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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
12
A and A Auto Supply Company plans moving from 54 West Broad to 549 West Broad around May 167. Otis C. and Fran E. Altfeld say the business has drawn a large patronage and will likely grow at the new site formerly used by Little Joe's Restaurant.
A garbled April report from New York references boxing figures and headlines. Mentions Jack Dorsal, Napoleon, Corbett, Sullivan, Mickey Walker, and others in an unclear tale of fighters, boasts, and dramatic claims amid a restless sports atmosphere.
Aust's Music Studio promotes JO Mandolin and Guitar products at 3reed Street with training materials accessories and methods. The shop markets a listening piece orchestra and supplies a range of musical instruments along with a train of musical education services.
April 15 article argues Heinie Groh, aged 39, may not start at third base for the New York Giants this season. It compares him to Fred Lindstrom and Pie Traynor, noting Groh’s age, reduced hitting, and uncertain position as he backs up Lindstrom in spring training.
In lacrosse the Cardebeidge team meets Harvard at Cambridge as the season opens. Golf action centers on Pinehurst with a mid year tournament, while racing and other events begin with regional amateur handicaps and early season circuits.
Pasadena polo club Middies Dour of Pasadena faces a slump blamed on excess golf practice. Star players Eric Pedler Arthur Perkins and Teddy Mier report lower form as the team prepares for the national and quality titles defense in Meadorbrook New York.
A bold sales pitch promotes Charles Thomson cigars as a mild, long filler, genuine imported product by Bayuk. It claims 29 years of reputation, urges men to try the 5c cigar at nearby counters, promising a surprising, pleasant experience with durable pocket value.
In Altoona Pennsylvania welterweight Dich Covton defeated Denney Cooney over ten rounds. In Trenton New Jersey welterweight A J edged Denney Cooney in ten rounds. In New York JW Unarry Ebbets stopped Bob Podder in the first round of an eight round bout. In Newark New Jersey Joe Glict defeated Petey Mach in ten rounds. In Los Angeles Jobris Adams beat Ace Hudchins in ten rounds.
Fragmented report covers exhibition games and early scores: Pirates top Cardinals 10 to 3 behind Kremer. Yankees face Red Sox in a delayed game. Athletics endure twenty scoreless innings. Giants win as Barnes shines and Phillies debut with a win over the Braves.
News copy notes the Cubs defeated the Reds 9 to 4 while the Mavs suffered a fifth inning setback. Detailing weather, snow in Detroit and cold in Chicago, the item ends with a poetical line about spring and overcoats.
American League results include Cleveland 2 at Detroit 1 and Boston 8 at New York 7. National League games show Pittsburgh 16 at St Louis 3 and Boston 9 at New York 9 with Brooklyn 5. American Association lists Louisville 19 at Milwaukee 3 and Indianapolis at Kansas City. Southern Association notes Chattanooga 10 and Memphis 3. Weather mentions rain and cold conditions affecting several games.
The county champions across ten teams and league groups were honored at a YMCA ceremony. Judge Baird praised athletic value and sportsmanship, awarding medals and trophies before a luncheon with sandwiches coffee and ice cream.
Louis Pasotti an elderly fight promoter was shot in Old Forge after a meeting with Jack Kearns and misc. Walker articles for a championship bout. Tony Venturey arrested. Venpur tlo Eilled. Pasotti paralyzed. Police seek motive tied to political differences.
Lorain April 15 Officers of the Lorain Anatomic Baseball Association have been reelected for the 1926 season. They include Jess Hammon as president WL A Eos as vice president AL Il Matuzeh as treasurer. Committees will handle grounds, and umpires will be selected.
Charity Hospital fund drive in Cleveland reached $1,520,621 in subscriptions after ending last night. Final reports expected to add more contributions and exceed the $2.5 million goal by the total beyond the estimate.
Internationally noted writer on marital problems, Ellen, discusses a strained marriage amid reports that she has distanced from Stuchholz. Details remain sparse as authorities confirm nothing further at the moment.
Snow prevents completion of the opening series as the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians are unable to play the third game. Yesterday’s clash was postponed and today’s contest was again halted by inclement weather.
The game between the Yankees and the Red Sox was postponed due to cold weather. The series now stands even with each team having won one of the contests.
Detectives chase a smooth confidence man who absconded with $7,600 from Christopher Sroz a Youngstown boot black. Sroz reported the thief claimed a half interest in a Cleveland restaurant. The con artist produced a fake bank roll totaling $2 100 in bids for the $7 690 roll and vanished.
Melin White aged 2 died at City Hospital from burns suffered when a pall of scalding water tipped by his mother while mopping the kitchen floor.
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