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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1907
Page
8
A wartime bowling feature recalls players famed for extreme superstitions. One star allegedly derailed after a foe crossed fingers on a seat while another national figure began superstition after slipping in street shoes at Buffalo. He avoided proper bowling footwear for years, finally losing in the last frame due to a foul in the eleventh game.
A historical explanation of the infield fly rule discusses when the batsman is out on a fly ball with runners on base. It details base occupancy scenarios, the umpire’s call of infield fly, and why the rule exists to prevent easy double plays.
Tommie Bryan says he will accept the Tonopah Club offer to fight Joe Gans on Labor Day. Plans push for Battling Nelson and Harlem Tommy Murphy to meet in Philadelphia. Sam Langford, the colored welterweight, is matched to fight runner Moir, the heavyweight champion of England, in a 20 round bout before the National Sporting Club of London in the second week of April.
An old timer recalls a New York racing incident where a horse allegedly exacted revenge on a racing journalist. The tale, told with lingering mystique, notes a horse’s intelligence as the man crossed a track and was nearly struck, sparks a belief that equine wit can rival human cunning.
The season rumor mill runs as Minmy Cadiaian may join the White Sox by April 11 while Cubs and Michigan changes loom. Cleveland scouts rate Wake as a better catcher than Fred Buelow. Detroit doubts. Giants pick a Big Four of Chicago New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn. Johnstown signs many players, trimming the rest. Otto Krueger’s return request is denied by the National Commission. a $52,000 verdict against Baltimore looms with a potential receiver.
Louhs Cimemnatic and Garry Herrmann noted for bowling honors in the East. Captain Barney Doherty, Sharon roller polo half back, jumps to the New England league. Greensburg defeats East Liver pool champions 41 to 36. South Jersey sportsmen oppose a proposed $1 gun tax. Pittsburg holds first in the Central basketball league, duration of stay unclear. E M Peers, national amateur golf champion, returns from Dungenness with Carnegie guests. O D Thompson arrives. fortnight on Dungenness links hosted by W C Tarnegie. Girls wanted at the Peckoss laundry, 117 West avenue.
British sports writers discuss the belief that England dominates world sport in all lines. They note American successes in Athens and the Americas Cup as evidence of superior merit rather than Yankee tricks. Observant authorities increasingly question Britain's athletic system amid ongoing debate.
An advertising notice touts Electrogen as a harmless squid form remedy for germ diseases including consumption catarrh scrofula and rheumatism with a 74 hour claim to cure a cold or sore throat. A 50 cent bottle is offered free by mailing name and address to The Electrogen Co Fremont Ohio. The piece also notes Manager Jennings of Baltimore praising Mowery’s past performance and predicting future success with Detroit.
An advertisement offers a chance to enter real estate and fire insurance with no capital, promising earnings from 1500 to 5900 yearly. It claims help to establish an office, obtain agencies for top companies, and assist with conveyancing, mortgages, and policy writing. Also includes testimonials for tonics and cough syrups.
Inquire of M. and Craddock at Peafield Center. P O Wellington, BR. F. D. Property features 175 acres with sturdy buildings and ample water supply.
A notice asks the owner of a Wink Dini item lost at the National Bank counter at 3:50 p m on February 28 to return it to the National Bank. The brief item mentions Ned Hanlon optimism about recruits and praises Mrs Austin s Pancake flour, plus a referral to HIN optician at 532 Broad Street for optical needs.
Rail timetable for LS and MS Railway effective May 14, 1906 lists east bound trains from Norwalk and Sandusky divisions with numbers, destinations, and approximate times such as No 20 Night Ex 6:21 am, No 28 Boston Ex 6:38 am, No 126 Norwalk Accommodation, No 40 Toledo & Buffalo, No 32 Fast Mail 10:40 am, No 6 Limited Fast Mail 6:45 pm, and west bound trains including No 5 Buffalo & Chicago, No 9 Day Express 6:50 am, No 23 Western Express, and No 3 Fast Mail 11:26 pm, with division notes and agents A J Smith and W C Heim.
The list shows varying prices for dairy products, poultry, fruits, vegetables, grains, and fibers. Notable entries include butter at 28 to 34 cents, Old $1.25 pigeons, apples from $2.50 to $3.50 per barrel, potatoes up to 50 cents, onions at 1.75 to 2 per cwt, squash at 30 to 35 dollars per ton, and wheat No 2 red at 78 cents on car lot. Hides and wool quotes follow, with multiple grades and weights. Little globules of sunshine note transitions into a medical ad for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, touting headache and biliousness relief without griping.
Very low rates promoted by G. B. Dechtler, agent, urging readers to contact by phone 49 for money saving consulting services.
The timetable lists train and car departures between Elyria, Cleveland, and suburbs with numerous daily and late night times. It includes From Elyria to Oberlin, Lorain area stops, and connections to Vermilion, Sandusky, Norwalk, and Fremont, noting bi directional services and peak weekend hours.
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