Smithmen tipped to beat Medina in season opener at Ely Stadium
Smithmen, favored to win, prepare for Medina High in the 1931 season opener at Ely Stadium. The game serves as a benefit for the local American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps with plans for a large lineup and veteran players highlighting Smithmen strengths.
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Russ Davies
Ely Stadium
Elyria High
Crimson Flash
Medina High
American Legion
Detroit
Ae ioUel Verp
Berea
Oberliu
Irr
Bugle Corps
Elyria High to Name Season Football Captain
Elyria High will appoint a full time football captain this season with the captain to be chosen next week before the Sandusky game. Four likely candidates include Herb Disbrow Gordon Boddy George Novotny and Henderson Woodgeard. Previous honorary captains since 1927 were Orvie Cowie Steve Mika and Ken Burley.
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Elyria High
Crimson Flash
Sandusky
Herb Disbrow
Feteran Jackie
Henderson Woodgeard
George Novatov
Gordon Boddy
Disbrow
Wood
Novotny
Boddy
Orvie Cowie
Steve Mika
Ken Burley
Denison Football Prospects Boosted by End Reports
Denison University in Granville Ohio announces that Bob Adama of Dayton, last season’s regular end, has reported for practice. Ray Scott and Earl Rupe, also from Dayton, joined workouts as coach George Rich orders three daily sessions until classes resume. Morning and afternoon drills run with skull sessions in the evening.
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Denison
Granville
Denison University
Bob Adama
Dayton
Ray Scott
Earl Rupe
George Rich
Hack Wilson Heads Home From Cubs Suspension
Chicago September 11 Hack Wilson former Cubs star heads to Martinsburg West Virginia after suspension and $6.90 fine A veteran hitter who led the league in home runs insists he has five more major league years left and hopes to prove he can return. Officials cite training rule violations and drunkenness as the cause with Pat Malone incident noted and Roger Hornsby named as a factor. Wilson, paid 33900, expects a return with Phillies or Brooklyn if he remains in the majors.
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Disbrow
Kaminski
Hig
Oberlin
Sandusky
Long
Dibrow
Lipeman
Hue
Gleason
Jackson
Rainey
Smithmen
Medina
Flashes
Sixth Street Eleven
Chicago
Hack Wilson
Martinsburg
W. Va
Chicago Cubs
Wilson
Cubs
Ugh
Wilsozr
Horssty
Catalina
Veeck
Pat Malone
Rogers Hornsby
Phillies
Brooklyn
Six Ohio Teams in N B A Tourney
Ohio representatives from Dayton Painesville Newcomerstown Lorain and Cleveland plus a Covington Kentucky entry will compete in the National Baseball Association tourney opening in Cleveland. A special Cincinnati fan train arrives with the delegation as 21 teams enter the nine day event at League Park and city sandlots with the finals set for Sunday September 21.
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Cleveland
UPI
Ohio
Cincinnati
Derk Novarro
Titst
Covington
Novarro
Ohin
Dayton
Painesville
Newcomerstown
Lorain
League Park
Elyria Lorain Grid Game Moves To Recreation Field
The annual football classic between Lorain and Elyria High Schools will be played at Lorain Recreation Field after Lorain authorities cite transport and crowd issues. Principal C. P. Shively of Elyria High and Lorain schools head P. C. Bunn discussed the switch following a late conference.
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Elyria
Lorain
C. P. Shively
Elmia High
P. C. Bunn
Bly Stadium
Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain Sport
Recreation Field
Bunn
Canzoneri Pounds Out Easy Victory Over Berg
Tony Canzoneri defeats Jack Kid Berg by unanimous decision at the Polo Grounds in New York. Berg fights back with a late rally but the New York Athletic Commission rules prevent a foul loss from changing the outcome. Spectators boo the decision as Berg’s courage is noted and Canzoneri’s dominance cited throughout the bout.
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United Press Staif
New York
Jerzer Jack
Berg
England
Tony Canzoneri
New York Athletic Commission
Canzoneri
Polo Grounds
London
New York Commission
Patsy Haley
Haley
Charles F. Mathison
Joe Agnelo
Cleveland Green Bay In Pro Grid Opener Sunday
Portsmouth and Cleveland face openers in the 1931 National Football League season. Brooklyn plays Portsmouth on the Portsmouth gridiron while Cleveland visits Green Bay Wisconsin as Green Bay defends its two previous titles. Cleveland returns after a two year absence and will play in the new Jake front stadium.
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Cleveland
Green Bay
Columbus
Portsmouth
Ohio
Brooklin
Jake Front
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cardinals
New York
Providence
Philadelphia
Stapleton
American Results and Standings Report
Only games played include Washington versus Meveland and Detroit versus Boston. Chicago visits New York St. Laws travels to Philadelphia. Philadelphia hosts Detroit. Next games are scheduled with several matchups listed.
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Washington &, Meveland
Detroit
Goston A. Philadelpha
Sprouts
Chicago
New York
St. Laws
Philadephia
Boston
G. WL
Pet
Philadelphia
Washington
Newark
Levelland
St. Louis
Nation
Brook
Pittsburgh
Jey
Gaines
Leacer
Resolte
York
Cy Arad
Bracktrup
Sc Leute
Wannie
Goamea Todas
Lowsville
Milwaukee
Paul Karsas
Doeg Faces Lott and Vines Meets Perry in Net Tourney Semis
In Crest Hills New York Henry Melmore reports defending champion Doeg advancing after beating Frank Shields and Brean Grant, while George Lott battles Johnny Van Ryn in a dramatic comeback. The other semi shows Esporth Vines vs Fred Perry after Vines and Perry breezed through Berkele Bell and Frank Bowden respectively. Both favorites prepare for high speed travel before the semifinals.
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Doeg
Lott
Vines
Perry
Frank Shields
Bell
Bowden
Henry Melmore
U. P
Crest Hills
N. Y
Johnny Doag
George Lott
Perce Brean Grant
Johnny van Ryn
van Ryn
Johnny
Evisporth Vines
Fred Perry
Ist
Berkeley Bell
Oiff
Frank Bowden
New York “Dark Horse
Sidney B. Wood
Davis Capace
Fight Results Across Cities By United Press
In Chicago Owen Phelps of Phoenix won a 10-round decision over Chuck Hraus and Midge Lafari and Joe Finn drew all rounds. In Houston Ernie Schaaf knocked out Roberto Heberts and others won on points or by knockout in a series of bouts across fall events.
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United Press
Chicago
Owen Phelps
Phoenix
Arrecht
Chuck Hraus
Texas
Midge Lafari
New Orleans
Joe Finn
Cabo
Hoston
Ernie Schaaf
Roberto Heberts
Hinly
Afetusia
New K
Young Letty
Fall River
Joe Patlisen
Hrockton
Frank Uedarholm
North Abington
Spec Friend
Oklahom City
Harry Devine
Heaton
Henry Ar
Boston
Westerly
Ro i
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Carlson
Jones
Buddy
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Car Bop
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Green
Ken Long
Joe Kaminski
Lorain County
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Elyria Saving and Trust Co
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Elyria Riding Club
Richmond
By A. J. Robinson
Elyria Savings and Trust Co
By Dixon Stewart
Canzonett
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Canzoner
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the Farm Implement Company
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Portugal
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