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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
7
President Johnson supports drastic measures to stamp out betting at baseball games. If advisory recommendations pass at the annual meeting, both the American and National Leagues are expected to enact stringent rules to eliminate the nuisance.
Pottsville shortstop Grove J. Achenbach, famed in local baseball circles, quietly married Beasle Lowther recently. A large reception followed the ceremony, attended by many Pottsville ball players and other locals.
The article traces rapid rises of promising players like Bates and Magee from amateur circuits to the major leagues, noting Bates with the Boston Nationals and Magee with Philadelphia, along with Castleton’s ascent from Utah leagues to the New York Americana and his notable no hit game. It emphasizes strong early talent, work ethic, and the scouting system driving quick promotions.
Robert Pitzauimmons denounces mid dleweight champion Hugo Kelly after a published claim of challenging any man in America in the division. Fitz asserts he remains world champion, questions Kellys right to claim the title, and notes he has fought out of his weight class with no recent opponents.
Nat Ray, the Canadian cross-country rider who has raised Thomas Hitchcock Jr.’s horses to front rank in steeplechasing, has sailed for England. It is believed he will ride King Edward during the winter, with training for the Liverpool Grand National Handicap a prominent possibility.
Charles Albert Bender of the Philadelphia Athletics is storing his household goods in Carlisle as he plans to spend the winter in Oklahoma with his wife.
The article argues for stricter penalties under the American Trotting Association rules to bar expelled or suspended figures from racing, aiming to curb evasion and ensure justice. It notes widespread, unproven ownership suspicions and urges full enforcement across the industry. Joe Bein will manage the Newark team next season, replacing Billy Murray. The Nolan moving picture rights dispute has been settled, with Nolan securing European rights, seen as a positive move by sport fans.
Foreign cycling champions have arrived in New York for the International six day race at Madison Square Garden starting Saturday Dec 8. The event draws unprecedented interest and excitement, with routers for the silent steed anticipating sprinting and fast pace throughout the competition.
The United States Naval Academy rowing authorities plan to ask Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte for approval to enter its best crew in the annual varsity race at Poughkeepsie. Names mentioned include Alec Smith, national open golf champion, and Sailor Burke who defeated O Harile O Rourke in New Orleans. A $1,000 cup donated by James Gordon Bennett awaits a New York to Bermuda motor boat race on June 8, 1907.
An advertisement promotes Indian Corn Leaf to remove corns and banions painlessly, claiming instant relief and complete removal. It includes testimonials, price 20 cents plus stamps for a booklet, and cites Bond Supply Co in Washington DC. Also mentions Indian Pile Qointment for piles at 60 cents and agent earnings.
The Rev Irl R Hicks resumes publication of his popular almanac for 1907. It is sold by Newsdealer or postpaid for 25 cents from Word and Works Publishing Co. Addresses in St. Louis and New York accompany various offers, including a course in finance by correspondence and college membership details.
A dense listing of prices across dairy meats and produce items. Walter Creamery, state and western brands, extensive per unit and bulk pricing for cheeses meats eggs and fruits. Includes apples onions potatoes dried beans flour hay lard pork beef mutton lamb veal rabbits and smoked meats with varied weight measures and crate or per hundred pricing. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup ad closes the list.
The issue lists LS and M S Railway schedules effective May 14 1906 for east and west bound trains. It details No 20 Night Ex No 28 N Boston Ex No 126 Norwalk Accommodation No 40 Toledo Buffalo Accommodation No 82 Fast Mail No 43 Accommodation No 6 Limited Fast Mail No 10 Chicago Boston B C No 2 Day Express No 141 Sandusky Division Accommodations and various Norwalk and Sandusky division routes with times around morning to evening. Include operators A J Firth and W C Heim as ticket agents.
Schedule of train departures and arrivals for the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co with routes from Cleveland Public Square to Elyria Oberlin Wellington Lorain Amherst Grafton Birmingham Berlin Heights and Norwalk including Limiteds and Jimiteds daily and weekend times. Officials J D Wilson and H E Buswell listed.
Timetables show multiple daily departures from Lorain Ohio to Cleveland Beach Park South Lorain Elyria Vermilion Sandusky and Fremont with listed times for westbound and eastbound routes. Details include transfer points and special conditions for Vermilion Sandusky Norwalk and Toledo as well as limiteds and ticket purchase note.
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