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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
4
Amsterdam reports show American track and field strength waning after eight days of Olympic events. Ray Barbi tied for a sprint win while relay teams, Borah, Wikow, Quinn, and Barbi excelled. Canada and other nations challenged U S dominance, with Canadian sprinter Perey arms among the era’s standout performers.
New York on August 6 1926 may witness the end of the Yankees dominance in the American League. The Athletics surge with twelve of thirteen in their western invasion while the Yankees stumble west winning only five of fourteen. Injuries and infield collapse plus Lazzeri out with a shoulder injury weaken the Yanks as Huggins shuffles pitchers and players to stem the tide.
Nine teen athletes from nine nations shared 29 Olympic championships. The United States secured titles in four events including the discus relay and hammer throw. Paavo Nurmi led Finland with multiple wins while Canada England and Sweden also claimed victories. Ray Barbuti of the United States placed fifth in the marathon with Chile’s Plaza second and Japan’s Yamada fourth.
At Amsterdam on August 6 the United States clinched the team title in the Olympiad track and field events with 173 points, Finland 193, England 46, Sweden 44, Germany 44, and Canada 37 among others. Canada led women's events with 34 points, while the U.S. followed with 25, Germany 23, and Poland 10 in the final standings. United States topped the men’s first-place count with eight wins, Finland three, Canada two, and England two, while Canada led the women’s first-place tally with two. the U.S. had one, with Germany and Poland each one.
Standings show Cleveland Washington paused with results for Chicago five New York four Philadelphia five Detroit one Boston three St. Louis one. National results list St Louis six New York four Brooklyn five Chicago two. Today’s schedule features Washington at Cleveland Boston at St Louis New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit St Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia.
Members of the Geauga county law enforcement league circulate petitions at Bainbridge race track to stop betting. Joseph Johnson, a banker, says 760 signatures are needed for an injunction and that efforts will target Sheriff Frank Nelson and Prosecutor Richard Bostwick for alleged failure to enforce betting laws. Some league members have attended races and wagered through brokerage and contribution schemes to obtain evidence.
Ed Walsh, a White Sox recruit, struck out nine Yankees including Ruth Gehrig and Meusel to help Chicago trim New York 4 3 in nine innings. The Athletics, Red Sox, Cardinals, Cubs, and Giants all posted wins or strong showings as league action continued. Cottonseed by products appear in cushion stuffing and upholstery manufacture.
Babe Ruth hit a single and a double in five at bats driving in one run and scoring once. Lou Gehrig added a single and a double in five at bats with two RBIs. Harry Heilmann pounded a homer and a single in three at bats. Frank Frisch had a single in five at bats. Hack Wilson collected two singles and two RBIs in four at bats. Cobb Waner and Hornsby were idle.
Elyria rifle club retained the Haserodt county trophy after defeating Lorain 1875x2906 to 2898x2000 on the Dewar course at Eckler farm LaGrange road yesterday morning. High scorers included Moulder Dewhurst and Lord for Elyria, while Berg and Rader led Lorain. The match featured twenty shots at fifty yards and twenty at one hundred yards with 400 points possible.
Captain Durand of the yacht Sally Ann owned by Alva Bradley suffered burns when an explosion aboard the vessel at Put-in-Bay ignited fumes from nearby gasoline tanks. Engineer Andrew Keene was burned. Durand and Bradley's party hurried to Sandusky for treatment.
Cleveland Aug 6 Weather permitting the Indians and Senators will play a doubleheader this afternoon after yesterday's game was washed out. Expected starters are Walter Miller and John Milius, the Serbian recently acquired from Pittsburgh. The Tribe won Saturdays opener 2 to 1 in one of the season’s brightest games.
New York reports a gathering of National League umpires in a government office setting. The meeting considered several minor adjustments to procedures and standards affecting game officiating nationwide.
The list shows top home run leaders by team and league with figures for each player. Notable names include Roth and Gehrig of the Yankees, Hauser and Simmons of the Athletics, Hornsby and Harper of the Cards, and Heilmann of the Tigers, with totals for National League 439 and American League 379 and season total 799.
Spencer notes Millard Fuller departed Monday for Boston Mass to take a position there. Local families host visitors over the weekend with Mrs Caroline Wimer and daughter from Lodi staying with sister Mrs Will Ankle. Several other guests, including Mr and Mrs Clarence Dague and Leona, Mr and Mrs Frank Brerler and Robert, and Jennie Brerley, spent the weekend with relatives.
The Sigmaringer collection formed by Prince Karl Anton von Hohenzollern Sigmaringen, a premier private German treasure, will join Frankfort museums. It features masterpieces by old German painters, early engravers, and notable sculptures and metalwork.
President Coolidge appoints Dr Tsunejiro Musaoka a Tokyo lawyer as a neutral member of the U S Uruguay arbitration commission. The decision is hailed in Japan with Ambassador McVeagh presenting the appointment at the American embassy before government officials and embassy staff.
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