Lorain Silver Bells 4H Reignites Local Baseball Glory
The Lorain Silver Bells 4H baseball team, born 1914 and famed as Lorain’s “Silver Bells,” outline their rise to Class C Northern Ohio champions by 1917. The piece recounts early formation, merges, and a decade of strong play including a 96 win total in 1917 through 1919, listing key games, teams faced, and players such as Albert Matuszak who captained the squad. It notes a strong 1919 start with a 2 1 victory over the Lorain Maccabees and a long streak of winning seasons.
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Clarmont Ball
Kula Star Beacon
Maccabaes
Silver Bells
Northhip
Ohio
Maccabees
Ralls
Iigit
Harrison
Rison School
Ughtest
Oakwood
Lowell
Oak
Irigon
Har
Callon
Garden Ity
Harrison School
Gayenne
19Th Street
Garden Avenue
Tivity School
aIn
Manger
Albert Matuszak
Buckeyes
Metis
Lorain
Silver Bells Buckeyes
East Side A.C
Fairbomne
Young Nationals
African Dodgers
Brownell
Garfield
Newsboys
Strollers
Charleston
Tomahawks
Bells
Theae Clipper A. C
Fist Street
Clipper A. C
Baker A. C
Copper A. C
Clippers
Bulls
Charles
Jon
East Side A. C
Fairhome
Baker A. G
Stroller A. C
T. Placzyaki
Belle
Cleveland Oakwoods
Lorain Electrica
Lorain Electrics
Hella
Cleveland McKennaubs
Bell
Cleveland
Ballz
Reformed
A. C
Kandy Korners
Cleveland Lepper A. C
Northern Ohio
Amherst High School
Amherst
Cleveland Sepper A. C
Enamel Products fall to Columbia Steel in Industrial league
In Elyria on Wednesday Columbia Steel beat Enamel Products 34 to 18. Burns led Columbia with 9 and Buckley 5 as Struthers and Castle added points. Referee Keller. In Youngstown Frankie Mason defeated Bobby Hansen by knockout in the sixth round of a ten round bout.
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Elyria
Columbia Steel Co
Enamel Products
Burns
Columbias
Columbia Steel
Buckley
Nan Struthers
Castle Veseeeeg
Nan
Lewis Yor Struthers
Sheema
Lengel
Scora
Cuolumbia
Enamet Products
Burny
Struthers
M. Nau
Castle
G. Nau
Peck
Foula
Keller
Youngstown
Frankie Mason
Bobby ‘Hansen
New York
Estaro basketball team edges Elyria club 19 to 17 in tight contest
In Elyria on January 28 the Estaro basketball team beat the Young Men's Business club of Ely by 19 to 17 at the Civic Centers gym. Alex Klein and Slanter starred for Estaro with 17 of the team’s 27 points. West and Nevins led Elyria’s defense in one of the fastest local games with few fouls. Substitutions and scoring details are listed, including Klein’s foul trouble and key baskets.
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Lorain
Jan. An
Estaro
Elyde
Céevic
Alex Klein
Slanter
Estaroi
Neving
Elyria
Sither
D. Klein
Powell
Wright
Boore
Hstard
Wield Baskets
Slauter
A Klein
L. Klein
West
Richwine
Aa. Klein
Nevins
Daniels
Unpire
Vaughe
Y. M. CL A
Port Clinton
Tmefly
Vermont
Lockard Orother
Burns
Mt. Union College
Wooster, University
Tolefio
Wooster
North Olmsted Scouts Defeat Hamilton Five 25 to 20
In Elyria the North Olmsted Boy Scouts edged Hamilton High 25 to 20 at North Olmsted. Landfried scored nine baskets for the Scouts while Scholl Dean Underhill Wald Playford Taylor Nerberger fouled baskets counted for both sides. Referee Reed. Times Salisbury.
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Elyria
North Olmsted
North Olmsted Boy Scouts
Hamilton‘schol
Landfried
Bam. S
N. O
Bigga
Ninbauer Scholl C
L.F
Landfries Dean
Wald Underhill
R.F. Playford C. Taylor
R.G
Nerberger
Scholl
Dean
Underhill
Landwfried
Wald
Playford
Reed
Times
Salisbury
Seorer
Champion Roller Skater at Glen's Saturday Night
Lorain January 28 Glen’s Roller Park hosts a major event featuring Cioni world champ in his class and Jack Woodworth eastern champ in an exhibition. Also performing are Bit Gayner and other skaters in showcases with Tacos pulled. Entertainment promises a strong evening for all roller skating fans. Brennan given decision in Dallas bout.
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Lorain
Glen’s
Baseball Fang Cared For By Jim Dunk Elyria Card
In Elyria on January 28, baseball fans can secure reserved seats for home games of the Cleveland American League team. Secretary E J Howenstine of the Chamber of Commerce says reservations can be telephoned daily, with orders held and paid for on game day. Jim Duncan, owner of the Cleveland team, pledged to care for Elyria fans seeking seats.
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Elyria
E. J. Howenstine
Chamber of Commerce
Barnard
Cleveland
Howenstine
Jim Duan
Roll Mill Team Triumphs Order Dept at Gala Alleys
Elyria January 28 Roll Mill bowling team defeated the Order Department at Gala alleys Wednesday night. Hatz had two solid games and led totals, with Miller second. Scores:
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Elyria
Hatz
Miller
Jam
Gala Colts
Temple Colts
Temple
Tom Robson
Wilcox
Hart
Theobald
Faull
Welty
Iso
Mind Weeee
Walkden
Scott
Taylor
Robson
Elyria Team Enters Buffalo Tournament
Elyria will send at least one team to the National Bowling tournament in Buffalo from February 28 to March 31. The Mose bowling team plans to enter with members Baum Peters Worthington Hopebrand and Reynolds, all top local bowlers. Individual members will also enter singles and doubles events.
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Elyria
Buffalo
Mose
Isa
Baum
Peters
Worthington
Hopebrand
Reynolds
Port Clinton Boxing Show Promises Big Local Card
Elyria has a chance to beat Elva and redeem a Wooster loss as Port Clinton YMCA basketballers prep for tonight’s league clash. Lorain hosts Forester and Kelly boxing show with Jack O’Brien, Levy, Hart, Circus, Hellinger, McLaughlin and Conley providing bouts. Elyria meets Sandusky in a key league game, with travel plans and lineups listed for both teams and fans anticipating a crowded arena.
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Portclinton
Elyria
ELVA
Loraln
Forester
Kelly
Lorain Opera House
Jack O'Brien
Cleveland
Youngs Levy
Canton
Hellinger
McLaughlin
Eddie Conley
Billie O'Connor
Amherst Hugh Plays Vermilion Quintet Saturday Evening
Amherst High and Vermilion High basketball teams meet in the local gym Saturday night. Amherst brings a strong squad and a sizable crowd is expected. Vermilion fielded unusually strong squads this season after a surprising win over Lorain, indicating a competitive set.
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Amherst
Hugh
Vermilion Quintet
Amherst High School
Vermilion
Vermilion High
Lorain
Evan
Forester Kelly Fight Tickets On Sale In Lorain
Tickets for the Forester Kelly fight on January 31 are available in Lorain at Farrells Metropole restaurant Canaies bowling alleys Majestic billiard parlors Peer Brothers and Johnny Kilbane Shop in Cleveland.
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Lorain
Farrells
Metropole Restaurent
Canaies
Majestic Billiard
Peer Brothers
Johnny Kilbane
Tira
Cleveland
Kilbane and Dell to Attend Lorain Show
Lorain on January 28 reports that Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion of the world and Steve ONeil Cleveland Indians catcher will attend to referee the bouts at the Forester Kelly fight at Lorain Opera House on January 31.
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Lorain
Johnny Kilbane
Steve O'Neil
Cleveland Indians
Forester Kelly
Lorain Opera House
Michigan Aggies to face Oberlin in tough clash
Oberlin undefeated hosts Michigan Aggies Saturday night aiming to avenge last year’s loss. Michigan, led by guard Jack Foster, known for precise shooting, seeks another upset with Gilkey and center in support. Oberlin’s Kel ler intensifies practice as the lineup possibly features Wheeler Nye Howard Marvin Winters Sheffield and MicPhee in various forward and guard roles.
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Oberlin
Michigan Aggies
Thair Vitory
Aggies
Jack Foster
Gilkey
Michigan
East Lansing
Keller
Wheeler J
Nye
Howard
Marvin
Winters
Aards
Sheffield
MicPhee
Accountants Beat Laboratory In Industrial League Match
Jan 28. Lorain accountants beat Laboratory five in a National Rules company Industrial league game at MoCA. Notable players Leitenberger Sto g i Katehur and Indndauer starred as the accountants overwhelmed the lab team. The contest took place in the local venue with both squads fielding skilled players.
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Lorain
Accounting Department
Tules Company
Leitenberger
Sto ‘Gi
Katehur
Idndauer
Eagles Trim Live Wires in Close Bowling Match
In Lorain on Wednesday evening at Canales Alleys the Eagles and Live Wires bowling teams played a tight contest. TwoXell starred for the Eagles with a high single and total of 676 for the evening as scores remained close throughout the match.
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Lorain
Eagles
Iiva
Canales Alleys
Twoxell
Oberlin High Plays at Norwalk Tonight
Oberlin high school battles Norwalk tonight at Norwalk. Norwalk has defeated several teams this year and may repeat against Oberlin. Oberlin starts Farrar and Locke forwards Fitzgerald center and Channon Rudekoff guards. News boys wanted to carry routes in Lorain for the Chronicle Telegram.
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Oberlin
Oberlin High School
Norwalk High School
Norwalk
Farrar
Locke
Fitzgerald
Channon
Rudekoff
Lorain
Chronicle-Telegram
Four Corners
Western Union Telegraph Office
Lorain High Faces Fremont High In Tonight’s Showdown
Lorain high school hosts Fremont high school this evening in a league battle billed as two top teams in good form. Fremont is seen as a tough proposition, but locals expect the home squad to press for a win at 8 o clock in the high school gym.
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Lorain
Lorain High School
Fremont High School
Fremont
Fords to face Skinners and Furnitures in Amherst doubleheader
Amherst fans will see two basketball games tomorrow night at the local gym. The Fords meet the Skinners of Cleveland, while the Furnitures clash with the Lead ’a- hand’ team in a program billed as a doubleheader.
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Amherst
Fords
Skinners of
Cleveland
Furnitures
Oberlin Trackers Start Next Week
Oberlin announces indoor practice for the varsity track team under Coach T. N. Matealf and Captain Raymond Knesal. Three or four dual indoor meets are planned before the outdoor season. Prospects for a strong team are not very bright.
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Oberlin
T. N. Matealf
Raymond Knesal
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