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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1928

Page

3

Elyria High Beats Akron West in Lake Erie League Meet

Elyria High School boys edged Akron West 52 to 42 in windy conditions at Elyria Sadium to win the Lake Erie League track meet. Tichnor led with two firsts including the 100 and 220 yard dashes, while Nesbett, Ives, Finney and others contributed key points in sprints, distance, and field events amid trimmed program due to the wind.

Ellsworth Albert F Elyria High School Ely Sadium Akron West Tichnor Mennor Sid Fleming Mehnor Woodcock Akron Bishop Junior Ishop Yardehind Woolcock Johnny Jay Wilson Elay Inuch Hout Thunur John Nasipak Ives Finney Elyria Woodcook Martin Fleming Scudder Woolcook Nastpak Ben Ses Nesbett Kadish Tichnor Masipak Brewster Sobul Meyer Petroff Pape Wolfe Smith Britton Horan Hubler

West Side Team To Practice Tuesday

West Side baseball club members will practice Tuesday evening at 5 30 in Cascade Park. They will play their first game on Sunday April 22 against West Side A C Coach Kline expects Sagert W Wilbert F Wilbert McCrain Fortman Mushack Sadoski Ryan Berger Vic J Kominski and F Kominski to report. Others wishing a tryout are asked to report.

West Side Baseball Club Cascade Park West Siders West Side A. C Kline Sagert W. Wilbert F. Wilbert McCrain Fortman Mushack Sadoski Ryan Berger Vic J Kominski F. Kominski

Italian Leads Pyles Derby in Oklahoma Race

Peter Gavuzzi, a stocky Anglo Italian, led the Pyle trans continental footrace after winning yesterday’s 34 mile Chandler to Bristow leg in 4 25 57. He overtook Andrew Payne of Claremore for the first time since crossing the Oklahoma border a week ago. Eddie Gardner of Seattle was second and Harry Rea of Long Beach third. Today's run aimed toward Tulsa, 41 miles ahead.

Bristow Okla Peter Gavuzzi Chandler Gavuzzi Andrew Payne Claremore Oklahoma Eddie Gardner Seattle

Aaben Wills to Go Abroad in World Sport Push

Walter Hagen and Helen Wills depart for Europe as the United States aims for a strong showing in the 1934 Olympic Games Wightman Cup and Davis Cup campaigns. About 263 U S athletes head to Amsterdam. Hagen pursues the British Open at Sandwich while Wills defends her titles abroad in a busy summer of golf tennis and team events.

New York America Europe British Isles Walter Hagen Laks Jelen Wills Haig Miss Wills United States Amsterdam Helen Wills England France Paris Hagen Sandwich Archie Compston Aubrey Boomer West Coast

Indians Lose First Battle to Detroit

Detroit tops Cleveland 8 runs on 10 hits as rookie Haskell Billings bests Garland Buckeye and Walter Brown. Indians manage five hits and two runs. Detroit tallies four RBIs from Gehringer and Billings among others. Buckeye suffers the loss. game time 2:04.

Detroit J. Sewell McManus Tavener Billings Neun Gehringer Titeilmann Travener Ling Burns Cleveland Buckeye Brown L. Sewell Ormsby Cuthrie Hildebrand

Skate Racers Take Meet Honors at Cleveland

The inter city roller skating meet between Elyria and Cleveland ended Saturday night in Cleveland with Cleveland skaters taking top honors. Irvin Schwettar, Ohio State champ, won first place overall, Red McNeen was second, Ralph Longstreth third, and John Mathews fourth, each receiving medals or a loving cup. Marguerite Ahlin of Elyria won a fast half mile in 1 36. A Mardi Gras carnival at Rainbow Gardens starts tomorrow with prizes totaling 75 dollars for the week.

Elyria Cleveland Irvin Schwetter Ohio State Red MecNeen Ralph Longstreth John Mathews Schwettar McNeen

Hudlin Likely To Hurl Opener At Cleveland

Detroit April 16 Peck's Indians aim to start a win streak against the Tigers after an 8 to 2 defeat yesterday. George Uhle is slated to pitch but George Grant may take the mound if the weather stays cold. Hudlin could appear in Cleveland's opening Wednesday if the plan holds. Billings, a rookie, shut down Cleveland with eight walks and five hits. The frosty conditions dominated the game.

Hudlin Cleveland Detroit Peck Indians Detroit Tigers George Uhle George Grant Uhle Willie Hudlin Dunnfield Hudnin Tigers Billings Tribe Tribemen Clevelanders

Elyria City Team Postpones Game Over Cold Weather

The Elyria City team General Tire game was called off yesterday due to cold weather and poor field conditions. Manager Struck delayed announcing a new lineup but plans to play next Sunday if possible, with Legion tickets honored for a future date.

Elyria City General Tire Struck American Legion

Smith Tries Out With Dayton Nine

George Smith, a top Elyria infield prospect and former Richview shortstop, is trying out with the Dayton club of the Central League in Dayton Ohio this week. His polishing defense and hitting have attracted attention as local friends rally behind him to succeed.

George Smith Dayton Ohio Smith Elyria Richwines

Pirates win in ninth as Grantham drives in run

In a 3 2 victory over the Reds, George Grantham hit a ninth inning double scoring Wright. Pittsburgh, their first win of 1928, had previously lost three and sits near the bottom of the standings at .206.

George Grantham Wright Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Pirates Pittsburgh Lefty O’doul Andy Cohen New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Giants O'Doul Cohen Boston Braves Brooklyn Robins Bill Clark Terre Haute Ind Braves Robins Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinal Chicago Cubs Sam Gray Chicago White Sox St. Louis Brown Schulte Brown Haskell Billings Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Billings Fred Marberry Goose Goslin Washington Senator Boston Red Sox Goslin Ioffmann New York Yankees Baltimore Philadelphia Athletics Newark Ruth

Foul Shooting Tourney At Y M C A In Three Classes

A three class foul shooting tournament at the YMCA gym will run today through Wednesday. Open to any city male, with no entry fee. Class C 14 and under gives 20 tries, Class B 17 and under gives 25 tries, Class A 18 and over gives 59 tries. Winners in each class receive medals. Also notes brief boxing results and Heeney ordered to return to U S for title bout training.

Charlie Harvey Henney Heeney

Baseball Standings and Today’s American Games

Detroit leads American results 8 to 2 over Cleveland while Washington edges Boston 6 to 5 and St. Louis 4 to 1 over Chicago. National results show New York 8 over Philadelphia 1 and Pittsburgh 3 over Cincinnati 2. Today Chicago visits St. Louis and Pittsburgh plays Cincinnati with Boston at Brooklyn and Philadelphia hosting New York.

Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston St. Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn G. Vv

Eagles Edge Cleveland Banats 3 2 In Cascade Park Qualifier

The Eagles defeated Cleveland Banats 3 2 at Cascade Park on Sunday afternoon. Wallner and Davidson starred for Cleveland. Norman scored twice for the Eagles. The locals led 2 0 at halftime but Elyrians equalized, with the winning goal coming 20 minutes after the break. Cleveland Amateurs await next Sunday’s match in Elyria.

Eagle Cleveland Banats Cascade Park Clevelanders Elyrians Eagles Wallner Davidson Norman Cleveland Amateurs Elyria

Home Run Club Leads League Totals in Yesterday’s Slugging

Frisch and Hartnett pace the Home Run Club with two apiece while Hauser Todt and O Doul tally one each. Giants Frisch Cardinals Sherdel Cohen Goslin Nestled in the national totals 15 for the National League and 12 for the American League 27 overall. Germany tests fuel gas near equal weight to air for airship use.

O’doul Giants Jackson Cohen Hartnett Cubs Sherdel Cardinals Frisch Goslin Washington Germany

Victor Baker Likely to Fight Dundee for Title This Summer

The welterweight bout at St Nicholas Arena in New York features Sergeant Sammy Baker from Mitchel Field against Bill Alger of Phoenix. The winner is expected to challenge Joe Dundee of Baltimore, current champion, for a title bout this summer. The scheduled ten round bout occurs tonight.

New York St. Nicholas Arena Sammy Baker Mitchelfield L. A Bill Alger Phoenix Ariz Joe Dundee Baltimore

Stars Fall Short as Batting Slumps Continue

Following The Stars with Cuyler the Cubs failed to get a hit in four at bats and made no chances. Paul Waner of the Pirates singled and drove in one of three Pirate runs. Harry Heilmann of Detroit doubled in three appearances and scored once. Rogers Hornsby of the Braves went hitless in four at bats while Ruth Gehrig Speaker and Cobb were idle.

Cuyler Cubs Paul Waner Pirates Harry Heilmann Detroitt Rogers Hornsby Braves Ruth Gehrig Speaker Cobb

Minnow sale limit clarified by Ohio AG ruling

Columbus report states Attorney General Edward C. Turner told Prosecutor Albert Stroup that a minnow dealer cannot sell more than a hundred minnows to any one person per day. The opinion notes that the term person includes companies partnerships and corporations.

Columbus Edward C. Turner Albert T. Stroup van Wert

Mrs Esther Horr Known for Mules and Brownies Dies

Wellington Ohio April 16 Mrs Esther Horr age nearly 90 known as Grandma Horr slipped away Sunday morning. She spent years sending happiness to orphaned children with brownies made from old silk stockings. Survived by sons Charles W Horr of Wellington and Alfred Horr of Cleveland. Funeral at home Tuesday at 3 PM.

Esther Hor Wellington Esther Horr Grandma Horr Charles W. Horr This Place Alfred Horr Cleveland

Body of Lottie Belden to be buried here Tuesday

Miss Lottie Belden of Washington D C formerly of Wellington will be brought here for burial next Tuesday. A short funeral service will be held at the Wadsworths Funeral Home at 2 00 p m that day.

Lottie Belden Washington, D. C Wellington Wadsworths’ Funeral Home

Ford Coupe Stolen in Cleveland on Deering Ave

Jim Gadfield reported his 1926 Ford coupe stolen Saturday evening between 8 and 11 p.m. The car was parked on Deering Avenue near East 107th Street. Missing items included Gadfield's top coat and grip. license Star 597.

Jim Gadfield Cleveland Deering Avenue East 107Th Street

Perry couple head to Columbus for convention

Rev and Mrs Perry traveled to Columbus this morning to attend the International Convention of the Churches of Christ. Local members plan to attend various meetings throughout the week.

Perry Columbus

Many to Hear Bishop Henderson

A large group within the Methodist community plans to hear Bishop Henderson speak at an upcoming gathering. The event will feature remarks on faith, leadership, and church outreach. Organizers expect participation from members across several local congregations.

Bishop Henderson The Methodist

Church Plan to Assemble Walk District Commend?

Bishop Henderson of Cincinnati will speak, giving an address Thursday at 2 pm and another at 8 pm, part of a planned church gathering.

Henderson Cinnat

Birthday Party Notice From Rebekahs Group

Following the regular meeting of Rebekahs on Wednesday this week, a birthday party will be held as part of the lodge activities.

Rebekahs

Italy to Erect Sailors' Monument at Brindisi

Italy plans a Brindisi monument to Italian sailors as a Adriatic coast counterpart to Rome's unknown soldier. Fundraising will run through public subscriptions across kingdoms and colonies and among emigrants abroad, with stamps issued for small donors. Cornerstone hoped for the armistice tenth anniversary, with royal and navy officials invited.

Italy Brindisi Rome Adriatic Genoa Venice Naples United States

Garages Cottages No Down Payment Plan Offer

C Fred Miller Co presents a financing option for garages and cottages with no down payment. payments extend up to 18 months at as low as 8.07 dollars per month. contact Lewellyn at 986 West River Street for details.

C. Fred Miller Co L. Llewellyn W. River St

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