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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
7
A 20 year old reflection cites Bill Nye on roller skating and its craze in Salt Lake City. The humorist mocks the common awkwardness of standing, explains independent leg movement, describes various falls and skating postures, notes skaters’ disregard for persons, and lists rink equipment as skates a cushion and liniment.
The piece notes a surge of left handed players dominating youth and pro baseball. It claims many clubs seek two left handed hitters, and most young players practice to hit left handed to rattle pitchers. It mentions 60 percent of big league batters are left handed and praises DeWitt's Little Liver Pills as a cleansing remedy.
Across Ash inbula labor tension grows as non union iron workers refuse to quit when asked to do 30. Britain plans war cruisers for Jamestown expedition while U.S. officials debate ballots in New York and Michigan measures. Incidents include Thaw insanity plea, streetcar wage hikes, train leadership changes, and a rash of political and social upheavals across cities.
Oberlin college fell to Yale last night by 34 to 28 as Yale used sharp plays and long shots. Yale stars Clifford and J Murphy excelled, while Oberlin’s Smith and Waters stood out. Coach Lush said Oberlin played the hardest game of the Christmas tour but lacked the up tempo to match Yale.
Cal Harris promoter of county athletics has secured the theater at Sandusky for Friday night wrestling. A bout features Young Hirsch of Cleveland versus Oyama the Japanese jiu jitsu wrestler. Jotun Lute of South Lorain and Young Gotch of Cleveland also appear in the preliminary matches.
Twenty four inning game where Athletics beat Boston 4 to 1 in Boston on September 1. Daniel H. Kelly runs 100 yards in 9.385 seconds at Spokane June 23. Dan Patch mile pace in 1 55 at St Paul September 3. Roseben seven furlongs in 1 22 carrying 146 pounds at Belmont October 16. George Sutton averages 100 in 500 point match of 18.2 on April 17. Louis Wagner wins Vanderbilt cup race over 297.11 miles on October 6. Willie Anderson scores 67 and 66 at Onwentsia August 15. Gans defeats Nelson in boxing at Goldfield Nevada September 3.
An advertisement dismisses patent medicine branding for Electro-gen as a lab produced liquid remedy for blood germ infections. It markets cures for stomach issues, offers 50 cent bottles with a free 50 cent one by mail, and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with pricing and retailer mentions. It ends with a satirical jab about youth dental care advice.
East and west bound rail connections from Norwalk and Sandusky divisions list daily trains, accommodations, fast mails, express services, and notable arrivals. Officials A. J Smith and W. C. Heim advertise ticket agency details for multiple divisions and numbered trains across early morning to late evening slots.
Comprehensive timetable details for the Cleveland and Southern Traction line list hourly departures from Elyria to Public Square and vice versa, with Elyria Oberlin and various branch connections. It covers limiteds, regional connections to Lorain Wellington Beaulieu Norwalk, and weekend schedules, plus east and west bound routes and ticketing notes.
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