Wakeman to Meet Eagles in Big South Amherst Clash
Elyria Eagles and Wakeman Red Caps prepare for a high rivalry clash at South Amherst Field tomorrow at 3:00 PM. Bartlome leads Elyria’s bats, while Wakeman counters with pitchers Carl Bement and Don Wasem supported by Buckley and Merle Bement in a likely pitching duel. The hosts seek stronger hitting after a rainout, hoping to curb Wakeman’s strong lineup.
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Elbert Leads Colson to 15-1 Rout in Industrial League
Lonnie Elbert starred as Colson crushed Elyria Laundries 15 to 1, allowing only one hit. In another Industrial League game Western Automatic rallied in the fourth to beat Harshaw Chemical 7 to 4.
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Cubs top Robins 6 to 2 as Blake shines on mound
Sheriff Fred Blake allowed five hits for the Cubs while homers by Wilson Beck and English powered a 6 to 2 victory over the Robins. Giants rally to beat St Louis 8 to 7 in ninth. Reds slugged five Philadelphia pitchers to win 13 to 6. Senators defeated Cleveland 8 to 6 after Johnson reshaped Washington lineup.
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Browns Beat Yankees 14 to 6 to Grab Seventh Place
The St. Louis Browns defeated New York 14 to 6 climbing to seventh in the standings. They pounded four Yankees pitchers for 18 hits and added runs in later innings, including homers by Babe Ruth.
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VA a Tarn the Fox York July 19 brief note
A clipped United States report from York notes a light struggle involving free experts and a mention of gallant efforts, with reference to a fox. The fragmentary dispatch lacks full context and clear outcomes.
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Red Caps Play At Eaton Tomorrow
The Elyria Red Caps travel to Eaton tomorrow to face the Eaton Bible class team. The Bible class squad recently beat Eaton Town by a close score. All Red Cap players should meet at Hamilton school grounds by 1:30 p.m. The Eaton game starts at 5:00 p.m.
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Pittsburgh Extends Winning Streak Over Boston
Pittsburgh built a three game run by pounding three Boston pitchers for 16 hits in a 12 to 4 victory.
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Senators Stop Indians 8-6 In Lively League Park Showdown
Washington relined with a revamped lineup beat Cleveland 8 to 6 as Brown earned the win over Harder. Indians pounded Liska and relievers for 15 hits but left runners on base frequently. Johnson’sNats move to a doubleheader with Ferrell and Bean slated for Cleveland against Mayberry and Fischer. Grover Hartley was released by Cleveland and became a free agent.
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Tunney backs Stribling as best heavyweight rival
Gene Tunney, en route to White Sulphur Springs, says W L Young Stribling is the outstanding contender for the heavyweight title. He endorses a new York no-foul rule with limits to curb the old wild fighting. Tunney criticizes the Sharkey Schmeling bout for a foul and blames Sharkey’s tendency to hit low at crucial moments.
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Cubs Close In On Brooklyn Pace Setting Robins
The Cubs moved within one game of the Brooklyn Robins in the National League race. Chicago won three of four from the leaders, boosting hopes of a tie in the final game of the series. Despite injuries the club has shown remarkable fight, with Osborn available to pitch as McCarthy plans for the New York series opening Sunday.
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Elyria City Team Faces Road Games If Support Falls
SPORTCOM laments waning interest in semi pro baseball in Elyria as attendance drops and the city team risks playing all games on the road. The piece notes past success in the Suburban and Cleveland Triple A leagues, critiques fan turnout, and urges local support when the team hosts Dover on August 3.
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U S Defeats Italy to Open Davis Cup Inter Zone Final
In Paris at Roland Garros the United States took a commanding lead over Italy in the inter zone final. Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn won the doubles to seal the victory after singles wins by Allison and George Lott. The U S now advances to meet France in the challenge round on July 25 26 and 27.
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Athletics Run Rampage Beats Sox 15 to 1
Philadelphia Athletics crushed Chicago 15 to 1 as an 11 run outburst in the third and fourth innings broke the game open. George Earnshaw held the Sox to seven scattered hits in a dominant mound showing.
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Fire brigade rushed to quiet blaze during war alert
An English fire brigade, summoned in a wartime haste, attended a blaze thought to threaten a neighborhood. The incident ended as the source proved to be only the rising moon, crimson and untonal, lighting the night rather than flames.
Elyria City Team at Lorain Sunday
Elyria travels to Lorain to face the Nativities in a Suburban league clash with Mike Skyrup in good form and Elyria favored. Lorain shows potential upset as a strengthened lineup and strong local turnout are anticipated, with Louis Nickelette at bat. Rivalry runs deep and a large crowd at City field is expected as Elyria aims to extend its winning draw.
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Lorain
Louis Nickelette
City Field
Risko Heeney Bout Postponed Indefinitely
The Johnony Risko and Tom Heeney boxing bout in Cleveland was postponed after Risko sustained a shoulder injury in training. Manager Danny Dunn announced the fight would not take place while the champion recovers.
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Qualifying Round Sets Stage for Elyria Club Championship
Elyria Country Club opens its 18 hole qualifying round today and tomorrow with a larger entry and keen competition. Clark Black notes strong interest as players aim for four classes A through D with match play a week hence, last year’s top qualifiers and finals scores cited for context.
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Woodmen and West Sides Ready for City Showdown
Local rivalry heats up at Cascade Park as first place Woodmen meet West Sides in a decisive Class A clash. Both teams bring their strongest lineups, following a prior 8-7 ten inning West Sides win.
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Pfaudlers Beat Fowkes Aces 7 6 At Richwine Field
The Pfaudlers defeated Fowkes Aces 7 to 6 in a seven inning game at Richwine Field. Castle pitched for the Pfaudlers Roe started for Fowkes Aces. Fowkes hit a home run off Castle, delivering the longest drive of the game.
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Chattanooga First Pygmy Golf Course Credits Spawn
Chattanooga Tennessee on July 19 notes the town is widely credited as the origin of the pygmy or Tom Thumb golf course. The fad started in the south and spread to the Pacific and then moved to the middle west and east, fueling popularity.
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Major League Leaders in the American and National Leagues
Detroit nosed out Boston 7 to 6 sending the Red Sox to the cellar. Mark Koenig, former Yankee, starred in the field and at bat. Ongoing leader stats include Gehrig and Foxx among American League leaders and O'Doul Klein Terry Herman Stepneson among National League performers.
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From Tee to Green Central Press Golf Tips
Central Press golf writer explains a slice causes weight to shift wrong, urges finishing with weight on the left leg, relaxed wrists, and a walk away finish. Praises Willie McFarland for a smooth tee shot with minimal effort, stressing straight wrists at impact and a straight arm finish.
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Oberlin Blue Sox to face Merchants tomorrow at 2 30 p m
The Oberlin Blue Sox meet the Oberlin Merchants in a scheduled game in Oberlin tomorrow. Quinn will start on the mound for the Blue Sox and Brickley is expected to throw for the Merchants.
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Standings and Results Across Leagues Likely Prompted Today
American results show Washington eight, Cleveland and Philadelphia thirteen, Chicago one with Detroit seven and Boston six. St Louis fourteen, New York six. National results list Chicago six, Brooklyn two, New York eight, St Louis seven, Pittsburgh twelve, Boston four, Cincinnati thirteen, Philadelphia. Anagociation results include Toledo seven, Louisville four, Kansas City ten, Milwaukee four, Columbus eight, Indianapolis six, St Paul twelve, Minneapolis six.
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Association Games Today Toledo at Louisville
Association games today feature Toledo visiting Louisville while Milwaukee travels to Kansas City Indianapolis meets Columbus Minneapolis faces St. Paul in a busy slate with multiple cross league matchups.
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Blue Larkspur 7-3 Favorite At Post Arlington Park Race
Eleven top thoroughbreds ran for 40000 and the all age championship at Arlington Park in Chicago. Blue Larkspur was the 7 to 5 favorite with Toro at 8 to 1. Gallant Fox and Misstep were withdrawn due to overtraining and a strained leg respectively. The mile and a quarter race drew expectations of up to 50000 fans under dry fast conditions.
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Old Pete Tales of a Major League Dreamer
In Dallas on July 19 a sparse crowd watched veteran Grover Cleveland Alexander, nicknamed Old Pete, prepare for one last chance to prove himself on a major league mound. Once revered, the 23 year veteran faces waivers and fading form while reflecting on past glory and a small Nebraska farm.
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