Elyria High Football Winds Up For Uneven Season
Elyria High’s football coach Roy B. Clymer and co captains Gordon Bell and Robhard Buterbaugh discuss the 1939 squad. Clymer predicts not stronger than 1937 or 1938 teams but sees potential. Key positions include Jabbusch at tackle, Kostyo and Meckley at center, and Fobes at quarterback. The backfield features Bud Meyer and Ernie Curcillo with Bill Echko at fullback. Reading the Oberlin opener, Sandusky, and Middletown as tough tests, the team aims to surprise.
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Robhard Buterbaugh
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Rothard Buterbaugh
Johnny Simon
Bob Schumar
Bob Jabbusch
Bill Pawlikowski
Burnell Schramm
Gordon Bell
Howard Wood
Guards
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Larry Forbes
Bill Kostyo
Dick Meckley
Dick Selman
Tony Wolodzko
Bob Yanke
Don Brubaker
Don Fobes
Selman
Bud Meyer
Wolodzko
Ernie Curcillo
Yanko
Bill Echko
Brubaker
Jack Smith
J. C. Bohannon
Sandusky
Middletown
Meyer
Jack
University of Michigan
Oberlin Opens Season With Elyria Clash Stronger Venom Than Last Year
Oberlin’s 27-man squad from last year’s beaten eleven returns as a year older, more seasoned and hungry for revenge. Coach Boyd Robinson stresses potential backfield changes as two or three non-lettermen vie for starting roles. nine lettermen total back on a veteran line. The Indians, who outscored opponents 189 to 78 last two years, aim to topple Elyria High in Friday night action at Ely Stadium with a quick, potentially aerial, attack led by returning backfield stars and sturdy linemen.
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Jack Robinson
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Bob Ohly
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Lyle Franklin
Denny Donaldson
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Donaldson
No Injuries In Buckeyes Camp
COLUMBUS O Sept 18 UP In at least one department freedom from injuries the 1939 Ohio State football squad today excelled last year s squad without an argument The initial two days of rough going for 64 Buckeye huskies passed by without a single injury of consequence Last year at this time Johnny Rabb was out with a knee injury that eventually sidelined him all Fall Nick Moutkay a powerful guard suffered football knee the opening day Esco Sharkkinen and Frank Clair two top end candidates were in poor shape There were other less prominent members of the Hospital squad Fraises New Equipment But this year is different and trainer Tucker P Smith the guy who believed an ounce of prevention and an extra pad is worth a month of inactivity credits new equipment for the reduced injuries He points to the well stuffed blocking pads new shoe cleats better shoulder pads which take the shock off collar bones thicker foam rubber pads for bruises as the best of the new impedimenta against the normal crop of hurts and sprains A slight sprain to the ankle of Sam Bartschy veteran end from Orrville was the only casualty of the first two days Speed and aerial maneuvers again were stressed in lengthy drills on offensive formations yesterday by Coach Francis Schmidt.
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Colson Corporation Pin League Opens at Elyria Recreation
The Colson Corporation Bowling League opened at Elyria Recreation alleys with Hopkins Silver Kings taking two from Kayden Flyers Kubuski Banners sweeping Selby Olympics and Valerius Rovers defeating Hamilton Speed Kings. Rovers led teams with a 2.394 total and Floyd Hamilton of Speed Kings topped individuals with a 596 series.
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Covington Defeats Auditors To Win Softball Title
Covington Roosters defeated the Ferguson State Auditors 5 to 1 to win the U S softball title. North Warken struck out 14 in a standout performance, extending his scoreless innings streak to 51 before a late error-filled inning allowed Ferguson to score. Covington held eight hits against Ralph Salt. Alameda Cal Greigs kept the girls’ championship by beating Louisville Dairy Maids 1 to 0.
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Team Of All Lefties Bowls Electro Alleys
A special bowling match at Elyria Recreation Lanes pits Hi-Speed Gas, an all left-handed team, against Electro Alleys of the All-City League. Frank Traxler captains Hi-Speed Gas. The event marks the first city appearance by an all-left hand team. Start is 9 o'clock tonight.
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Plymouth distributor advertises new car amid team changes
The piece notes Hudnell and teammate Willbond entering Oberlin College after graduation and Otis Hall enrolling at Baldwin Wallace. It mentions a 1940 Plymouth at Deers Plymouth Distributor, 7128 West Broad. The remark predicts a more diversified attack this year by the team.
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Myers Helps Walters Take 24th Season Win
Cincinnati ace Bucky Walters notches his 24th win as Billy Myers belts a go ahead homer in the ninth to lift the Reds past the Dodgers 2 0. Myers credits Myers and Frey for Walters success as the Cardinals cling to a playoff spot and other pennant chase results unfold.
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Standings and Scores From American AGO Play Day
Standings show Indianapolis 3, Newark 2, and Buffalo at Rochester amid rain and cold. The league notes suggest Canton 1 and Springford 14 with mentions of a title series in progress.
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Nova Chafes At Favoritism For Galento Bout
Philadelphia report notes Lou Nova, weighing 211 pounds, dislikes being a 9 to 3 favorite for Friday night's Municipal Stadium match with Tony Galento. Nova, undefeated in 27 starts with one loss, says the bias won’t faze him though he’s not used to being the underdog.
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Sheehan Clips Amateur Record at U.S. Amateur
In Glenview Illinois Tommy Sheehan set a new qualifying record with 70 and 68 totaling 138 or 139, breaking the old 141 mark. The field narrows from 32 to 16 in the morning and again this afternoon at North Shore Country Club as 16 advance to the match play. Willie Turnesa, holder from Briarcliff Manor, N Y, watches the pace as top scores emerge.
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Grimes Homer Beats Yankees in Cleveland Victory
Grimes hit a homer and drove in runs as Cleveland defeated New York 4 0 in a baseball game. Supporting hits came from Campbell Weatherly and Trosky with key outs and double plays noted. Umpires were Piogras Ormsby and Getsel. game time 2 05.
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Chicago Bears Test Parker Hall in opener at Soldier Field
Cleveland Rams arrive to face the Chicago Bears in a Friday night NFL opener at Soldier Field. Parker Hall, touted as a premier halfback, is seen as pivotal to Chicago's prospects under coach Earl Clark. If Hall shines with broken field plays and strong punting, Chicago's potential in the season pivots on his performance.
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Dutch) Clark
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Rain Delays Elyria Country Club Ladies Golf
Regular weekly play was called off yesterday due to rain and will be held tomorrow. Mrs. Kay Plocher is in charge of arrangements.
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Battle Indians Here On Friday Night Clymer Has Six Lettermen On Hand
Elyria High opens its 1939 season Friday night at Ely Stadium facing Oberlin High Indians. Coach Roy Clymer, in his eighth year, relies on six lettermen from 1938 to lead a mostly inexperienced squad. Key returnees include Bill Singleton end and co captains Richard Butterbaugh and Gordon Bell. New tackles include Bob Jabbusch, Bill Pawlikowski, Burnell Schramm as the Crimson prepare for the season debut.
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Elyria Grid Sked Sets Up Tough Season Ahead
Elyria football outlines a rugged schedule with Oberlin on September 15 and Sandusky on September 22. Don Febes leads a battle tested backfield with Eechko, Stirzaker and Sheldon at back positions while star Halfbacks vie for starting roles among Meyer Curcillo Smith Bohannon and Fitzpatrick. The line features Jabbusch Pawlikowski Schramm and Hornung while co captains Bell and Howard Wood key the defense. The opener pits Elyria against Oberlin with tough dates to follow including Sandusky and Middletown before a late October shift to Cleveland Heights Shaw and Shaker Heights.
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Rough Wrestlers Set for Rialto Semi Final Night
Elyria Sports Club presents a Friday Rialto Theatre semi final card featuring Nick Bozenis and Paul Orth in a two-out-of-three falls match. Previous stars Jack Moore and Steve Nenoff headline a main event two-hour bout, with Nenoff seeking revenge after beating Frankie Clemons. The card starts at 8:30 PM despite a schedule shift due to Elyria High football.
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Tiger) Moore
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DeLuca Bismarcks Seek Road Games in Elyria Area
The DeLuca Bismarcks of Akron, a 160 pound football team, seek road games with Elyria area teams. Interested managers should contact A. C. DeLuca at 600 North Main Street, Akron. Elyria Heights vs Cleveland Heights in Erie on Oct 20, then road games Oct 28 at Shaw and Nov 4 vs Shaker Heights. Season finale Nov 11 against Lorain at Ely Stadium. Poverty Bay Evening Herald noted from New Zealand.
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