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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
5
The Church of Christ nine, initially with eight wins and one loss, clinched the church league title over a strong field led by Peterman who developed a winning lineup. A potential Friday night victory would force a one game lead for Church of Christ with a deciding third game Saturday if needed.
Elyria High hosts Fostoria Friday as part of a stretch of four home games remaining in the basketball season. Manager Welton has lined up two more home games and one outside game. Elyria’s Braddon and West, longtime standouts, left gaps but coach Peabody rotates players to strengthen the team. Norwalk and Lorain loom as league foes with independent tuneups to sharpen form before the Norwalk clash. Doors open at 7:00.
The Columbia Steel indoor baseball team seeks a second win in their three game city championship series against the Church of Christ Friday night. Last week Columbia won 22 to 9 as both teams showed solid hitting and fielding while Peterman, the Church pitcher, has struggled against Columbia in three career losses. The Church aims to rebound with experience and a stronger defense.
The American hockey team crushed Great Britain eleven to zero to reach the final round against Canada. An English bobsled accident at speed injured Frederic Browning and left him with likely leg fractures. three others survived uninjured.
About 400 members of the League of Ohio Sportsmen voted in Columbus to back a 50 cent fishing license law passed by the last legislature but vetoed by Governor Donahey. Former Governor Harry L. Davis and Senator S. D. Fees spoke, with Dr. K. James of Cleveland named president and Jula Marshall of Cincinnati as vice president.
The schedule lists meetings of the Business Men's Racing Association in New Orleans, the Cuba American Jockey Club in Havana, and the Tijuana Jockey Club in Tijuana. Hockey Olympic competitions in Chamonix feature United States versus Austria and Belgium versus France.
Track and field notes show Jose Ray finishing last in a three quarters mile at Millrose after earlier winning the mile and a half event. Reported as a rare poor local race for the famed distance runner, with critics noting the decline in speed compared to former years.
Canton basketball notes McKinley High's floor squad rebounding after a slow start. Raymond Carl, forward, stands out as shooters regain form as the team gels for this season. In Defiance, the Northwest Ohio High School Athletic Association district board has not set a date to determine regional tournament venues, deferring until more management blanks are received.
The article praises gambrel roof barns and full concrete floors with reinforced features. It argues modern dairy barns use overhead cable carriers, concrete manure pits, and built in fixtures. It urges planning with plans from authorities and financing through banks for lasting investment.
A promotional prompt invites readers to escape dark days and enjoy bright lighting that fills every kitchen nook. It emphasizes freedom from gloom and promises a cheerful, well lit space.
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