Louis Defends Heavyweight Crown Against Bob Pastor
Boxing in Detroit features Joe Louis defending his heavyweight title again Bob Pastor. Reports say Pastor vows a strong challenge, claiming greater size strength and experience while Louis is seen as favored 7-1 to win and 4-1 to knockout. The gulf in odds suggests a six round to knockout outcome is anticipated.
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DE Louis
Bob Pastor
Detroit
Motor City
Brown Bomber
Pastor
New York University
Louis
Midwest Picks Likely Football Powerhouses This Season
A preseason preview identifies four favorites Northwestern Notre Dame Michigan and Purdue as likely champions. Northwestern boasts one of its strongest teams under Lynn Waldorf with a tough schedule. Notre Dame relies on backfield depth from Elmer Layden. Michigan fields a strong backfield led by Harmon. Purdue trains under 25-lettermen with Brock Brown and Byelene in the backfield. Ohio State and Minnesota also loom as potential contenders.
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Northwestern
Notre Dame
Michigan
Purdue
Lynn Waldorf
Wildcat
Cats
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Elmer Layden
Layden
Bob Saggan
Ben Sheridan
Harry Stevenson
Fritz Crisler
Wolverines
Forest Evashevski
Jack Meyer
Paul Kramer
Tom Harmon
Mel Elward
Lou Brock
Jack Brown
Mike Byelene
Francis Schmidt
Columbus
Johnny Rabb
Bernie Bierman
Rasslers Return to Elyria Steel City Arena Spotlight
Rasslers in thick action headlines Elyria at Rialto Theatre with Thursday shows. Promoter Jack Washburn has Leo Numa vs Pat Kelly, Jack Ganson vs Joe Maynard, and Billy Fox vs Fred Bozic in a mixed league lineup. University of Chicago football aims for one win this season, per Oberlin College report dated November 18. Dick Fisher, Ohio State sophomore left halfback nicknamed the Columbiana Clipper, draws sports writer attention. Coach Roy Clymer to scout Middletown before the Toledo Scott game. Middies host Elyria next week at Middletown.
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Rassling
Elyria
Rialto Theatre
Steel City
Jack Washburn
Leo Numa
Pat Kelly
Jack Ganson
Joe Maynard
Billy Fox
Fred Bozic
University of Chicago
Oberlin College
Maroons
Dick Fisher
Ohio State
Roy Clymer
Middletown
Toledo
Scott
Middies
Louis Pastor bout prompts wry odds and odd questions
United Press notes Joe Louis defends his heavyweight title against Bob Pastor in Detroit. The writer lists comical queries on rules, equipment, and timing to mock the bout buildup, referencing boxers and officials while highlighting the farcical angle of the pre fight hype.
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United Press
Etroit
Joe Louis
Bob Pastor
Michigan Boxing Commission
Pastor
Indianapolis Speedway
Louis
Jesse Owens
Methuselah
Maxie Rosenbloom
Shuftlin
Joe
Max Baer
Max Schmeling
Loren Dickinson
Prediction Hard: Experts Question Galento Nova Fight Outcome
Sports writers weigh in after the Galento Nova bout, debating prospects for a potential Louis versus Pastor double event in diving bells and noting last minute order considerations that could impact any match.
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Louis
Pastor
Ohio Buckeyes unveil heavier 1938 squad this fall
Ohio State's tentative starting eleven on the practice field this fall weighs more than the 1938 final lineup. The line averages 206 pounds with 196 in the backfield, headlined by tackles at 219 and 248 pounds and backs around 179 to 217, signaling beef plus added speed for Coach Francis Schmidt's offense.
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Ohio State
Buckeye
Buck
Michigan
Wolverines
Carl Kaplanoff
Alex Schoenbaum
Kaplanoff
Schoenbaum
Francis Schmidt
Esco Sarkkinen
Jim Daniels
Stuart Whitehead
Steve Andrako
Fritz Howard
Charley Maag
Frank Clair
Don Scott
Jim Strausbaugh
Frank Zadworney
Jim Langhurst
Missouri
Vic Marino
Whitehead
Bill Nasker
Howard
Scales
Thornton Dixon
Jim Piccinini
Charley Anderenn
Rabb
Johnny Rabb
Howard Wedebrook
Dick Fisher
Schmidt
McGill Faces Ryan in Rialto Regular Card
Elyria fans will see newcomer Ray Ryan from Tulsa in a one hour two best out of three falls match against Cecil PleGul of Long Beach at the Rialto Theatre. The semi final bout starts at 8 30 PM with action promising as Ryan uses an unpredictable style.
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Rialto Theatre
Ray Ryan
Cecil PleGul
Long Beach
Cali
Ryan
Tulsa
Okla
McGill
Hell
McGull
Moore
Weaver
Jack Moore
Shadow
Buck Weaver
University of Indiana
Joe Savoldi
Rialto
Bowling Scores From Ohio Fuel Gas Bowling League
Humphrey Heaters won two from Electrolux Rex Automatic swept two from Moores Heaters and Jan tross took two from Tappan Rangers in practice matches at Elyria Recreation alleys. Rangers' Adam Lephosh led with 518. Defense plans for Missouri game to start late this week. THY 4 CO MOVE LATE AN WANT AD FOR RESULTS.
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Humphrey Heaters
Electrolux
Rex Automatic
Moores Heaters
Jan Tross
Tappan Rangers
Ohio Fuel Gas Bowling League
Elyria
Adam Lephosh
The
Rangers
Cardinals Trim Reds Lead In Early September Rally
The Reds penant drive stalled as Philadelphia stunned Cincinnati 15-1 in Cincinnati. Johnny Vander Meer struggled, five Reds errors aided the Phils, while Jastrebski and Suhr fueled the Phils’ offensive breakout. Cardinals stopped Dodgers 6-1 behind Max Lanier, as St Louis narrows gap in standings.
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Billy Myers
Bill Werber
John Niggeling
Johnny Vander Meer
Phils
Vander Meer
Niggeling
Johnson
Suhr
Marty
Iead
Cardinals
Max Lanier
Cabds
Dodgers
St. Lows
Vito Tamulis
Owen
Hank Leiber
Cubs
The
Uiants
Billy
Banners Set Pace In Colson League Bowling Meet
Kubuski Banners set the pace in the Colson Corporation Bowling League winning two of three from Valerius Rovers yesterday at Elyria Recreation Alleys. Their record stands five and one. Kayden Flyers swept Selby Olympics, Hamilton Speed Kings took two from Hopkins Silver Kings. Speed Kings posted 2,466 as high team series while Walk of Banners had 560 for high individual total.
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Colson Corporation
Valerius Rovers
Elyria Recreation
Kayden Flyers
Hamilton Speed Kings
Hopkins Silver Kings
Speed Kings
Rams Dodgers In Pro Loop Battle
New York report on Cleveland Rams and Brooklyn Dodgers meeting as the season opens. Key players Dutch Clark, Panee, and Joe certer listed with injury notes from the Pirates tilt.
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Dodgers
New York
Earl
Dutch) Clark
Cleveland Rams
Nets
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kebetes
Pittsburgh Pirates
Et Panee
Pound Tackle
Joe Certer
Pirate
Yesterdays Hero Hank Leiber Wins Cubs Narrow Victory
Hank Leiber hit a pivotal homer with a runner aboard as the Cubs edged the Giants 3 to 2. The late swing produced the decisive margin and highlighted Leiber's clutch power in a tight early season game.
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Hank Leiber
Cubs
Giants
Trams Try Third Time In Elyra Lorain Softball Clash
Holy Cross of Elyra and Nativity of Lorain prepare a regulation softball game as the Qomime clash tonight at Ely Stadium at 8 3. Earlier meet ended 4 4 with a later 10 4 Holy Cross lead when called due to Serkrens. Holy Cross players report at 9 15.
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Elyra
Nativity of
Lorain
Ely Stadium
Holy Cross
Serkrens
Wesphed
Tribe Executes Triple Play But Loses To Nats
The Cleveland Indians achieved the season’s first American League triple play in the fifth inning but lost to Washington 10 to 9. Key plays featured Ken Keltner handling a bunt and starting the relay, with Boudreau and Grimes completing the triple play. Slugging included two base hits and three base hits by Chanman Campbel Tannertun and Lewis Saermflees. Cleveland left runners on base while Appleton earned the win for Washington and Hudlin took the loss.
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White Sox
Bronx Bombers
Charley Keller
Oral Hildebrand
Red Sox
Browns
Jack Wilson
Trotter
Gil Rudy York
Tigers
Athletics
Buck Newsom
Mackmen
Hank Greenberg
Homer
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Bronca Stromme
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Hudlin
Tribe
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Cleveland Indians
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Evans
Wynn
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Boudreau
Grimes
Tluns
Chapman
Camp Dell
Lewis J Wann Dlale
Vernon Es Vans
Inelticia
Aberhalt
Strom- Meo Trouseattl
Appleton
Struel
Wavoutt
Stramme
Findlin
Laie Senstat
Rith
Bronca Loin Od
Tarrisquel
Winne, Loin
Pobsen
ADR
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Chapmen
Hale
Campbell
Weltue
Fl ” Grimes
Hetrsle
Fursemgtell
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yPythaik
Va St
Aderhalt
Lewis
Wright
Vernon Tb
Carta
Auyis
Myer
Gee
Carrasquel
Fox Appleton
Washington Jr
Hi Speed Gas Faces Lowe's Hungry Five In Bowling Match
Hi-Speed Gas, a southpaw team, meets Lowe's Hungry Five at Elyria Recreation alleys this evening at 9. Hungry Five is a Recreation Class B pick team. Hi-Speed won its first match last week, with Corts and Kohn lefties beating Electro Alloys by 50 sticks.
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Southpaws
Lowe's
Hungry Five
Elyria
Hi - Speed
Corts
Kohn Lefties
Electro Alloys
Louis Favored To KO Pastor In Detroit Title Fight
Detroit crowd expected at Briggs Stadium for Joe Louis versus Bob Pastor in their heavyweight title rematch. Louis, 41 favored to win by knockout in seven rounds or less, seeks revenge after Schmeling upset in 1936 and Pastor’s upset bid in 1937. Gate projected near 450000 dollars.
Rochester Leads Playoff Series Rochester vs Bears in Final
Rochester Red Wings hold a 2-0 lead in the International League Governors Cup final series over the Newark Bears. Ken Raffensberger will start for Rochester at Ruppert Stadium, while Newark counters with Hank Borony. Si Johnston pitched a four hitter for a 2-0 shutout to extend the Wings’ series edge.
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Newark Bears
Rochester Red Wings
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Ken Raffensberger
Hank Borony
Fordham
Rochester
Bears
Si Johnson
Indians Colonels Even In A A Series
The first of three games in Louisville was to be played today between Indianapolis and Louisville in the final American Association playoff. Each club has won a game. the winner will meet the International League champion in the Junior World series. Indianapolis won last night 3 to 1 behind Don French and Allan Hunt, who drove in all three runs with two doubles.
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Indianapolis
Seventit
Don French
Allan Hunt
Louis Heads to Detroit for World Heavyweight Title Fight
Principals Joe Louis of Detroit and Bob Pastor of New York meet for the world heavyweight championship. Twenty rounds at Briggs Stadium with promoters Mike Jacobs of New York and Scotty Montieth of Detroit. Expected 50,000 in attendance and $450,000 gate. Louis to receive 37 1 2 percent of net gate and Pastor 17 1 2 percent. Main bout at 9:30 PM EST. Forecast fair. radio via NBS Blue network.
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Etroit
U.P
Bob Pastor
Max Schmeting
Joe Louis
Briggs Stadium
Detroit
Joe
Jim Braddock
Bob
New York
Herr Schmeling
Schmeling
Louis
Petunias
Pastor
New York University
Madison Square Garden
Mike Jacobs
Scotty Montieth
United States
Brighton
Florence
Northville
State Fair Grounds
Tony Galento
Mrs Lorenz Wins Haserodt Trophy at Elyria Club
Mrs Lorenz won the Haserodt Trophy competition for women at Elyria Country Club with a low net 88 82 using half handicap. She led in Class A with 41 on odd holes while fellow competitors earned scores 51 59 to fill the event. Lorenz also posted the day’s low score 88. runners up included Mrs Earle Foster and other challengers. This was the Haserodt Trophy’s second year with last year’s playoff producing Mrs Flynn winner.
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Wiliam J. Lorenz
Elyria Country Club
Lorenz
Lloyd Barton
Larry Chapin
Earle Foster
Helen Flynn
Oscar Blaserodt
H. EF. Sullivan
Howard Barbour
J. T. Fawcett
Paul Reed
Flynn
Ralph Murbsch
Smitty's Bowling League Opens Schedule Tonight
Smitty's Bowling League opens this evening at Knights of Columbus alleys with two shifts. At 7: Foss faces J Banville and McCaffery meets Schweda. At 8: Teasdale competes with R Banville and Sayles faces Esch.
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Knights of Columbus
Foss
J. Banville
McCaffery
Schweda
Teasdale
R. Banville
Sayles
Esch
Clearview hosts Avon in season opener grid clash
Clearview and Avon meet in a six man football game in Clearview for opening action. Avon arrives off a 12 0 win over Grafton last week while Clearview starts its season this Friday at 3 30 p m local time.
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Clearview
Avon
Grafton
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