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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
7
A harsh view on expert judgment in baseball highlights that fans overvalue bats and arms while missing the key maker of a winner. Roy Fullerton surveys fans to name the best player, but few identify the indispensable figure who drives a club’s success beyond fame as a hitter or fielder.
Lightweight champion Joe Gans discusses Herman, a possible Britt bout, and his ring future. He notes Herman’s showing was creditable but outclassed, dispute over weight, race for money, and that bets and receipts for the match were weak. He says a Britt fight is possible if money exists and confirms interest in 133 pounds ringside for Tonopah plans.
Administrator's sale of real estate in Avon Township Lorain County Ohio to be offered at public auction January 21 1907 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at Elyria Court House. Parcels described with boundaries and ownership, appraised at 4000.90 dollars terms: one third cash one third in one year and one third in two years with mortgage security. Attorneys listed. Also an unrelated finance course advertisement follows.
Murphy, conqueror of Young Corbett in Philadelphia, seeks lightweight honors and declares Harlem’s pride must win or lose. He names Gans as superior but says they will fight up to Gans, then decide. He targets Britt Herman Hyland and Nelson in that order and expects Corbett to deliver a longer bout beyond six rounds.
Walter Camp, Yale advisor and member of the inter collegiate football rules committee, returned from Chicago saying a rules committee meeting would be held this month. He could not state any changes to the football code but believes nothing major will be done this year. In Chicago Camp did not discuss with Amos Alonzo Stagg arranging a Yale game if Harvard drops Yale from the schedule, and such talks are said to have no foundation. Camp adds the Western trip was for business, not Yale athletic policy.
Frank Klaus of Oak Point wins his bout against Paul Moore in Pillsburg Pennsylvania tonight. Reportedly fast with strong past performance against Frazer, Klaus is tipped to rise in welterweight rankings and challenge top ring generals in coming months.
Kid Herman arrived in Chicago in good shape after losses in Tonopah to Joe Gans. He declared the bout likely his last unless something unexpected happens and said he will devote all his time to his business.
The minor leagues consider a shift in umpire roles allowing officials to be drafted like players to progress from lower to higher levels as they show ability. Also includes an advertisement for Kodol Indigestion remedy noting its digestion benefits and legal compliance.
Berlin reports Frederick Ireland of Germany built a mechanical man at Busch circus. The automaton stands five centimeters high weighs about fifty kilograms and houses seven motors and 368 parts. It walks writes its name on a board rides a tricycle gesticulates smokes and draws a vehicle with passengers. The device uses 84 volts and 700 amphores per hour with intricate linkages to keep balance.
A foreign prince in Paris bet he could be arrested by police within two hours without breaking any law. Disguised in rags he dined at a top restaurant where the waiter refused service until shown payment. He produced a large note, police were summoned, and he was arrested for this staged ruse and later released after explaining the tale.
Washington reports a sharp rise in US Panama trade over two years. Exports to Panama are expected to exceed 14 million this year, with 12.96 million sent in the first eleven months and 1.27 million in November alone. Government use for canal construction likely absorbs a large share. Panama exports to the United States totaled about 1 million by year end.
Ebner Whitner of Concord New Hampshire celebrates his 89th birthday by recounting 61 years of smoking a pipe. He claims tobacco acts as a mild antiseptic and credits his longevity to averaging six pipes daily across 23,265 days. He recalls one after breakfast two after dinner and three before bed. He avoids liquor and drinks tea occasionally.
Fourteen new six room houses for rent on Hast River Street and Riverdale with modern conveniences. Inquiries to H Wurst, 628 West Broad Street. October 20, 1941.
Trains listed include No. 6 Buffalo & Chicago at 12 10 a m No 15 Boston & Chicago 5 45 a m No 9 Day Express 6 50 a m No 41 Toledo Accommodation 6 52 a m No 23 Western Express 11 25 a m No 733 Cleveland & Detroit Express 1 27 p m No 47 Norwalk Division Accommodation 3 39 p m No 141 Sandusky Division Accommodation 3 54 p m No 127 Norwalk Accommodation 2 55 p m No 37 Pacific Express 8 10 p m No 3 Fast Mail 11 26 p m Trains 8 23 47 127 87 via Norwalk Division and trains 5 3 15 41 133 141 128 via Sandusky Division Tickets agents A J Smith W C Heim EPmTa
Marion reporter notes Rev. G M Rourke of the First Presbyterian Church laments that two thirds of church members may be “going to the devil” as five large congregations hold union services offsite. He tells parishioners to “go tell them I said so” and questions the value of their religion as attendance declines.
Fragmentary notes show a request to sign an order appointing a special jury panel for Harry Thaw’s trial in New York. The document claims a prior affidavit failure by John B. Gleason, Thaw’s attorney, citing inability to assure a safe trial location and process.
Advertisement notes a 1.00 fare to Massillon with Bridgeport Uhrichsville and Wheeling routes. Preinventory Jardinier Sale promises big reductions by Boylan Bro on Saturday January 10, 1921.
Historic timetable lists frequent car departures from Cleveland Public Square to Elyria Oberlin Wellington Lorain Amherst Grafton Norwalk and Sandusky with numerous limiteds and special routes. It includes a West Bound Lorain Vermilion Sandusky service, East Bound to Beach Park Cleveland and Sandusky, and ticketing note to purchase before boarding.
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