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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1924
Page
10
A large crowd is expected at Cascade Park next Sunday at 2 p m for the Richwine and Moulton Candies game, old rivals. An official opening is planned with Kiwanis members and cheerleaders present, led by Jim Armitege and Lawber, featuring community singing and a festive atmosphere.
Lorain promoters Georg Forester and his brother present a five bout card at Bilks auditorium on April 29, with one bout shortened to fit a four bout framework. Main event heavyweights John Risko and Mike Wallace. two 8 rounders Al McVeigh vs Jimmy Hughes and Osbourne vs Forbes. Nugent vs Orlando six rounds. Edwards vs Vadis four rounds as curtain raiser.
The report lists multiple sport events including annual relay carnivals at Drake University and Georgia Tech, a chess match in progress, women’s bowling nationals, and rowing between Navy and MIT in Annapolis, with details about venues like Indianapolis and Lake Pontchartrain. It notes a motorboat event at Lake Pontchartrain and a women’s national living championships in Kansas City, plus a boxing or fight reference to Panama Joe Gan and Jack York.
A terse boxing brief from Norfolk reports action at a local arena. Acon fought bravely before an outcome not clearly stated. bouts featured several contenders with Youns listed among participants. Authorities and ringside officials noted the crowd's reaction and brief scoring exchanges.
The Wilder Chars, successors to the Elyria I. T. & Semi Pros, prepare for a practice game on the Krohn field at Penfield Junction tomorrow afternoon. Local players depart Ambrose's store on Lodiatreer avenue by auto for the trip.
Fragmentary OCR mentions wrestlers Palladel Johnny Schau Joe Tiptita Benny A Dave Sh peat Marcie Tam rounds Reddy stopped Ed Bige in the nd. The note requests placing an ad and columns in the Chronicle Telegram.
The Elyria soccer team will play South Amherst Sunday while Lorain Eagles meet Clan McKenzies in the Ohio Cup semi finals at Akron.
The report catalogs multiple games with notable performances. Ruth adds a third homer, Speaker belts a homer as Indians beat Tigers 10 2, and Brownies slide deeper. White Sox blitz opponents, Athletics edge Sea Wires, and Reds top Pirates 10 4 as Cubs outpace St. Louis 7 5 with Haines strong later.
Public notice from Lorain County announcing bids or proposals to be submitted to the Board of Commissioners. The clerk signs as L. Ellenberger. Details on specifications and deadlines are stated, with official meeting times and submission address implied.
In Newark Ohio a Hungarian immigrant at a market seeks help communicating with a clerk. She tests three dialects and then a self styled English version, growing frustrated. She finally cries for beer, creating a chaotic scene as onlookers try to assist.
Avon notes a flurry of weekend visits and travels. Mrs Fortier and Florence visited relatives in Cleveland while Antone Snyder and sister Lenard returned from Florida. Several families from Elyria Lorain and Lakewood spend Easter or Sunday with relatives in Avon and nearby towns.
Mrs. Clara Laux of Elyria visited her sister Mrs. George Wagner while Mrs. W. S. Potter and children went to Cleveland. Mrs. Chas Walker spent time in Akron with son La Verne Walker. Leslie Fitch and son Robert visited relatives in Elyria. Mrs. Fursdam of Cleveland and NRK of Woroughby joined sister Mrs. A. M. Webber. The Baptist Society hosts Sue Jameson’s home Thursday May 1. Sherman Vetter and Miss Wilma Barrett traveled to Michigan where they married at the MLEL parsonage, then returned home to start their life together.
The message from the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Wil Barrett and Mr and Mrs Vetter expresses best wishes for the couple. It wishes harmony and a happy future together.
Production at the Cleveland plant rose about 29 percent in the last month as roughly 60 percent of total car builds are the closed model. The rise is attributed to the gap between the closed and open Cleveland line models.
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