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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1926

Page

2

Boxing feud looms over Dempsey Tunney title bid

New York April 21 The New York State Athletic Commission may strip Tex Rickard of his York interests license fee and a 5 million dollar stake if he moves the Dempsey Tunney bout to New Jersey. Farley and Davis Welsh demand Wills get first shot. officials insist Richard cannot stage the bout without Harry Wills and may punish all parties involved.

York Tex Lcense Madison Square Garden Harry Wills Sey Amande Fort Worth Dempsey-Willis Stu Dempsey Guuner Ught Jersey Cf Richard Richard Cat Harry Wily

Ohio State to Compete in Drake Relays

Ohio State track athletes led by captain Phin Guthrie will compete at the Drake University Relays in Des Moines Iowa on April 24 and 25 Guthrie aims to win the high and low hurdles as at Columbus he topped Werner of Albion Guthrie is set to face Dye from California and over 3 000 athletes from across the country are entered in the events.

Irty Ohio Che Phin Guthrie Drake University Des Moines Guthrie Columbus Werner Alinon Dye University of California

Weston 15 Planning Another Walk To Coast

Philadelphia April 21 Edward Payson Weston the Grand Old Walker discussed a second coast walk after finishing his daily three mile routine. Weston, living in this city, continues to travel and answer questions from across the country about his famed hikes. His best known trek was Portland to Chicago in 1867 followed by San Francisco to New York in 1867 104 days and 2 hours. Weston says he has kept his youthful habits except quitting smoking and abstains from drinking though not a prohibitionist.

Philadelphia Edward Payson Weston Pye Coast Wesiton Portland San Francisco New York

Campaign to Save Migratory Birds Sees Cross State Support

Rallies across many states back a Copeland Merritt bill to cut daily bag limits for wild ducks and other migratory birds. Backers warn lax limits threaten North American ducks. opponents cite licensing gaps and rapid hunting.

Ght Edmundmoor New York de Wham T. Hornaday Thornton W. Burgess Green Forest Mullion W. H. Hf. Hunt Arizona D. S. Osborn Michigan Joseph M. Dixon Monitor H. W. Shoemaker Pennsylvania Bronson G. Rumsey Wyoming Chatleas Cyrus Marshall Amens Federation National Life Conservation Society United States 21S Asea Nortimerica

Sample Nash suits offered by Gold Rule Nash wholesale

Cial salesman William Moran promotes Nash made measure suits in Filgvria. The event features an all wool top line for young men. Sample outfits priced at 23 dollars. April 21 22 23 24 at Hotel Elyria.

Filgvria Nash Rand Union Ie Wm. A.moran Cial

Wohlever Emerges as Sensational Outfielder for Wider Cigars

The piece lauds Paul Wohlever as a top left fielder for the Wider Cigars after a breakthrough 1923 season. It notes his past with Monkey Cradles and other county teams, his rapid improvement after joining the Wilders, and his strong batting and fielding form. Teammates Ambrose and Reynolds flank him in a highly praised outfield trio.

Paul Wohlever Wohlever Wilders Wohlerer Wohleres Woblser Ambrose Reynolds

French Girl May Win in World Golf

Paris reports Simone Thion de la Chaume, 17, confirmed as France's top woman golfer. She has won national titles including the 1925 championship and the Coupe Femina, with a growing international record and plans to compete in Stoke Poges and Yarlech next.

Paris France Simone Thion de la Chaume Gise Suzanne Briely Union Des Golfs de France Mademoisella Thion de la Chaune Farly Demoiselle Simone St. Jean de Luz Freemanne Madémoiselle Simonai England Glenna Collett Carnes Suzanne Lengren Stoke Poges Yarlech Wales Fuaur Hia Flenkie

Sport Events Today RAAGING and Racing Meetings Abroad

The page lists racing events in Havre de Grace and Juarez Mexico, with baseball opening of the Texas Association season, Colorado relay carnival, Oxford Cambridge Yale lacrosse, boxing matches Kid Kaplan versus Kid Rox in Montreal and Tommy O'Brien versus Jock Spar in Los Angeles.

Harford Breeders’ Association Havre de Grace Juarez Jockey Club Juarez Mexico Texas Association University of Colorado Oxford-Cambridge Yale University New Haven Touls “Kid" Kaplan Leo Kid" Rox Montreal Tommy O’brien Jock Spar Los Angeles

Kohler Semi Pros Open Season Against Wilders

Kohler Semi-Pros prepare for a tough opener with Wilders after uncertain turnout at Riverview. Manager Kochte orders Thursday and Friday practices to sharpen a squad aiming to improve on 1924, with several candidates vying for spots and Shrimp from the Moulton Candles showing versatility in infield and outfield.

Kohler Wilders

Baseball and track notes from Canadian meet preview

Yesterday's scores recap several leagues with AFL results and pending games. Indications point to a large entry list for the Canadian Inter scholastic track and field championships to be held in Montreal May 22 under McGill University. The Toronto Golf Club marks its fiftieth anniversary celebration planned for next September.

Montreal McGill University Toronto Golf Club Canada

Oberlin Motors seek games with Class A team

Oberlin April 21 The Oberlin Motors ball team seeks games with Class A teams. Last week they tied Oberlin College 2 2. They will play at home or nearby towns. Last year the Motors won the tri league championship. Chuck Wreer and Len Wrage plus Huchley from last year are set to join this year. Contact Clint Kerst BR D No.

Oberlin Oberlin Motors Oberlin College Chuck Wreer Itichwine Len Wrage Huchley Kichwines Motors Mes Clint Kerst BR. D

Baseball League Leaders and Player Totals Highlighted

A compact list highlights top hitters and totals across the American and National Leagues. Notable names include Wilson of Chicago, Grabowski of Chicago, Ruth of the Yankees, Speaker of Cleveland, and Collins of New York, with league totals and leaders across both circuits.

Wilson Chicago Wiaver Cin Tot Grabowski Chicara Ruth Yankees Cleveland Hottomies St Louis Yeeaeb Phils Willams Collins New York

Dempsey Signs to Defend Title With Rickard Plan

Fort Worth April 21 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion signed an agreement with Tex Rickard New York promoter to defend his title with a Rickard chosen opponent in the East in late summer. Date to be decided by Rickard.

Fort Worth Texas Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard New York Rickard

Baseball Scores and Standings From a Packed Slugfest Night

The Yankers defeated the Senators 5 to 1 behind 22 hits while Babe Ruth drove in eight with five runs scored and his first homer of the season. The White Sox fell to the Yankees 9 to 5. Cleveland moved into a three way tie for first with Detroit and New York as Joe Shaute spun seven innings of strong ball before a ninth inning homer from Grabowski. The Tigers edged the Browns 2 to 1 as misplays and late runs decided the game. Red Grange led the Reds past the Pirates 5 to 2 for a second straight win as Hack Wilson homered for Chicago. Wilbur Cooper blanked the Cardinals 7 to 0 as St Louis dropped to third. Radbourne tied a record with 26 straight pitching wins for Providence.

Yankers Walter Johnson Senators Babe Ruth Collectine White Sox Cleveland Yanks Detroit Joe Shaute Cleve Southpaw Grabowski

New York Opener Draws Near 60,000 In Yankee Sox Affair

Cloudy but warmer weather greets the official American League opener in New York. The crowd near 60,000 is expected as Sam Jones or Herb Pennock pitch for the Yankees and How ard Ermke for the Red Sox.

New York New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Sam Jones Herb Pennock Wil Yankees Howard Ermke Red Sox

Indoor baseball changing the game across schools

The piece notes schools favor indoor baseball over traditional baseball, with students adopting indoor style as easier and less demanding. It mentions a Church League meeting, expected early season start, and hints at a coming clash between the American League and Commissioner Landis over rules like resin use. It also references jockey Donald Neal and lacrosse field dimensions.

American League Landis

Cosmo Nine Holds First Workout At Roosevelt Field

The Cosmo baseball team held its first workout at Roosevelt field with many players on the field. They expect to be ready for their Sunday 2:00 pm game against the Collegians with a planned infield and outfield lineup and a pitching staff led by Linseecer and TM.

Cosmo Roosevelt Field Batting Selding Collegians Stoscoy Strinka Provosnick Kushinsky Outield Frederick Uka Snobla Norotny Jaroch Erbke Henry Oldfield Roosevelt Diamond

Boxing Bout Results From Cities Highlight Heavyweight and Bantam Wins

Heavyweight Georgia Hecht defeated Joe Lohman in ten rounds in Kansas City. New England flyweight Goldstein outpointed Frankie Hebert in Manchester. Mushy Callahan of Los Angeles beat Jimmy Goodrich in ten rounds in Los Angeles. In Union City Sam Sanchez stopped Jimmy Carroll in five rounds.

Kansas City Young Strik- Hing Georgia Hecht Joe Lohman Toledoy O Manchester dace + Goldstein New England Frankie Hebert Loeis Mass Los Angeles Mushy Callahan Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo Union City N. J Sam Sanchezn Jimmy Carroll Hartford Conn

Bradley who pitched NL first no hit no run becomes police officer

George W. Bradley, who pitched the National League's first no hit no run game, is now a policeman in Philadelphia. It will be fifty years on July 15 since Fradley performed the feat. He pitched for St. Louis against Hertford.

George W. Bradley Philadelphia Fradley St. Louis Hertford

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