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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1931
Page
17
Fielding H. Yost of Michigan presents the first weekly football article for The Chronicle Telegram through Central Press Association. The piece outlines why conferences form and their impact on the sport.
By Fielding H. Yost of Michigan discusses the broad role of football within a nationwide organized program. He cites 1,978 colleges with 75 athletic conferences and major associations guiding ethics and schedules, stressing physical education as part of education and the economic support football provides for intramural and other sports.
In Milwacker George Nith als won a 10 round decision over Wright in the national middleweight tournament. Geary Leach won a 10 round decision over Johnny Burns. Bie Forma send defeated Vearl Whitehead in Hollywood in a 10 round welterweight bout. Steve Trojack knocked out Tom Havel in Winnipeg after a first round. Tessmann defeated Berg in San Diego. Francesco Raymond won a no decision in Wichita Falls. Dick Dantesa won a 10 round decision in Minneapolis. Stanley Winneryk edged by points in Lewiston. George Glover drew with Coven Lynn in Boston. In Burlington Vieng Bey Rawana knocked out Jack Dudley in Worcester. The Ex-Hi Midgets seek games in Lorain County, contacting Steyn Veen.
New London High School defeated Loudonville 28 to 9 as Franks and H Smith scored in the first win of the season. Loudonville tackle Elzer suffered a broken leg early. New London Amherst game moved to October 17.
New York Yankees and Washington Senators clash in a doubleheader with both teams fighting for second in the American League. Yankees needed to win both games to overtake Washington as Babe Ruth hit two homers and narrowed the home run race, while Lou Gehrig was left hitless. Philadelphia defeated Boston 7 to 1 in the other game.
Williamsville sees a decisive finals match as Mrs. Glenna Collett Vare of Philadelphia faces Miss Helen Hicks of Hewlett Long Island for the United States women’s golf supremacy. Vare seeks a sixth final appearance with five previous titles, while Hicks, in her first final, advanced by defeating Britain’s Enid Wilson 1 up on the 18th hole in the semi finals.
A chaotic score snapshot lists many college football results across the nation. Notable games include Ashland 7 Marietta 6 and Mount Union 39 Cedarville 6, with items such as Wittenberg 18 Georgetown, Oklahoma a M 34 Bethany, and Brigham Young 4 UCLA 9 among others.
The Athletic Club and Business Men meet tomorrow at Cascade Park for the second C and L playoff game for the county league title. Ed Stokes era team needs win to claim the 1931 crown after beating the rivals last Sunday. Johnny Yucka to start for the A C against Ben Mahl and Harvey Heath for the Business Men. game starts at 3 pm with players to report at 1:30.
The Thomas Furnitures travel to Sandusky for a 1 PM game against the Commercial Banks of the ceux in a preliminary ahead of the Sandusky Eagle Massillon Maroon grid clash. The Banks drew 0-0 with Lorain and Nativity in their opener. Thomas Furnitures plan a hard-fought effort, though guard positions worry the staff.
National games include New York versus Brooklyn and Philadelphia versus Boston with Pittsburgh at Chicago. Scores report Kansas City beat Minneapolis 11 to 4, Toledo and Louisville 3. Weather notes show rain in St Paul Milwaukee.
Sidelined chatter from Champaign reports Ti nois varsity practice with freshman squad and first team lineup. Evanston notes Northwestern to travel to Stagg Field for Cornell and Hillsdale games with several players limited by minor injuries. Ann Arbor describes Michigan's backfield battle as Kipke weighs a dozen backs with Heston pressing Fay for halfback. Madison notes Wisconsin scrimmage planned to assess outcome.
Touchdown Lamp son and point after highlight a scoring sequence. Elyria adds a safety. Multiple substitutions occur with Abookire for Wood and others moving for position. Referee Bechtel Toledo and linesman Moore oversee the game as coaches adjust early in the period.
Elyria High School defeated North Olmsted 12 to 8 at Fly Stadium in a prelude to the Elyria-Oberlin game. Bedocs and Wetham starred with 75 yard scoring plays, while the Elyria line and flashes’ backs showed strong first half work before North Olmsted narrowed the gap in the second half.
Blair Nunamaker world horseshoe pitching champion appears in an exhibition at Cascade Park tomorrow at 2 pm alongside local stars and a match between Elyria and Willard teams. Included is a display of his renowned tricks and a note on Buckets Coldenberg staying with the fourth team as he trims weight.
In a rain drenched game at Ely Stadium Oberlin High defeated favored Elyria 7 2 for their first win over Elyria since 1924. A late third quarter drive set up Lampson for the go ahead score after a 15 yard penalty on Elyria. Oberlin’s defense then shut down Elyria for the remainder.
Oberlin's packueld fell short yet the Red and Blue line dominated the game with Barnes Fields Bruse and Holzhauer making key tackles. Coach Smith Eaton tempered expectations saying the Crimson Flash squad must improve while eyeing a stronger showing against Collinwood next week.
The Odd Fellows softball team close their season by traveling to Lorain for a county wide O I O F tourney. Four teams Elyria Lorain Oberlin and Grafton compete with drawings at Lakeview Park diamond. The locals open with a 1 PM first round game.
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