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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1936
Page
3
Ohio Wesleyan, long a Buckeye football power, is regarded as the 1936 champion contender by coaches and observers. The Bishops posted five wins, three defeats, and one tie last season, with improved backfield led by Heinlein after Whalen was injured. Openers at Pittsburgh and five Buckeye games loom large for the squadra.
Ely Stadium hosts the Red Raiders of Elyria in final week practice as Coach Clymer molds a fast balanced lineup. Campbell Memorial faces the Raiders in the season opener while the coach cautions the 1936 squad rose from last year’s graduates and that tougher tests lie ahead. A note on tennis sees Don Budge tipped for the national title and Lawson Little finally earning a professional victory after the Canadian Open win.
Members of the Elyria Pennzoils softball team will be banqueted tonight at the Columbia Refining Company station at Kip on. Players should meet at the Broad and Chestnut street station at 5 o'clock. Those without transportation should contact Manager Al Reisz at Bates Barber shop.
New York reports Jesse Grens, a triple Olympic winner, is ruled out of the Caledonian games forcing cancellation of the meet. Several top track and field athletes had been entered for the Thursday night event before the decision.
Rain washed out the opening game of the seventh day playoff for the American Association championship between Milwaukee and Indianapolis in Milwaukee.
Eight teams join the City Class B Bowling League for a split season starting Monday. Teams include Shell Petroleum, Glen Rogers Motors, Junior Order Mechanics, Electro Alloys, Moulton Candies, West Side Cafe, Welsh Funeral Home, and Wagon Wheel Cafe. First quarter schedule lists nine matches from September 21 to October 26 with various matchups.
The Western Automatic and Elyria Merchants girls meet at Harmon Field tomorrow evening as a Lorain Medina County tournament prelim. The game, at 7 p m, opens the evening program featuring the Lorain American Store Company and Elyria Nu-Way Market in a lead up to the championship.
World's light heavyweight champion LeRoi McGuirk defends versus undefeated contender Johnny Estes of Washington DC in the feature at Rialto Theatre on Second Street. The match is two hours best two of three falls with a semi final LaRance versus Von Brognberg. Curtain raiser features two amateur grapplers in a ten minute bout starting at 8:30 p.m.
Purdue halfback Tom McGannon of Evansville Ind is reported dying from burns suffered in a shower room explosion and fire after last Saturdays practice. Doctors at St Elizabeth Hospital say bleeding and burn poisons have halted blood coagulation. another Boiler maker star died in the same incident.
Cleveland first baseman Hal Trosky had a perfect day at bat yesterday with two home runs his 39th and 40th a double and a single and seven RBIs.
Local sports page notes a lineup of matchups including Welsh Funeral Home against Waxon Wheel, West Side Cafe facing Shell Petroleum, Electro Alloys versus Junior Order Mechanics, and Glen Rogers Motors against Moulton Candies. additional sports details appear on page 8.
Amherst high school football, one of the smallest squads at Sandstone Center, shows promise for the season under Coach Bob Hubbard with 12 lettermen and two veterans at every position. Last year’s team won most games by small margins and the lineup features Krieg, Huber, Cook, Haas, Blackford, Lauer, Gambisk, Clifford, Maxwell, Lach, Michael, and Aschenbach as key players. The Green and Gold seek a Northern Ohio League title and aim to defeat New London for the first time on the gridiron.
Athletic Director Roy B. Clymer announced a partial list of officials for Elyria High football games in 1936. The roster includes referees, umpires and head linesmen from Oberlin, Marietta, Bowling Green, Mount Union, Salem and other colleges with names such as J. H. Nichols, Paul Landis, E. J. Macker, C. H. Hudson and Jay Winters. A Fremont figure and a Feid judge are still to be announced.
Akron boxer Pi Lievd Pine won a 10 round decision against Paul Tennessee Lee the southern featherweight champion in Akron Ohio on September 16. Pine dominated the bout with accurate combinations and steady footwork to secure the victory and claim bragging rights in the local arena.
Ouis Varga offers Lou Ambers $15 099 to defend the lightweight crown against Jimmy Vaughn as Cleveland boxing officials favor Vaughn as No 1 challenger if he defeats Ray Sharkey tonight. Sharkey could upset plans with a victory, but Ray is in great form after recent wins.
Jack Dempser, noted former heavyweight champion, served as the referee for the night’s boxing bout.
Prices for Elyria High football games remain the same as last year. Adult tickets before 6 p.m. prior to game day cost 40 cents, at the gate 50 cents. general admission at the gate 50 cents. student tickets 25 cents. children 12 and under 25 cents. Tickets available at Day’s Hardware and Music Store Mike Kirsch Cigar Store and the Technical Building ticket office.
Elyria High opens its 1936 football season Friday at Ely Stadium facing Amherst. Doubts surround Elyria due to sparse spring practice, graduations, and a new rule banning players over seven years of age or seniors.
The New York Yankees clinch the American League pennant with the race for second place tight among the Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, and Detroit Tigers. Washington climbs near Chicago with two wins over St Louis as Buck Newsom shines, while New York defeats Chicago and loses Monte Pearson to a sprained ankle. Detroit rallies to beat Philadelphia 6 to 5 behind Schoolboy Rowe’s 18th win.
Elyria High held a night drill amid extreme heat as fans watched the Red Raiders prepare for Friday’s opener with Campbell Memorial at Ely Stadium. Coach Ror B. Clymer aims to start a familiar lineup including Joviak, King, Czak, Buttle, Bolinski, Wilson, Thompson, Pfaff, Gulgin, Brubaker, and Rucker. Campbell’s Red Devils rehearse under Coach Johnny Knapick and assistant Matt Wansack.
In Elyria Country Club ladies Class A Jack Flynn and Mrs Eddie Raus tied with 32 each for low score on selective holes. Class B winner was Mrs George Hoke with 37. Columbia Hills guests announced. Four Ball mixed foursomes to be staged Sunday. At Spring Valley Club RS A Rene led with 91. Mrs F E Brumfield and Mrs O M Kappler had 93s. Mrs A Rene carded 50 for low Par 5 totals. Class B winner Mrs C W Luterman. Class C winner Mrs A Crooks with 64. Inter-club play with Western Division Golf Association set for Thursday. Valley team has a bye.
Wakeman O H Wakeman Red Caps face the Cleveland Pennzoils in a night game at Wakeman under the lights. Joe Povic to pitch for the Pennzoils with Charley Bement or Don Wasem expected for the Red Caps. Game slated for 8 30 P M.
University of Dayton star sophomore fullback Ray Fitz from Sandusky is out for at least two weeks after a dislocated shoulder sustained in practice. Coach and team officials confirmed the injury today.
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