Remembering Elmer Stalla A Sports Writer
Elmer Stalla, a longtime Elyria sports journalist, died of pneumonia at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He covered the Elyria Girls Ridgeville softball final a week earlier, carried on work from home when ill, and left a farewell note to colleagues. His colleagues recount his fighting spirit and dedication to reporting.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
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Bowling League Scores Spur Department Advice
The Smythe Savies secretary faces a choice between buying an adding machine or returning to school. Nearby leagues rush to fix tally sheets as St Johns Lutheran and Tedpevile Knights of St John bowing groups stress proper addition. A Elyma High football rally question prompts school officials for explanation. A Jefferson door Hard school teacher note and a floral insurance man’s account appear amid sports page chatter.
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Cry
Mena Charse
St John’s Lutheran
Knights of St. John
Elyma High
Shively
Mensen
Jefferson Door Hard
C-T
Floral Insurance
Blerti Hich
James Bowie
Tin Wah Bah
No 50 Yard Line Seats Warns Lorain-Elyria Ticket Boss
The Lorain-Elyria football game tickets at the George Day store are limited to 40 yard line or closer. Day vows he will not handle 50 yard line seats as demand would be unmanageable. Buyers are advised to seek other sellers for premium seating. Also notes Jimmie Johnson stars for West in Elyria Akron game and staff changes at Chronicle-Telegram.
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Lorain-Elyria
George Day
Lon
George
Jn Johnson
Ely Sladmm
Akron West
Jimmie Johnson
Cowboys
Johnson
East Liverpool
West
Akron Central
Dusky Johnson
Rubber Cry
Orioles Greats Defend 19th Century Power Hitting
Princeton based Bill Clark, former Orioles catcher and first baseman, argues the Baltimore Orioles were the strongest hitting team in baseball history. He contrasts their era with the modern Yankees led by McCarthy’s lineup, noting the Orioles played in rougher parks and used livelier balls.
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Clark
Princeton
McCarthy
Orioles
Blocking Is Stressed In Ohio State Drills
Columbus Ohio October 1 This sport called football today became a game of blocks for the Ohio State team under Head Coach Francis Schmidt and Line Coach Ernie Godfrey as blocking drills sharpen. The practice stressed blocking assignments and their execution to improve the Buck offense for the Big Ten showdown with Northwestern. The Bucks, underdogs after a 14 to 7 loss to Southern California, worked through long offensive and defensive drill highlighting a powerful rushing attack. Ohio State listed players including Mike Kabealo Don Scott Jim Langhurst Forest Fordham and Jim Strauss in heavy blocking against freshmen defenders as Nick Conteas emerged as a possible starting quarterback in practice, while Northwestern featured Oliver Hannenstein Erwin Madsen Jack Ryan Bernie Jefferson Jay Laskay George McGurn and Dick Richards in the backfield with veterans at line positions.
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Francis Schmidt
Ernie Godfrey
Bucks
Northwestern
Wildcats
Schmidt
Ohio State
Indiana
California
Godfrey
Mike Kabealo
Don Scott
Jim Langhurst
Forest Fordham
Jim Straussbaugh
Southern California
Kansas State
Drake
Minnesota
Lynn Waldorf
Oliver Hahnenstein
Erwin Madsen
Hahenstein
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Jack Ryan
Bernie Jefferson
Jay Laskay
George McGurn
Dick Richards
Lneup
Diehl
Grefe
Golghts
Cutlich
Guritz
Method
Haman
Waldorf
Nick Conteas
Duke and Georgia Tech Lead Southern Conference
In Raleigh on October 12 Duke faces Georgia Tech in the top SEC match as Wallace Wade’s Duke team, near-untouched this season, seeks advantage while star end Eric Tipton may sit out with injuries from Colgate. Wake Forest meets NC State. Davidson vs South Carolina. The Citadel vs Furman. VMI vs Richmond. North Carolina heads to New York for NC A and Washington and Lee moves to the SEC to face Kentucky.
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Georgia Tech
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Bill Alexander
Eric
Tipton
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Bulldogs Scrimmage Set At Jefferson Field Tomorrow
West Side Bulldogs schedule a key scrimmage at Jefferson Field tomorrow night. Players listed to report at 5:00 include K. Bishop Roka Pollack West Prentice C Wissinger W Wissinger Novak Smith Bates Schriner Worcester Roig Miller Ross and Fortman.
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Wrigley Plans No Wholesale Cubs Shakeup
Chicago headlines report owner Phil Wrigley and manager Gabby Hartnett signaling no wholesale overhaul after a pennant run. They expect some deals for 1939 while denying a total roster purge, with only four players viewed as safe for next season and Tony Lazzeri potentially remaining with the Cubs.
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Phil K. Wrigley
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley
Hartnett
New York
Dizzy Dean
Bill Lee
Clay Bryant
Stan Hack
Cubs
New York Yankees
Tony Lazveri
Yankees
Tennessee Looms In Alabama's Path
ATLANTA October 12 The Alabama Crimson Tide, after losing the SEC title early, faces five marquee SEC games this season headed by Tennessee as the toughest obstacle for another bowl bid. Alabama boasts a strong line and Nesley at back, aiming to clear Tennessee and earn a breather versus Sewanee then Kentucky Tulane Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt used a hidden ball play to edge Kentucky after trailing by a score at halftime.
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Alabama
Tennessee
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Henry Nesley
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Wildcats
Muskies Hopes Totter After Injuries In Ohio Conference
NEW CONCORD Oct. 12 Muskingum College football hopes suffered a blow when fullback Rarpn Berg was hospitalized with appendicitis. Captain Frank Alberta will miss three to four weeks due to tonsillitis. The Muskies, undefeated in the Ohio Conference, travel to face Heidelberg at Teffin next Saturday.
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Elyria High Faces Akron West In Lights Game at Ely Stadium
Elyria High gridders prep for Akron West under Friday night lights. West Cowboys, 1937 champions, have four straight losses and injuries hit early. Elyria aiming to extend series edge after 1935 win. Bell sidelined, Hutt returns. Lake Erie League peers schedule games Saturday. Shaker Heights hosts Lavender Lions, Lakewood vs East Tech, Cleveland Heights vs Glenville, Shaw meets Collinwood.
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Executives Lead In Western Automatic League
Four matches sit on tonight’s City Class C Bowling League slate at Elyria Recreation at 9 15 with Silver Fox facing Wykrent’s Cafe Elyna Dairies meeting Lodi Tavern Romeo Pump opposing Brown Sohinans and Big Casino clashing Old Mill Also Smitty’s Bowling League schedules at K of Calleys feature Hi-Proofs versus Hamburgs Waldorfs versus Wines in first shift and Pops versus Fish Frys Ales versus Samsons in late shift Cleaners Practice The Standard Cleaners light weight football team holds a 5 PM workout at Cascade Park All weigh 10 to 140 pounds are invited to try out with Coach Cappy Johnson"}
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New London and Medina Clash For North Ohio Lead
New London Wildcats face Medina Bees Friday to decide sole lead in the North Ohio League. New London opened league play with a win over Amherst, Medina took over Vermilion, while Clearview meets Vermilion and Amherst battles Wellington on the schedule.
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New London Wildcats
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McCarthy To Stand Put On Yankees
New York Oct 12 Manager Joe McCarthy, convinced there is little he can do to strengthen the New York Yankees for next year, will stay put and win con as youngsters rise from the minors. Mrs McCarthy left for Buffalo and he plans to return after a few weeks to discuss 1939 plans.
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Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
McCarthy
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N. Y
Ohio Colleges boast greatest crop of sophs in years
Ohio colleges showcase a strong sophomore surge across teams led by standout players at Ohio Northern Western Reserve and St Xavier. Notable risers include Western Reserve backfield duo Ries and Belichick, Ohio Northern’s Keel, Miami’s Wysoki, and Xavier’s Litzinger Harping Lucas Shetz Nickel with several others already earning starting roles.
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Ohio
No. 4 Team Holds Lead In Knights Of Columbus Loop
The No 4 team maintains the lead in the Knights of Columbus Loop standings as play advances. The squad shows strong offense and solid defense, pushing ahead amid close games and tight finishes. Team rankings reflect recent wins and key performers.
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Knights of Columbus
Local Lights Seek October 16 Game in Loram County
Lightweight football teams in Loram County are urged to arrange a game with the Standard Cleaners. Interested managers should contact Bob Gerhart at 325 Lodi St or call 4418. Ridgeville lightweights are notified to respond.
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Cleaners
Loram County
Bob Gerhart
Lodi St
Ridgeville
Conacher to Try Hockey Comeback with Red Wings
Detroit reports that Charlie Conacher, after a threatened nervous breakdown and quitting last year, will attempt a comeback this season with the Detroit Red Wings. He was acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs for cash and has 210 career goals. His peak came in 1934-35 with 36 goals and 21 assists.
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Charlie Conacher
Detroit Red Wings
Conacher
Toronto Maple Leafs
Chuck
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