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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1939
Page
8
The Elyria and Oberlin teams may end athletic relations after this year due to tension and alleged dirty play. Coaches criticize officials and accuse opponents of fouls, while Elyria argues Oberlin’s attitude and swearing tainted the game.
Elyria won 12-6 at Ely Stadium in a closely matched game against Oberlin. Oberlin outgained Elyria in first downs and time of possession, but Elyria capitalized on touchdowns while receivers struggled for the Yeomen. Allen Powers starred for Oberlin, while Elyria benefited from Rudwell’s absence.
Five teams slated to face Elyria this season opened their schedules with victories. Sandusky routed Collinwood 33-6, with Gene Balconi scoring three touchdowns. Lorain beat Akron South 34-20, Shaw toppled Cleveland East 37-0, Cleveland Heights defeated Fairport Harbor 19-0, and Middletown edged Columbus East 12-6 despite strong defense. Today Lakewood hosts Rocky River, Shaker Heights visits Ravenna, and Akron West plays Mansfeld.
Avon High under coach Louie Kolopos won 12-0 against Grafton High in six man football. The first score came in the second quarter after a blocked kick with Johnny Fitch credited for the touchdown. The final score occurred in the last period when Gene Lescher sprinted 50 yards.
In the last period a Grafton back broke away and ran 45 yards toward the goal, placing the ball on the 3-yard line as if scoring. Avon players tackled him before he realized the mistake and he fumbled, Avon recovering on its own 2-yard line. OPEN LEAGUE SEASON. The D and N Sandwich Shop team representing Elvysia in the NCC. Traveling Bowling League opens its season tomorrow facing Findlay at Elyria Recreation alleys at 2:30 pm.
The Elyria Ladies Bowling League opened at the Elyria Recreation alleys as City Cab beat Leo's Five two to one. Bittner Funeral Home swept Haserodt Jewelers, Kayes Cafe won three from Western Automatic, and Elyria Hardware defeated Elyria Recreation. Bittner Funeral Home led with a 2260 team series and 804 individual game by Mary Babe Valerius, while Stella Wiese of Elyria Recreation posted 502 series.
The Elyria Business Men's base ball team finished its season with 12 wins and five losses. After a weak start, losing four of the first six games, the squad then hit a nine game winning streak. Leading hitter Bob Yanke posted a .440 average, with Jack Refenning at .377 and Ozzie Forbes at .375. Doug Birch led the club in assists and other key stats.
Tony Galento crushed Lou Nova in a brutal 14th round stoppage at Municipal Stadium to become the world heavyweight division's top challenger and earn a June title shot against the Louis-Pastor winner in Detroit. The crowd turnout and gate were disappointing, but the fight delivered heart-stopping action as Galento battered Nova, opening cuts and trading knockdowns before the referee halted the bout.
Team No 2 moved into undisputed first place after a three straight win over Team No 4 at the Elysia Recreation. The No 2 squad improved to five wins and one loss, with No 8 taking three from No 6 and No 1 taking two from No 3 while No 5 defeated No 7. High team was No 1 with 2309 pins and Ed Wilcox of No 8 topped the individuals with 604.
A homing pigeon owned by A won the 130 mile Athene to Elyria race held last Sunday. A pigeon owned by T Rafferty was second and another owned by W Jaycon was third. Another race will be held tomorrow from Portemeth to Elyria over 998 miles.
A damaged OCR passage lists multiple officials and players from a historic game. Names include OberilasMingletem, Meananevich, Brana Mell, Gieen, Kimmeracam Seog, Frankita Pawlikewekl, Marshall Muterbaugh, Campbell, Shaw Bilgrim, Tonehdewnas-Domaldsen, Eigris-Weyer H, Verrel Q, Kershaw E, Bebannon H, Reinhardt G, Sheldon FL, Meade Lincoman-Nevewwed, Kalamaxue, Umpire Ubarien Bachman, and Hearne. The source reads as a roster-like capture with affiliations to teams and venues such as Bowlmore/Leb i mnon valley and Kalamaxue.
Lorain Lavender Lions rally from a 0-14 first-quarter deficit to beat Akron South Cavaliers 34-20 at Recreation Field before 4,600 fans. Johnny Willis scores two late Lantern touchdowns, including a 46-yard run, with Stukowsky and Johnson contributing earlier scores plus a safety for Lorain.
Steve Nenoff of Detroit defeats Moore in the main event at Rialto Theatre, taking the second and third falls after Moore won the opening. Paul Orth, from Springfield via Cleveland, beat Nick Bozenis in the semi and then won the final with a flurry of rights to the jaw.
Frank's Bakery and Ridgeville Bittners enter the Lake County Tournament at Painesville with Bakery facing Ohio Lamp Company of Niles at 1 PM and Bittners taking on State Dinera of Conneaut at 4 45 PM First round games. Bakery players to meet manager Herman Klein at 38 Wem Street at 10 PM.
Elyria High opened the 1939 season with a 12-6 victory over Oberlin at Ely Stadium in front of about 5,000 fans. Buterbaugh and Curcillo connected on a 90 yard pass play for Elyria’s first score, with Curcillo later scoring the second touchdown on a 31 yard rush. Oberlin threatened late in the half and again in the fourth, but fell short as Elyria’s defense forced key stops. The Crimson showed inexperience with 13 penalties and several fumbles but earned a season opening win as coach Boyd Robinson prepares for next week’s Bay City game against Sandusky.
A concise want ad note seeks quick results from a chroot Leemangram posting. It hints at locating a person or service, urging prompt contact and clear details to expedite a response. The item reads like a small classified notice urging interested parties to respond.
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