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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
2
County board of health cautions that crowded indoor basketball games aid communicable disease spread. The bulletin urges school superintendents to share health updates and consider cancelling games if danger threatens, while not wanting to reduce attendance unnecessarily.
Fort Thomas features three eight round bouts with Rassa Waters facing Young Jack Ditlon in a ten rounder. Kid Hozan knocks out Willie Howard in round one. Red Faulkner defeats Jimmy Kranze in four rounds. Brooklyn Italian Joe and Phil Krez fight to a two draw in 12 rounds.
The local Y M C A basketball team traveled to Painesville and defeated the Painesville Atiredo Club 42 to 27. Elyria showed team balance with solid defense and steady scoring led by Wes and strong guarding from Miller Houserman Koppes Gray Glover and Duck contributing across the floor.
Davey Bancroft the new Braves manager pushed the trade that landed Jim Tierney from the Phillies to the Hub. Bancroft will handle shortstop with McInnis at first as Tierney teams with them for a solid infield. Beecker’s third base status for next season remains uncertain.
The Coca Colas defeated the Eagles to boost their position in the City League standings. The game featured strong early defense and a decisive second-half run that secured the win for Coca Colas at Gaia.
The Wellington high basketball schedule lists games against Plymouth Amherst Lodi Elyria Wadsworth Shaker Heights and a Cleveland tournament from January to February with openings on January 4 and February 1.
The Western Tigers edged the Intermediate Leaders 34 20 in a tight game. Leaders Lautensehlager Goacher Ried and Chase starred but team play lagged, while Mortimer Ih contributed in the late surge.
A scattered boxing schedule lists events in New Orleans Havana Toronto Boston St Paul Bloomington and Aurora. Notable bouts include Mickel 15 rounds in New Orleans Larsen versus Hemhone at 2 pounds in Boston and Jimny Jones against Morrie Sehilan in another St Paul card.
German engineer Herr Oberth discusses plans for a moon rocket with technicians. Hydrogen or alcohol fuel in a fluid state will power the craft by burning with oxygen, aiming for a near term flight. American scientist Prof. Robert H. Goddard conceived the idea years ago and spurred early daredevils to attempt the ride.
Canada turns to Lieut. Col. William J. Shaughnessy who has just succeeded to his father Lord Shaughnessy’s title. The new title holder is described as a lawyer by profession and part of the dominion’s empire builders.
Paul Strand of the Salt Lake City club, bought by Connie Mack for many players and cash, followed Babe Ruth by starting as a pitcher and earning a big league tryout before shifting to the outfield for his powerful hitting.
A London audience heckles various candidates with wit during a British election. A woman challenges a candidate’s imagined husband, a rival asserts unknown status, and a rear-to-front quip roars from the hall as a veteran sergeant major answers a clever test about boiling water for guards.
Helen C. Falar Dean of Malden Massachusetts, praised as the most perfect foot of any girl in America and honored at a recent New York fashion show as the best dressed girl has now traveled to Paris to compete against beauties from around the world.
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