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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1928

Page

3

Channel Swim Season Competes With Olympics Amid Coastal Hype

Dover reports Channel swimming season underway as athletes vie for crossing records despite Olympic and international sport events. Plans attract photographers, journalists, and tourism as contenders train. popular records include Henry Sullivan’s 20 hours 50 minutes for England to France, with female hopefuls like Miss Gidle and Laddie Sharp aiming to break marks. Mercedes Gleitze shifts focus to the Irish channel, planning a late month crossing from Port Patrick to Donaghadee. Other hopefuls include Ivy Gill, Millie Hudson, Jack Perks, and J Fellows, assembling training camps on both sides of the Channel.

Dover Eng Europe London Bill Smith Dover Corporation Belin France United States Norway English Channel Mercedes Scitze Ivy Gui Sheffield England Jenry Sullivan Sullivan England-France Franchman Georges Michael Hsims Leven Gerrude Ederie Liss Laddie Sharp Eton Brighton Irl Rottinglean Brighton Pier Mercedes Gleitze Port Patrick Scotland Donagadee Ireland Ivy Gill Millie Hudson Jack Perks Birmingham Ack J. Fellows Rotheram Reigners Channel Ter

Y M C A Swim Campaign Aids About Thousand Boys

The Y M C A pool serves roughly one thousand boys weekly with free swims for members and lessons for non swimmers. Boys meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 00 for supervised swimming, with additional sessions for men learning to swim if needed. About fifty boys joined the Chronicle Telegram’s swim drive and will return Wednesday at 9 30 for another dip. Non members are welcome to attend the free swim.

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Homie Run Club Baseball Scores Show Mixed Results

A garbled sports roundup lists several teams and players from the American and National leagues. Mentions include Yankees Red Sox Athletics Browns Robins Braves Cards Cubs and others with unclear numeric data and fragmented names. The readable fragments suggest a summary of home runs and player performances but details are largely unreadable.

Yankees King Qser Athletics Red Sox Monon Browns Vsecaes National League Fonotre Robins Tosby Braves Ftomley Cards Wilson Cubs

Bittners Nose Out Oberlin Sunday

The Grafton Bittners won their second straight game 8 to 7 over Oberlin in a tight contest. Oberlin rallied in the fourth and seventh innings, but Grafton answered with key hits including Kolinski’s bases loaded triple and a late single that sealed the win. Next up, Berea at Grafton. two-base hits by Mansell Kellogg and Vanasdale. Kolinski homered in the seventh.

Grafton Bittnes Oberlin Grafton Keellogg Bittners Mott Loder Kolinski Bittner Berea Mansell Kellogg Vanasdale Matt West Soder Red Barnes

Industrial Net League Opens With Close Matches

The Y. M. C. A. Industrial Tennis league split two close singles matches at Cascade Park as Fox Furnace face General Industries and O P S met Harshaw Fuller and Goodwin. Lamb and Wise of Fox Furnace won their sets, while Luce and Basso of O P S won in three sets. Doubles action starts tomorrow with Elymas T vs Steel Tubes and Fox Furnace against Harshaw Fuller and Goodwin.

Y. M. C. A. Industrial Cascade Park Fox Furnace General Industries Harshaw Fuller Goodwin Lamb Though Wise Dangerfield Luce Brogan Basso Krugman Elymas & T Steel & Tubes Ox Furnace

Scoreboard roundup highlights early baseball wins and milestones

Yesterday's games featured Dazzzy Vance dominating the Chicago Cubs for a 4 0 Robins win while Burleigh Grimes blanked the Giants 6 0. Ruth Gehrig powered the Yankees to a 6 2 victory over the Browns as Combs homered. Card’s eighth straight win came 6 2 over Reds. Sad Sam Jones shut out the Tigers as Senators exploded to 12 0. Elijah five runs in eighth barely missed tying.

Dazzzy Vance Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Robins Burleigh Grimes Pirates Vic Aldridge Aldridge Giants Charlie Margraves Dutch Henry St Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Ruth and Gehrig New York Yankees St Louis Browns Babe Lou Combs Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Cleveland Sam Jones Detroit Tigers Washington Senators

Woodmen Lose to Spencer Nine in 106-9 Game

Modern Woodmen traveled to Spencer and were defeated 106 to 9. Spencer surged from a two run deficit in the fourth to pull ahead in the final frame, with key hits from Masie Be ment Ingram and Brouse. Elyria’s Perkins and Hostetler led at the plate, while Aldrich Kreber and Walters contributed for the Avinners. Woodmen practice is set for Wednesday.

Joe Switch Spencer Woodmen Masie Bement Ingram Stuart Heath Brouse Watc Walker Ingrahm Perkins Hostetler Elyria Whle Aldrch Krepber E Walters Avinners

Eight Teams In Playground League Formed at Local Churches

A M CA Church Playground Baseball League has eight teams formed for weekly play. Opening games scheduled for this evening may be postponed by weather. Games set for Mondays and Fridays at 6 30 at Richwine Field and Franklin Field. Teams include St Agnes St Johns Methodists Grace Lutherans Baptists First Congregationalists Church of Christ and St Andrews.

A. M. CA. Church Playground Richwine Field Franklinfield St Agnes St. Johns Methodists Grace Lutherans Baptists First Congregationalists Church of Christ St. Andrews

Triple A Results Highlight Elyria Medina and Nearby Wins

Elyria defeated Medina 2 to 1 in a tense matchup while Cleveland Tellings beat Painesville 6 to 3 and Maple Heights shut out Lorain 5 to 0. Skryp starred for Elyria Medina, a ten inning tally aided Cleveland Tellings at Painesville, and Maple Heights pitcher Frank Jerte allowed only four hits.

Elyria Medina Cleveland Painesville Maple Heights Lorain Skryp Elyria- Medina Frank Jerte

Pioneer Days Fireworks Planned At Fair Grounds

Roy F Potts and Geo Newton arrived with a corps of necessities for the Pioneer Days spectacle at the fair grounds. The Potts Co and Newton have 35 years in fireworks producing shows for world fairs and civic events. Pioneer Days opens June 21 for four nights under the American Legion with high class circus acts and grand stand entertainment ending each evening with fireworks depicting early Flyria and county history.

Roy F Potts Roy F. Potts Co, Inc Geo Newton Mr Potts Mr. Newton Pioneer Days American Legion Flyria

Beehive Activity As Fair Grounds Receive Supplies

Hive carloads of scenery electrical equipment fireworks and explosives arrived in the city this morning and tomorrow the fair grounds will take on the aspects of beehive activity.

Youthful Yeggs Rob Milford Center Bank

Bank officials report $910 stolen in a robbery at Milford Center on Saturday. The robbers were described as two youths and were discovered by a routine checkup on Tuesday. Located in Marysville Ohio the Farmers and Merchants Bank confirmed the loss and ongoing investigation.

Milford Center Marysville, O Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank

Sheltered Coal and Mule Hide Roofing Promote Summer Comfort

A community notice highlights screened in porches for cool sleeping spaces and promotes Mule Hide roofing over cheaper options. Jokes and quips precede details about coal savings, stock ready for paint, and a book of over 700 home design options to consider before planning new construction.

Dr Crane quips on frowning verses smiling in garden tips

Dr Crane notes it takes 57 facial muscles to frown but only seven to smile. He urges balancing effort and joy with home garden flair, suggesting rose trellises arches and garden seating as cheerful touches.

Preserved American Homes Over Three Centuries Old

In America, numerous homes still in excellent condition date back more than 300 years of use. These enduring structures showcase early architectural styles and sustained preservation efforts across regions and communities.

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Lumber and Coal Company Case Involving Greenland and Coopers

A report centers on E. C. Greenland Co and A. Persons connected with a lumber and coal business. Details outline corporate dealings, ownership stakes, and potential legal or financial implications within the firm’s operations. The item notes organizational ties and the roles of involved parties in the ongoing matter.

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