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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
7
Oberlin College basketball travels to Elyria to face Baldwin-Wallace in a Friday evening game. The matchup follows a recent win over the same team and aims to test stronger defense and sharper play as both squads seek a decisive edge before further league play.
Industrial League play at the Y features a tight schedule with seven games set during the holidays. Thirteen teams compete this year as the league races to complete its schedule between holidays.
Four Ridgeville league games drew a big crowd last night with close finishes. Grafton beat Eaton 24 19 while Fairview defeated Olmsted, the Knights won by forfeit over Oberlin and Ridgeville Congregationalists beat Ridgeville A C 28 26. Daniels and Knowles led the church and R A C respectively as next-week matchups were announced.
New York December 28 The cauliflower market rose after Joe Jacobs paid 150000 for Jack Delaney and Jack Kearns bought Sergeant Sammy Baker for 25000. Baker, welterweight, defeated Ace Hodkins of Nebraska and is considered Joe Dundee’s top challenger for the 147 pound title. With Hodkins and Dundee barred by California authorities a title fight may be forced this winter by Kearns.
Mrs. Nell Allison holds the world record for lady bowlers with a 246 average across six games totaling 1481 294 2378 246 944. She is Cleveland city and Ohio state champion, with two gold medals this year. In Detroit she and her team meet the Elyria ladies at Gala bowling alley 868 Broad street Friday December 30 at 8 o'clock.
New York December 28. Football officials meeting at the Astor hotel criticize the 1927 rule changes for creating hairline calls and timing delays. They urge the rules committee to simplify to reduce controversy and help coaches teach the game to college players.
Milwaukee reports that bantamweight Joey Sanger will fight Phil Zwick next Monday despite an Illinois suspension. The Wisconsin boxing commission says the Illinois suspension does not apply in Wisconsin, noting no official papers were filed to make it effective here.
Tony Canzoner of Brooklyn and Bud Taylor of Terre Haute finish training for a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The winner likely earns a match with Benny Bass of Philadelphia for the undisputed world bantamweight title per the National Boxing Association.
Boxing promoter Tex Rickard and the New York State Athletic Commission declared Jack Sharkey in good shape for the January 14 bout with Tom Heene y of New Zealand. Johnny Buckley said Sharkey knocked out Rocky Stone in workouts and weighed 198 pounds. Buckley added intent to fight Tunney after Heene y. Rickard confirmed Sharkey’s left hand injury is back in shape.
Hunters were told the rabbit season ends Saturday December 31 by W F Holcomb fish and game protector. Attorney General E C Turner issued an opinion noting January 1 being Sunday makes no difference.
First practice session of the Green Hat quintet was held Tuesday and indications point to a successful season. The team includes Jessa Mescaros, Jerry Barkacs, William Topoli, Maurice Flood, James Henke, John Kokal, Julius Krozer and John Palagyi. For classes B or C teams, call or write to 3 Broad St. or call 6983.
Peerless Oil basketball club of the local Y Industrial league, reinforced by local players, will face Akron Pierce Oil on the local floor next Saturday night. The Akron lineup includes former college stars such as Snider King Ward Serifer Mans Harmon and others, promising a strong exhibition. The Peerless squad features Art Lockard Ross Robinson Bil Henry Paul Kirby George Smith Bob Moore Ted Penfound Henry Penfound and Beryl Buyder. A small admission will be charged with proceeds benefiting the Y Industrial league.
Ohio High School Athletic Association announced an eight-district elimination followed by finals at Columbus May 24 and 25. Other notes cover Marion Jim Thorpe’s team 86 31 defeat, Cubs sending Kern and Rouprich to Reading, U S Washington field house dedication with 34 25 win over Illinois, Bruins 2 0 over Rangers, McVey Rosenbloom signing for Madison Square Garden bout, Americans G Coygars 4 4 Coy nals tie, and Bermuda tennis championship set for February 20 in Hamilton.
Miss Cora Banning died Christmas morning. Her funeral was held at her home yesterday afternoon conducted by Rev. Charles W. Recard. The service featured the Rebekahs and noted her active roles in the Eastern Star Rebekahs Woman's Belief Corps and church. Burial was in the mausoleum.
Miss Esther Hege of Mt Sinai hospital visited her parents on Bennett street Sunday. The Baptist church schedules its annual business meeting for Wednesday evening.
A small roof fire at 21 West Collera street, Oberlin, called the fire department yesterday afternoon. Mrs. George Gould’s home suffered about fifteen dollars in damage, flames put out with chemicals. The cause is believed to be chimney sparks.
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