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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1939

Page

3

Lou Nova and Galento fight aftermath debated in Liberty magazine

The piece by Arthur Donovan on Lou Nova being the next world heavyweight champion sparked criticism after Nova was KOed by Tony Galento five days earlier. The writer contends Nova remains in the title picture, while commentators note the timing and levelness of the bout. Herman Klein offers a contrasting take.

Arthur Donovan Liberty Magazine Lou Nova Nova Tony Galento Donovan Herman Juicy) Klein

Northeastern Ohio Leads In Six Man High School Football

A survey by state athletic commissioner H. R. Townsend shows Northeastern Ohio has the most six-man football teams, with 23 schools. Lorain County lists four teams including Grafton, Clearview, Avon, and Avon Lake, with Grafton boasting the county’s first six-man program and others spanning Austinburg, Conneaut, Ravenna, Mantua, and more.

Northeastern Ohio H. R. Townsend Northeastern Ohio Northwestern Ohio Eastern Ohio Central Ohio Southeastern Ohio Lorain County Grafton Clearview Avon Avon Lake Dave Kieselbach Austinburg Conneaut Rowe Deerfield Garretsville Nelson Mantua North Jackson Ravenna Twinsburg West Salem Windham Smithviile Lodi North Olmsted Dover Geneva Spencer

Coven Quits Carolina Returns to Elyria High Star

ILBUR COVEN, Elyria High basketball and track ace of three years, returns to the city after a week at UNC Chapel Hill. He reportedly will stay out until January before entering Ohio State University. Also notes golf at Beverly Country Club where greenskeepers will play in a Greenkeeping Superintendents’ Association event. Ernie Jacobs of Pittsburgh won last year with 73 72 145. Len Warner of Penn sleeps walked, strapped nightly, yet shines as a top end in scrimmages. Bill DeCorrevant remains in Northwestern’s third string backfield.

Ilbur Coven Elyria High University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Southern School Ohio State University Chicago Beverly Country Club Greenkeeping Superintendents’ Association Ernie Jacobs Pittsburgh Congress Lake Len Warner University of Pennsylvania Warner

Lingrel Faces Middletown As Veteran Coaches Clash

Middletown High coach Elmo Lingrel, in his 16th year, meets rival CACH coach Roy Clymer in a Saturday night showdown at Middletown. Lingrel has a 116-20-10 record over 15 years, after stints at Walla Walla and Dayton Stivers, with Otterbein past.

Cach Roy Clymer Crimson Middletown Elmo Lingrel Southern Ohio Lingrel Walla Walla Wash Dayton Stivers Au-Ohio Otterbein Elyria Springfield Elyria-Sandusky Clymer Dave Eaton Ralph Bauer Toledo Scott

Purdue Team To Be Strong, Has Tough Schedule

Purdue faces a brutal Big Ten schedule with Notre Dame, Michigan State and Santa Clara non conference games possibly draining strength. Backfield strength, led by Lou Brock and Jack Brown, with Ted Hennis at quarterback, supports a veteran Purdue unit that aims to press for wins despite tough opposition.

Purdue United Press Hicago Big Ten Boilermakers Notre Dame Michigan State Santa Clara York U.P Northwestern Michigan Mal Edwards Lou Brock Mike Byelene Jack Brown Elmer Layden Johu Kelly

Tickets Offered In Grid Contest For Elyria Lakewood Game

Five pairs of tickets to the Elyria Lakewood Lake Erie League game at Ely Stadium on Saturday afternoon October 7 are offered as prizes in the Chronicle Telegram Dope the Results Contest. Clip the coupon, mark picks for 20 games, mail by September 28 6 p m. First five correct or nearest correct entries win. Also notes on Purdue non conference schedule and roster details.

Elyria

Amherst to Host Rapid-Fire Tennis Tourney Tomorrow

Amherst on Harris street courts hosts a rapid-fire tennis tournament as part of the 12th anniversary sports program. Three divisions Men’s Women’s and Jimber compete starting at 12 noon tomorrow afternoon.

Amherst Harris Street

Moulton Candies Still Unbeaten In Pin League

Moulton Candies remained undefeated in the Elyria Recreation Class B Bowling League by winning three straight against Bell Company, extending their streak to nine and leading the standings. Blue Sky Inn led high team totals with 2,751 and 960 high single, while Buchholz of Blue Sky Inn posted the top individual score at 608.

Bell Company Elyria Recreation Moulton Candies Checker Cab Chandler Ridgevile Hatchery Moose Club Mike’s Tavern Tattersall Dairy Moode's Sohicans Wayne Feed Blue Sky Inn Tarry Tavern Elyria Nursery Nickle Plate Gerber’s Buchholz Moodt's Sohioanx Crurney Lss Ve Cealsler Nes Wiley Ste Etz Lay Lisa Ferd Pitts Warner Liz A Valerius Tutteranll Ldu—La Wircenske Rogers Liz Nomphett Ridgeville Hatchery Shenk Ionipper Jtolu Wircds St Lay Tilly Moore Club Mosses Ge Parker Ae Schoueider McCay Ste Gerber Robson Grey Bok Hemaw Cuarlson Heav Mitchell Sea Miller Moulton Millielk Plato Bell Company OY Malley Waldron Chervenka Wu Lad Krugman Aungst TKK Gigwenbach Als Carpenter

Notre Dame Purdue Tilt Tops Weekend Grid Card

Notre Dame and Purdue clash as the week's marquee football game amid a slate of top matchups. Big Ten contenders join Arkansas Mississippi State and Southern California opens in the Pacific Coast scene, with a full card of intercollegiate and regional showdowns across the nation.

Notre Dame Purdue Arkansas Mississippi State Oklahoma Southern Methodist Rice Vanderbilt Colgate Wisconsin Marquette Washington

Champion Conn Retains Title in 15 Round Victory

Pittsburgh reports champion Billy Conn defended the light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Mecho Bettina of Beacon New York at Forbes Field in 15 rounds. Conn showcased a venomous left and solid right hand, earning a nine to four edge on the UP scorecard. Bettina weighed 174 1 2, Conn 172 1 2, with a gate close to $75 000 and 17 532 paid admissions for a gross of $67 892 30 and net $58 117 98. Conn's camp announced a defense then a potential bout with Gus Lesnevich at Madison Square Garden on Nov 17.

Pittsburgh Billy Conn Mecho Bettina Beacon N. Y Forbes Field Conn Bettina Will Lesnevich Johnny Ray Gus Lesnevich Madison Square Garden Cenn United Press Mike Jacobs

East Bridge Inn Pin Loop Elects Officers

The East Bridge Inn Bowling League elected Douglas Dicken president for 1938 39 Harold Dicken secretary and Ernie Hanson treasurer The league will operate six teams with matches Sundays 4 to 6 pm at the Knights of Columbus A final meeting in preparation will be held at the Inn on the eve ning at 7 30 PM.

East Bridge Inn Douglas Dicken Harold Dicken Ernie Hanson Knights of Columbus Ing the Inn

Three Mat Bouts On Lorain Card Thursday

Lorain card features three wrestling matches on Thursday evening at the United Polts belt. Iron Men Taiun and 30-pound Pode clash with Dutch Heffner in the program headliner.

Lorain Iron Men Taiun Pode Will Elach Dutch Heffner United Polts

Holy Cross and Holy Trinity Vie For Lorain County Title

Weather permitting, Holy Cross of Elyria and Holy Trinity of Lo rain will meet tonight at Hamilton diamond at 5 o'clock to decide the C. Y. O. softball championship of Lorain County. Members of the local team are asked to meet at the diamond at 4:30.

Holy Cross of Elyria Holy Trinity of Lorain Hamilton Diamond Lorain County

Massillon Juggernauts Dominate Ohio Schoolboy Grid

Massillon Juggernauts powered by 113 points in two games crushed Mansfield 73 0 last week in a record spree. Coach Paul E Brown used second and third teams in the second half as Massillon built a towering lead and strengthened its claim as Ohio’s top schoolboy program. Other Buckeye squads posted wins and losses across the state with several unbeaten runs and notable upsets shaping the week.

Oe Oes U.P Massillon Ohio Paul E. Brown Mansfield Tigers New Castle Brown Cleveland Cathedral Latin Warren, O Erie Academy Buckeye Galion Versailles Crestline Bob Frye Tipp City Fostoria Portsmouth Greenfield McLain Oakwood Cincinnati Roger Bacon Wooster Sandusky Bucyrus Gene Balconi Elyria Akron Greenfield Franklin Wilmington Rogers Bacon Dayton Chaminade Medina Shelby Willard Coaching Twins Bull Query Dave Query Steubenville New Philadelphia New Philly Lancaster Zanesville Caldwell Hillis Hume Wirh Alliance Aviators Bellevue Hume Paul Sarringhaus Fleet Hamilton Public School Columbus Aquinas Dick Palmer Cleveland Shaw Akron East Bill Pagel Cleveland West West East Liverpool Sensanbaugher Uhrichsville Newscomerstown Chillicothe Jackson Lorain Akron North Lima South Troy McArthur Athens McKinley Canton McKinley Canton Lehman Greenville Celina Toledo Waite Marietta Springfield Warren Cincinnati Purcell Hamilton Public Indianapolis Shortridge Dayton Stivers Alliance Grove City Columbus Central

Bowling Loop Meets

A meeting of the All City Bowling League will be held this evening at Wykrent's Recreation at 7 30. All bowlers connected with the league are asked to attend.

All-City Bowling League Wykrent’s Recreation League

Elyria High Fans May Travel With Team to Middletown

Carl L. Smith, Elyria High School athletic manager, announced fans may ride the same train as the football team to Middletown this Saturday. Tickets cost $6.15 and are available at the high school office 3:05 to 4:00 p m this week. only five tickets remain. The team will depart Grafton at 8:48 a m, reach Middletown by 1 p m, stay overnight, then return Sunday 9:45 a m from Middletown to Grafton arriving 2:30 p m.

Carl L. Smith Athletica Elyria High School Elysria High Smith Grafton Middletown

K OFC Golf Tourney Winners Announced

Winners in the Elyria Knights of Columbus Lodge first annual golf tournament at Cherry Ridge were Lownet L V Johnson 986 15 6s second Russ Stokley best poker hand Jerry O Connor five eights highest score on a single hole Matt Roth nine on No 8 most 3s for 18 holes Alfred Alten nine most s for 18 holes Lyle McQuistion nine

Elyria Knights of Columbus Lodge Cherry Ridge Lownet L. V. Johnson Russ Stokley Jerry O'Connor Matt Roth Alfred Alten Lyle McQuistion

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