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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1927
Page
5
In a windy ballpark report, the Chicago team rallied to defeat the Indians 7 to 5 after a late comeback. Spurgeon and Levsen contributed late plays to secure the win for Chicago.
A fragmented box score recounts a baseball game with players Burns Ward Sheely Spurgeon Karam and Sheely on offense and Chen Laveen Lev off 8 runs and 5 in the inning. Williams pitched for the winning side with several strikeouts and outs and the game saw multiple double plays and base hits despite incomplete text.
Fragmented game report recounts multiple leagues and teams with mixed outcomes. Mentions players like Blake and Levsom, and teams the Cubs White Sox Yankees Indians and Phillies, noting injuries and rallies but with many garbled lines and unclear dates.
Report from Des Moines details a horse show where Edgar Gutler scored 178 points in 10 minutes to approach a near world record. The event included other notable athletes and prompted moves toward a New York appearance to chase larger earnings.
Akron’s veteran infield led by Snyder Mostade Hassel Taaie and Mossner is projected to anchor the team with .300-era hitting. Chap man Forbush and Tulk shift to new spots as Smith Arndt replace Nichols at second and short. McMahon arrives to bolster the outfield as the club chases a strong season start.
On April 14 at a Delaware course, four Ohio Wesleyan University faculty members faced seven large blacksnakes during a foursome. using mashie shots they disposed of six snakes. the group included George Gauthier director of activities Ray Detrick basketball coach Clare Staten baseball manager and Herman Suipps executive secretary.
Wil Slunter defends his California open golf title Saturday against George Von Elm Warry Cooper and others at Burlingame California. Bud Taylor Terre Haute and Ahe Atiol Gald Stein former bantamweight champion will fight here May 3. Ohio State basketball earns a trophy by Harold Olsen and Bin Lunt for service to the Ohio State Tournament at Dover.
National games show New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Boston with clear skies. American league matchups include Philadelphia at New York and Chicago at Cleveland with clear conditions, while Detroit visits St. Louis in rain.
Marriage solemnized at the home of Dr and Mrs Recard on April 14 with Miss Beal daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Beal as the bride. George Wheatley serves as witness and couple plans to Lorain after a wedding dinner at the Beal home.
April notes show Mrs. H Nottingham and children visiting at Obert with Mr. and Mrs. N A Clay. Prof W Savage attends the American Physical Education Association convention in Des Moines Iowa. Prof H N Nolmes visits the East for a chemistry meeting. Mrs. Russell L Curtis and daughter visit J J Edwards in Midland Michigan. Mrs. T R Grant visits Chicago with her daughter Huth. Miss Carie M Booker gives a concert tour in Hunterville Decatur Alabama and Detroit Michigan. Mrs. Lucy Stones returns to Canton after winter with her daughter.
At 8 p m EST the Goldman Band concert conducted by Edwin Franko Goldman occurred at the Center with a cantata The Crucifixion by KDA Pittsburgh and later organ recital by Frank Sittenger These events accompanied by a buffer lunch and the election of a grand lodge delegate while seven new members were initiated during the evening in New York and Pittsburgh venues.
The local Moose Judge elected officers for the coming year at its ring last night. New officers include Decker as dictator and Ticken as vier dictator. Blaine, Parker, Sudro serve as treasurer and trustees respectively.
James Mauer 35 dies from burns after an explosion at Patterson Sargent Paint Co plant in Cleveland. Several others hospitalized in serious condition with Simon Lucas 56 near death. Earlier blast tore through a three story brick building as explosive material ignited and flames swept through the plant.
An affidavit charging an interferer with the Marion County grand jury probe of alleged party corruption was filed in criminal court by Prosecutor William K. Remy. The affidavit, signed by grand juror Chinde Achey, alleges a bribe of 5000 and a job to sway votes against indicting Mayor John T. Duvall. Judge James A. Collins will hear Henry’s discharge request as the case unfolds.
The Lorain county event held at Judgeville High School featured upper and lower grade contests in instrumental music vocal performance and reading. Frances Bennett of Vincent won instrumental music with Harriet Sandrock and Ruth Gert taking second and third. Ethel Cline won vocal first with a duet from Brownhelm second and Millen Maddock third. Elizabeth Langreil led reading, with Caral Christman second and Katherine Rogt third.
In the regional event results, Denise won second and Mary Smith of Vincent won third in the rocal contest. Lottina Linniger of Mery Twins took first in the rocal race, Ciean Yort of Ridgeville the second, and Margaret Hruim Wiel Prosser of Camden the third. Jack Portman of Henrietta won the reading contest with Elmer Swenson of Avon second and Kenneth Linder of Lagrange third. Judges were from Kyra Mes A C Hudnutt J Burke and Arthur Giles judged instrumental and reading contests.
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford announce plans for a big game hunt in the African jungles to be done with a camera crew. They say they will return to the United States after their African voyage, joined by Mrs. Martin Jote’s son who has just sailed from Nairobi.
SLEEPING sickness proves fatal to Chas Edwin Carlton a Columbus senior at Ohio State University in Columbus. The death is reported in the April 14 issue with no further details available.
A plane flying around 26 500 feet at 2:40 PM began a slow descent toward Roosevelt field. The craft glided down toward the west hangars while thousands cheered and police struggled to keep the crowd back. Pilot identified as M. Bellanca, noted builder.
Crowds swarmed the field as Chamberlin and Acosta landed and were carried off the plane. Both aviators appeared in good condition despite a 24 hour fuel and water shortage and poor canteen sanitation. They thanked Mc Bellanca and spoke of the shame of their extended flight for reputation and planes.
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