Dream backfield for Elyria High stars in 1920s-30s chatter
A nostalgic piece imagines an all star Elyria High backfield with Ony Wolodzko Frank Mrukowski Ben Pfaff at the core. Mel Gerhardinger Bob Yanko and others are proposed as anchors for a dream lineup with Pfaff as quarterback and Pfaff and Gerhardinger lauded for their kicking and open field running.
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Ony Wolodzko
Frank Mrukowski
Ben Pfaff
Elyria High School
Mel Gerhardinger
Gerhardinger
Elyria High
Bob Yanke
Crimson
Yanke
Pfaff
Wolodzko
Yanko
Minkowski
Wolodzho
Mrukowski
Iito
Pfaff Edge Highlighted by Coach Roy Clymer
Coach Roy Clymer reflecting on his Elyria teams from 1932 to 1937 recalls Frank Pfaff as the most valuable player among Ben Pfaff and Tony Wolodzko for all around play and smart onfield leadership. He notes Pfaff’s edge in running the team and reading opponents, while recounting a 1936 incident where Pfaff sustained a toe injury during hunting and a 1937 knee injury that shortened his season.
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Cliwmer
Elyria
Frank Miukowski
Ben Pfaff
Tony Wolodzko
Clymer
Ptaff
Mruhowsk
Wolodzkho
Pfaff
Ben
Poisret
Lorain
Oberlin
Pfaff Ber Coca
Povoa High Hs Sersices
Shoram Et Prom
Vmishe C' Mer
Armstrong Halts Garcia In Fierce Welterweight Clash
Armtrong delivered a decisive win over Garcia, dominating with aggression and power despite Garcia's reach and strength. Rumors swirled that Armtrong would dive, linked to manager Eddie Meade, who previously guided Pirrone and sparked local controversy over handling punishment and cornerside decisions.
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Armstrong
Henry Arm
Armtrong
Garcia
Additi
Garcia Armstrong
Henry
Eddie Meade
Hid
Eddie Meade Meade
Paul Pirone
Cleveland
Pirrone
Meade
Ben
Duke or TCU Favored To Get Rose Bowl Bid
United Press reports from San Francisco on November 8 1938 indicates Duke University and Texas Christian University are contenders for the Rose Bowl berth with Southern California favored after beating California to wrap the Pacific Coast league season. Public sentiment in the Dartmouth Stanford press box leans toward Duke for defense while critics note TCUs high scoring may be a hurdle.
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United Press
Francisco
Cal
LPI
Duke
Tennessee
Texas Christian
Southern California
Solomon
Blue Devils
Ccord
Trojans
TCU
T C. U
Fort Worth
United States
Davey O'Brien
Company
Southern Calfornia
California
ATEW
York
Vane Dame
Fish
South Bend
Fimer Tarden
South
Notre Dame
Iexas Christian
United
Baughs Passing Brings Team Win
Sammy Baugh still shines as he throws two touchdown passes to lead the Washington Redskins to a 15-0 victory over Pittsburgh before 25,000 in New York. The 1937 champions remain in the running for the 1935 title, despite shoulder injuries and low weight. The Chicago Cardinals also notched a win over the Cleveland Rams, while Gaynell Tinsley, formerly of LSU, had a 98 yard reception off a Doug Russell pass. Angola seeks a thorough geographic survey of its mineral resources.
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New York
Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
Baugh
Washington
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cardinals
Cleveland Rams
Gaynell Tinsley
LS. U
Star Ringmen To Perform On News Program
The 13th annual Cleveland News Christmas Fund boxing card headlines with Henry Armstrong as top draw. Ambers vs Wallace and Manfredo in a key bout mark a star-studded program at the Arena with multiple matchups totaling 53 rounds. Tickets are on sale at The News office The Arena Bond Clothing Rosenblum's.
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Star Ringmen
Cleveland News Christmas Fund
Henry Armstrong
Bes
Ohio
Ed Bang
Cleveland
Armstrong
Madison Square Arden
New York
Ceifeiino Garces
Joe Lous
Jack Dempsey
Tony Canzoner
Tony Chavez
Lou Ambers
Ambers
Barney Ross
Manfredo
Garcia
al Manfredo
Los Angeles
Frankie Wallace
Wallace
Krieger
Sally Krieger
New York State Athletic Commission
Carmen Barth
Petey Sarron
Mike Gamiere
Steve Mamakos
K. O Eddie Morgan
Dan Merritt
Jack Bloss
Akron
Arena
Bond Clothing Company
Euclid Avenue
Rosenblum
Grid Results From United Press Scores
Detroit beats Santa Clara 7 to 6 while Loyola edges Gonzaga 20 to 19 in college football style scoring results provided by United Press highlighting tight finishes and close margins.
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United Press
Detroit
Santa Clara
Loyola
Gonzaga
Hold Cage Meeting Wednesday At Y
Industrial Basketball League managers will meet at the Y MCA Wednesday at 7 o clock. All league team representatives, whether or not they plan to enter play this season, are urged to attend for an important matter to come up for decision.
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Y McA
Carl W Wagner
Thes
Pistol Wound May End Stratton's Baseball Career
Piz Monty Stratton a Chicago White Sox pitcher was in Pathland hospital in serious condition after a pistol wound to his leg. Doctors planned an amputation decision by tomorrow. Stratton, 6 foot 4 inch, was hunting rabbits near Greenville when the pistol discharged while strapped to his thigh. He had a 15 win season in 1937 and again 15 wins this year, with 9 losses.
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Datias Tex
Piz Monty Stratoens
Stratton
Chicago White Soy
Pathland Hospital
A R Thomasson
Greenville
Sox
Barons Edged 4 3 by Stars in Syracuse
In Syracuse New York the Cleveland Barons fell 4 3 to the Syracuse Stars in an International American league game despite three third period goals. Key players included Mann Armstrong Patterson and Blake Hanson with goals in the final period while Duguid and Hergesheimer contributed earlier. Penalties were few with none listed in the second period.
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Syracuse
Cleveland Barons
Syracuse Stars
Cloveland
Pestaa
Vwootlibe Convcot
Cunargham Markte Row Hergeshenmt
Petran LW
Duguid
Ssateuse
Bert MaCatfrer
lUrnie Part Pirs
Marhkle
Cones Doran
Convey
Markle Pan
Armstrong
Pennett Leekame
Dewan Hhorgeshemmes Robertson Kay
Mann
Wo Hunningham Armstrong
Patterson Chane Saw
Patterson KR
Blake Hanson
Hergeshermer
Cunningham Duguid
Duguid Robertson Doran
Elyria Bowlers Triumph Over Sandusky Team
Elyria bowlers defeated a Sandusky Schnurrs Bar team at the Elyria Recreation, winning two of three games by a margin of 207 pins. In doubles, Weideman and Kanner beat Card and Aurensan 1108 to 1060, with Aurensan posting a 267 single. Germany nears 20 million employed workers as a new high. Angola campaigns to boost wheat output. Portugal mulls air passenger and mail service to Angola.
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Ridgeville
Notre Dame Heads Nations Unbeaten Gridiron Race
United Press reports Notre Dame, Texas Christian, and Duke atop the unbeaten list as the season winds down. Duke beat Pittsburgh 7 0, Dartmouth upset by Stanford 23 13, Army defeats Navy 14 7, Oklahoma tops Oklahoma State 19 0, Oregon State edges Oregon 14 10, Washington trounces Washington State 26 0.
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Texas Christian
Duke
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Dame
Blue Devils
Pittsburgh
Durham
Mississippi
Parker Hall
Washington State
Dartmouth
Stanford
California
Army
Navy
Texas Chistian
Southern Methodist
Dallas
Oklahoma Aggies
West Coast
Oregon State
Oregon
Washington
Cleveland Rams Lose To Cardinals
Cleveland Rams fell 31 to 17 to the Chicago Cardinals in a National Professional League game. Key highlight: a 98 yard touchdown run by Gaynell Tinsley for Chicago.
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Chicago
Cleveland Rams
Chicago Cardinals
Gaynell Tinsley
Anderson Named Coach At Iowa
The University of Iowa athletic board named Dr. Edward C Anderson of Holy Cross to coach the Iowa football team for three years. A diver in Port Philip Bay Melbourne was attacked by a six foot shark and forced it to escape through a door after he stabbed it.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Athletic Board
Edward C Anderson
Holy Cross
Iowa
Port Philip Bay
Melbourne
Australia
Ales Climb In Pin League Race
The Ales advanced to within one game of the pace setting Ham burgs of Smitty Bowling League by taking three straight games yesterday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus alleys. Pops won three in a row from H Proofs. Samsons took two of three from Waldorfs. and Fish Frys captured two from Wines. High Individual was George Barr of Pops with 597.
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Hamburgs of Smitty
Knights of Columbus
Pops
H Proofs
Samsons
Waldorfs
Wines
George Barr
Rams Triumph 20-0 Over Vincent at Ely Stadium
Elyria Rams beat Vincent 20 to 0 at Ely Stadium with touchdowns by Henke Kent and McGuire and a safety accounting for the scoring. Rams advance to four wins and one defeat this season, the lone loss coming against Elyria Standard Cleaners.
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Elyria Rams
Vincent
Ely Stadium
Henke
Kent
McGuire
Rams
Elyria Standard Cleaners
Hockey Standings and Results From Regional Divisions
Standings show Hershey leading the International American Western division with 6 wins and 3 losses, followed by teams like Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Scores include Syracuse 3 Cleveland 1 and Providence 4 New Haven 2, with overtime noted for Philadelphia at Springfield 6-5. Schedule lists games tonight through Saturday across divisions with Pittsburgh at Springfield and Providence at Hershey among matchups.
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Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Providence
Springfield
New Haven
Syracuse
Seventh Grade Basketball Teams to Practice Tomorrow
Supervisor Ralph Bauer announces that the seventh grade basketball teams will practice tomorrow afternoon at the same time and in the same gymnasiums as last week. Players of the various teams are urged to take notice.
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Ralph Bauer
Western Reserve Places Two on United Press All Ohio First Team
Western Reserve positions two players on the United Press All-Ohio first team for 1938, with two sophomores a junior and eight seniors named in the poll by UP writers and college coaches in Columbus. The article notes several holdovers from last year and discusses underclassmen relegated to the second eleven.
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Western Reserve
United Press All-Ohio
Olumbus
U.P
United Press
Ohio
Ashland
Dutka
Bowling Green
Penton
Findlay
Sabo
Heidelberg
Huber
Kenyon
Oln
Marietta
Nesha
Obertin
Parks
End
Otterbein
Learish
Bluffton
Tetlow
Youngstown
Sontag
All-Ohio selections honor players from diverse colleges
Sophomore Johnny Ris of Western Reserve and junior Eddie Arsenault of John Carroll anchor the backfield on the all-Ohio team, with senior Harry Campbell rising from 1937 third team. Ohio U’s Montgomery earns honorary captaincy as guards, centers, and other stars across Xavier, Dayton, and Toledo round out the roster amid varied opinions from coaches.
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Frompe
United Press
Toledo
Tony Popp Appleton
Wis
Albert Howe
Xavier
Ft. Thomas
Paul Wagner
Dayton Cleveland
John Lucas Xavier
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Reducha
Western Reserve
Steubenville
Harry Campbell
Valencia
Paul Wilcox
Ohio U. Shelby Sr
John Montgomery
Ohio
Bellefontaine
Johnny Rues
Barberton
Eddie Arsenault
John Carroll Winslow
Maine
Jerry Williams
Miami
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Snider
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Tacles—Adams
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Muskan
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Sheetz
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Arnold
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Weiler
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Wittenberg
Pettit
Johnny Ris
Eddie A Arsenault
Capital
Ries
Arsenault
Jack Padley
Frank Zazula
Campbell
Chet Adams
Adams
Montgomery
Buckeye
Dave Henderson
Woosters
Hoy Arnold
Baldwin-Wallace
Rics
Arsenaul
John Are
Padley
Jerry Willams
Negro
Len Jamiah
Popp
U- Popp
Wilcox
Monroe
Xaver O
Musketers
Wagner
Walt Reducha
Reducha
Johnny Lucas
Howe
Musketeers
Carrolls
John Lucas
Muskie
Fred Nebel
Elyria bowling teams suffer in Saturday inter-division matches
Elyria Public Service Company bowling squads fared poorly at Elyria Recreation alleys. Elyria A dropped three to Warren, B fell twice to Warren B, and C beat Massillon B twice. Port Clinton A edged Massillon A in two games. Chronicle Telegram wants results.
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Ohio Public Service Company
Elyria
Warren
Massillon
Port Clinton
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