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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1927
Page
19
Miami defeated Oberlin 55 to 27 last night as substitutes played much of the game. Miami, a Buckeye AA basketball leader, prepares to face Cincinnati tomorrow night while coach Tillotson pulled his regulars after building a comfortable lead.
Five Ohio State varsity squads completed practice ahead of weekend events. Fencing and track go abroad to compete, while basketball and wrestling stay in Columbus for home or nearby meets. Purdue prepares for the Bucks as Ohio State seeks conference gains after earlier losses.
John E Benedetto, 18, was charged with manslaughter after Leo Porta, 18, McKees Rocks, died ten hours following a boxing match. Porta never regained consciousness and was believed to have suffered a brain concussion. The incident occurred after a bout at Lafayette tomorrow when Port met in Port Box.
New York Feb 11 Babe Ruth seen as the game's biggest figure as contract talks heat up. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker exit betting scandal as Ruth lands a potential 75 thousand dollar deal with the Athletics while others secure smaller terms. Public sentiment frames Ruth as a box office draw impacting the sport’s future.
The page lists upcoming golf events including the South Central open at Tot Springs, the men’s championship at Ormond Beach, and other regional tournaments. Bowling, sailing, and squash sections note national and international events with venues in Minneapolis San Francisco and Chicago.
Reports list several championships in skating boxing and tennis with venues including St. Louis Lake Placid Greenfield and Chicago. Notable bouts feature Wolcott Langford vs Robertson over ten rounds in Chicago as part of the boxing program.
New York boxing officials investigated alleged contract manipulation before the Rosenberst Gratien championship. Promoter and team figures including Horenbers manager Jerry Seal and several others were subpoenaed to testify about stake shares and influence on match contracts.
Babe Ruth in Hollywood discussions demands 100000 for season with the Yankees and vows to quit if terms are not met. He says he can pay his own way and will not sign at reduced figures, while Huntington and McGovern are linked to other maneuvers as Ruth prepares for the season.
St Marys Junior F1 basketball team visits Oberlin for a game at 7 tonight in the high school gym. Athletic director Guth says Lia Daskelents faces a tough matchup as Oberlin has the home advantage and brighter court lighting.
The article notes an executive who followed his mentor to the Majors and became manager of the Sho Tanu club. He engineered a deal with Detroit, with the Detroit club claiming Stewart, allowing Hannaster to rejoin Taztey under new arrangements.
New York report states Trish Meisel a former New York Giants outfielder will play the upcoming season with the Brooklyn Robins instead of the Cincinnati Reds. Reds manager Jack Kenciink said terms were agreed but Brooklyn acted first, forcing withdrawal of all claims to his services.
Two pool basketball games at Sy and there is no admission fee. Elyria Knights of St John will play a Cleveland team from the same organization in a rubber match after two prior meetings this season with one win each. The Church of Christ five meets the Cheese and Cracker club in undefeated standings for a potential close contest.
More than six hundred high schools and colleges in the eastern United States were invited to enter the fourth annual Ohio Relays at Ohio State University in Columbus on April 23. Competition will be in eight classes with team and individual events. trophies, medals, and gold watches will be awarded.
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