroit Contract
Charley Gehringer veteran second baseman for the Detroit Tigers has signed his 14th contract with the club. Detroit management announced the deal on November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Charley Gehringer
Detroit Tigers
Gehringer
Cancelled Game At Cascade Park In Elyria Sport Tie
A scheduled contest between Elyria Standard Cleaners and Lorain Ex Hys at Cascade Park has been canceled, per today’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Elyria Standard Cleaners
Lorain Ex- Hys
Ten Lorain County Students Receive Oberlin Awards
Ten Lorain County Oberlin College students earned numerals after the fall season. Honors include six freshman football players Philip Worcester Robert Dew Kenneth Bohrer David Hildner Richard MacDermott and Robert Chandler plus two cross country men Robert Wear and Rowland Berthoff. Coach Guy Thromer notes Oberlin supports four interclass teams and the sophomores won the intra college title beating the freshmen 13 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Lorain County
Oberlin College
Philip Worcester
Dan Worcester
N. Main Street
Robert Dew
F. R. Dew
N. Pleasant Street
Kenneth Bohrer
Tackle
William Bohrer
W. College Street
David Huldner
Helen Hildner
S. Professor Street
Richard MacDermott
Guard
J. G. MacDermott
Wellington
Robert Chandler
Willis G. Chandler
Park Avenue
Elyria
Robert Wear
Alice Wear
Hollywood Street
Rowland Berthoff
Guy Thromer
United States
Locker Room Gossip on High School Sports in Ohio
United Press sports writer notes decline of girls basketball due to rules restricting play. Town son cites drop from about 900 to under 500 teams in a decade. Massillon High School gridiron success is linked to large coaching staff and feeder junior highs supplying top players to Paul Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Sports Writers
Ohio
H R. Townsend
Townsend
Weephe Aleo
Massillon
Tiger
Ohio College
Paul Brown
Brown
Rothgery Motors Win Pin Match In League Bowling
Rothgery Motors captured two of three games from Vestal Shoes in a St. John’s Lutheran Bowling League match at St. John’s school alleys. Vestal’s Johnny McCaffery rolled the high series with 580.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothgery Motors
Vestal Shoes
St. John’s
Rams Oppose Vincent on Cascade Park Grid
The East Side Rams football team will meet Vincent in a Cascade Park game tomorrow afternoon. Kick-off is at 2 30 p m. All Rams players are to meet at Carl Henke's home at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Rams
Vincent
Cascade Park
Bowling league matches postponed to tomorrow at Knights of Columbus
Four matches from Smitty's Bowling League originally set for Wednesday evening will be bowled tomorrow afternoon at the Knights of Columbus alleys. Early shift at 2:00 features Ales against Hamburgs and Wines against Fish Frys. Late shift at 4:00 has Hi-Proofs versus Pops and Sam son’s vs Waldort’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smitty
Knights of Columbus
Samson
Jones and Mis Boys Upset Notre Dame
A misstepped upset tops an unbeaten Notre Dame in December, signaling Jones and the Mis Boys as strong contenders. The win marks a bold entry into major competition with high hopes for later rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
MIS Boys
Notre Dam
Armstrong Clinches World Welter Title In Bloodied Victory
Henry Armstrong, 134 pounds, defeated Ceferino Garcia in Madison Square Garden to retain the world welterweight crown. Despite Garcia’s 12-pound weight and height advantage, Armstrong pressed with relentless body blows and power punches, earning an unanimous decision from two judges and Referee Arthur Donovan before about 13,000 fans. Armstrong plans to defend the title against Lou Ambers next February or March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Henry Armstrong
U.S
Honey the Hammer
Lou Ambers
Armstrong
Ambers
Garcia
Henry
Arthur Donovan
Dizzy Dean Names All Star Team On Stage
Chicago coverage notes Dizzy Dean selecting an all star lineup during a vaudeville act. He lists Gehrig Gehringer Frisch Vaughan Hack Medwick DiMaggio Ott and Gabby Hartnett as top players with Dizzy and Paul Dean as the pitching duo in his imagined team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dizzy Dean
Paul
Diz
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Charley Gehringer
Detroit
Frankie Frisch
St. Louis Cards
Dartmouth Favored In California Preview Of Stanford Game
United Press staff writer notes Californians boastful about home teams but predicts Dartmouth will win over Stanford. He cites Dartmouth as among the nation’s top teams, Stanford’s rough season, and Eastern pride versus Pacific Coast strength amid local booster sentiment in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Francisco
Stanford
Dartmouth
Cornell
United States
San Francisco
Herbert Hoover
New Hampshire
Barnes Coal Company Extends Pin League Lead
Barnes Coal Company remains top in the Ridgeville Knights of St. John bowling league after beating Ye Old Diner despite two losses in three games. Brown Sohloans took two from Gerhart Diggers, with B Noll of the Sohloans roaring to a 547 high series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet
Barnes Coal Company
Gerhart
K. of Calleys
Ridgeville Knights of St. John
Brown Schioans
Gerhart Diggers
B. Noll
Sohioans
Hogan Revolta Lead Ridgewood-Columbia Open Golf Play
Ben Hogan of White Plains New York and Johnny Revolta of Evanston Illinois led the Ridgewood Columbia Open field with sub par 67s in the opening round amid a biting wind. Sam Snead tied for 3rd at 70, Ralph Williams 68, and 126 players entered the 5,000 dollar tournament with 18 more holes today and the final 36 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
U.P
Ben Hogan
White Plains
N. Y
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Ill
Sam Snead
Ralph Williams
Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry Picard
Hershey
Jimmy Hines
Garden City
L. I
Herman Barron
North Olmsted Study Club Hosts Meeting
Mrs Mason R. Elliott of Burns Road will host the North Olmsted Tuesday Study club on November 29. Assisting hostesses are Mrs L F Decker and Mrs Melvin Keyes. Mrs Edward Crowell will read a paper on Ohio Potteries and Mrs Carl Oetzel will discuss Historical villages of Ohio Zoar and Schoenbrunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Olmsted
Mason R. Elliott
Burns Road
L. F. Decker
Melvin Keyes
Edward Crowell
Ohio
Carl Oetzel
Zoar
Schoenbrunn
North Olmsted pupils visit Greenfield Village trip
Approximately ninety pupils from North Olmsted schools toured Greenfield Village last Thursday, sponsored by the New York Central Railroad. Dorothy Irwin Elsie Wilson Fern Brindley and Joseph Kerka spent Thanksgiving holidays in Cleveland. Herman Jones Ralph Cole in Elynma, Alein Lundberg in New York and Edith Breuning in Pittsburgh. Superintendent L E Hayes and family were in Columbus for Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Olmsted
Greenfield Village
New York Central
R R
Dorothy Irwin
Elsie Wilson
Fern Brindley
Joseph Kerka
Cleveland
Herman Jones
Ralph Cole
Elynma
Alein Lundberg
New York
Edith Breuning
Pittsburgh
L. E. Hayes
Columbus
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Cleveland Area Families
Judge and Mrs George Hansen hosted twenty guests with son David back from Ohio University in Athens. Edith Hird entertained her two sons and families, Ed ward Hird of Parma and Harry Hird of Cleveland, plus several relatives. Guests also included A Atkin, B Austin, Leo Farrin and daughter, and the Simmerer and Cox families from Olmsted Falls. Other homes hosted guests from Cleveland and Lakewood, with many relatives gathering for Thanksgiving Day across Vermilion, Sandusky, Bellevue, and Athens alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hansen
David
Ohio University
Athens
Edith Hird
Edward Hird
Parma
Harry Hird
Cleveland
Ray Austin
Lewis Drive
A. Atkinson
B. Austin
Leo Farrin
Local woman hosts four sisters for Thanksgiving dinner
Mrs. Adam Oetzel of Butternut Ridge Road entertained her four sisters Mrs. Meither Mrs. Schultz Mrs. Carl and Mrs. Jacobs of Cleveland at her home on Friday November 18 to celebrate her birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Oetzel
Butternut Ridge Road
Meither
Schultz
Carl
Jacobs
Cleveland
La Grange Club Luncheon and Anniversary Cheers
Mrs Henry Wigert hosted a Wistaria Club luncheon for ten members and a guest Mrs Starr. A two course meal, social hour, and planned assistan t for next year followed. Mrs Lester McQuate and Mrs Paul Hastings celebrated wedding anniversaries with a surprise party and gifts at Mrs McQuate’s home.
Lyndon Chapter officers to be installed December
The new corps of Lyndon Chapter officers to be installed on Dec. 8 includes Worthy Matron Edith Hastings Worthy Patron Albert Wilcox Associate Matron Thelma Hahn Associate Patron George Woodruff Conductress Edna Wilcox Associate Conductress Eleanor Terrill Secretary Lucille Rawson Treasurer Alice Jones Ada Pauline Sooy Ruth Bessie Aldrich Esther Grace Muller Martha Wilhelmine Myers Electa Fiora Thayer Chaplain Hazel Adams Marshall Hazel Cornish Warder Fern Cornish Sentinel William Hastings Trustee Blanche Edwards. Mrs J Saddler entertained the bridge club Wednesday evening. Mrs Paul Hastings hosted relatives from out of town at a dinner Thursday. Capt Arthur E Wilcox and children Billy and Joanne will leave soon to spend the winter aboard his ship in Buffalo dock. Mr and Mrs A J Bauer of Cleveland were business visitors Thursday. Mr and Mrs Thad Rawson of Cleveland visited sister Mrs E L Adams Wednesday evening. Miss Florence Peet of River road underwent appendicitis operation at Lod hospital last Thursday. Mrs Charles Adams is ill at home. Mrs Emil Ruth of South Amherst Uneeda Rest Birthday club hosted by her mother Mrs Alonzo Jackson. A delicious noon dinner and pleasant afternoon with contests. Miss Betty M Holcomb of Bowling Green College home for weekend. Mrs Henry Weigert visited daughter Mrs Harold Jameyson in Berea. Mrs Fred Dermer fell and broke her arm last week. Irv ing Curtice of Elyria and Delbert Curtice visited Friday. Mr and Mrs Ray Butler and Paul Hastings attended funeral of uncle Mr Smith of Medina Tuesday. Mrs Henry Abbey bedbound after a fall at daughter Mrs O R Martins. Mr and Mrs J M Spicer hosted Dr and Mrs D M Spicer and friends from Cleveland recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of
Lyndon Chapter
Edith Hastings
Albert Wilcox
Thelma Hahn
George Woodruff
Edna Wilcox
Eleanor Terrill
Lucille Rawson
Alice Jones
Ada
Pauline Sooy
Ruth
Bessie Aldrich
Esther
Grace Muller
Martha
Wilhelmine Myers
Electa
Fiora Thayer
Hazel Adams
Marshall
Hazel Cornish
J. Saddler
Bridge Club
Paul Hastings
Arthur E. Wilcox
Billy
Joanne
Buffalo
A. J. Bauer
Cleveland
Thad Rawson
E. L. Adams
Florence Peet
River Road
Lod Hospital
Charles Adams
Emil Ruth
South Amherst
Uneeda Rest
Alonzo Jackson
Betty M. Holcomb
Bowling Green College
Henry Weigert
Harold Jameyson
Berea
Fred Dermer
Irving Curtice
Elyria
Delbert Curtice
Ray Butler
Mr Smith
Medina
Henry Abbey
O. R. Martin
J M Spicer
D M. Spicer
Belden P A T Holds Regular Meeting
The Belden P A T gathered Thursday evening with Mrs Frances Grabenstetter presiding. Activities included group singing led by Mrs Gladys Beriswill, reports from committees, and an increase in membership to seventy three. Miss Ruth Mlazovsky reported on the County Council Association. a tied room count for grades five six and nine ten. entertainment by Robert Connors on accordion and a talk on Yellow Stone National Park by Supt. Roger. Refreshments followed in the Home Economics room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belden
Belden P.A. T
Frances Grabenstetter
Gladys Beriswill
Neil Wise
A. L. Wise
Ruth Mlazovsky
County Council Association
Miss Freeland
Robert Connors
Yellow Stone National Park
Supt
Roger of
Columbia
Knot-A-Thread Quilt Club Meets for Sewing and Dinner
Mrs A L Wise and Mrs Rose Grabenstetter attended a Knot-A-Thread Quilt Club meeting at Mrs Eva Hamberger home. Sewing filled the day and a fine fish dinner was served. The next meeting will be a Christmas party at Mrs Eugene Hallowell’s in Grafton. Mrs Hattie Goodman hosts the Community Circle Christmas party on December 8. Rev W E W Seller of Brunswick preached at Belden and Grafton churches on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Wise
Rose Grabenstetter
Eva Hamberger
Eugene Hallowell
Grafton
Hattie Goodman
W. E. W. Seller
Brunswick
Belden
Morning service attendance and social visits noted
Morning service at Brunswick under Mia Net h Lower with a noted singing. Several locals visited and hosted, including Mrs A C Coveney and daughters Miss Florence and Mrs Blanche with Miss Margur and Emma Killip from East Cleeland. Visits by VerSoy family of Lakewood and Wise family guests at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beebe
Brunswick
Mianeth Lower
Oy Norman
A. C. Coveney
Florence
Blanche
Margur
Emma Killip
Fast Cleelang
D Gp
Charles Wise
Mary Killip
B. T. Nesbert
Eagleville
Marevin Ryder
Myre William Law
Mr. Wagner
Lakewood
William Snyder
Kent
Anna Johnson
Ie Baechle
Robert Jo
Cleveland
Joseph Joseph Grabenstetter
John Snyder
Therr
Dower
Talmadge
South Thanksgiving
Dt. Wise
Bryn Phillips F
Clevela
Philson
Daugter
Joe Walter
George Grabenstetter
Henrietta Ladies Aid Meeting Recaps November Session
Mrs Fred Bauman hosted the November meeting of the Henrietta Ladies Aid Society at her home. President Mrs Lou Delefield led devotions and business. A talk by Mrs Bucher followed, refreshments served, and twelve members plus many guests attended including Mrs Ernst Eider, Mrs Henry Fieman, Mrs V D Whitney, and others from Kipton, But Road, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Fred Bauman
Ladies Aid Societ of the Reformed Church
Lou Delefield
Er. Bucher
of Birmingham
Ernsteider
Henry Fieman
Amherst
V. D. Whitney
John Kirk
Butroad
Ira Kiplinger
Coon Bickel
Kipton
Leonard Buchs
Arl
Frank Berg
Catharine
John
Hazel
Harland¢ Schlecter
Carolyns
Janet
Fred Latterman
Mary Vivian
Harold Buchs
Len Fore
Helen
Katie Weidmann
Alex Born
Ruth Date
Shirley Delefield
Richard
Anne Bechstein
Community Notices From Henrietta and Nearby Areas
Social events and family visits fill the week as Mrs Ernest Lamvermyer hosts a bridge party at Wesday. The Coates family from Cleveland celebrate birthdays with Harold Coates and Barry Weber clan in Oberlin. Farm Bureau officials attend the Columbus meeting while Bat tle Creek residents visit family in town. A death is reported for Mrs Tom Bell formerly of Henrietta. Several locals visit Harold Coates and Portman households, with trips to Montgomery Alabama and Cleveland noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lamvermyer
Bridge Club
J. R. Lees
Harry Meyer
Max Coates
Gary
Cleveland
Harold Coates
Barry Weber
Oberlin
Max
Evan
H. G. Portman
Mead Petty
State Farm Bureau
Columbus
Jay Currier
Battle Creek
C. H. Currier
Tom Bell
Sylvanus
Ohio
Henrietta
George Page
Berlin Heights
Ralph McDowell
Ralph Jr
O. C
H. G. Portmaf
Wayne East
Carl Buckner
Thomas Schmidt
Ida Keightley
Elyria
Joe Anderson
O. C. Sanders
Igg
Pottash and Perlmutter Side By Side in Class
Freshman Penn State botany students Pottash and Perlmutter sit together in STATE COLLEGE Pennsylvania. Both residents of Philadelphia are enrolled in the agricultural and biological program. Pottash is listed as Miss Fred Pottash and Perlmutter as PerlmutterBorn. The article notes the alphabetical coincidence of their names appearing side by side in class seating.
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Ile Selped
Ohio-Michigan
Sligh
Klemm
George Kirksey
United Press Staff
New Orleans
New York U
Yankee Stadium
Holy Cross
Boston College
Catholic U
South Carolina
Tulane
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Auburn
Florida
Rice
Baylor
Texas Tech
Marquette
Oklahoma A. & M
Oregon
Oregon State
Washington
Washington State
Rocky Mountain
Colorado College
Wilmo Printing Company
Eat
Masonie Temple
Oberlin Awards
By Jim Emerson
Jantz Ee
Kessler
Rothgeiyv Ae
C. Buchhols
A. Buchholz
I H. Koepp
Vestal
Koepp
McCaffery
Trojans
California Bears
Jer
Harry Ferguson
Dizzy
Himself
Henry McLemore
Stanfords
Times Square
Dartmouths
Columbias
Fry
Chronicle Telegram
Brown Sohtoans Keister Vee Ees
Freeman
Weisheit
Traaler Tases
Diederich
Frank Sean
Gilbert Revere
Stemmetz
Try
Ptt
Karnes Ceat Company
Pitts Jia
Karnes
R. Noll
C. Pitts
Fred Athe
P. Simmerer
Frank Cox
Olmsted Falls
W_ F * Brooks
Stearns Road
G. Rausher
H. C Brooks
William Schneider
G. C. Rankin
Henderson
Frank Biddulph
Biddulph
Adie Rublin
Kaase
Lorain Road
Anna Schumacher
Catherine Hinde
Elmer Trinter
Vermilion
A. C. Reed
Albert Reed
Bellevue
O. Shirley Karch
Nancy Gorhan
Lake Erie College
Painesville
Tom and
Little Scorpion Club
la Grange Club
Mark
Lester McQuate
PT. A. Convenes
Henrietta Ladies Aid Meeting
Pottash
Perlmut
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