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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
7
Elyria supporters urge Lorain to join the trolley league this season. President Wilcox is asked to persuade Lorain’s manager to enter the green line circuit. Lorain views itself as a one‑game‑a‑week town and fears longer schedules.
The Vermilion Independents seek a first class visiting team for one or two Decoration Day games at Crystal Beach Vermilion Ohio. Respond to Chas A Heldloff 2808 Seymour Ave Cleveland Ohio about arrangements concessions and farm details.
Elyria fans mourn as Nevenpara fails in his first Akron appearance. Steubenville batters tally five hits and five runs in three innings while Eddle Kusel blanked the frame. Weather hampered a fair test of Nevenpara's abilities.
In a cautious innings trial with Columbus team, a wet field and ball hindered performance. The player failed in this moment and returned to rain county, where he gradually regained effective form. Many young players miss chances until warm weather improves condition.
Elyria management announces no admission charge for the April 27 exhibition against Dean Electric to showcase the team for local fans. Previous factory-team games drew fees. management now offers free entries to avoid dissatisfaction and highlight playing ability. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is endorsed as a pleasant remedy, aligning with the Pure Food and Drugs Law without opiates.
The article assesses catcher quality, noting Bresnibun, Ginger, and Sklityy as top U.S. league prospects. It cites Criger, Sullivan, and Klefnow among near leaders, and argues catching requires versatile skill beyond batting. It predicts demand from major and minor clubs for competent catchers for 1908 seasons.
The National Steeplechase and Hunt Association approved Robert M. Taylor of Baltimore to race as a professional rider in events reserved for named riders. His supporters hail him as a leading jockey, with past seasons noting strong performances and high expectations for future races.
A racing note indicates Sweet Maris with 2 02 time was trained by Billy Lauresis at Louisiana event aiding Che dadivncee of iis bie at by Loapsia NOY.
A jumble of names and events in the Roundup column mentions Willie West, Joe Litlan, and references to a New York Nationals pitcher, a theatrical backer, and various sports odds. The piece shifts among horse racing, boxing, and racing notes with unclear details and stray quotes.
Major league standings show Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Cleveland Boston Washington New York all competing with varying records. Tuesday results include Boston 2 Washington 0, Brooklyn 4 New York 1, Cincinnati 2 St Louis 0, Philadelphia 6 Boston 4, and other NL games.
Daily and Sunday train times from Elyria 6:45 a m and 4:17 p m for routes to Medina Akron Youngstown Butler Pittsburgh Cumberland Baltimore Philadelphia New York with sleepers from Akron to Massillon and Bridgeport. Rates listed for Uhrichsville Wheeling and Jamestown Exposition routes and contact C E Barry agent.
A brief note links James Watt to steam power and cites early science on hair loss. It claims Newhro’s Herpleide destroys a germ said to eat hair roots and promises hair restoration, selling samples for 10 cents and offering sizes at 60 cents and 1.00. Sold by Phillips & Co as agents in Detroit Michigan.
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