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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

14

Oberlin Star Hank Sams Shines Amid Conference Hopes

Oberlin star Hank Sams, from Tennessee, displayed late season form against Wooster, boosting Western Reserve's standing as a dark horse in the Ohio Conference. Oberlin prepares for Reserve with a near full-strength backfield as Alumni Homecoming looms October 31. Meanwhile Elyria High clashes with Shaw in a Lake Erie League showdown. pundits rate Shaw over Elyria despite Elyria’s recent league success, predicting a hard-earned battle for the Crimson Flashes.

Hank Sams Oberlin Wooster Western Reserve Sams Genueman Tennessee Barker Mr. Sams Bowling Green Hiram Reserve

Illinois set to depart after practice for Northwestern showdown

United Press reports Illinois coach Bob Zuppka reshapes a 33 man squad after the Michigan loss as they prepare to meet Northwestern in Evanston. Indiana emphasizes passing as Jones Daner Edmonds and Opasik work on passer protection while Navy drills focus on blocking and backfield strength for the West Virginia Wesleyan game. Columbia, New York and other campuses prep for Saturday tests with Oregon Cornell and Navy also updating lineups and drills.

United Press Champaign Illinois Evanston Bob Zuppka Michigan Hupes Wildcats Annapolis Lou Kirn Navy Kirn Tachigi Campbell Denny West Virginia Wesleyan Konrad Rip Miler

Peden undecided on Ohio U lineup for Wesleyan game

Athens Oct. 29 Coach Don Peden decides which players will start for Ohio University in the football clash with Ohio Wesleyan. The team has focused on forward pass defense this week. Possible starter Bob Willoughby at fullback. Rex Burke recovering. Paul Hange sidelined with a sprained ankle.

Athens Don Peden Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan Pardon Bob Willoughby Rex Burke Paul Hange Beccause

Clymer Working Bantams Ready For Shaw Game

Coach Bus Clymer drills the Crimson Flash bantams for a key lightweight clash with Shaw High. Offense has improved but packing problems linger and could hurt the team’s league hopes if not fixed. The defense remains a concern as the season progresses.

Chuck Hitpp Bus Clymer Crimson Flash Bantams Shaw High

Grid Officials Donate Services For Charity Game

Seven Ohio football officials have donated their services for a charity grid game at Ely Stadium Monday night between the Cleveland Pennzoils and Elyria Ex-Hy, with a preliminary featuring Thomas Furnitures and Mercuries. Officials from Cherlin include North Houghton FE D Jones E R Morris and Dan Dudley while Ehurin send Bill McClellan Roy Moore and Don Granger to umpire the prelim.

State of Ohio Ely Stadium Cleveland Pennzots Elyria Ex-Hys Thomas Furnitures Mercuries North Houghton FE. D. Jones E. R. Morris Dan Dudley Cherlin Pennzoil

League leading scorers and injuries

An incomplete report outlines injuries to Adamson, Riely, and Dodds on the forward wall with Adamson still uncertain for Saturday. The unofficial top ten scorers list shows Webmat, Civita, Verers tied for second, Pratt and Straw close behind, Szeto leading with 23 points, and Lorain, Shaw, and others adding mid-teens totals.

Luries Adamson Riely Dods Civita Ta Szeto Livan Lerig Ollawe Svero Lorain Weamar Elstia Pfahl Shaw Dunstan Elyria Perkins Evra Riise Shaw C. Moore Thaw Bam Lorain Neritan Lakewood

Final Comiskey Rites Held Today

The final rites were held today for Charles A. Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox. Hundreds attended at St Thomas the Apostle Church with many AL and NL clubs represented. Baseball officials included Landis Harridge Navin Griffith Evans Quinn McAvoy Heydler Ruppert and others though some could not attend due to illness. The service drew officials from politics business church and savings circles as old time baseball writers’ association also attended.

Chicago Olso Charles A. Comiskey Chirazy Waite Sox Basehall St. Thomas the Apnette Church K. Vee Landis Black Sox Will Harridge American League Frank Navin Detroit Tigers Clark Griffith Washington Senators Billy Evans Cleveland Indians Robert Quinn Boston Red Sox LL. C. McAvoy St Louis Browns John Heydler Jake Ruppert New York Yankees Tom Shibe Philadelphia Athletics Phil Ball St. Lows Browns

Princeton Hopes Rise in Scrimmage vs Michigan

Princeton improved running attack strengthens hopes for Saturday’s game with Michigan. Millard Draudt, sophomore back, led the scrimmage with the Semba and the varsity scored eight touchdowns.

Princeton N. J Michigan Millard Draudt Varsity

Gauthier Suspends Two Wesleyan Football Players

Ohio Wesleyan coach George Gauthier suspended two regulars for breaking training rules. Names were not disclosed. They will not be allowed to play in the upcoming game against Ohio University.

Sauthier Wesleyan Delaware Prt George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio University

Spears Halts Heavy Practice After Light Drills

Spears halted heavy practice after two light workouts. The session included a morning walk through and an afternoon dummy scrimmage as part of the revised training plan.

Spears

Wildcats Drill Hard for Big Ten Showdown

Evanston notes report Northwestern Wildcats, underdogs in the Big Ten race, facing Timeis with coach Dick Hanley insisting they stay alert. The squad has labored through two days of tough contact work as they prepare for Saturday's game.

Oberlin Frank Barrxs Butler Evanston asHn Northwestern Wildcats Dick Hanley Timeis Wildcats

Furnitures Drill Tonight Ahead of Championship at Ely Stadium

The Thomas Furnitures conduct a key practice tonight at Hamilton Field scheduled for 6:90 as they prepare for the championship game against Mercurion at Ely Stadium Monday night.

Billy Senders Boasts Fine Ring Record

Lorain featherweight Billy Senders boasts a strong ring record with 19 pro bouts and only one decision lost. He meets Al Taylor of Elyria in a six round main event at Busses Hall on Friday, promoter Andy Pollock staging the show. Tickets go on sale at several Elyria and Lorain venues.

Illy Senders Lorain al Taylor Elyria Busses Hall Theaulistower Artis Senders Harry Hughes Senders Andy Pollock Taylor The Eagles Billy Chuck Pruski Ely Ria Elyrian Carl Tremaine Benny Gershe Hattire Chas. Priteki Young Terry Fat Walker Billy Shar Sid Rhias Willie Davis Wille Davis Art Krutch KR. D Joey Galvan Kid Zoto Young Powell Pes Wee Wilson Eddie Lopez al Barker Sammy Torrise Pollok Elsha Eagles Club Hovis Faulhaber Tameh Kellines Lerain Metropolitan Jacobs’ Newa Ambherst — Edwards

Cornell-Columbia Fray Tops Eastern Grid Card

Columbia invades Ithaca for a feature clash as both schools seek a spot in the select unbeaten group. Cornell, led by Gil Dobie, aims to repeat last year’s 10 to 7 upset over Columbia while Syracuse and Brown face navigator opponents in a crowded Big Seven slate.

Cornell-Columbia Fray Dixon Stewart U. P York Enat Columbia Cornell Syracuse Brown Oregon Harvard Virginia Pennsylvania Lafayette Lon Little New York Dartmouth Dharade Ralph Wewitt Gil Dobie Lansing Mich Michigan State Michigan Army Ohio Wesleyan Florida Princeton Tufts Lehigh

Ohio Elevens Hold Big Edge In Interstate Play

Columbus Oct 29 Ohio college teams show clear advantage in interstate games this season after 49 contests they hold 26 wins 19 losses and 4 ties. Ohio State’s performance is uneven with losses to Vanderbilt and Northwestern while Tuskegee Institute and West Kentucky post strong outside results for Ohio. Thirty interstate games remain on the schedules.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Michigan Vanderbilt Waterforce College West Kentucky Kentucky State Tuskegee Institute Mian University University of Fittabirgl Hillsdale Micheufleres Pitt Miami Western Reserve Denison Oberlin Shidders New York Kentucky Fnctoria Wichusetts West Virginia Georgia Pennsylvania Tennessee Illnois Towa Alabama

Ohio Gridders In Light Workout Before Bloomington Trip

Ohio State football held a light workout in Columbus as they prepare to travel to Bloomington to face Indiana on Saturday. Coach Sam Willaman aims to preserve energy with light practices. Second stringers worked on Indiana style passing and Ohio’s passing game, while players like Marshall Oliphant and Carl Cramer practiced quarterbacking. Darton end Darton has left the squad for the season and George Mandula may miss the rest of the campaign due to injuries.

Columbus Uyme Qing Bloomington Ind Indiana Hoosier State Ohio State Varsit Sam Willaman Wild Ohio Marshall Oliphant Carl Cramer Tommy Keefe Lew Hinchman

Notre Dame Opens East Invasion With Pittsburgh Clash

SOUTH BEND Ind Oct 29 Notre Dame will travel to face Pittsburgh and Carnegie Tech Saturday in a first eastern invasion for the Irish this season Coach Anderson kept the squad late practicing including a ghost ball drill to end the session Notre Dame does not treat the Carnegie Tech game lightly as it heads east.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Anderson

Wisconsin Backfield shaken for Minnesota game

Wisconsin faces Minnesota with altered backfield after injuries to Wuckets Goldenberg. Likely lineup includes Wimmer Linfor Rebholz McGuire and Schneller, with McGuire calling signals from halfback.

Madison Wis Ruckets Goldenberg Wisconsin Minnesota Wimmer Linfor Rebholz McGuire Schneller

Wittenberg drills hard for Heidelberg tilt

Wittenberg football squads endured tough daytime workouts this week as they prep for Saturday’s clash with Heidelberg in Springfield Ohio. Charles Hoeflich Cleveland halfback challenges backfield rivals for a starting spot on the first team.

Wittenberg Heidelberg Springfield Charles Hoeflich Cleveland

Conference Roundup Signals Hectic Weekend Gridiron Action

A volatile slate features N Y U favored over Oregon and Fat Spears coached teams viewed as dangerous. Harvard looks solid against Virginia after recent wins, while Pennsylvania appears strong after beating Wisconsin and chances of an easy win over Lafayette loom.

Holy Cross Oregon North Dakota California Fat Spears New York Harvard Army Texas Virginia Pennsylvania Wisconsin Lafayette Colgate

Furnitures clash with Mercuries in charity prelim game

The Thomas Furnitures, city lightweight football champions, meet the Mercuries in a charity prelim at Ely Stadium Monday night. Both teams, evenly matched in weight and experience, have strong regional histories and are raising funds with proceeds donated to charitable causes.

Maroons Drill For Amherst Game Sunday

Elyria Maroons football team holds a practice session this afternoon ahead of Sunday matchup with Amherst. Team rosters and players names such as Bamihe Mansi stroke Yuka and Raul Ponds appear in the readable notes, with coaches and reporters credited in the local page context.

Elyria Maroons Foelock i Amuria Amiri Merelia Atihy Roosevelt School Grouns Asdeel Bamihe Mansi Ty Stroke Ff Yuka Gera Robo George Vo Potrok Barkae Syneok Kerim Raul Ponds Wittler Amt

Purdue May Take Spite Out On Chicago Eleven

Purdue aims to rebound after a previous loss to the Chicago Maroons and plans a strong showing this Saturday. Key players and strategies are expected to center on offense and defense to improve the team’s standing this season.

Purdue Chicago Payetti Tae Winstons Tito Weths Purdue Bometmekors Mermy Chicago Maroons

Johnston plots boxing bonanza at Garden with Dempsey Sharkey link

Boston reports James Joy Johnston aims for a Dempsey Sharkey rematch pending a big signed payout. Dempsey seeks top guarantee before agreeing, fearing a loss would damage his draw. Johnston also pursues Loughran Sharkey, Schaaf, Canzoneri Chocolate, Carnera Campolo, and a McLarn Brouillard welterweight bout to fill the Garden.

Henry Wluemore York Boston James Joy Johnston Dempsey Sharkey William Harrison Dempsey Raston Uni Johnston Tommy Loughran Loughran Ernie Schaaf Sharkey-Dempsey Loughran-Sharkey James Joy Carnera Campolo Jimmy McLarein Lou Brouillard

Odd Fellows Bowling League Opens Tonight

A four team Odd Fellows bowling league opens at Temple Alleys on Middle Avenue with matches starting at 7 o'clock. Captains are Tom Robson Harold Clark Matt Gergel and Bob Hackil.

Odd Fellows Bowling League Temple Middle Avenue Tom Robson Harold Clark Matt Gergel Bob Hackil

Michigan Squad Leaves Today For Princeton

ANN ARBOR Mich Oct 24 UP Michigan football squad of 30 players was to leave today for Saturday's game with Princeton in the east. The last time the teams played was in 1881 when Princeton won 14 4. The Wolverines indicated they will use an aerial attack against the Tigers.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Princeton Wolverines Tigers

55000 To See Gophers Meet Badgers Saturday

An overflow crowd of 55,000 is expected in Minneapolis to watch Minnesota bid for Big Ten recognition against Wisconsin on Saturday. The Gophers endured a third straight rainy day that hampered training.

Minneapolis Minn U.R Minnesota Wisconsin Gophers

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Lake Erie Crimson Flashes Smithmen Abt Wood Detroit Oberlin Star Russ Davie Elyria High School Shaw Stadium Shaw High School Chick Smith Toledo Central Snavele Fort Teason Sixth Street Collinwood Callinwood Smith Central Snaw Harks Snavely Wisenhut Hackstedden Hughes Eaton Jones Vic Daner Edmonds Opasik Vuc Edward Weinstock Grenda Little Chick, Meehan N.Y. U Meehan Joe Lamark Bob McNamara Tanguay Grossman MacDonald H. Lamark W. McNamara Bill Abeos New Rochelle N. Y Drogoi Peden Ohio U Shaw Game Gil Gowan Ton Ridler AL Derhammer Bill, Haase Gowan Dayton Y Don Ridiley Bill Haase Ohio Northern Sumimary Hillevale College Cleveland Pennzoil Elerja Billy Senders Middle West Brown-Holy Cross Ohio Elevens East Parent-Teachers’ Association Fass Gene Hames Toray the Furnitures Mercuries Bs Loram Panter South Amherst South End Panthers Pramidson Erie Street Satu Street Shim Woda Penna Pmure Elfin Council Sarirdas Ety Maroons Amherst
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