Racer Frank Lockhart Killed In Daytona Beach Speed Attempt
Frank Lockhart, famed American race driver, died after his Stutz racer somersaulted at 200 mph on Daytona Beach while attempting a new world speed record. The car swerved and overturned twice, throwing Lockhart from the seat. skull fractures and chest injuries proved fatal. Witnesses noted the car’s sudden spray of sand as it toppled, and his wife reportedly saw the crash. This marked a second fatal accident in Lockhart’s pursuit of speed records, following a prior crash in England and his return from Indianapolis wearing bandages.
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Watching The Scoreboard Yesterday's Hero: Ruth and Fans
Baseball scores note Ruth hit his second and third one run of the season off Lisenbee as the Senators fell 4 to 0 to Washington. Pennock limited the Senators to three hits. Alexander clinched a 7 to 2 win for the Cardinals over the Reds, while Petty steady Brookyn in a 12 to 7 victory over the Robins. Browns beat the Indians 6 to 2 as Ogden outpitched. Cubs beat Pirates 7 to 2 with homers by Stephenson and Hartnett.
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Jess Petty
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Johnny Ogden
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Indians
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Stephenson
Hartnett
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Barrett
Sox win in tenth on Felk sacrifice fly over Detroit
In the tenth inning Felk's sacrifice fly gave Chicago a 5 to 4 victory as Detroit rapped 13 hits but failed to convert. The Athletics surged past the Red Sox 11 to 66 with Trig Speaker leading the charge and Hauser adding two home runs.
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American Baseball Standings And Results Report
Standings show St. Louis beat Cleveland 6 to 2 and Philadelphia defeated Boston 11 to 6. Other scores include New York 4, Washington 0. Chicago 3, Detroit 4. Upcoming American games list Cleveland at St. Louis, Chicago at Detroit, Washington at New York, Boston at Philadelphia.
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National Results From Baseball Games Reported
Chicago beat Pittsburgh 7 to 2 while St Louis defeated Cincinnati 7 to 2. Brooklyn won 12 to 7 against Philadelphia as New York and Boston game was postponed due to bad conditions.
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National Games Today St Louis at Cincinnati
National games on today schedule four matchups featuring St Louis visiting Cincinnati, Pittsburgh traveling to Chicago, Brooklyn hosting Boston, and New York playing Philadelphia in key Eastern and Midwest clashes.
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Heeney Sails to Train for Tunney Title Bout in US
New Zealand heavyweight Tom Heeney sails aboard the Leviathan to the United States for training for his July title bout with Gene Tunney in New York. Heeney plans to train in Atlantic City and says he will slug to win the British heavyweight title for Britain.
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Churchill To Try For Record At Pennsylvania Carnival
Philadelphia April 256 Tom Churchill versatile track star of the University of Oklahoma will attempt to break the Pennsylvania carnival record in the official American Franklin field Sunday and Saturday Churchill won the Kansas championship scoring 7384.8526 points, 148.2951 points better than last year’s Vernon Kennedy mark.
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Vernon Kennedy
Missouri State Teachers College
Indians Lose Again to St Louis Browns
In St Louis on April 25 the Indians lost their second straight game to the Browns as Willis Hudlin faltered in the fourth inning. Melvin Harder relieved, a 6-2 final with Blue and Summa each homering for St Louis and multiple RBIs. Hudlin took the loss after surrendering seven hits in 2 1 3 innings.
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Farr Defeats Young Nationalista In Ten Rounds
Denver fighter Johnny Farr 126 from Cleveland Ohio wins a ten round decision over Young Nationalista of Los Angeles by points. In Los Angeles Newsboy Brown Pacific Coast flyweight champion stops Speedy Dado a Filipino by technical knockout in the seventh round of a planned 19 round bout.
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Gold Dust Twins to Fight Here Friday
The Gold Dust Twins of Lorain, Young Harris and Davis, are added to the boxing carnival this Friday night hosted by the Knights of Pythias Star Bethel Lodge. The twin boxers have drawn attention for their fistic prowess and promise an exciting matchup for local fans.
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Kean's Suit May Reach Jury Today
New York April 25 Closing arguments opened in the trial of Jack Kearns' suit against Jack Dempsey for 534360. Federal Judge John C Knox expected to submit the case to a jury late today. Evidence shown the contract was never recognized by either party and the two men continued a 50 50 split until the split. The suit claims Kearns signed for Dempsey to meet Tunney before contract end and is entitled to one third of Dempsey's purse for the Philadelphia bout. Bookmakers quoted 2 to 1 odds Dempsey wins.
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Tunney
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Ave Hodkins
Chicago
Western State Teachers College Eleven at Bloomington
Indiana 0. At Bloomington Indiana Illinois Wesleyan 11 Lincoln College 8 at Evanston Chicago U Northwestern 5.
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Leaders lag in Pyle's bunion derby
In Rolla Missouri on April 28, cross country leaders saw their advantage shrink as the Pyle event moved toward Sullivan. Ed Gardner of Seattle and Phillip Granville of Hamilton tied for first in 4:39:37 over 32.4 miles from Conway. Arthur Richman of New York was third in 5:00:20. Payne of Claremore and Gavuzzi of Southampton tied for ninth with Mike Joyce and William Kerr. Illinois Athletic Commission sanctions a world middleweight title bout between Mickey Walker and Ace Hodkins for Soldiers Field on June 21.
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Seattle
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New York
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Mike Joyce
Cleveland
William Kerr
Minneapolis
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Mickey Walker
Ace Hodkins
Nebraska
Soldiers’ Field
Wellington Aged Huntington Citizen Passes Beyond
Wellington April 25 ALu den Gillette aged 80 died last evening. Born in Huntington he lived his life there. He had been ill two years and frail recently. Survived by two daughters Mrs. R. A. Caswell Huntington and Mrs. Orpha Reynolds Elyria. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at M E church Huntington. Burial in Huntington.
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Orpha Reynolds
Elyria
Mrs Lee Hosts Entre Nous Bridge Night
Mrs Harry Lee entertained the Entre Nous club at her home with three tables of bridge. Miss Margaret Warner won the top score for the evening, and Mrs David Arnold attended as a guest. Refreshments were served. The club will meet with Miss Kathryn Murry in two weeks.
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Margaret Warner
David Arnold
Kathryn Murry
Garden expert Miss Finn to speak at Sorosis meeting
Members of Sorosis will hear Miss Finn of Cleveland, a garden expert, next Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Keith Andrews’s home. Guest day will be observed by the club.
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Friendship Guild Contest Ends at Congregational Church
Over forty members of the Friendship Guild met at Mrs. J. C. Mac Dermott's home as the guild contest concluded. Mrs. Charles Baum and her aide will host a supper for the losing side and its captain Miss Aletha Stacey. Next Friday evening the annual guest night will feature a supper served by the Woman's Association in the church dining room with a planned program.
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Eastern Star Initiation Held Last Evening
Initiation of a candidate occurred during an Eastern Star ceremony last evening followed by a social time honoring attendees and members.
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Eastern Star Organization
Advertisers to Ride England’s Cabs with Imettle Ads
Taxicab users in England will soon encounter advertisements on the Imettle of cabs. The move signals a push to monetize taxi fleets through in-vehicle branding while keeping riders aware of sponsored messages during journeys.
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Mock Convention Activity Grows on Oberlin Campus
Oberlin April reports Republican mock convention progress as state delegations form, decide on adopting the unit rule, and appoint members to the committee on cases resolutions and permanent organization ahead of the ballot.
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Douglass Memorial Chorus Delivers Notable Warmer Hall Concert
The Douglass Memorial Chorus presented its annual concert before a capacity audience in Warner Hall. Favorable remarks praised the exceedingly beautiful singing of soloist Miss Elizabeth Sinkford and the entire chorus.
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Oberlin Exchange Club Dance Set at Spring Valley
The Oberlin Exchange club will hold its annual dinner and dance at the Spring Valley club near Elyria on Monday evening May 7. Dr. C W Carrick, committee chair, reported the plan at Monday noon’s meeting. Dinner at 7 will be followed by dancing and cards. the clubhouse is reserved for members with guest invitations.
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Elyria
C. W. Carrick
Exchange Club
Glee Club spring concert and dance at May cottage
The Glee club of the Oberlin Kindergarten Training school directed by Mrs. George D. Lillich presents a spring concert and dance on Saturday April 28 at May cottage. Concert starts at 7:30 pm followed by the dance with assistance from soprano Mrs. Harold Metcalf former director pianist Miss Grace Krick violinist Miss Dorothy Bracken and cellist Miss Mary Frances Hill.
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George D. Lillich
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Harold Metcalf
Grace Krick
Dorothy Bracken
Mary Frances Hill
Local residents return from Florida and visitors in Kent
J L Kinney and Willis Stone of South Main street have returned home after spending the winter in Florida. Mr and Mrs Frank Beckwith and Mrs Breck Durand are visiting in Kent this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Davey. Mr and Mrs A J Raine of Cleveland were week end guests of Mrs H E B Arnold. Mrs T B Grant is visiting in New York. Emily Worcester daughter of Mr and Mrs P G Worcester was one of 425 Ohio Star students honored on Scholarship day and was elected to Phi Upsilon Omicron.
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Willis Stone
South Main Street
Florida
Frank Beckwith
Breck Durand
Kent
Paul Davey
A. J. Raine
Cleveland
H. EB. Arnold
T. B. Grant
New York
Emily Worcester
P. G. Worcester
Ohio Star
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Phi Upsilon Omicron
Congress Today Senate Debates Amendment to Navy Bill
Congress today stalls on the Nicaragua amendment to the navy appropriation bill as the Senate debates the measure. The Interstate Commerce Committee pursues a coal investigation and an agricultural subcommittee continues a cotton inquiry. Democratic members of the finance committee begin drafting a minority tax reduction report. The House considers minor merchant marine committee bills and plans further action.
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Naval affairs panel weighs Haugen farm relief bill
Lawmakers in the Naval affairs committee review the Haugen farm relief bill while others finish work on related measures. An investigation examines charges involving misuse of congressional frank privileges and the National Council for Preservation of War assets.
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Elyrians Win In Bridge Tourney At Lorain
Two Elyrians Eugene Bergman and B King won first prizes at the duplicate auction bridge tournament in Lorain held last evening at Hotel Antlers. The event drew a large crowd and is expected to boost attendance at the next local tourney.
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Attempt To Steal Lorain Man's Car Ends With Arrest
James Mollison of 1740 East 30th Street Lorain left his car briefly on West Avenue last night and found it driven into a building down the street. Joe Mallory, a transient, was arrested on Broad Street for trying to steal the Lorain man's car. Police found four new trousers and a bottle of liquid resembling varnish remover on Mallory, who says he found the trousers. He is being held to determine if the trousers were stolen. if so, charges will include grand larceny.
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Stress Danger Machines ES One Light Campaign Pushes Brake Testing
Lorain County mobile Club promotes the Better Week campaign urging motorists to have brakes tested free of charge after a small test area on Third street found 264 cars with brakes in good order. Secretary Miller notes many owners ignore maintenance until after an accident and stresses proactive checks.
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Club
Thursday's Five Best Radio Features
A listing of radio programs from United Press detailing Thursday features across stations WJZ WRC WEAF and WOR. Entries include Maxwell Hour with Lambert Murphy United States Marine Band The Wayside Inn Ampico Hour and The Choir Invisible with broadcast times in Eastern Standard Time.
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