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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1926
Page
4
In a packed gym, Elyria edged Lorain 21 15 in a tense Little Big Seven contest. Elyria led late, with strong work from Wentz and Robinson, as O'Toole and the defense helped secure the win and second place.
Elyria edged Lorain 21 to 15 in a hard fought high school boys basketball game. Led by Wentz Colgan Hess and Robinson Elyria built a 19 to 11 margin by the end of the third, then held on as defense dominated the final quarter. Lorain’s O'Toole France and Warnee made runs but Elyria refused to yield.
Elyria High School gym hosted its largest crowd as Elyria beat Lorain 21 to 15 last night. Faculty Manager EB R Laver estimated about 1700 attendees and gate receipts near $500.
In San Antonio and Tampa, Rogers Hornsby builds a strong St. Louis Cardinals lineup highlighted by infielders Bottomley Thevenow and Bell, outfielders Blades Hafey and Mueller, and a ten pitcher plan led by Big Sherdel Huntzinger and Dyer. The article projects a pennant challenge from a capable roster and notes Muddy Ruel signing with the Nationals while Dutch Reuther may hold out.
Sarasota Florida March 6 John McGraw reduced the roster further by shipping left handed pitchers Gus Lindberg and Arthur Crump to the Little Rock Club of the Southern Association on option.
Radio schedules show Ed Jones and his gang at 9 pm on Cleveland WTAM. Akron WADC airs at 8 30 pm from Hotel Portage Quintette. New York WEAF broadcasts Shakespearean hour at 7 15 pm. Schenectady WGY presents International Intercollegiate Night at 8 16 pm. Chicago WGN airs The Play Shop at 11 pm.
Chicago hosts the National AAU championships at the Riding Club with a star-studded field. Norway's Char Hof leads invaders as world pole vault champion, while rivals include John Kuck of Kansas State Teachers, Japt Guthrie of Ohio State in shot put, Loren Murchison in high hurdles, and Willie Ritola of NY Finnish American AC in the two mile steeplechase.
The twenty sixth annual international tournament of the American Bowling Congress opens tonight in Toledo Ohio with a prize pool of 80100 to be distributed after the five week event. Bowler from Toronto New York Dallas and Denver will compete for championships and a share of the winnings. More than 10000 pinsters will enter as the Eagles lodge teams begin the opening drives at eight o clock with several days of team play and boosters events on the alleys.
Racing meets in New Orleans Miami and Tampa headline a day of sports with national championships in track skating cross country golf and more. Events include National A A U indoors in Chicago and Pittsburgh and Canadian squash in Toronto.
Joan Heydler projects a lively 1926 NL pennant chase with at least four firms in the run and five possible contenders including the Braves if they surge. Pirates, Giants, Cardinals, Reds, Dodgers, Cubs, and Braves are discussed with notes on pitching, batting, and key players shaping each club’s prospects.
Denison University overwhelmed Wittenberg 50 to 22 in a final B A A contest. Behan starred in his last Denison game while the Rapists showcased strong teamwork. Lisingston used two full squads as the game highlighted depth. In other results Capital 49 Heidelberg 21, Ohio University 31 Akron 23, Minnesota 31 Wisconsin 19.
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