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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
10
Boys and girls from the city will travel to Cleveland to attend a game at League Park. Rotary club members will host the trip, with a morning visit to Brookside Park to view the animals and guided supervision. After lunch the group returns to the ball ground under escort, with a grand stand section reserved.
Mrs Helen Wills, American tennis champion, lost to Mrs G B Cogell in straight sets during the Wimbledon women’s singles match in London. Cogell won 4-2 in the match, part of the Whitman Cup event.
Boxing results from last night list Mike OTowd of Columbus knock out Eddie Bowen in the ninth round. Sharon, Pa bantamweight, and Cleveland’s Church Feldman and Jamestown’s Johnny Michaels tied in a 10 round draw. Eddie Weyrandt of New Castle outpointed Louis De Arco of Cleveland. The Boston Red Sox victory over the Detroit Tigers hinges on the mystic number nine with nine players, nine innings, nine runs, and nine bases on balls.
In the 3 mile varsity race at the annual Pau heepee, Winston claimed the honors for the second straight year while Wisconsin state standout Wisconsin q drew cheers for a strong showing. On the steamboat America, a crew from the Pan American team paddled past, with comments from spectators highlighting the exciting finish and notable performances.
Ashland June 18 Saturday afternoon at the field Ashland's Cenival Departement Storr Team Wil' mpet the strong Neen. wore Tee Chwm outfit af Elxra Tas fame ig to be called at 239 Octo .Lhe Fisha team is said to be one of the steanmest to northern Whig and conch contest is desir ed on lree delegation from Fb. Tin respected to attend the game 2 oe The Ruonwinee will practice on the Reelwone field at Sharlock on Taureday evening new arrange ments for the Astuand trip wil be made.
A garbled note reports multiple games with teams like the Giants Cubs and Dodgers scoring variedly. Mentions Babe Ruth and other stars in a hazy summary involving the Tigers Pirates White Sox and Washington contenders with inconsistent scores and lines.
The article discusses Mellon drafting a tax plan to further reduce taxes on very large incomes. It notes current surtax caps at 40 percent for incomes above $500,000 after a 10 percent cut by Congress. Mellon argues high surtaxes deter capital, while Coolidge supports reform. The main fight centers on surtaxes and potential normal income tax rate adjustments.
The feature recalls a classic baseball moment when Slide Kelly and other stars faced severe injuries from slides. It explains why sliding feet first risks ankle damage and dislocations, detailing the mechanics, risks, and the cry SLIDE KELLY SLIDE that echoed through the game.
R A Cunard Cummins charge d affaires for Britain appeals against expulsion on charges of disrespectfulness. Premier MacDonald says Britain regards the move as a grave breach of international courtesy, noting Mexico’s government had not been recognized by Britain.
A crew member feigns humor after a Polish Swede insult leads to injuries. Onlookers note a bloody nose and a cut cheek as the man insists through fits of laughter that he is not a Swede, but a Norwegian amid rough banter aboard.
Although B. H. Austin lost both legs in the war, he has achieved notable success as an auto race driver in England. This item notes his pioneering career and public notice in the Chronte des Telegram want columns.
Washington June 18 drive in behalf of Senator Robert M La Follette for the presidency will gain momentum July 4 at the Cleveland convention of the Conference for Progressive Political Action The conference led by railroad unions aims to shape a presidential outcome and secure a Progressive majority in Congress through public ownership of railroads and repeal of restrictive acts.
The piece outlines goals for labor reform including abolishing labor injunctions and punishment without jury trials, plus plans for public ownership of water power, direct farm to consumer routes, and a reformed Federal Reserve. It quotes a conference scene with Senator La Follette pushing for antiwar and anti profiteering aims and vows to restore government service to the people.
Cleveland livestock receipts show cattle 200 with a slow market, calves 200 steady at top 1150, sheep and lambs 60 percent receipts steady with top 1556, hogs 4000 receipts up 15 to 20 cents. Yorkers mixed 70 heavies 75, pigs vs 75 roughs, stags.
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