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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
6
Airs. Mallory, the American champion, defeated Mile. Lenglen in the first set before the French champion defaulted, removing Len glen from the women’s national championship tennis tournament at Forest Hills, L I.
A hard fought game set for Sunday at Cascade Park at 2 PM between Elyria Cubs and Greenwood Social. The Cubs won the first meeting 4 to 2 and aim to prove the victory was no fluke behind pitcher Paul Martin. Greenwood counters with famed Perkins brothers on the mound and hopes a large crowd attends.
Fans of both teams will see a good game Sunday at Western Heights as the Legion and Eagles clash at 2 30. Manager Lehman has pushed his squad in practice and Leseski is expected to start for the Eagles after a strong last week showing as a master of control with three hits allowed. The Legion has strengthened with adding several players and hopes for a competitive contest.
Manager McGraw refutes rumors that he purchased players Bentler Ogden and Lawrr from the Orioles. He states no deal has been completed and offers no further comment on the alleged transaction.
In the final church league game, the Congregationalists defeated the Methodists 11 to 3. Fitch started for the Methodists, Kiplinger finished, while Birch and West led the Congregationalists with three hits each. Jimmy Faldon hit a grand slam homer with bases loaded. West handled nine chances in the field in the first inning, and Kauffman allowed three hits after the first frame.
Davy Robertson hit two homers to lead the Pirates past the Phillies in the first game. Hubbel contributed strong pitching for Philadelphia in the late innings.
Standings show Boston a 12 0 record leading the American League with wins over Philadelphia and Detroit. New York 9, Pittsburgh 14, Cleveland not scheduled, and Chicago 2 with Cincinnati 3. Schedule notes Boston at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Detroit.
Pittsburg at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St. Louis at New York.
The Elyria I T S Club aims to beat Dover City tomorrow with Ray Draegert on the mound. Dover, a fast semi pro team, brings a large traveling crowd to Riverview Park for a key afternoon game.
The city firemen travel to Valley City for a tomorrow afternoon game. They bolster their lineup with La Grange players and anticipate a victory. Ether Heath or Kershaw will start on the mound for the locals.
Oberlin High School will begin practice Monday at 4 pm under new athletic director and physics teacher H H Stiffler. Eleven lettermen including Captain Fitzgerald and Moris join a growing candidate pool as the squad aims to compete with state prep teams. Tags sold before school starts to raise funds for equipment. target $200. Endowment fund near $1000, with alumni help sought.
The Western Tigers 145 pound amateur champions under John Kotopos prepare for another title run. Practice each night as they fine tune positions with players including Lewis Toth Joe Tit tle Steve Lake Tony Schema Dan Lasxo Bil Ballog Lodi Malik Andy Strinka Frank Gordon Frank Senuable Romi Coou John Eiless and Frank Basormanyi. Those wishing to try for the team should see manager Kolopos.
Clarence Hodge stops Yankees in Chicago, dropping them from first place while the Indians rested. Rey Powell delivers a seventh inning homer with one on to spark a Braves win over the Cubs. Jeff Pfeffer notes showdowns with former mates as the Cardinals beat them.
The article recounts how a tire factory worker in Clermont-Ferrand noticed a heap of tires resembling a grotesque figure. The idea grew, with artist D Galot shaping Bibendum the Michelin man, used globally in posters, ads, and packaging as Michelin tires advertised shock absorption and brand presence.
A readable fragment mentions the Migtia Betting and Machinery Co located at 581 West Broad Street. The text provides no surrounding context or date, but lists the address as part of a notice or listing.
The Yorke bill signed by Governor Davis limits truck weight on Ohio roads to the load plus permits from the county surveyor starting September fifth. It sets tire pressure at 650 psi and caps weight concentration on a single wheel at 35 percent. Solid tires require thicknes s rules by width. speeds vary with tonnage and tire type.
The text notes speeds of about 30 miles per hour and 15 miles per hour, mentions highway damage claims for bridges and culverts under a new law, and states the state or county may sue for damages. It adds the remark that the camel is the only quadruped that cannot swim.
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