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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1944
Page
5
Rustling Thru sports columnist Russ Davies examines whether the 1930 Elyria Miah team was the greatest in modern football, citing losses to Lorain and Sandusky and comparing eras while highlighting letters from former players Roy Clymer and Don Taylor.
Perkina Motors won two of three games from Wykrent Recreation to maintain their one game lead. Corey's Villa rose to second by sweeping Powers and Dawley. Other results include Etsel Cleaning Compound over Farmer's Service Station and Firestone Stores over West Side Lumber. High team total 2,486 by Carey's Villa. Tom Ball led individuals with 87 across three games.
Chicago report on University of Iowa coach Edward Slip Madigan urging compulsory athletic training as alternative to military drills. He spoke to the Quarterback Club, predicting postwar demand for compulsory programs and proposing competition driven prep to prepare youths for any eventualities, while noting military maneuvers would age out in 10 to 20 years.
Boxing recap reports heavy weight bout ended when Bettina a corporal at Pine Camp No 0Y knocked out Saint Thomas real name Thomas Reed after 16 seconds of the third round. Saint Thomas a 23 year old former Georgia cotton picker carried a string of straight victories into the ring.
Detroit report details ex–player Sinkwich leaving hospital after illness. With doctors unsure of full recovery, prognosis cited operation risk while team, led by Brower, awaits clearance to rejoin practice.
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The American League drew 4,798,158 paid attendees in 1944, up from 3,698,569, led by Detroit with 20,176 fans and Cleveland last with 475,272. St Louis gained the pennant and the league notes historic attendance, while wartime relief fans push totals higher.
The Cleveland Barons face the Pittsburgh Hornets in the season opener at the Cleveland Arena with all receipts donated to the American Theater Wings Stage Door Canteen Windsor Dieppe Fund and Joe E Brown’s South Pacule Fund. Players and officials will pay to enter. The Barons then travel to Pittsburgh for the Hornets home opener tomorrow and return Saturday to meet Indianapolis.
Elyria Booster Club will hold its regular Thursday meeting at the Elyria High School Auditorium. Warren Cogan, past Bulldog Club president, will lead an evening promising an interesting program with guests from Canton McKinley High and Elyria High coaching staff. Topics include last week’s Elyria Cleveland Heights game, Friday’s Elyria Shaw clash, and a question period, followed by game footage.
United Press reports Navy football benefited from adding Hal Hamberg Hep Maran Jack Martin and Don Whitmire after NCAA lifting four year players ban. Coach Rip Miller says the four disrupted springwork, caused ragged play yet boosts optimism for upcoming Georgia Tech clash in Atlanta.
Ohio scholastic football fans viewed a crowded field of contenders for the 1944 All-Ohio teams. Notable scorers included Bud Morgan of Bremen with six touchdowns in a 34-7 win over New Lexington, and Louis Toldza of Powhatan, Dick Prendergast of Aquinas, and Leeman Irons of Dayton Fairmont each four TDs. Heeh Korby of East Palestine piled up 106 season points, while But Spitzer and Ray Neusheuer each ran 90 yards for TDs. Several other long runs and kickoff returns highlighted a busy week across the state as teams like Lorain, Lakewood, Youngstown Boardman, Athens, St. Clairsville, and Columbus area powers posted wins or strong showings.
Elyria Lorain scholastic football game at Lorain Friday November 10 will have advance reserved seat sales opening this week. Elyria High School director Carl L. Smith says season ticket holders get first choice. Tickets sold at Elyria High School office Thursday 7:30 to 10:00 and next week afternoons 3 to 4, plus Thursday 7:30 to 9:30. Bell Company and Days Hardware distribute limited tickets. total 690 on sale. Prices set at 12 dollars each with a 800 sets reserved for season ticket holders first come first served.
Providence report says former featherweight champion Terranova defeated Philadelphia contender Vince Dell Ort in a ten round decision. Terranova lost the prior bout to Dell Ort on August 14 but rebounded after a slow start to win six of the remaining rounds. Terranova weighed 129 pounds. Dell Ort UL.
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