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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1924
Page
10
The Freshmen defeated the Juniors 14-13 while the Seniors beat the Sophomores 17-14 to clinch the class standings. Penfound’s late free throw sealed the Frosh victory. C Z led scoring for the Sophomores, with Kolopus supporting the Juniors.
John F. Blake gave up his career in the pulpit to pursue a master craftsman path in the Chicago vineyard. He impressed iScribes at the Chicago National Camp on Catalina Island California with his quiet ministerial experiences but declares the diamond trade his life’s work now.
Multiple team updates from March 4 detailing Dodgers waivers for Bert Griffith to a minor league club Pirates camp actions with Wilbur Cooper and Bill McKechnie Raptors? No, Pirates work out and Luce hits one off Kremer. Yankees manager Miller Huggins lauds 21 rookies. Montgomery Alabama and Leesburg Florida practice reports. Clemons sidelined by knee injury with St Louis Cardn.
The piece profiles Bernie Wellers and his son Bernie Jr along with Ed Walsh and Billy Sullivan Jr as they pursue major league and college baseball glory while continuing legacies from 1900s era stars. It notes Bernie Jr hopes for a Giants tryout and Walsh/Sullivan offspring pursuing Notre Dame and coast school paths.
Reports from St Louis Tampa and other camps note unusual weather and crowded fields as teams rehearse. Managers express optimism about players Vic A Whore Joe Genew Norman MacMilan Babe Herman IzE Boone and Ross Young while Giants and Reds discuss salaries and future plans.
Jock Malone of St Paul is rated the most deserving challenger to Harry Greb with several notable wins over Mickey Walker and others. Nick Maddox pitched a no hitter for the Pirates in 1907, while Babe Ruth jokes about reaching 59 homers if allowed 77 Polo Grounds games. Jack Kearns and Jack Dempsey reportedly face a million dollar offer for Gibsons rematch in Shelby Montana amid varied sports notes.
AUGUSTA Ga Mar 4 With only four regulars missing Manager Cobb planned to vary his program and let the substitutes play bail The absent players named Heisman Blue Rigney and Jones signal a tighter rotation in a hard game while Buckey Harris laments overuse of sacrifice plays by the Washingtonians.
Today’s schedule lists racing meetings in New Orleans Havana and Tijuana. Cycling’s six day race continues in Madison Square Garden. Bowling hosts the American Bowling Congress tournament in Chicago. Golf opens major women’s events in St Augustine Augusta Pinehurst Palm Beach. Wrestling features Daviscourt versus Lutz in Wichita. Boxing headlines Billy Shade versus Rayiee for 12 rounds in Greenville New Jersey.
All Cleveland players tendered contracts have signed and returned them to the club office, with no holdouts since Joe Harris left for Boston. New Concord prepares for snoring football training at Mushingum college under coach Bill Lange, focusing on kicking, passing and fundamentals for a fresh squad eligible next fall. The Favorite Knits, former world champions, plan to travel to Edmonton then return to meet the Smith McDonald Aces of Youngstown in May to defend their laurels.
Early reports from the Browns southern camp indicate George Sisler, top player of 1922, plans a comeback in the American League. He discusses a possible head shift at the plate to counter eye trouble, notes improvement in Mobile, and hopes to rejoin the lineup this season without eye pain or strain.
Last night’s boxing results list several ten round decisions and knockouts. Fights occurred in Fremont Middletown Brooklyn New York Buffalo Detroit Chicago Fort Madison Waterloo Pittsburgh Scranton and Harrisonburg with winners including O Figer Flowers Jamaica Kid and Mickey Walker and upsets or draws noted in multiple matchups.
Oberlin announces a 1924 tennis schedule with seven matches seven games six dual meets and the Big Six meet A new team will be organized as no lettermen remain from last year Practice begins when weather allows with prospective players training in the varsity baseball cage.
Mt Vernon reports Ken Pips possibly the tallest high school player in the country at 6 feet 7 inches and 193 pounds. The 17 year old sophomore is praised for natural ability on both floor and football, with a curious note that he should always have the jump without jumping. Toronto notes a 36-18 win over Weirton and outlines upcoming games March 14 and March 21. Crooksville high girls seek a three game state title series with Lancaster after winning Perry County tourney. Niles reports a late season revival for its basketball team after a drought, with a code rule about letters now in question as wins accumulate.
Urbana high school launches an Inter-class tournament with Seniors vs Freshmen, followed by Daria and Juniors matchups. The winners meet on March 11 for the school champion title in a bid for the top honor.
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