Dream Backfield for Elyria High Selections of 1929 1931
Nostalgic piece ranks Elyria High backfield stars Mel Gerhardinger Bob Yanke and others from 1929 to 1938. Pfaff at quarterback Wolodzko left halfback Gerhardinger or Yanke right halfback Mincowski fullback. Dream squad praised as best never realized.
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Ony Wolodzko
Frank Mrukowski
Ben Pfaff
Elyria High School
Mel Gerhardinger
Gerhardinger
Elyria High
Gerharainger
Bob Yanke
Crimson
Yanke
Pfaff
Wolodzko
Minkowski
Wolodzho
Mrukowski
Yanko
Pfaff Praised By Clymer For All Around Play Edge
Coach Roy Clymer recollects Elyria football era stars Frank Minkowski Ben Pfaff Tony Wolodarzko and others from 1932 to 1938. He prefers Ben Pfaff for his all around play and leadership, citing smartness in running the team and reading opponents. Pfaff’s toe injury and knee later cost Lorain some games, shaping later seasons.
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Mruhowski
Warodzzho
Ben
Pfaff
Ove
Vista
Lorain Dizzy
Oberlin
Pfatt
L'stia Hign
Armstrong Beats Garcia in a Tough Welterweight Fight
Henry Armstrong, the world welterweight and lightweight king, defeated Cefeno Garcia despite Garcia’s height and reach advantages. Armstrong pressed the fight, delivered heavy blows, and proved the accusations of a possible dive by Meade unfounded. The piece also recalls Eddie Meade’s controversial management and Pirrone’s brutal fight in Cleveland’s Public Hill.
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Armstrong
Henry Armstrong
Armtrong
Joe
Cefeno Garcia
Garcia
Addion
Henry
Eddie Meade
Eddie Meade Meade
Cleveland
Pirrone
Meade
Ben Jobs
Clevelands
Public Hill
Duke, Texas Christian May Face Rose Bowl Bid
United Press reports from 1938 on the guessing game for the Rose Bowl invite among Duke University, Texas Christian University, and Southern California. Dale, Duke’s defense, and TCU’s scoring power are weighed by Western and Southern voters as USC appears favored to represent the West after beating California.
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United Press
Francisco
Cal
CPI
Duke
Tennessee
Texas Christian
Southern California
Solomon
T C. UL
Fort Worth
United States
Davey O’brien
Trojans
California
Baugh's Passing Sends Redskins to Win in 15-0 Victory
In New York, Sammy Baugh boosted the Washington Redskins with two touchdown passes despite a shoulder injury, as they defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 15-0 before 25,000 at Capital City. Chicago Cardinals also beat the Cleveland Rams 31-37, with Gaynell Tinsley catching a Doug Russell pass for a 98 yard gain.
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New York
Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
Baugh
Washington
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cardinals
Cleveland Rams
Gaynell Tinsley
Doug Russell
Star Ringmen To Perform On News Program
The Cleveland News Christmas Fund boxing card on December 5 at the Arena showcases an all star lineup led by Henry Armstrong the triple crowned champion. Ambers fights Wallace in a 10 round bout and Sally Krieger meets Carmen Barth with other bouts totaling 53 rounds. Tickets are available at The News office The Arena Bond Clothing and Rosenblums.
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Cleveland News Christmas Fund
Henry Armstrong
Ohio
Ed Bang
Cleveland
Armstrong
Madison Square
Cerferino Gieri
Toe Louis
Jack Dempsey
Tony Canzoner
Tony Chavez
Lou Ambers
Ambers
Raven
Barney Ross
Manfredo
Garcia
al Manfredo
Los Angeles
Sally Krieger
New York State Athletic Commission
Carmen Barth
Petey Sarron
Mike Gamiere
Steve Mamakos
K. O
Eddie Morgan
Dan Merritt
Jack Buess
Akron
Arena
Bond Clothing Company
Euclid Avenue
Rosenblum’s
Detroit Beats Santa Clara 7 6 in High Scoring Tilt
United Press report notes Detroit defeats Santa Clara 7 to 6 while Loyola tops Gonzaga 20 to 19 in a pair of dramatic college gridiron games. The close scores reflect a spirited day of football with back and forth leads and late rallies.
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United Press
Detroit
Santa Clara
Loyola
Gonzaga
Hold Cage Meeting Wednesday At Y
Industrial Basketball League managers will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the YMCA. All representatives of league teams, whether or not they plan to join play this season, are requested to attend as an important matter will be decided.
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Carl W Wagner
Pistol wound may end Stratton's baseball career
In Dallas Texas on November 28 1938 Chicago White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton was wounded in the leg by a pistol fired while rabbit hunting near Greenville. He was in Parkland hospital in serious condition with amputation possible as doctors prepared to decide tomorrow. Stratton stood 6 foot 4 inches after a 15 win season and 9 lost this year which followed a 15 and 5 record in 1932.
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Dallas Ten
Monty
Stratton
Greenville
Barons Edged by Stars 4 to 3 in Syracuse
In Syracuse on November 28 the Cleveland Barons fell 4 to 3 to the Syracuse Stars in an International American league game. Markie scored twice for Syracuse, with goals also credited to Patterson and Tratterson. For Cleveland, Goalkers included Armstrong and Mann with strong defense by Doran and Duguid. Referee Bert McCalfies.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Cleveland Barons
Syracuse Stars
Howard
Ray I
Han Markie
Helgesheims Doran
Benmett
Beran Vann Lange
Cheyvelynd
Robertsen Brerlert OoNaathansen
Bartholyme Patterson
Adolph Runge
R Blake
Elyria Bowlers Defeat Sandusky Team In Local Match
The Ridgeville Hatchery beat Schnurr's Bar of Sandusky in Elyria Recreation lanes by 207 pins after two wins in three games. Doubles Weideman and Kanner led with 1106 total to Card and Aurensan 1060. Aurensan added a 267 game. Germany nears 20 million employed. Angola launches wheat push. Portugal eyes air service to Angola.
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Ridgeville
Notre Dame Heads Gridiron Rivalry as Season Nears End
Irish still atop the football world unbeaten and untied as Notre Dame faces Southern California. Duke and Texas Christian secure top spots with undefeated records while Dartmouth, Army, Oklahoma, and Washington State post key wins. Oregon State defeats Oregon in a fourth-quarter clash and Washington trounces Washington State 26 to 0.
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Atew York
Lone Dame
Fish
South Bend
Mimer Lawden
Southern California
Notre Dame
Texas Christian
Duke
United
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Blue Devils
Pittsburgh
Durham
Mississippi
Parker Hall
Washington State
Dartmouth
Stanford
California
Army
Dong
Navy
Southern Methodist
Dallas
Oklahoma Aggies
West Coast
Oregon State
Oregon
Washington
Cleveland Rams Fall 31 to 17 Against Cardinals
Cleveland Rams dropped a 31 to 17 decision to the Chicago Cardinals in a National Professional League game here yesterday. Gaynell Tinsley scored on a 98 yard kickoff return for Chicago, with other touchdowns by Coffee and Benton. Patrick added points after touch downs and placements. Cardinals dominate with field goals and strong defense as Chicago gains victory.
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Chicago
Cleveland Rams
Chicago Cardinals
Gaynell Tinsley
Cleveland
Cardinals
Ponton W
Tinsler Ream
Lewis
LOG ¢ Voiohk
Cherundolo
O. i
Dougherty Huphereed RO
Carter Livingston
Rot
Babartskhy Stephens
Rob
Smith Spadadacevik
Canoe Patrick Soarder
Alfonse Reaer
Russell Pravis
Parker Cleveland
RFC
Tinsley
Dougherty
Benton
Drake
Snyder
Patrick
Tavis
Finds
Kovatch
Hamilton
Zoll
Marhoy
Rogazan
Robinson
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 diver entering a sunken steamer saloon in Port Philip Bay Melbourne fought a six foot shark and stabbed it, forcing the monster to escape through the door.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Athletic Board
Edward C Anderson
Holy Cross
Iowa
Port Philip Bay
Melbourne
Australia
Ales Close In Pin League Lead After Three Wins
The Ales won three straight yesterday at Knights of Columbus alleys to move within one game of leaders Hamburgs in Smitty Bowling League. Pops swept Hi-Proofs, Waldorfs took two of three from Fish Frys, and Wines lost two to Fish Frys. High score was George Barr of Pops with 597.
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Hamburgs of Smitty
Knights of Columbus
Pops
Samson
Waldorfs
Wines
George Barr
Rams Win 20-0 In Ely Stadium Clash
The Elyria Rams defeated Vincent 20 to 0 at Ely Stadium. Henke Kent and McGuire scored touchdowns and a safety added the remaining points. The Rams finished the season four wins and one defeat, with their sole loss to the Elyria Standard Cleaners.
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Elyria Rams
Vincent
Ely Stadium
Henke
Kent
McGuire
Rams
Elyria Standard Cleaners
Hockey Standings and Results in Eastern Division
Eastern division hockey standings show Philadelphia leading with 8 wins and 1 loss, Providence 4 2 2, Springfield 4 6, New Haven 2 7, Hershey 0 4, and Pittsburgh 5 6. Last night Syracuse beat Cleveland 4 3, Providence beat New Haven 4 0, Hershey defeated New Haven 1 0, Philadelphia won 6 0 over Springfield in overtime. Week schedule lists Pittsburgh at Springfield tomorrow and a series of games through Thursday and Saturday with titles including Syracuse at Cleveland and Providence at Hershey.
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Lahurican
Tleishey
Syracuse
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Providence
Springfield
New Haven
Hershey
Syracues
Seventh Grade Basketball Teams Practice Scheduled
Supervisor Ralph Bauer announced that all Seventh Grade basketball teams will practice tomorrow afternoon at the same time and in the same gymnasiums as last week. Players from the various teams are asked to take notice.
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Ralph Bauer
Western Reserve Places Two on All Ohio First Team
United Press voters select 1938 All Ohio football first team with two Western Reserve players among sophomores juniors and seniors chosen. Eight seniors and three holdovers from 1937 remain on the first team while other underclassmen drop to the second eleven in Columbus Ohio.
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Western Reserve
United Press All-Ohio
United Press
Olumbus
U.P
Ohio
All Ohio All Star Selections Highlight 1938 Football Honors
Sophomore Johnny Ris of Western Reserve and junior Eddie Arsenault of John Carroll head the backfield on the all Ohio selections, with senior Harry Campbell of Capital moving to tackle. Campbell displaced Chet Adams, who earned second-team honors, while repeaters Johnny Montgomery Ohio U and Paul Wagner Dayton anchor the backfield. The list notes strong performances across Ohio universities, with guard spots earned by Wagner and Walt Reducha, centers by Johnny Lucas, and ends by Popp and Wilcox.
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AHRAK
PRAHA
United Press
Toledo
Tony Popp Appleton
Wis
Albert Howe
Xavier
Ft. Thomas, Ky
Paul Wagner
Dayton Cleveland Sr
John Lucas Xavier
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Reducha
Western Reserve
Steubenville
Harry Campbell
Valencia
Paul Wilcox
Ohio
U. Shelby Sr
John Montgomery
U. Bellefontaine Sr
Johnny Ries
Barberton
Eddie Arsenault
John Carroll Winslow
Maine
Miami Sr
Jerry Williams
Cleveland
Ohio U
Waggie
Snider
Denison
Adams
Cunlahan
Wooster
Fiordals
Case
Bukovich
Lucas
John Carroll
Henderson
4Essey
Dayton
Zazula
Akron
Janiak
Ohio VI
Keichner
Cincinnati
Evans
Muskin ‘ Gum
Crisc
Furst
Sheetz
Nichols
Mt Union
Fagan
Arnold
Baldwin-Wallace
Weiler
Lisah
Wittenberg
Pettit
Johnnyv Ris
Ries
Arsenault
Jack Padley
Frank Zazula
Campbell
Chet Adams
Johnny Montgomery
Tony Popp
Tostedo
Wagner
The
Flyers
Montgomery
Buckeye
Dave Henderson
Hoy Arnold
Rics
Oho
Padley
Miami
Len Janiak
Musketeers
Elyria Teams Fall in Inter-Division Bowling Matches
Elyria Public Service bowling teams struggled in inter division action Saturday at Elyria Recreation alleys. The Elyria A team lost three straight to Warren while Elyria B dropped two to Warren B. Elyria C won two games against Massillon B. Port Clinton A took two from Massillon A in another match. TRY A CHRONICLE TELEGRAM WANT UP FOR RESULTS.
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Elyria
Ohio Public Service Company
Warren
Massillon
Port Clinton
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