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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
2
Suzanne Lenstein defeated Mrs. Haslock of England 6-2 6-0 to thrill fans. Halen Wills beat Mrs. Jay Lock 9-7 6-2, showing a tough match. Lenstein tallied fifty games today, letting her French opponent push to deuce before a sharp finish.
Chicago February meet opens with three world records in a 60 foot pool. Johnny Weissmuller set the 100 yard backstroke record after a close race with Walter Laufer. Arne Borg swam to another 500 yard freestyle mark replacing his own prior record. IL A C relay team also fell short of the 160 yard relay record set by Chicago Athletic Association.
In London the Hertfordshire mid winter tournament saw only ten of thirty two couples finish as a blizzard yielded two inches of snow. Harry Varden quit a match after thirty five years. Alec Herd withdrew due to partner illness. Winners were C F Allison and J S Fernie of Old Ford Manor with a net 82 for eighteen holes aided by several fours in the first nine.
A schedule listing meetings of the Louisiana and Miami Jockey Clubs in New Orleans and Miami, a Tian Juana Jockey Club meeting in Tia Juana, Havana American Jockey Club in Havana, golf tournaments at Pinehurst and other Florida venues, a Skating outdoor speed championship in Detroit, and boxing cards in New York and Far Rockaway with 10 round bouts.
New York reports indicate Helen Wills may play Suzanne Lenglen with a grooved ball or withdraw from winter tournaments. The ball, praised in Nice and used by tour officials, could gain Wimbledon sanction though critics fear it harms Helen’s game. The debate centers on its lower bound and impact on soft stroking.
Norwegian athlete Charles Hoff broke the world indoor pole vault record with 13 feet 1 inch at Madison Square Garden during the Millrose A A meet. Hoff also held an outdoor mark of 13 feet 11 13 16 inches and led a limited European win in a largely American event program.
La Grange Baptist basketball team ran to a fourth straight win beating Flyin General Industries 32 to 23 at the high school gym. The unbeaten start includes January 7 American Lace 35 to 26, January 23 Oberlin Independents 50 to 19, and Peerless Oil 44 to 29.
Fragments show a table-like listing with names such as Dean Ward Baldwin Porbash MeVetta and references to positions or scores. The text reads like a sports or industrial roster with referee Umbrell and partial scores, but many details are garbled.
De Molay cage team will play their game on the high school gym floor after a late change in location was announced yesterday by De Molay management. Noor A loratioa appears in the text.
Chicago pro William Melhorn beats Robby Cruickshank by one stroke to claim the South Central Open title at Hot Springs Arkansas after finishing in 73 and overcoming a earlier trailing run in the extra 18 holes. Babbs shot 74 to miss the tie by one stroke.
Boxing fans in Saracusa discuss Osk Till as a rising middleweight after strong showings against Angie Ratner and Dave Shade. Supporters say he’ll be ready for champ Mickey Walker after a few more bouts, with Till depicted as a future title challenger.
Amherst residents attended numerous gatherings including The Ladles' Aid Society at St Peter's Evang church, Needle Craft Club at Jackson St home, and pageant preparations by Mrs Mary Williams. American Legion Post 197 meets at town hall. LaGrange quintet visits Amherst. St Pauls Lutheran Ladies' Aid sews and dines. St Ann's ward party raises funds. births and hospital notices recorded. local PTA and class party activities noted.
The Ladies' Aid and Woman's Missionary societies met in a full day session at the church parlors. Devotions led by Mrs. Wi. Lange opened the gathering, followed by sewing and a planned morning service for Day of Prayer. A tureen dinner was served at noon by Mrs. Adam Norther and Mrs. Conrad Zilch. E. H Nicholt remained in critical condition at St Luke's hospital after a blood transfusion Thursday morning. A surprise birthday party honored Miss Lana Bishon at the home of Mrs. Chas Krieg on Jackson Street with Valentine decor and cakes.
This week Kennedy Coal quotes lump coal at 3 3 4 dollars per ton cash. The offer applies to all customers paying in cash this week.
Public sale ordered by the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. Nelson as trustee directs sale of Lot Nos 79 and 80B at 10 AM February 24 1926 at the courthouse north door Elyria Ohio. Sheriff Underhill to conduct sale without appraisal per order of sale.
A court filing seeks to apply Ruth W Lieberman s equitable interest in a section no ten Avon Lake property to cover a prior judgment. The petition notes Ruth Waters Lieberman later married Morris Lieberman and that defendant Valine M Kuerdale holds the trust for keeping the property within reach of creditors. Respondents must answer by April 3, 1996.
An advertisement touts Maya's One Dose Will Convince as a harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus and alleviates stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It promises a money refund and urges purchase at all druggists.
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