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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1928
Page
3
Industrial Leegee edged Lo rate Cowsty 23-20 in a tight Saturday night cage matchup. Elyria S. & T. built a 14-3 first half lead, then held off Sniders as King Keott led the winners and Hengartner Marthe led the losers.
Eleven games were played in the YWCA junior basketball leagues last Saturday afternoon from 12 30 to 6 00. Scores include Grammar School Ely 42 Gates 3 McKinner 1 St. Agnes 2. For the Washington teams results list Wash 238 1% Itoly Cross Wash 1235 13 St. Marys Wash 230 7 Gates 6 Roosevelt Wash 252 4 forfeit. Faiths include Grace Lutheran 17 Baptists 7 Pilgrim Congregational 127 2nd Cong 4 Cong 15 St. Agnes 11 Methodist 13 St. Andrews 4 Pastors 12 St. Marrs 11.
Zeta Kappe fraternal team edged Eaton A C Ridgeville 36 to 34 in Eaton Saturday night to open the season. Early in the game Eaton led 17 to 4 before the Ridgeville club rallied to a 1 point halftime defecit and then pulled ahead early in the second half with a back and forth finish. Foler Grills and strong guard play keyed the win for Berea area teams.
The Elyria Rifle Club announces Wednesday evening shoots starting Jan. 25 at City Hall third floor. Two silver trophies invite competition: the Haserodit Trophy among Elyria Lorain Amherst teams and the Hazelton Trophy for Elyria members. Fire damage slowed progress, but repairs resume as the club aims to form a team to represent Elyria.
Lakewood pulled a 22 to 21 victory over Elyria Saturday night at Elyria High. Fowler scored six of Lakewood’s points, while Stevens and Berzer added seven each. Elyria drops to fourth in the Lake Fairfe League standings as the season winds down.
Spencer Victor defeats Polk 21-16 on Friday January 20. It was Polk’s first defeat after Spencer’s ninth straight win. Spencer led 7-1 at halftime and outplayed Polk throughout the game with key scorers Brouse Boone Fuller Miller and Futter listed in the lineup.
Lakewood defeated Elyria 22-17 as Lakewood led by as many as five points in the final period. David Horan scored 11 of Elyria's 17 with strong defense, while Lembrix and Snow each bagged seven for Lakewood, Snow excelling on drives from distance.
Oberlin tied the Little Big Seven game late but fell 71 to 18 at Tiffin. Close guarding and missed shots hindered Oberlin while Tiffin relied on long-range attempts and a strong start to build a decisive lead.
Free program at Capitol Theatre from 11 45 to 12 45 Tuesday January 24 under auspices of Elyria Rotary Club. The event features a presentation about Italian culture and modern Italy.
Purdue remains the only undefeated conference club as Indiana trails with one loss in four starts. A key clash looms at Lafayette when Indiana meets Purdue, while Minnesota visits Chicago and Northwestern's defense faces Chicago’s ball control.
A tightly contested game at the Amherst school auditorium saw Amherst High and Lorain High trade leads, with the halftime score 16-16 and the third period tied 25-25. Lorain pulled ahead on a late foul shot by Wesley Kreeger to win 2-95 as Amherst’s crowd roared in support.
Cincinnati leads the Buckeye Association standings with a string of close wins. The Bearcats edged Springfield 48 to in a high scoring on their home floor. Miami conquered Wesleyan 45 to 40 at Delaware as Ohio U handed Denison its third straight title defeat 31 to 22 on Denison’s court. No midweek games are scheduled with two big showdowns next Saturday Cincinnati at Denison Granville and Miami at Athens Ohio. Wesleyan faces Otio Conference action while Wittenberg meets Muskingum at Springfield.
The Artists and Writers Golf Association tourney begins in Miami with over 60 top artists and writers competing. The Glenn Curtiss tournament, open to amateurs, slated for tomorrow.
Albion College department head reported after a five year investigation athletes show slightly slower progress in academics. New York reports Willie Hopp near Allen Hall in a 56 to 43 win in a billiards match. Cornell leads Yale in the Eastern Intercollegiate league with Dartmouth in second place behind Penn and Yale for third. Pierre Charlas makes his American heavyweight boxing debut in a ten round bout at St Nicholas Arena.
Johnny death by own action edged William Joy in a 100-order flap jack eating duel. He downed his eighth coffee cup and secured the decision by ten bites despite grogginess. Ohio debaters event next month features 23 schools with Piqua drawing a bye.
In Cleveland two lifelong enemies, Tony Gregorio and Joseph Di Capno, aged 46, shot each other after a Saturday night gathering. Liquor was served during the quarrel weekend. both men died from mortal wounds. Funeral services set for tomorrow.
In State Point Place a fourteen month old, Warry Long Jr, dies from poison found in a bar. Toledo detectives probe a school dinner poisoning affecting Waite High students with no malicious intent found. A skull wrapped in newspapers is blamed on practical jokers at Albert Stryker's porch. Youngstown reports one dead and six hospitalized from weekend traffic accidents, including John Bardash, 46, of Campbell, killed by a hit skip motorist.
Scher-Hirst Co founded 1919 by William Scher reports 1 percent growth and three plants in Cleveland and Elyria. The firm makes men’s clothing and employs about 7,500 sales personnel led by a young president, with plans for further expansion outlined.
The Ohio Miner relief chest rose to 3800 dollars with cash and pledges. Checks arriving early added 300 dollars. A food trunk valued at 290 dollars came from Rev. A M Hughes congregation. A freight carload of staples will go to Nelsonville for mining communities. Henderson will visit Hocking Valley to inspect relief work. A state-wide appeal will be broadcast tonight from station WAIU.
A Gleaners meeting took place Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs F L Wolcott in La Grange. Mrs Geo Wilcox of Cleveland is visiting the Wilcox home with Mrs L Scot. Mrs Dewey D Knowles returns to Wilkinsburg Pa after visiting relatives due to her brother's wife death. Abs A Sanders Miss Jennie and Maude Hub
The report shows a balance sheet with assets of 693 239 including 165 000 in inventory cash and receivables and 563 339 plant and equipment while 450 600 is stock. Dividends resumed in 1887 after lapses and 50 000 are potential payable with 306 786 surplus. Local residents including Mrs Floyd Pelton and Mr C S Gott visit Elyria and nearby towns with several business callers noted.
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