Elyria Stuns Lakewood In District Final Upset
Elyria Crimson and White toppled two-year champ Lakewood 28 to 20 at the Public Auditorium to reach the state semi finals in Akron on March 13. Big Bill Schwarz of Lakewood led early, but Elyria seized control in the third quarter behind Hess and Robinson, then held on as Wentz and Colgan contributed key scores.
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Ginnie” Saunders
Lakewood
Ohio
Public Hall
Alyria
Akron
Cleveland
Iloyria High Crimson
Public Auditorium
Jaakewood
Thyvia
Rame
Lakewood Five
Bill Schwarz
Terify
Bliss
Atack
Collinwood Five
Ilyria
Ross
Cleveland League of
Alirewood
Robinson
Elyria
Hesa
Colgan
Bill
Hintz
Hesna
Reading
Goric
Rosemen
Schwartz
Hess
Wentz
Stittermen
Sixth Street
Elyria, Five
Rooters
Vigrique Sa
Sis
Iles
A.sace
East High
Holy Name
Obenville
South High
Sania
Heighnts
New Ring Champ a Church Deacon
Tiger Flowers wins the middleweight title in New York denying Harry Greb in 15 rounds. The Georgia born Baptist deacon becomes the first Black middleweight champion, showcased by his strong right handed power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Flowers
Georgia
Harry Greb
New York
Wellington And Avon Quintets Win Games
Wellington and Avon triumphed in the Class B basketball tournament at Oberlin, earning the right to represent Lorain County on March 12 at East High School in Cleveland for state tournament selection. Strong play from smaller schools drew 1,200 spectators across three sessions. Wellington beat Ridgeville 23 21, Brownhelm 22 4, and Grafton 15 1. Avon defeated Penfield 29 19 and Amherst 16 9.
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Oberlin
Wellington
Avon
Lorain County
East High School
Cleveland
Akron
Penfield
Avon Lake
Camden
Columbia
Henrietta
la Grange
Ridgeville
Brownhelm
Atsherst
Grafton
Amherst
Baldwin- Wallace
Spanish star is beaten by Miss Wills on Riviera
Marc and Helen Wills beat Spain’s top players on the Riviera as Lenglen hints at a May or June return. Wills plans to stay another month but expects little opposition and may trim her schedule before Wimbledon to avoid going stale.
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Miss Wills
Mentone
France
Marc
Helen Wills
Riviera
Mile
Lenken
Red Mile
Lenglen
California
Senorita Alvarez
Clark Griffith Faces Worries Over Senators Pitchers and Plans
Tampa, March 1 Clark Griffith owner of the American League champion Senators faces concerns as Dutch Reuther, the left hander, plans to auction real estate instead of pitching for Griff at the pay rate offered. Muddy Ruel, veteran catcher, has not signed, nor has Goose Goslin the Senators star. Goslin reported to training camp but remained unsigned.
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Clark Griffith
Tampa
Fla
Sennatora
Dutch Reuther
Griff
Muddy Ruel
Little Hackatoo
Goore Goslin
Babe Ruth
Goslin
Ruel
Colson Loses Spectacular Game in Alliance Tournament
Colson Co of the Elyria Industrial league faced Old Stone Church of Cleveland in a fast, dramatic contest at Alliance. After a long journey, Colson started strong but trailed 6-5 in the first quarter and 26-7 at halftime as Cleveland pulled away. Hoernzerling and Schrock led Colson scorers, while Kirkwood paced Cleveland, with final tallies showing Old Stone Church prevailing 79 to 18.
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Colson Co
Industrial League of the Elyria
Alliance
Old Stone Church of
Cleveland
Law
Colson
Tham Belvex
Colaoa
Kirkwood
Cleveland Star
Hoernzerling
Schrock
Heinzerlings
Brolzenberg
Crooks
Garris
Byukes
Steehler
Junior Church League Games Spark Tight Friday Card
The Methodist and Reform teams battled for the league lead in a hot afternoon doubleheader. Baptist defeated Church of Christ in a brisk finish, St John edged St Andrews 12-4, and Reform topped Methodist after a fast first frame. Bnai Brith won its first of the year over St Agnes as Congregational staged a late surge to a 42 to 6 win. League totals show Methodist 8-1-0, Reform 7-5-0, Congregational 2-2-0, Rapitat 2-0-0.
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Methodist
Reform
Reform Boys
Church of Christ and the Baptist
Church Five
Netderhauser
Baptist
Beag
Baptist Els
St. John Five
St. Andrews
St. Johns
Barks
Retorm
van Oster
Bnat Brith
St. Agnes
Bnai Tirith
Bnai Brith
St. Marys
Congregational
St. Marys Boys
Martin
Fauver
Congregationals
Rapitat
Fight for Right to Chase Dempsey Contender Battles
Florida sports fans envision Young Stribling challenging Gene Tunney for the top white contender role as both prepare for a Miami bout on March 13. Tunney is favored to win the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Dempsey
Florida
Stribling
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Agnes Births At Church Of Christ In St Marys
Agnes birth announcement from St Marys church records notes services at the Church of Christ with references to St Andrews and related parish events in a concise local notice.
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T, Agnes
Church of Christinas
St. Marys
St. Andrews
Jongrhi School Games Highlight Weekend Play
Junior High league action left two teams tied for first as Hamilton and Washington 255 split results. Washington 232 defeated league leader Washington 235 and halted their win streak while Washington 234 forfeited to Washington 225. St Marys topped Washington 230, and Washington 237 beat Washington 236 in a fast, close contest. Moweny starred for 237 and Todd led his team. Syracuse University aims to stay undefeated after fifteen straight victories as Walter Johnson’s pitcher delivers rapid fastballs to the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton School
Washington
Namilton Boys
St. Mary’s
Moweny
Todd
Vandahe
Hamilton
St. Marys
Gates
Cruickshank Falls Short in Open Playoff at Tampa
In Tampa on March 1 Bobby Cruickshank lost the Open Championship to Johnny Farrell by one stroke after a 72 holes. Cruickshank led briefly and then tied with Farrell before the decisive playoff. He later blamed a youth hole and a late miscue in the final round for the defeat.
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Tampa
Fla
Bobby Cruickshank
Flannce
Johnny Farrell
Bobby Ones
Bobby Jonas
Cruickshank
Yarrell
Hic
Hale Reath
Farrells
Tigers Begin Practice Without Ty Cobb Absent Leader
Eighteen players report as candidates for pitching and catching as the 1926 Tigers begin preliminary training without Ty Cobb. Cobb remains in Baltimore awaiting surgery at Johns Hopkins to remove growths on his eyes.
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Tiger
Ty Cobb
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Local players named on team from Cleveland tournament
Coaches and referees selected an all tournament team from Cleveland Saturday. Elyria has two members, Hess as center and Robinson as guard, joined by Bliss of Lakewood and Lipiowitz of Glenville, with Kleinman of Fay High as guard.
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Cleveland
Elyria
Hess
Schwartz
Lakewoon
Robinson
Fox Furnace Fails To Advance In Northeastern Tourney
Fox Furnace of the Elyria Y M C A Industrial Basketball League won their first round game against Calgary Evangelicals in Alliance but were eliminated after a slow start. They trailed the Anchorians of Lo vain 12 points in the first half and despite late scoring could not overcome the early deficit.
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Fox Furnace
Elyria Y. M.C. A. Industrial
Alliance
Calgary Evangelicals
Cleveland
Alliance High School
Fes
Calvary
Fulton
Furnace Gang
Kirby
Fox Furnace GQ
Kkurby
Browse
Fultot
Meyer
Ecneckessees
Kammerer
Purnace
Anchorians
Lovain
Fox Boys
Fox
Furnace
University School Five Proves-Tog: Slow For Local
Elyria defeats University School 21 to 12 in a seeded tournament game at Public Auditorium. Wentz France Kerr and Hess lead Elyria in a disciplined win as University’s passing and shooting struggle. Final quarter defense seals Elyria’s victory before facing Lakewood in the next round.
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Ginnie Saunders
Migris High Cayers
University School
Public Auditorium
University
Elyria Boys
Statnre
Elyria
Alwamed
Elytis
Valde
Acore
Lakewood
Webster
Kerr
Wentz
Franco
Elyrians
Wente
Fullerton
Aniversity
Seéra
Colgan
France
Robinson
Sumermen
Hess
Flyrians
Lakewood Five
Cleveland
Multiple Sport Events Across U S Dates and Venues
A digest lists racing meetings in New Orleans Miami Tampa Tia Juana and Havana plus golf tennis boxing and skating events. Notable bouts include Stanislaus Loayza vs Phil McGraw and Joe Dunden vs Tommy Freeman in New York with several other 10 to 19 round matches and regional championships in Palm Beach Pinehurst and Cleveland.
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Jefferson Park
New Orleans
Miami Jockey Club
Miami
Fla
West Coat Jockey Club
Tampa
Tia Juana Jockey Club
Tia Juana
Havana-American Jockey Club
Havana
Palm Beach
Pinehurst
Florida
Dixie
Tamper
New York
Stanislaus Loayza
Phil McGraw
Joe Dunden
Tommy Freeman
Mushy Callahse
Archie Walker
Carl Duane
Joe Malone
Beamy Bass
Pete Sarmiento
Cleveland
Wpinley School Grabs Pennant In League Tilt
McKinley boys dominate Gratmar-Behe league mini tournament securing top spot with wins over St Marys and Washington. Stowell leads scoring in both games as guards shut down opponents, final scores 4-0 and 4-2 in McKinley’s favor.
Memphis golfer Mrs. David Gant shoots record at Hot Springs
Mrs. David Gant of Memphis, a veteran woman golfer of national fame, tops visitors with the lowest score at the Country Club Course in Hot Springs Arkansas during the New tional Park event. She pars 74 for the par 74 course.
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David Gant
Memphis
Nalion Fame
Hot Springs
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Lakewood Saturdy
Dope
Elyria Aces
Ashland
Bob”. Hess
Wents
Itess
Hines
Schwarz
Strugele
New Ring
Presa Phaigee
Wellington and Avon
Wiliam “Young” Stribling
Jongrhi
Syracuse University
Walter Johnson
Jess Thas
Jinx
Tigers
Northeastern
Krhy Paseeeesewrnce
Fr. Miller
Henry
Brouse
Anchorlans Q. Cameron
L. Nicolette
T. Nicolette
Merino
Mae Beeen
F. T Colgan
Treferee
Wintera
Richarda
Elytia
Lincoln
Glensile
Ashtabula
Lorain
Collinwood
West Collin
Cleveland Heights
Shas Ashland
John Marshal
Hew
Wes Degeanvs
Peeeae
Parker
Wpinley School
Hi Ors
McKinley Boys
St. Merys
Wington
McKinsey
Waehiton
Stowell
Mel Kinley
Hie
Buswell
McKinley
McAllister
Millisen
Washesington
Tuntor High
St. Marya School
St. Mary's
Elbert
Meg Kinley
Johannesburg
South Af
Londo
Murbach
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