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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
5
Elyria coach Clymer keeps attack plans close as the Crimson prepare to meet Sandusky with a likely aerial strategy if the field dries. Sandusky counters with a veteran backfield led by Balconi and Fléming, while Woodburn VanDyne and Carroll anchor a tough forward line. Elyria’s recent aerial success against Oberlin hints at a pass heavy approach against the Blue Streaks.
Elyria High’s Crimson faces a lacking element this week as Coach Roy Clymer notes inexperience hinders the team before the Sandusky game with Blue Streaks. Clymer and assistant Dave Eaton cannot pinpoint the deficiency, but emphasize the players are trying hard and learning as they go. The squad shows no fear of Blue Horde coach Bob Whittaker, despite the anticipated challenge.
Brooklyn's Dodgers beat the Cleveland Rams 23 to 12 at Ebbets Field before 12,423. Ace Parker sparked a 55-yard drive with a 22-yard TD, Parker Hall connected on an 68-yard pass to Pery Schwartz, and Bill Reissig kicked a field goal. The Dodgers led 7-6 at halftime and sealed the win with Hodges’ 16-yard interception return.
A garbled recap lists players and positions for the Dodgers with multiple touchdowns, field goals, and substitutions. The fragment mentions Kenton Drake Parker Schwartz Hondges and others, with vague game details and personnel movements across tackles guards and centers.
Elyria High tennis shows progress after open season losses to Lorain and Shaker Heights. Bob Stevenson and Al Bauer teamed for a 6-4 6-3 doubles win over Lorain’s Lucas Cook, while Elyria’s singles players Sharkey Dutch Boron fell to Webber Wathola Kuhn in tough sets.
Elyria High Reserves seek first win of the season as they travel to Ely Stadium to meet Dover High tomorrow afternoon. Kickoff at 3 45. Coach Ralph Bauer says practice focused on both offense and defense after last week’s 13 7 loss to North Olmsted varsity, with emphasis on improving ends and tackles.
Howard Barbour led Elyria Country Club scoring with an 80 yesterday. Oscar Haserodt posted 82 and Dr F A Lawrence 85 for solid rounds as competition remained tight.
The second week of play in the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary bowling league at Elyria Recreation closes with three teams undefeated. Engineers Bench Molders and Steel Shell Rooms each hold six wins. High team score was Bench Molders at 2638. top individual was Jack Siffert of the Aul Conditioners with 586.
Washington game saw Mel Harder pitcher the Indians to a 7 to 2 victory over the Senators. Vitt noted Harder’s late-season surge, with nine wins coming in the last seven weeks, lifting Cleveland into third place, one game ahead of the White Sox and three behind the Red Sox.
Four games set for 7 p.m. tonight in the Elyria Recreation All-Star League at the Elyria Recreation alleys. Left and Right meet Elyria Recreation. Nichols Funeral Home vs D and N Sandwich Shop. Ridge Too! against Rorick Insurance. Tarry Tavern vs Save-With-Us Stations.
Holy Cross of Elyria defeated Nativity of Lorain in a semi final C O elimination series game played last night at Ely Stadium. The game ended after the fifth due to darkness with Tony Sito pitching and Zig Farh catching for Holy Cross. Kash led both teams with two goals while the winners also benefited from strong defensive play.
Four top light heavyweights are set for action at the Elyria Sports Club card at Rialto Theatre tomorrow night. Main event features Jack Moore vs Buck Weaver in a two-hour two-out-of-three falls scramble. Also on the bill Cecil McGill faces Ray Ryan with an 8:30 start in a one-hour two-out-of-three falls bout.
J Banville Jr led a 2,500 team score as his squad won three straight matches in Smitty's Bowling League at the K of Calleys. Herm Esch rolled the high individual 589, with Foss, McCaffery, Schweda, Sayles, and Teasdale each earning several wins in open play.
Elyria coach Roy Clymer plans one change in the starting lineup against Sandusky, shifting Alvin Meyer to left halfback to provide better blocking. The rest of the backfield and forward wall mirror the Oberlin opener, with Kostyo likely to start at center unless illness dictates Meckley stepping in. Sandusky, heavy favorite, fields a lineup led by Jim Woodburn and Jim Van Dyne ends and center Bob Harbrecht with Ernie Thomas at QB, as the teams meet for the 6th time with Sandusky leading 15-12-2 in the series.
Avon, Sept. 21. After a 12-0 victory over Grafton, Avon six man grid team travels to Clearview for a 3 p.m. kickoff Friday. Coach Louie Kolopos' squad has four games left, hosting Avon Lake Oct 6, visiting Grafton Oct 13, meeting Avon Lake Oct 27 and Clearview Oct 31.
Detroit September report shows Joe Louis defending his heavyweight title for the eighth time with a dramatic eleventh round knockout of Bob Pastor before a 33,800 crowd at Tiger Stadium. Louis remains undefeated with seven defenses via knockouts. Pastor earns $51,800 while Louis receives $118,400.
Schedule lists Cleveland at Washington, Chicago at New York, St Louis at Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia. No results yet as games set for today.
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