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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
6
Fragmented notes indicate plans to extend the grandstand at the base ball park with new aisles and a new section. Estimated costs are uncertain and officials warn crowds may face limited seating as ground conditions improve and minimal work is needed.
Hueston of St Louis defeats Jerome Keogh of Buffalo 600 to 497 to keep the world continuous pool title. He calls for shorter nightly blocks of 125 to 150 balls and a rule change to ease physical strain and improve competition. Keogh backs shorter sessions and argues against leather pockets harming play.
Earl Moore of Cleveland argues that baseball is fickle and no pitcher can predict lasting success. He notes players rise and fade, with fame brief and teams and crowds driving the game more than individual prowess.
Elyria High School football team holds a practice at Athletic Park tomorrow afternoon with alumni and new candidates in a scrimmage. Webber starts at second base while Bryant Gamble Leonard and Smallwood key the effort as coaches test lineup and talent for a regular season.
Ashland plans a stronger team after last year’s fame and a historic defeat of a visiting squad. Captain Bo Ross and players from Coshocton Bellville and Millersburg joined as promising additions. management targets games with Cleveland Vermilion Elyria Millerburg Mt Vernon Wooster with the opener slated for May 15.
Harry Billiard from Elyria, known as a clever Wooster pitcher, now with Merriden Mississippi of the Cotton States league, reports good health and strong form. He pitched the season's first game last Thursday against a college team, winning 2 to 1 with nine strikeouts and no errors. Meridan defeated the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Elyria high school will meet a well practiced Glenville team on April 13 in the city to begin the new season. Glenville’s schedule lists games against Holmiston business college on April 6 and Willoughby high school on April 10. Elyria and Glenville have a history of close battles and local players feel confident despite a lack of practice.
Congalton started as a pitcher in baseball's early days with Cleveland while Moriarity, a New York infielders sub, coughs up a spring practice injury. Hogg’s arm recovers but limited pitching is planned for Clark Griffith’s season. Owen and Patterson of Comiskey’s staff are in fine form for this time of year. Clary Young takes temporary charge of the Boston Americans. Detroit teetotalers noted as 12 members. Pat Flaherty resumes with Boston Nationals after a shoulder wrenched. Bresnahan patents a shin guard for catching. Backstops prefer hands when catching. Davis King Chase Weimer Delehanty push to face any commission. Hanlon Bancroft impressed with Birmingham as possible Reds spring site. Gildie Morgan, Boston Americans infielder, now in law school and to play Montreal. Fenna Rogers sold to Des Moines and out for spring departure with Pirates.
The text notes a Thursday game in New Orleans between the Reds and the Beaton Americans. It suggests Cincinnati fans tire of weak showing by second-rate clubs before the National League season starts.
Garry Herrmann of Cincinnati was chosen president of the American Bowling Congress at St Louis amid a close ballot. Abe Langtry of Milwaukee won the secretaryship with 78 votes. The congress set rules for future tournaments to begin before February 10 and formed a national commission to unify playing rules with other associations.
Subscribers advised to file complaints and orders with the main office via Rawson 19 or Bell Main 26 to secure proper delivery. Advertisement for Mrs. Austins Quick-Raising Buckwheat promotes tender crispy brown cakes and notes grocers can provide details.
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