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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
10
Lorain High School hosts a high profile track meet with Alumni speedsters led by Art Kurtz of Western Reserve and Shim Gove. Tobey Horn, captain and standout runner, aims to win individual honors and anchor the mile relay in the gymnasium tomorrow afternoon.
Last night at Springfield Eddie Shan fon, Pacific coast lightweight champion, defeated Whitey Fitzgerald of Philadelphia on a foul ruling, prompting protests from Fitzgerald’s camp and a disputed finish.
Mike Gibbons announced in Minneapolis that he is eager to face Johnny Wilson after a ten round victory over Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis. Gibbons, claiming renewed form after a two year layoff, noted he won nine rounds to one with one even, and challenged Wilson to a championship bout.
The standings list New York leading Philadelphia 6 to 1 while Chicago trounces Detroit 8 to 3 and Pittsburg edges Cincinnati 8 to 7. Brooklyn beats Boston 4 to 2 as Philadelphia 6 New York 5. Rain affects Chicago at St Louis with several AL games listed including St Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago and Washington at Boston.
The note spotlights Master John, six, son of famed hunter A Mitchell-Hedges. He is the British Sea Anglers Society’s youngest member and a skilled rifle and revolver shot, pictured practicing with a revolver.
Lorain pitcher Jimmy Keenan, now with the Philadelphia National League club, made his season debut yesterday in a Prila New York game, following his stint as Lorain Kerler star ace.
Keenan relieved Hubbell in the sixth inning as the New York Giants built a 24 to 3 lead and then held the opponent to scattered hits. The Giants added three runs in the final three frames to win 6 to 5.
The Y M C A standings for boys classes show close races for first honors. Junior A leaders include R. Kuss 130 points J. Waterman 127 P. Waterman 166 Grover 90. Junior B leaders R. Finney 195 G. Moore 183 8. Grant 190 K. Heidrich 147. Intermediates K. West 1?3? A. Squires 159 P. Braddon 147 D. Berry 133. High School Credit P. Waterman 286 G. Patrick 245 E. Chapman 244 C. Vessy 221 H. Gray 216 C. Kruck 198. Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads bring the best results.
New York April 22 Babe Ruth, the king of home run hitters, hit his third round-tripper of the season and collected four hits in four trips in a Philadelphia game. The piece notes Ruth’s early pace toward a new home run record, discusses weight, fielding, and position questions as spring Detroit remains unsettled in his outfield role.
London April 22 C Suydam Cutting American court tennis player will meet A P Page in the first round of the British championship at Queens Club on Monday Cutting is favored to advance to the challenge round according to today’s announcement
International News Service notes early season action with Mc Graw’s lone reliable pitcher Fred Toney failing to hold the Phillies, Harry Hooper pacing White Sox in Chicago, Sam Jones tossing a two hit shutout in Boston, Tris Speaker riding to a Cleveland win, and Pirates Reds and Dodgers topics including Babe Adams, Babe Ruth, Mays and Bernie Nails delivering key moments.
Mrs. Charles Gray Little, wife of Lieutenant Little, US Navy, has been assigned to help put the dirigible R-38 in its transatlantic run from England this summer. The Littles are in England where the R-38 is being built for the U. S. Navy. Mrs Little is the youngest daughter of Senator and Mrs. William H. Bright of New Jersey.
Jimmy Wolfe suffered his first defeat by knockout when Danny Kramer of Philadelphia floored him in the fifth round of a scheduled 13 round bout. Wolfe led on points before the stoppage and had appeared to counter Kramers' attack, while Benny Cordova stopped Johnny Phillips in the second round.
Tomorrow the Ajil Star nine of the Chronicle Telegram faces the Times-Herald in a charity baseball game at the city field. Capt Bran leads the Chronicle Telegram squad with Frite Burns guiding the Herald nine. admission starts at 30 cents with proceeds aiding local youth sports.
Local ad advertises special pricing on corn beans and peas in peck lots at He cock Floral Co located at 333 Broad Street. Fresh seed offered with limited time deals.
Cleveland April 22 Plans to rely on the honor system for balls hit into the stands trials show no returns as fans keep the batters’ range. Lorain Athletes from Sandusky set to open Sunday at Huron Park in Griswold Waggs clash with Lorain Athletics Weather permitting.
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