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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1907
Page
7
A sports piece explains why third base is toughest and how young players can rise. It details required reflexes, fielding skill, and precise throwing, noting the need for quick thinkers to fill the third baseman role and the demand for talent across all positions.
Crabb of the Saratoga Skating Club established a new world record for the half mile at Hoboken rink, finishing in 1:20 1-5. Clyde Martin of Poly Prep High was second. Crabb, a rising speed skater, has drawn attention last season and this year.
Imported from Viking lands, the famed ski jumper Ole Feiring of Duluth Minnesota leaped 112 feet on snow shoes to break Gustave Bye’s 106 foot mark. The piece highlights the sport as a new American institution and notes the sensational jump.
A description of a fearless jumper racing down a steep hill then leaping from a projactine ledge. He rises about 50 feet, uses full muscle power to land safely on his shoes, with danger of broken limbs if misjudged. The narrative ends mid description of his glide.
Billy Nolan and Battling Nelson plan to leave England within three weeks. No lan pushes Nelson and Joe Gans fight pictures to an amusement concern for 500 dollars. Piles mention DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as relief with genuine boxes stamped.
George E. Hill announces the Elyria Reporter will be printed every night under court-appointed receiver authority. He assures subscribers and advertisers their contracts and prepayments remain valid and that outstanding accounts will fund ongoing operations. He pledges fair treatment and plans to honor past patronage.
The longest bout on record was an 110 round draw between Andy Bower and Texas Jack Burke in New Orleans on April 6, 1893, lasting seven hours and tiring three referees. The shortest was Jim Burke versus Larry Temple, ending after a single handshake when Temple struck Burke on the jaw, knocking him out.
The grand circuit bans hopples, allowing only pacers without straps to start. Artificial gaits are disallowed amid safety concerns from strap entanglements and piling. Strong sentiment among top horsemen supports the prohibition.
The United States Naval Academy hires Dave Fultz to coach the baseball team for the coming season. Fultz, a Brown University standout in baseball and football, played as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Americans, and now practices law in New York City. He will arrive in Annapolis around March 2 to assume duties.
An unsigned letter questions advertised medicines yet endorses Electro-gen as a blood purifier and tonic claimed to cure germ troubles without narcotics. It promises a free 50 cent bottle and lists addresses in Philadelphia for purchase while noting travel ads and a rising demand for want ads.
The Sporting World reports indoor baseball rising in the United States and Canada and drawing interest in England. Originating in Chicago, it requires a light hall, rubber-soled shoes, padded trousers, and a 40 by 50 foot floor. Lumley of the Brooklyn club is highlighted as a top asset valued at around 20,000 dollars, with many offers from large clubs. Poseidon, an Australian horse, is praised for winning the Derby Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, noted as a premier three year old. Wisconsin swimmer Osthoff sets a 106 yard record, while Memphis and Detroit schedule April games.
Classified notice style item lists multiple small advertisements. It mentions a wanted second girl at 104 Grace Court with a special low price on an 8 room modern house plus barn on a lot 45 by 206 feet for 2100 dollars on the South side near West Avenue. Also includes sales job for Fred Fear & Co and a loan request for Elyria real estate P O Box 291. Ends with a playful advert for Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
East and west bound train times listed for Norwalk division and Sandusky division with No. 20 Night Express No. 32 Fast Mail and No. 3 Fast Mail among others. Also includes answers to correspondents about Electrogen a patent remedy claimed to purify blood cure germ diseases with free offer details from Electrogen Company Fremont Ohio.
Public schedule details for the Lake Shore Electric routes show trains from Elyria to Cleveland and return to Elyria with frequent hourly departures, connections to Oberlin Wellington Grafton Norwalk and other towns, and West bound services to Vermilion Sandusky Norwalk and Toledo. It lists first and last trains, limiteds, and special weekend times, with ticket note to purchase before boarding.
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