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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

Page

2

Hart Devore Fight Draws Big Lorain Crowd In Akron Show

Large Lorain crowd travels to Akron for the Hart versus De Vere lightweight bout as Alex Hart meets Willie De Vere in Bernie Strappa’s all star card. Promoters claim it may be one of the best cards in the Rubber City with Hart seeking a decisive victory and De Vere vowing to prove championship potential.

Lorain Akron Alex Hart Willie de Vere Wallops Bernie Rubber City Fair Hart Willie Devore Levore Alex Johnny Kilbane Devore Cleveland

Opening Games of Big Leagues and the Scores

The St. Louis Browns beat the Cleveland Indians 4 to 2 in St. Louis opening day. The New York Yankees routed the Athletics 11 to 1 while Boston defeated Washington 6 to 2. Rain halted the Tigers vs White Sox opener in Detroit. New York Giants toppled Philadelphia 10 to 9 in eleven innings, first extra inning game of the season. Chicago Brooklyn and Cincinnati opened with wins in the National League.

St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians St. Louis New York Yankees Athletics Boston Washington Tigers White Sox Detroit New York Gants aéfeat Phillad_elphia Sea-Son Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati

College scores roundup from major games

Princeton beat Villanova 3 to 1 and Brown edged Boston University 7 to 3. Army defeated Union 14 to 2 while Pennsylvanus topped Cornell 7 to 6. Navy dumped Mount St Marys 20 to 2 and Yale defeated Columbia 8 to 3. Holy Cross crushed Trinity 14 to 0 and Lafayette beat Williams 10 to 4.

Princeton Villa Nova Brown Boston University Army Union Pennsylvanus Cornell Navy Mount St. Marys Yale Columbia Holy Cross Trinity Lafayette Willams

Today’s League Games Open Schedule

The schedule lists American League matchups including Cleveland at St. Louis Chicago at Detroit Boston at Washington Philadelphia at New York and National League games Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and St. Louis at Chicago Us fle9 at N GhHo.

Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Detroit Boston Washington Philadelphia New York National League Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Columbus Cup Trophy Moved to Southern Zone Trapshooting

The Southern Zone Handicap Trapshooting Tournament replaces the former Southern Handicap Tournament run by the Interstate Trapshooting Association. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce, donor of The Columbus Cup, requests the trophy be contested at the annual Southern Zone event this year and in future years.

Interstate Trapshooting Association Chamber of Commerce of Columbus

Moose Bowlers Gift Lodge Silver Trophy

At the Moose lodge meeting last evening the Moose bowling team presented a silver loving cup won in the City Bowling League the past season. The club took most honors for team work singles high three games and high single game, with many prizes awarded. Official averages not yet public. The cup will be engraved and placed in a wall cabinet at the club rooms.

Hlyria Moose Lodge Moose

Oberlin Volleyball Team Narrowly Edged by Lorain

The Oberlin City Volleyball team lost to Lorain Chamber of Commerce on their home floor Tuesday night. Oberlin won two of five games by scores 15–10, 14–16, 16–14, 8–16, and 10–16, with Lorain taking the final two to secure the match.

Oberlin Oberlin City Lorain Chamber of Commerce Lorain

President Tastes First Defeat On the Links

Grantland Rice and Ring Lardner paired as they defeated President Harding and Under Secretary of State Fletcher in a Chevy Chase Club golf foursome at Washington. Rain drizzled but the administration fell five up to the famed sports writers.

Grantland Rice Ring Lardner Harding Fletcher Chevy Chagze Club Washington Five Up Great Britain Labor Triple Alliance Railwaymion Transport Workers George Percy Radcliffe British War Office Thomas J. McNamare Lloyd George Thomas Richards Miners’ Federation Richard A. S. Redmayne

Gwazda Wins 440 Yard Dash In Interclass Track Meet

Gwazda of class A edged Tobey Horn by a few seconds in the 440 yard dash at the High school Inter-class track meet. Justice led the high jump with 4 ft 11 in, while Schultz won the class B 440 with 66 3 4 sec. Standings show Class A 311 2 points for Junior A and 26 1 2 for Senior, Class B 48 and 15 for Freshman A and B.

Lorain C. Gwazda Tobey” Horn Gwazda Horn R. Schultz Justice Gwarda Alexander Stengell Tillock Ltd Congden Day D Justice Kuebler Hoffman Bedell Smth Ross Grant Treshman

Ratner Beats Lewis In Fifteen Round Decision

Last night in New York Augie Ratner won a decision over Ted Kid Lewis after fifteen rounds. Eddie James defeated Charley Hayes by decision in ten rounds.

New York Augie Ratner Ted Kid Lewis Eddie James Charley Hayes

Grudge bout ends as Strangler Lewis wins in Chicago

Greek wrestler Jim Londos escaped six headlocks but yielded to Strangler Lewis who won the match with the sole fall in the 1562nd minute of a Chicago confrontation last night.

Chicago Jim Londos Strangler Lewis Lewis

British Press Reprints Harding Message Amid League Debate

London reports highlight President Harding’s message to Congress with emphasis on his rejection of the League of Nations. The British press features excerpts and notes the rival triple alliance strike decision as a major news point.

London Harding Congress Triple Alliance League of Nations

Openers Draw 100000 Fans as Baseball Season Starts

New York April 14 Baseball began with strong turnout across major and minor leagues. Over 155000 watched the Polo Grounds debut featuring the Yankees and Athletics, while minor leagues drew more than 100000, signaling solid interest. Babe Ruth powered five hits though no home run as Browns beat Indians and Giants and Dodgers opened in strong form.

Jack Velock I. N. S. Sporting Editor New York Yankees Athletics Polo Grounds Giants Dodgers St Louis Browns Browns Cleveland Indians Babe Ruth Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Rede Pat Moran Pirates John A. Heydler Leparcine

Western Reserve Seeks Golf and Tennis Teams

Petitions circulate among Western Reserve students urging the athletic board to sanction a golf team this spring. Coach Harry Dane favors the proposal and says golf and tennis should be on the same level as football and baseball.

Cleveland Western Reserve Athletic Board Harry Dane

Rickard to Name Dempsey Patterson Fight Site This Week

April 14 New York reports promoter Tex Rickard plans to announce the exact location of the Dempsey Carpentier fight before week end. He visited Newark on Wednesday and is expected to decide soon.

New York Tex Richard Tne Newark

Women’s Olympic Games Set for Monte Carlo Debut

All sports formerly restricted to men will be open for women at the Olympic Games in Monte Carlo from March 24 to 31. Events include basketball football running jumping hurdling javelin swimming and weight throwing with competitors from England France Italy Scandinavia and Switzerland.

Monte Carlo England France Italy Scandinavia Switzerland

Free trial offered for rupture cure by W.8 Rice

Advert pleased readers to write for a free trial of a stimulating rupture treatment promising to tighten muscles and close the opening without a truss or operation. It warns against waiting, even if painless, noting risks like gangrene and urging use of a coupon.

Rice Main St. Adams N. Y

College gambling blamed for Pattison misadventure

Cary Pattison returned to Peoria with her parents after two weeks of wandering that began with her disappearance from the University of Illinois. Friends and family say gambling at the college caused most of her troubles, with Pattison later found in Waukegan after fleeing a hospital in Evanston.

Chicago Cary Byru Pattisons Babe- Dilon Peoria Ilinois Miss Pattison Waukegan Ill Tientay Evanston Harry Pattison Daryl Mrs. Pattison Caryl Florida Ufe

University Denies Student Gambling Rumor

A statement from university authorities denies that students gambled at the campus. Mrs. Garfield claims she was forced to quit after losses from dice and poker games.

Garfield

Fishing Tackle Retailer Promotes New Rod Reel Stock

With the spring opening of fishing season the shop introduces Winchester Shakespeare South Bend and Hedden rods reels and bait. The right tackle boosts luck and catches. The gear is designed by experienced fishermen for fishermen who want the Just right outfit.

Winchester Shakespeare South Bend Hedden

Criminal Negligence Charged Against Air Mail Service Officers

Representative John J. Gorman says he will present findings to Postmaster General Hays on air mail service inefficiency and potential criminal negligence by subordinates of the late administration. He claims to hold corroborative facts and names to support the charge.

AIR Mail Service Washington Air Mail Post Office Department Hays John J. Gorman Ilinois Gorman Gormand

Carranza Troops Clash With Federals in Coahuila

In Coahuila a clash between Carranza forces led by Francisco Murguia and federal troops occurred Tuesday afternoon. A small insurgent band led by Murguia and Aguilar, Carranza's son in law, was routed and its leaders fled.

Mexico City Carranza Francisco Murcula Coahuila War Department Murguia Aguilar

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