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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1926
Page
12
Narold Carlson of Shiltie led in a 6 to 1 victory as Kreger’s squad struggled to contain the foe. The match featured tense moments with limited staff control and a close 4 to 5 spread.
New York July 31 The Pirates near clinching the National League flag as rival teams stumble. Robins Giants and Cubs each falter, with Pittsburgh winning two straight from the Giants and Cubs suffering a string of losses on a eastern swing. Chicago pitching shines but lack of batting support hurts.
The Elvria Collegians travel to Farberton Sunday to meet the Akron Rubber Reclaimers in a crucial game. Skryp will man the mound for the Collegians with Janus catching, as Malik joins the squad as outfielder and reliever. The team, fresh from a week of practice, aims to recapture batting form after a prior win over the Brenkup Entertainers. Players Malik Gehl Hankinson monds Merkin Cehulla Fritz a Kamin V Kaninski Robertson Metoke andMgr Stalzen burr are listed. meet at Steinmetz and Naney restaurant at 5:30 Sunday morning.
Today several national competitions begin or conclude across North America and Europe. Racing and polo lead with Derby renewal in Chicago and Canadian events in Ontario, while rowing in Ontario and tennis in New York state showcase youth and amateur championships.
The Akron Yellow Cubs and Wilder Cigars duel in a deciding three game series at Riverview Park tomorrow afternoon. Both teams hold one win, with Wilder favored by recent form and Akron boasting strong infield and pitching, including Ed die Tulk and Jack Ambrose. Ray Draegert starts for the locals with Sammy Deutsch catching.
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Richwines, after canceling a game, will meet Tiffin on Sunday in a hard match. Last Sunday Richwine beat Tiffin 2 to 1, and Emmett Richwine, now a porter, cannot pitch. Arndt signed Ryland Young to pitch, with Bran catching, as Ashland hurler Young joins the mound for the visitors.
The Modern Woodmen of Elyria meet the South Amherst Woodmen on Sunday at 2 3 o'clock in South Amherst. Elyria’s lineup includes Schaefler Andrews Ryan Leinseder Smith Werts Carson Wooster Rodgers and Thomas with all players traveling to public square.
In Boston, Tommy Taughran defeated Johnny Riske in 19 rounds. In Cleveland Charles Rosenberg won by foul from Midget Smith in the fifth. Dilly Britton stopped by knockout in the first round for a Buffalo win. Phil Rosenberg won in Cleveland, Kaplan knocked out Estrage in the third, Eddie Shea stopped Leonard in the sixth. In Atlantic City Danny Sramer beat Wilbur Cohen in six rounds. Nick Torta defeated Saiber Friedman in Toledo in 12 rounds. Chris Bragar Tawney defeated Speedy Sparks in Cleveland. Daffy lost in Toledo.
A fragmented ledger lists top hitters with clubs, games, at bats, runs, hits and batting averages. Names include Hargrave, Traynor, Hornsby, Ruth, Manush, Barnes and Speaker among others, noting leaders from the prior year and current season metrics.
Connie Schroeder of Grand Rapids struggles early in a game against Saginaw as six batters score in the first two innings. He settles to allow seven hits and six strikeouts over seven innings with two walks. Local reports note Schroeder and Rose as standout youths on a team described as a strong but off start.
Four men advanced past the third round in a tennis event while others posted decisive scores. Wente defeated Finnegan 8-0 6-2 and Brown 8-2, 6-4, with several players like Maddock Waldron and Kraft posting straight-set wins.
St Johns town team prepared for a Sunday 2 30 PM game at Cascade Park against Wakeman. Both sides seek to improve, with Wakeman seen as a strong rival and St Johns aiming to sharpen defense and hitting.
Helen Wills meets Mrs Edna Mausell Roeser in the semi final of the invitation tournament at St Wamemon New York club. The champion enters as favorite but interest centers on whether she can show first class form. She defeated Mrs Zederick Schmita 2 0 3 yesterday despite evident illness.
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 4 to 1 in the last spring game. Shaute pitched brilliantly for the Indians as they outlasted the Athletics with solid defense and timely hits. Key moments included several sacrifices and a double play by Stowell and Beon.
The Browns edged the Yankees in the eleventh as they stretch a nine game win streak and a fifteenth win of the season. Babe Ruth hit his thirty second homer while others lag behind the single season record. The Yankees beat the Athletics 4 to 1 as Shante outpitched Roam. Washington and the White Sox rebounded to climb from fifth place with a ninth inning rally to win 9 to 4.
Chicago on July 31 reports theatrical producer Wil Palin Brady proposing a boxing idea to stage a Demsey Thieu styled fight. Brady offers a $50,000 purse to the boxers Delaney and Wills, aiming to mix entertainment and sport without prior consent from the principals or boxing officials.
Notes indicate Jon Hadwayosh of Mivising Michigan trains to defend his world tag roller title in a national tournament slated for Washburo Wisconsin in early August. The piece also notes Iard Astor’s rising stud career in England and Harold Cookie Chinningham’s post college move to Cleveland with expected amateur basketball play next winter.
The world’s richest race, the Autori Derby, worth 100000, is set for Wellington Park with eleven likely starters. Rumors swirl about favorites such as Cue Sader and Brick Marin while Baggeenbagge’s status remains uncertain.
A California tale and a New England quip compare oversized kitchenware and produce feats. The Californian boasts cabbage so huge a soldier camp fits beneath it while the New Englander touts colossal copper kettles for riveting, humorously aimed at boiling the rival’s cabbage.
Elyria Lodge 676 of the Black River Elks sponsors a Emancipation Proclamation celebration on August 2 at Riverview Park. The event features athletic events and addresses in the afternoon and dancing in the evening with all welcome to attend.
The Simpson Motor Company announces extra performances of the Talking Ford to handle nightly crowds in the sales room. Shows start at 7 39, 8 10 and 8 40 with audiences invited to inspect the mystery car and its many versions after each act. London Crimes Club forms for scientific crime study. Embury Clark, forty years old, serves as Hampden county sheriff and seeks re election in Massachusetts.
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