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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1928

Page

5

Elyria High football signs up 1925 squad and schedule

Elyria high school football opens 1925 season with 11 candidates reporting to coach H H Stiffler at 2 pm Saturday at the high school gym. Practice begins Monday with Akron West as the first opponent in three weeks on Sept 22. Only three lettermen return, several players from last year expected to strengthen the lineup, and two practice fields are prepared west of the stadium. The schedule includes Akron West, Oberlin, Toledo Central, Lakewood, Akron East, Barberton Heights, Rocky River, Shaw, and Lorain.

Elyria High School H.H. Stffler Stiffler Akron West Akron S. Mike O. Cowie K. Martin Merk Schroeder Anderson Moody Tiehoner Dillman Myers Bernes Reisinger Elyrians Oberlin Toledo Central Lakewood Akron East Barberzon_ Heights Rocky River Shaw Lorain

Negro Defeats Joe Dundee in Second Round Technical Knockout

CHICAGO Aug 31 Jack Thompson the California Negro welterweight defeated champion Joe Dundee in a scheduled 11 round bout by a technical knockout in the second round The title was not at stake as Thompson weighed in light and dominated Dundee with a rapid assault early in the bout Dundee was floored twice in the second round before the referee stopped the fight New York Aug 31 Columbia University will adopt a football program from fall 1925 Reynolds Benson says Columbia and Colgate signed a two year contract to meet in 1924 and 1934 and Dartmouth and Cornell are set for 1928 with another eastern team to be signed

Chicago Jack Thompson Californiaunus Negro Joe Dundee Thompson Dundee Grogar New York Columbia University Reynolds Benson Columbia Colgate Pennsyvania Dartmouth Cornell Ake

Hagen Plans Golf Tour of Australia

Chicago Aug 3 Wa Hagen announced he would sail from the South Africa tour after the second match tomorrow in the world championship series with Johnny Farrell. He has met South America and the only continent not yet played.

Chicago Johnny Farrell South Am Contine

Americans Need Only Thee Victories

In Chicago at Wheaton the American golf team faced Britain with a clean sweep in singles, led by Captain Keating and teammates Jones, Avera, and Hardman. The British alternates and titleholder Marconi challenged, but the Americans hoped to carry the Trophy with strong performances across the singles lineup.

Chicago Wheaton Til Ter Twedan RR G. NC Mavun J.B. Bed Iro al Ro MacCel Bo Deci Hardman Tarcrest Om Jones Avera Chanpion Ant Fi Ins Per

Babe Ruth hits 47th homer of season against Senators

Babe Ruth slugged his 47th homer of the season in the seventh inning for the Yankees in Washington. Pitcher Jones started for the Senators and the blast broke a shutout as New York won 3 to 1. Ruth moved two games and four homers ahead of his 1927 schedule.

Washington

National Games Update From Standing American Events

National Games today report shows results across events with standings and scores. Key figures include Cis remati Ut and IyRia achieving top placements as PAu records two points in the tally. Officials note ongoing competitions across venues with emphasis on national rankings and upcoming finals.

Pau Cis Remati Ut iyRia

Braves Rally Past Phillies 6 5 After Late Homer

Boston Braves erased a four run edge to edge the Philadelphia Phillies 6 to 5. Freigan belted a home run in the eighth inning as the rally swung the game in favor of Boston.

Boston Braves Philadelphia Phillies Freigan

Bradley Offers $175000 for Gehrig

Cleveland reports a prominent owner offered veteran first baseman Gehrig a spring contract at $175,000. Negotiations with the Yankees continued as debate over terms persisted. The offer was said to be the highest ever for a player in the American League.

Cleveland U. Auz Georean Todaer Huggins Ekhouzk Gehrig Bradisy Rogers

High Scores At Rifle Meet Among Junior Competitors

Scores from a junior rifle meet show David Washington of Washington, D. C., winning with 301 points in a field of eight, while Wilkens and A. Washington, D. C., placed second and third. The event featured prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing stages with 10 shots per stage. Other scores from Chicago, Joppa, Wilmington, and Ypsilanti ranged up to 266 263, across ages 15 to 19 in the United States team competition.

United Chicago Jopuer Markham Laterence Wilkens

English 100 yard swim record set by Samson

Coventry Aug 31 P C Samson of Winnois A C won the English 100 yard championship in 54 2 5 seconds new British amateur mark surpassing Tsuke Kahanamoku’s 54 4 5 seconds from 1920.

Coventry Eng P. C. Samson Winnois A. C Tsuke Kahanamoku

Scott Returns to Giants as Veteran Pitcher for Pennant Drive

Jack Scott rejoins the New York Giants for a pennant push, with John J. McGraw sending Bill Walker to Toledo to secure the veteran right hander. Scott previously starred in the 1922 World Series and later bounced between Toledo and the Giants, trading blows with McGraw amid a noted personal rivalry.

Jack Scott New York Giants John J. McGraw Bill Walker Toledo Scot McGraw Scott Giants New York Yankees Phil Douglass Seate Cincinnati Reds

Scoreboard Summary From Yesterday’s Baseball Action

Lead Sam Jones limited the Yankees to seven hits as the Senators beat Waite Host 3 to 1. Babe Ruth slugged his 47th homer for New York. Red Sox edged Athletics 3 to 2 with Morris fanning three in the ninth and Ruffing driving in two for Boston. Cubs beat Reds 6 to 2 to stay second in the NL as Hartnett rapped a double and Beck hit a triple with Root’s sac fly. Tigers won 5 to 3 over Indians after Hargrave’s triple sparked a first-inning surge. Rain halted Cardinals Pirates with St Louis up 2 to in the second inning.

Scott Hoyt i Giants Seoet McGraw Cianr Yankees Waite Hart Yankee Elmer Smith Toledo Ag Ain Philadelphia Jimmy Ring Ring St. Louis Phillies Jack Larry Benton Pirates McGrex MccGraw MecGraw Buck Heracg Herzog S. I North Carolina Sam” Jones New York Yankees Washington Senators Waite Host Senators Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Ed Morris Ruffing Russell Red Sox Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Cubs Hartnett Beck Root

Cincinnati Player Jablonowski to Join Columbus Senators

Pete Jablonowski of the Cincinnati Reds will join the Columbus Senators here tomorrow as payment for Kenneth Ash, a pitcher recalled by the Reds. The move follows Ash moving to the Reds from Columbus.

Cincy Columbus Pete Jablonowski Cincinnati Reds Columbus Senators Jablonowski Senators Kenneth Ash Reds

Indians Arrive In Chicago For Three Games

The Cleveland Indians arrived in Chicago for a three game series with the White Sox. Willis Hudlin pitched for the Tribe but the Tigers won the final game 5 to 3. Sorrell limited the Indians to two singles. From Chicago, the Redskins will proceed to St. Louis.

Indians Chicago Cleveland Indians Chico Chinos Detroit Tigers Willis Hudlin Tribe Sorrell Redskins St. Louis

Youngsters Hold Key To U S Doubles Title Bid

In Chestnut Hill Mass a nine player pool including George Lert and John Hennesser competes for the national doubles crown. Hennessey and Lore show grit as they face Jacques Brignon and Henri Cocher in the Longwood bowl semifinals. Paterson and Hawkes of Australia beat Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn in a prior match.

Chestnut Hills Mass America George Lert John Hennesser Longwood Bowl Hennessey Lore Sears Jacques Brignon Henri Cocher Chapion United States Low and Hennessey Gerald L. Patterson Jac Hawkes Paterson and Hawkes Wilmer Allison Fort Worth Tex John van Ryn Orange Allison Vana Ryn Australan

League Leaders Defeated in Key NL AL Games

Washington Senators beat the New York Yankees 3 to 1 while the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 3 to 2. Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals trailed in the second inning as standings show New York and Chicago area teams atop both leagues with several clubs within shouting distance.

W. L. Pet St. Louis Aig Chisago Ato New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Sid Terris Mulls Title Quest After Lightweight Crown

New York dispatch reports Sid Terris vows to seek the lightweight title only after securing a championship. In an open letter to boxing writers he defends his chin against prior doubts and counters recent bout opinions.

New York Sid Terris Boxing Writers of New York Terris China Chin Jimmy Mebarein Ray Miller Jean Mandell Sam Bim

Following The Stars Following The Stars

Rogers Hornsby 332 bit single and scored one run three times at best. Goose Goslin 1 bit triple, scored one run and batted in twice in four at bats. Lou Gehrig singled in four at bats. Wa Waner idle. Al Simmons 6359 doubled and scored one run in four at bats. Freddy Lindstrom idle. Babe Ruth hit home run and one single in four at bats scoring one run. Bottoamler idle.

Rogers Hornsby Bes Goose Gossin Lou Genre Errs Waner AL Simmons Freddy Lindstrom Baba Pr Ys Hig

Pole arch match postponed amid Argentine brawl in New York

Sports briefs report a postponed international pole event between Argentina and the United States due to a brawl. The game was rescheduled for September 1, with tensions lingering after the incident in New York. Roberto Roberti and Ira Han are listed among those involved.

New York Ave Argentina

Boxing Signings And Local Sports Notes From New York

Signed contracts with Humbert J Fugazy to meet Kauts Manseo at Ebbets Field Brooklyn on October 12 Hansen not signed The contract would donate entire purse to charity if Hansen agrees Italy bout signed for Madison Square Garden September 13 by Jess McMahon Treated as part of a larger New York sports roundup also noting Olympic team member Silus Martha New York set a 300 metre record in Vienna and Illinois agricultural conferences planned for October and November plus a Lima Peru humor item about phonographs and noisy stores and ongoing highway work

Humbert J. Fugazy Kauts ‘Manseo Ebbets Field Brooklyn Hansen Roberts New York Kid Fracers Italy al Brown Panatanegro Madison Square Arden Jess McMahon Gardena Corbitt Sammy Baker Vienna Martha Ss Nore Silus United States

Fried Spring Chicken and Steak Dinners Sundays at Al's

Sunday dinners at Al's Restaurant opposite the N C Passenger Depot advertise fried spring chicken and steak with all the trimmings. The notice highlights weekly meals offered at the eatery near the train station.

Al's Restaurant

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