Letters From Sports Fans and Local Athletics 1939
A mosaic of reader letters and notes from Ohio sports fans dated October 7 to October 10 1939. Topics include Miami football coverage requests and schedule opinions from Oxford Elyria boxing manager Mike Getz Kiski Prep football plans Elyria High football critique Lakewood Elyria relations and Sandusky Lorain athletics. Multiple named people and places appear including Russ Meckley Don Fobes and the Cleveland Barons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Getz
Elyria
Ray Sharkey
Gus Smallwood
Bohannon Suspended Indefinitely by Elyria Coach
Elyria High football coach Roy Clymer announced the indefinite suspension of J. C. Bohannon for indifference and missed practices. Bohannon, a six letter man from 1938, had twice been suspended this season and will be replaced by Jack Smith for Meyer. Weather has hindered practice ahead of Friday’s game at Ely Stadium against Akron West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High
Roy Clymer
J. C. Bohannon
Crimson
Bohannon
Clymer
Alvin
Bud) Meyer
Elyria
Middletown
Lst
Jack Smith
Meyer
Ely Stadium
Akron West
Cowboys
Elyria-Lakewood
Banners Increase Lead In Colson Corporation Loop
Colson Corporation loop sees banners widen its lead as the latest standings show multiple banners contributing to the firm position. Officials note continued momentum from sponsor promotions and crowd engagement at recent events.
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Colson Corporation
Ohio State Favored Over Northwestern in Big Ten Clash
United Press reports Ohio State is favored to beat Northwestern for the first time in three years. Key Buckeyes include passer options led by Don Scott and receivers Frank Clair and Charley Anderson. Northwestern faces blocking trouble and low morale after loss to Oklahoma, aiming to start fresh.
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Steve Snider
United Press
Hicago
U.P
Midwest
Northwestern
Ohio State
Bucks
Francis Schmdt
Don Scott
Frank Clair
Charley Anderson
Parents Of Elyria High Players To Be Honored
Parents of Elyria High varsity football players will be honored when Elyria hosts Akron West Friday night. The event named Fathers and Mothers Night will feature parents as guests of the school. They may sit on sideline benches with numbers matching their son or be seated in a special stadium section. final arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High
Elyria
Akron West
Deadline Set for C T Dope the Results Football Contest
The Chronicle-Telegram announces a Dope the Results contest with five pairs of Elyria Cleveland Heights football tickets as prizes. Entries must be mailed by 6 PM Thursday using the coupon on this page, selecting winners for 20 games and mailing to the contest editor. The first five correct or nearest correct entries win, with final judge by the editor.
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Russ
Miami
Elyria
Ohio State
Muskingum
Ohio University
Otterbein
Findlay
Miami Redskins
Buckeye
Chronicle-Telegram
Notre Dame
Cleveland Heights
Ely Stadium
Marly
Smitty's Bowling League Tonight at Knights of Columbus
First shift at 7 pm features Royal Crown Cola versus Elyria Sheet Metal and Packing House against Smitty's Beer. Second shift at 9 pm has Mantey's versus Seven Up and Cantillon Furniture against Array Potato Chips. Additional sport noted on page 2.
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Smitty’s
Knights of Columbus
Royal Crown Cola
Elyria Sheet Metal
Packing House
Smitty's
Mantey’s
Seven Up
Cantillon Furniture
Array
Elyria Reserves Face Lorain in Home Game at Ely Stadium
Elyria Highs Reserves aim for their first win of the season when they host Lorain Highs Reserves at Ely Stadium. Kickoff is at 4 o clock. In bowling news, the East Bridge Inn League shifts matches to Sunday afternoons at K of Calleys starting at 3 o clock instead of 4.
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Elyria High
Lorain High
Ely Stadium
East Bridge Inn
We Like What We Are Doing Brown Formula For Massillon
Massillon coach Paull E Leuwu explains the team s sustained success by players loving the game working hard and remaining Massillon products The article details Browns coaching philosophy junior high setup and staff and notes Massillon s undefeated streak and upcoming game vs Alliance with several other unbeaten teams mentioned.
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Massillon
United Press
Olumbus
U.P
Paull E. Leuwu
Mr. Brown
New York Yankees
Ohio
Brown
Massillon Products
Paul E. Brown
Erie
Masillon
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Muansfield
Warren
New Castle
Canton McKinley
Sharon
Alliance
Massillon High
Miami University
Massilon
Vermilion and Clearview Clash in Feature Loop Game
Vermilion faces Clearview in a top league showdown as both teams sit unbeaten in the Northern Ohio High School Athletic League. Clearview opened with a 13-0 win over Wellington. Vermilion upset Medina 27 to 1v as coach Doyt Perry’s Clippers seek another win.
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Oho High School Athletic League
Vermilion
Clearview
Medina
Wellington
Doyt Perry
Clippers
Jim Calvert
Saulors
New London
Amherst
Vic Malinovsky
Wildcats
Sam Masi
Bees
Bob Hubbard
Amherst High Comets
Leo Grimes
Dukes
Elyria Freshmen Triumph Over Amherst In Rivalry Tilt
Elyria High freshmen beat Amherst reserves 13 0 in a afternoon game at Amherst. Rowe returned a punt for a TD from Amherst 20 and Shipley added the extra point on the pass. Elyria threatened in first quarter and showed rapid improvement with several listed players and substitutes.
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Elyria High
Amherst High
Amherst
Crimson
Rowe
Lach
Shipley
Elyria
A. N
Chick) Smiths
Elyela
eStadosovich
Shryock
Wesbecher
Marsha Wilhelms
Beard
Shiverstedn
Penton Shipley O
Poe
Fateman & Lach Rowe cl
E. S Us
Wilhelm Tliduway
Tere
Rholenda
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