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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
2
Elyria High School begins three weeks of indoor track practice under Coach Beeler as a large, green squad prepares for the season. Ralph Shaw returns from a doctor’s clearance and aids hopes for a strong year. a tough schedule promises hard work to rise atop the competitors.
The Y M C A Senior Charity basketball league crowd watched the Church of Christ defeat the Methodists 95 to 68. St Andrews, St Johns, St Pauls and St Agnes also competed with notable scorers and close results.
Lorain O P 2S defeated the Keoria branch 28 23 at Irving Ry with Russell Sherr starring. Kerr led Lorain with eight field goals as Migroia likely faster defense limited opponents to four by their top scorer.
The article recounts late night boxing rounds featuring Carl Tree Chee hind and others in Cleveland with multiple bouts ending in draws. Mentioned are Detroit, New York, and various opponents including Joe fhomguim and Johan McDenowneh as part of a sprawling boxing card.
Amherst High defeated Grafton High last night with a 29 to 11 score. Opnell of Lorain led Amherst with key plays as the teams traded baskets by quarters. The report notes the game occurred on a recent date with Brades leading a separate segment scoring 16 to ?.
Lorain on February 25 reports plans to form a Lorain Amateur Baseball Association. A meeting of all amateur baseball managers is set for Thursday night to organize the group with HA Gourley serving as secretary.
This fragment highlights a biographical note about a former big league player aiming for a comeback. It references team effort and a focus on slugging power and home runs as part of the return.
The article traces several veteran hurlers returning to the majors after stints in the minors. It mentions 1918 Dodgers trial, waiver from the Pirates, Braves trade, and later moves including Indianapolis and Philadelphia. It notes spitball era eligibility, injuries to Ralph Shinners, and a Cardinals draft pickup.
Notes from spring camps highlight ED WALSH and BILLY SULLIVAN as potential Notre Dame battery prospects. The piece recalls Connie Mack’s preference for tall pitchers and contrasts past greats with current hopefuls. It also mentions Duke Farrell’s death and his scouting career with several MLB clubs.
A meeting will be held at city hall to discuss opportunities for the National Amateur Baseball Association in this area. The event aims to outline prospects and organizational details for local participation.
Lorain on February 25 reports the Lions schedule a Saturday night game against the Original Celtics of New York City, the five time world champions and season title contenders. The match will be played at home.
Sport events today include Jefferson Parish Fair Association meeting in New Orleans, Miami Jockey Club in Miami, Cuba American Jockey Club in Havana, and Tia Juana Jockey Club in Tia Juana. Billiards hosts the World's 18.2 balkline championship in Chicago and bowling features Knights of Columbus nationals in St. Louis and Florida Open in Tampa. Midwinter invitation for women in Los Angeles. BoA Ali Vanderbilt Cup tournament listed.
Elyria High basketball visits Akron Central High in a Friday night showdown at the old high school gym. Akron Central aims to clinch a third win over Beeler's squad this season after earlier losses by Akron East and Akron West.
Obituary notices recall Hiram Shreve formerly of Sullivan who died after moving to Akron with his daughter Lou Goodyear. Details cover his Civil War guard duty at the White House and acquaintance with Lincoln, funeral at Congregational Church, and burial beside his wife. Also reported is Israel Fair a longtime mail carrier, death in Ashland, and futher local family events, church activities, a sugar camp, and early 20th century community notes.
A couple jokes over car controls in a quirky dialogue. The woman probes the dash lights speedometer and pedals while a train roars into view, ending with a whimsical heaven moment when the man imagines a harp and departure.
Simon Riley of 542 Second Street files for divorce from Christina Riley alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. He says they have not lived together in five years and she has refused to provide meals, with a prior alimony agreement involving a deed to half of the Second Street property. He asks the court to protect his rights and grant a divorce and alimony per the agreement.
London court hears counsel for William Cooper Hobbs, a lawyer's clerk, charged with accepting checks paid by Sir Harri Singh to silence in England's $750000 blackmail case. The hearing was reset for next Monday due to bronchitis affecting the client.
Classified notice bundle includes legal proceedings in Lorain County Ohio with real estate descriptions and public hearings. Notices cover court cases about estates mortgage foreclosures in Elyria and Avon Lake, plus road location changes and city sewer assessments.
Notice is given that on Feb 17 1925 the Carl Drake Co was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held in Elyria Ohio March 6 1925 at 10 a m to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt before Thomas A Conway Referee in Bankruptcy Elyria Ohio Feb 24 1925.
In Lorain County Ohio in the Court of Common Pleas Mary Eleanor Warner files a petition as plaintiff alleging ownership and holder in due course of a promissory note against defendants including Nicholas Strainic and John Strainic whose residence is unknown. The notice invokes legal action in the case caption.
Resolution 1008 declares the need to build a sanitary sewer on Middle Avenue from the DVD Corporation line to Nelson Street center line. The council notes the necessity to improve the specified street section and protocol requires three fourths of members to concur.
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