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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
12
In Columbus on Saturday October 18 Ohio State, coached by Dee Wilce, is installed as favorite to defeat Michigan as both teams prepare with rain soaked practices. Tickets soar with scalpers asking about 10 dollars, while Michigan counters with a modest line of play.
Wooster Ohio October 18 Rachey Young star halfback will be out for the season due to a shoulder injury sustained in a scrimmage with the freshmen after a strong showing against Oberlin in which he nearly won the game with a late place kick the injury in the first practice session of the season sidelined him.
Newark match saw Jim Brad dock defeat Pete Latzo in 10 rounds. In Chicago Otto von Porat beat Chuck Wiggins to move closer to the Tunney title vacated. Wiggins was knocked down and disqualified after a low blow seen by ringside observers.
New York Oct 18 selection for the National League MVP will occur in December with three standout candidates. Jim Bottomley of the St. Louis Cardinals is seen as the favorite despite a rough World Series. Freddy Lindstrom of the New York Giants and Burleigh Grimes of the Pittsburgh Pirates round out the trio. Lindstrom’s late-season spark impressed New York writers though his batting average was .258.
Army’s strong football team travels from New York to Cambridge Massachusetts for a final workout before the Harvard game. Led by Coach Biff Jones, the Cadets seek a victory to erase past defeats and affirm West Point’s gridiron strength amid recent Navy separation and a bid for a top season.
Jeff Dickson, American promoter in Paris, announced agreements for a world flyweight championship bout between Trev Schwartz of the United States and Spider Pladner of France. The fight is set for December 1 in Paris.
Elyria lightweights prepare for a Saturday game at Ely stadium against St. Marys of Sandusky. St. Marys, last year’s winner by a touchdown, fields a heavy unit with no weight limit. Elyria adds Krugman and Jennie to bolster the backfield as poor practice and muddy conditions hinder progress. Weather has dampened pep and pacing, but coach Vaughn expects a hard week to yield sharper play for the one oclock kickoff preceding the Akron East Elyria matchup.
Elyria high football team will practice against Eddie Archambeau's alumni eleven this afternoon at Elyfield. Archambeau's squad features top FEH graduates, promising a stiff test for Stiffler's players while revealing how his team may fare against the Akron Cast gridders without Cowie on a slippery field.
Norman Scribner the famed Bishop football star will preach at Riverdale Methodist Episcopal Church in Dayton Sunday evening after the Bishop game with Miami at Oxford. He spoke last Sunday in Cincinnati at two Methodist churches and will address Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school departments before morning services.
In Columbus Ohio John Pesek the tigerman wrestler defeated Glen Wade 188 pounds from Columbus in a two fall win ending Wade's 25 match winning streak. Pesek outweighed Wade by one pound and secured the first fall in 58 minutes with a flying crotch hold and pinned Wade in the second with a hip and headlock. Masquerade Costumes ad and Mrs A Bursley address included.
Elyria High loses regular left end Orvie Cowie to ineligibility due to low grades ahead of the Akron East High visit. Coach Stiffler also lists A Brown Russell Reisinger and Kenneth Martin among ineligible players, shrinking Elyria’s lineup yet pledging a tougher effort to defeat Akron East. Cowie aims to regain eligibility for the next league contest.
Big Ten features Michigan at Ohio State and Indiana at Minnesota with Wisconsin at Purdue. Other games include Ohio Wesleyan at Mismt and Denison at Muskingum. East matchups have Princeton Yale Army Harvard Duke Navy Pitt Penn etc. Western and southern pairings include Syracuse Nebraska Colgate Michigan State and California Pacific IT Idaho.
Ohio Wesleyan faces Miami at Oxford in a pivotal Buckeye intercollegiate clash. Wesleyan arrives off three straight victories totaling 121 points while Miami, coming off a loss to Denison, seeks an upset to shake up early-season standings. If Miami wins and Cincinnati defeats Ohio, a scramble for final placement could emerge.
Lisewsky totaled 615 pins to lead the Traxler team's attack as Traxler's Eagles swept Stull's Eagles. Bohn's Eagles won all three games from Brackley's Eagles, while Malik's Eagles edged Helilman's Eagles in three tight matches.
Bridgeport fighter Jack Delaney, real name Ovile Chapdelaine, returned after five months to beat Nando Tassi by technical knockout in eleven rounds before 6500 fans at Ebbets Field. Delaney shows still potent punching but faces tougher rivals like Tommy Loughran as he chases another light heavyweight title.
Elyria full back Hales carries a Lakewood souvenir injured leg from the Lakewood game but Coach Stiffler expects him to start against Akron East with little trouble. Hales’ powerful plunges and Mike’s defensive play have driven the team’s success this season for the Rubber City clash.
Ridgeville faces Wellington in a Northern League showdown at Ridgeville field at 2:45. Wellington leads the standings with three wins, while Ridgeville brings a green squad and seeks its 21st straight home victory. Officials Jones of Oberlin and Bob Moore of Ely will preside.
Coach Stiffler and Coach Smith prepare the White and Crimson eleven for possible paddled weather at Ely field. The drills emphasize ball handling, fundamental charging, signal work, and blocking to improve the backfield running after a Lakewood defeat.
Paolino Uzendun a Basque heavyweight returns to the United States for an 11 round bout against Big Boy Peterson at Ebbets Field Brooklyn Peterson substitutes for Roberto Robert who withdrew due to injuries Uzendun as a 2 to 1 favorite and Madison notes Wisconsin coach Glenn Thistlehwaite will take three full teams to Lafayette Ind for a clash with Purdue University as Notre Dame conquerors show readiness for more practice wins
New York reports suggest Fordham will rely on aerial offense against Holy Cross in Worcester as Larry Dale Lake stars at quarterback. Mehan consults advisory coaches for NYU before facing Rutgers. Harvard Army tickets surge past $50 as speculators drive demand. Brown faces Yale amid injury worries. Navy keeps lineup as Duke looms. Princeton plans a different Lehigh squad after a scoreless Virginia tie. Notre Dame heads to Georgia Tech after no scrimmage since beating Navy. Michigan shuffles backs to add speed and deception with Rich, Totzke, and Wheelser. Ohio State bets on backfield power to beat Michigan for first time in seven years. Indiana drills blocking under Page ahead of Illinois. Minnesota eyes Chicago win as Big Ten title chase starts. Chicago Maroons weakened by injuries face Minnesota in Minneapolis. Northwestern drills to prevent fumbles ahead of Kentucky.
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