Dream backfield for Elyria High greats prompts debate
A nostalgic fan debates the all star backfield for Elyria High, naming Pfaff at quarterback Wolodzko at left halfback Gerhardinger or Yanke at right halfback and Minkowski at fullback. He praises Pfaff as signal caller and passer, praises Wolodzko as the fastest, Gerhardinger as top open field runner and safety, and Minkowski for strong blocking and ball carrying.
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Ony Wolodzko
Frank Mrukowski
Ben Pfaff
Elyria High School
Mel Gerhardinger
Gerhardinger
Elyria High
Bob Yanke
Crimson
Yanke
Pfaff
Wolodzko
Minkowski
Waladsko
Yanko
Pfaff Edges Three Contenders in Coach Clymer Recap
The article recalls Roy Clymer coaching Elyria teams through 1932 1933 and later seasons with Frank Wirukowski Ben Pfaff and Tons Wolodzzkoa shining as stars. It highlights Pfaff as the most valuable among the trio for overall play and notes performances in 1936 1937 and key Lorain area games. It also covers boxing memories of Armstrong Parrone and Meade’s contentious management and a famous bout with Garelas, ending with reflections on sport history and courage in the ring.
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OY Claiver
Elyria
Frank Wirukowski
Ben Pfaff
Shining Light
Tons Wolodzzkoa
Clymer
Mrukowsk
Wolodzho
Rune Ne
Pfaff
Fen Wise
Selome
Bee
Ben
Ton Lorain
Oberlin
Pratt Weitoer
Armatrong
Henry Sim
Aertreang
Cefe
Armstrong
Garcia
Bey Copisheayes
Uddil
Garcia Armstrong
Eddie Meade
Garelh
Wimstroms
Hey Baghk
Garelas
Uched
Tye
Meade Sou
Paul Purune
Cleveland
T Parrone
Meade
Prione
Parrone
Rai Jeby
Clevelands
Pirrone
Rose Bowl bid hangs on Southern California officials
United Press reports Sunfest era rivals at Pepperdine Puke and Texas Christian seek a Rose Bowl berth. A ballot of the Dartmouth Stanford press box suggested Duke might be chosen for the bid due to its unbeaten, low scoring defense. The decision hinges on Southern California officials amid a debate over which team earns the invitation.
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Wlenry McLemore
United Press
Francisco
Cal
Puke
Tennessee
Texas Christian
Southern California
Solomon
Duke
Blue Devils
Ccord
Trojans
TCU
Roman
Trojans Eye Bowl Bid as Pac Coast Race Near End
In a lively college football chatter, Southern California appears poised to gain the Far Western bowl nod after finishing tied with California but defeating them, while strong praise for TC U and Fort Worth squads hints at national dynamics.
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T C.U
Fort Worth
United States
Davey O'Brien
Company
Southern California
California
Trojans
United Press
Baugh's Passing Brings Team Win
Washington Redskins beat Pittsburgh 15-0 as Sammy Baugh threw two touchdown passes despite a shoulder issue. The 1937 champions remained in the running for the 1926 title. 25,000 fans attended in New York. Cardinals defeated the Rams 31-17 with Gaynell Tinsley catching an 08-yard pass from Doug Russell for a key play, surpassing last year's 97-yard gain. Angola seeks a thorough geometric survey of its mineral resources.
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New York
Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
Baugh
Washington
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cardinals
Cleveland Rams
Gaynell Tinsley
L. U
Doug Russell
Star Ringmen Set For Cleveland News Christmas Fund Show
Star ringmen headline Cleveland’s 13th annual News Christmas Fund boxing card at the Arena on December 5. Henry Armstrong headlines a stacked lineup including Manfredo and Ambers, with bouts featuring Krieger Barth, Sarron Garmiere, Mamakos Morgan, Merritt Bloss. Tickets are on sale now at The News, The Arena, Bond Clothing, and Rosenblum’s.
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Cleveland News Christmas Fund
Henry Armstrong
Ohio
Ed Bang
Mram
Cleveland
Armstrong
Madison Square Arden
New York
Caterine Garey
Joe Louis
Jack Dempsey
Tony Can
Ganers
Tony Chaves
Leu Ambers
Ambers
Raven
Berney Ross
Manfreda
Garca
al Manfreda
Los Angeles
Garcia
Manticcio
Manfredo
Frankie Wallace
Wallace
Krieger
Barth
Sally Krieger
New York State Athletic Commission
Carmen Barth
Petey Sarron
Mike Garmiere
Steve Mamakos
O Eddie Morgan
Dan Merritt
Jack Bloss
Akron
Hold Cage Meeting Wednesday At Y
A meeting of Industrial Basketball League managers will be held at the Y on Wednesday evening at 7 o clock to discuss league plans. Carl Wagner, the league director, reported the gathering is open to all team representatives whether or not they plan to enter the coming season. Decisions on key issues will be made.
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Industrial Basketball League
YM C
Carl Wo Wagner
Iaigue
Tas
Pier
Pistol Wound Threatens Stratton Baseball Career
Pistol wound may end Stratton's baseball career after a hunting accident near Greensville. Chicago White Sox pitcher Stratton, 15 wins 9 losses in 1937, was taken to Parkland hospital in serious condition with possible leg amputation after a pistol discharged while he wore it strapped to his thigh.
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Monty Sion
Shrittan
Aneli Prtelur
Chicago White Sox
Parkland
A R Thomasson
Stratton
Thomais
Greensville
Sox
Bost
Barons Fall 4–3 to Stars in Narrow Ice Clash
In Syracuse, the Cleveland Barons lose 4–3 to the Syracuse Stars in an International American league game. Scoring included three third-period goals by Cleveland, but Stars held on for the win.
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Syracuse
Cleveland Barons
Syracuse Stars
Sarneune
Cleveland
Fey
Vorone
Monkey
Cts
Cernig Teere Marble
Peas Space -Singeus
Kim Strope
Fennett Tovdhang
Nishar Hinewoskt
Phebon
Tarcethe
Amyg
Bard Raterpsen
Rennett
Seth Boe
Barthala
Petersen Adelph Fange
Elyria Bowlers Beat Sandusky Team in Local Match
The Ridgeville Hatchery beat Schnurrs Bar of Sandusky 2 of 3 games by 207 pins at Elyria Recreation. Weideman and Kanney led with 1106 and 113?0 totals against Card and Aurensan 462 and 598, while Aurensan of Elyria posted a 267 in single play. The report notes other scores and players in a crowded bowling summary with references to regional workers, wheat production, and transport developments.
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Ridgeville
Holtwick Jr
Iso Gerber
Aurengan
NTA
ONAN
Sandusky Seategoo
Hd Kanner
TG AG Griffiths
Weideman
Sanderan
Ian She
Alf Rba
Germany
Notre Dame Heads Gridiron Race With Unbeatens
Notre Dame remains the team to beat as the college football season nears its end. Texas Christian and Duke also hold undefeated records, with Duke beating Pittsburgh and Texas Christian likely champion contenders if bowls go right. Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Stanford show strong runs, while Army, Texas Christian, and Oklahoma each win key battles.
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Harry Ferguson
Soiled Press
Atew York
Note Dame
Fish of
South Bend
Fime
Farden
Inne
Diyke
Texas Christian
Mississippi
Parker Hall
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Washington State
Dartmouth
Stanford
Californa
Army
Navy
Texas Christien
Southern Methodist
Dallas
Okahoma
Oklahoma Aggies
West Coast
Oregon State
Oregon
Washington
Cleveland Rams Fall 31 17 to Cardinals in Chicago
Cleveland Rams dropped a 31 17 decision to the Chicago Cardinals in a National Professional League game played here yesterday. Gaynell Tinsley scored the 98 yard touchdown for the Cardinals as the champs rolled to the win.
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Chicago
Cleveland Rams
Chicago Cardinals
Gaynell Tinsley
Cheveland
Cardinals
Montiff
Lansley
Celacie Lewis
Naloh Chirindeta
Dougherty
Hibpebe
OG Carter
Tsimee
Russell Lynchs Roe
Kossuteh
Hamilton
Zoll
Marehot
Roegazso
Lobison
Connie Harks
Goddard
Diabelity
Hefield Brazel
Pancura Cardinals
Tisher
Veshin
Pitba
Taches
Morray
Baker
Coppoletti Tool
Dugan
Lakrence
Tyber
Sloan
Ti Wo Cochrane
Kalamazen
Limpire
M To Mever
Hin Weetyan
Ead
Rabbie Vann
Eo Lewellen
Nebraawa
Anderson Named Coach At Iowa
The University of Iowa athletic board announced that Dr Edward C Anderson of Holy Cross has been signed to coach the Iowa football team for three years. A separate drowning incident reports a diver in Port Philip Bay, Melbourne, attacked by a six foot shark and stabbing it to force an escape.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Athletic Board
Edward C Anderson
Holy Cross
Iowa
Port Philip Bay
Melbourne
Australia
Ales Close Gap in Pin League Race
The Ales won three straight games yesterday at Knights of Columbus alleys to move within one game of leaders Hamburgs of Smitty Bowling League. Pops swept H Proofs. Samson took two of three from Waldorfs. Fish Frys beat Wines. High game was George Barr of Pops with S97.
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Hamburgs of
Rams Win 20-0 Over Vincent at Ely Stadium
Elyria Rams shut out Vincent 20 to 0 at Ely Stadium as Henke Kent and McGuire scored touchdowns and a safety added the remaining points. Rams improve to four victories and nine defeats this season.
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Elyria Rams
Vincent
Ely Stadium
Henke
Kent
McGuire
Rams
Elyria Standard Cleaners
Hockey Standings and Schedule Mischief
Fragmented OCR lists hockey matchups and standings with misspellings. Scheduled games include Pittsburgh versus Philadelphia and Hershey versus Philadelphia, with New Haven and Springfield also appearing in a scattered sequence. Names and places are garbled but indicate a regional league schedule and standings.
Seventh Grade Basketball Practice Notice Issued
Supervisor Ralph Bauer announces Seventh Grade teams will practice tomorrow afternoon at the same time and gyms as last week. Players are asked to take note of the schedule.
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Ralph Bauer
Western Reserve Places Two on United Press All Ohio First Team
United Press poll names two Western Reserve sophomores as key picks on the 1938 All Ohio football team. Johnny Ris and Eddie Arsenault head a contingent of players from Ohio colleges chosen by newspapermen and coaches, with Ohio University, Xavier, and other schools also well represented.
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Western Reserve
United Press All-Ohio
Olumbus
U.P
United Press
Ohio
Johnny Ris
Eddie Arsenault
Jon Carroll
Harry Campbell
Ries
Arsenault
Jack Padler
Dayton
Frank Zazula
Akron
Campbell
Chet Adams
Adams
Montgomery
Ohio U
Buckeye
Birds Eye
Dave Henderson
Woosters
Wuifit
Ohin
Hoyt Arnold
Baldwin-Wallace
Rics
Sulhor
States Lone Perfeet Leford Team, and Arsen~ Wah, Who Sparked A John Carrell
Padley
Zazula
Henderson
Jerry Willams
Miami
Big Negro
Len Janik
Lounds
Fpopp
Toledo
Paul Wilcox
Wagner
Watt Reducha
Reducha
Johnary Lucas
Xavier
Howe
Lucas
Musketeers
Carrolls
John Juucas
Ashland
Dutka
Bowling Green
Penton
Findlay
Sabo
Hedelberg
Huber
Kenyon
Olin
Marietta
Nesha
Oberin
Tony Popp
Appleton
Wis
Albert Howe
Ft. Thomas, Ky
Paul Wagner
Dayton Cleveland Sr
John Lucas
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Reducha
Steubenville
Valencia
Ohio U. Shelby Sr
John Montgomery
Bellefontaine Sr
Johnny Rues
Western Reserv
Barberton
John Carroll Winslow
Maine
Jerry Williams
Miami Cleveland Sr
Waggle
Snider
Denison
Tacles—Adams
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Springheld
Vertims
By Jim Emerson
United Press Sports
Johnny Montgomery
Ohina
Paul Wagner Deavton
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Ohio Public Service Company
Elyria AA
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Elyna
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