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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1926

Page

8

Guthrie Proves Hurdles Dominant At Indoor Meet

Elyria High alum Phin Guthrie, Ohio State track captain and world record holder, won the 71 yard high hurdles in 8.45 seconds at the National AAU indoor championships in Chicago. He has consistently excelled in the event, tying records and dominating national competition, with the next conference indoors at Northwest.

Phin” Guthrie Phin Chicago Morn Taylor Karl Anderson Carlristenson Newark A D Werner Allnois Guthrie Ohio State Werner Timois Elyria High Northwest

Edwards Accepts Post as Professional Football Czar

New York March dates report William Edwards accepted the post of football czar for the American Professional Football League at a salary of 25000 a year. The league plans franchises for New York Boston Newark and Yankee with other cities applying. Edwards aims to keep college standards and preserve amateur ideals while expanding pro play.

New York wWile H.big Bills Edwards Mwn Jie Harold United States Ator Hag Sady York Boston Newark Wankee Ward Thave Iearus

NTO to Play Florida University in Opening Practice

New York Gisants were to play their first practice game of the line season today, slated to meet the University of Florida in a nine inning tilt on the local field. Most regulars, now in camp, were noted to see action. Neither Irish Mouse nor Geo Kelly reported. they were en route from Virginia and expected to arrive today.

Arasota Fin New York Gisants University Torida Irish Mouse Ge Kelly Forgia Marrow

Spencer Tigers Defeat Columbia Steel 37 to 22

In a fast game on the Spencer high school floor the Spencer Tigers defeated the Columbia Steel team of Elyria 37 to 22. The first half ended 11 to 10 in Spencer's favor with a quick pace, while the second half slowed as Columbia Steel lost their stride after a hard first half.

Spencer High School Spencer Tigers Columbia Steel Elyria Spencer

Final Games Decide Junior IGA League Title

The Hamilton School and Washington 235 clash Friday at 7:00 p.m. to decide the league crown after both teams tied for first. Hamilton dominated Washington 236 13-2 in the opener while St Marys edged Gates with a late basket by Horan. Washington 232 beat Washington 230 13-7, Barcus scoring six of seven points for 240. Washington 237 defeated Washington 234 19-8 with Moseny netting six field goals and Johnson and Miller anchoring the defense.

Hamilton School Washington Fox Furnace Colson Po Hamilton Boys Washintoga Hamilton St. Marys Gates School Horan St. Mary's Barcus Moseny Boing Johnson Miller

Miles Wills Arrives for Play at Rice Nice

March 8 Miss Hele Wills arrives in enemy territory to play on Nice courts where Suzan ne Tenglen reigned. Wills will compete in the singles for the first time while Miles Lengien is absent. The American girl will debut tomorrow in mixed doubles with J H Van Alien of New York and Philadelphia.

Nice Hele Wills Suzanne Tenglen Wis Miles Lengien J. H. van Alien New York Philadelphia

Racing and sports meet events across several cities

Racing events headline Jefferson Park New Orleans Miami Jockey Club Tampa Tia Juana and Havana American Turkey Club Flayana Cycling second day New York Billiards Schaefer Hagenlacher 18.2 bashline title Philadelphia Bowling Congress Toledo Bench Show Birmingham and Fort Worth Kennel Clubs Boxing Southern A A U championships New Orleans

Jefferson Park New Orleans Miami Toledo Birmingham Ala Kennel Club Forth Worth Texas

Toledo Teams Roll Big Scores In Bowling Tourney

March 8. Three Toledo booster teams take part in the American Bowling Congress tournament. Last night Gastor­nisti Brothers lead Toledo with 2,880, while Bunting Brass and Bronze posted 2,803. Standings list Gasiorowski Bros 2,880 Kiels and Kree 2,694 Star Cigar 2,673 Frosch five 2,647, all Toledo entrants.

Toledo American Bowling Congress Gastornisti Bunting Brass Lincoln Lifes Fort Wayne Buffalo Eact Birk Bros Chicago Star Cigar Gasiorowski Bros Bunting Bragg Kiels End Kree Frosch

Rosenbums Win Exciting Game In St John Gym

The Rosenbums edged a local team 21 to 20 in St John gym last Saturday night. The first half ended 14 to 7 with the Rosenbums ahead as both sides played fast clean basketball. A rematch is expected soon with the church bays promising a different result.

St. Joun Yrg Rosenbums St. John Gym Church Bays

Delaney to fight Lohman tonight in Brooklyn arena

Jack Delaney of Bridgeport will meet Joe Lohman of Toledo in a twelve round light heavyweight bout at the Hoodoo Club Broadway Arena Brooklyn. The card features Lucien Vinez Tommy Milligan and Honey Finnegan in prior losses.

Hagen Beats Jones in Dominant Match Play Victory

Walter Hagen defeated Bobby Jones 12 up with 12 to play in a 72 hole match at St. Petersburg Florida. Hagen posted rounds of 70 69 64 for a total 210 while Jones finished 224 as Jones’s back nine showed improvement but Hagen remained mostly unbeatable.

ST. Petersburg Fla Walter Hagen Bobby Jones Jones Bobby Hagen Janes

Resin on Baseballs Sparks Debate in National League

New York reports John Heydler discusses resin use by pitchers and its potential mental effects on players. He warns resin could enable trick deliveries but notes new balls are used frequently and resin application remains against rules.

New York John Krydier John Buster Keaton Heydler Heydier Rew Plutsher

County Basketball Tournament Entries Deadline Notice

The county basketball tournament announces a final entry deadline of Wednesday March 14 at 10 p.m. No entries will be accepted after the date. The committee will verify player eligibility to uphold sportsmanship and ensure a high quality indoor sport event.

Waner Magnifying Eyes May Help Ruth Amateur Batter

Paul Waner, the San Francisco Club slugger now with the Pittsburgh Pirates, claims magnifying eyes give him the edge against big league pitches this season. He says balls appear larger, aiding his hitting as he moves to the National League spring camp in Paso Robles, California. Waner hit .412 for San Francisco last year and is seen as a rising star in major league circle.

Paso Robles Calif Paul Waner San Francisco Pittsburgh Pirates Waner Janci Enid Okla

Cubs Formidable Prospects Under McCarthy at Catalina

The Chicago Cubs under Joe McCarthy train at Avalon California with William Wrigley Jr guiding a select group of major leaguers and minor leaguers. Core players include Grover Alexander Tony Kaufmann Hartnett and several infielders as the team builds toward a strong 1926 season. Left-handed outfielders supply a problem McCarthy must solve while pitchers Alexander Kaufmann Root Osborn and others appear solid.

Avalon Catalina Island Cal Iregh St. Patrick Heavenly Isle Joe McCarthy Chicago William Wrigley McCarthy Tfe Shannon Louisville Tolson Cooney Beck Michaels Nashville St. Louis Syracuse Meek Wrigley Cubs

Team No 1 Leads In St Johns Bowling League

Team No 1 maintains the top spot in the St Johns bowling standings as the season nears its end. The past week saw two matches rolled off and the league moves into a new schedule with several matchups and pin totals listed for the upcoming games.

St. John's

Cleveland Twirlers In Good Condition For Lakeland

The Cleveland Indians pitching staff, except Joe Shaute and George Uhle, was to pitch today in Lakeland. Manager Jack McAllister said the players are in readiness and physically perfect for the outing.

Cleveland Lakeland Fia Cleveland Indians Joe Shaute George Uhle Jack McAllister

Methodist Jrs Capture League Title in Final

The Methodist Juniors clinched the league championship by beating the Church team 28 to 11 in the final afternoon game. St. Marys defeated St. Andrews 8 to 7 in a close follow up contest while St. Johns and St. Agnes featured strong teamwork. The Baptist and Congregational game was postponed with Real Birth forfeiting to the Reform team.

Bt Agnos St. Johns Ant Se. Agnes St.John Boys Minschck Walebert Bovison St Johns St. Andews St. Mass Kama Wis St. Andrews Boys St. Marys

Wellington Local Players Named On Picked Team

Wellington lower players H osting and Harold Repl were selected from 28 teams for a local high school basketball picked team at Ashland Friday. Albert Rowland and Millington standouts also named.

Hosmos Wrheltstagpon Mar Harold Repl Albert Rowland Ashland Othe Millington Revera Ted

Oberlin Grange Lecture by Horn Wellington Grange

Horn Wellington Grange No 1334 will meet in the Grange hall Wednesday evening. Members should bring a covered dish. sandwiches and coffee will be provided. The Obtrhin Grange will supervise the lecture hour. The American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday afternoon to report on the bake sale. Mixed dance Friday by the Odd Fellows will be held.

Oberlin Grange Wellington Grange Grange Hall Obtrhin Grange American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Measles Outbreak Keeps Penfield Pupil Home

Litle Betty Hemphill a Penfield school pupil is able to be out again after a serge of the measles. The article notes a mixed dance in their hall on Friday evening.

Betty Hemphill Penfield Schools

Oberlin Class Enjoys India Evening at Mrs Jeffrey Home

Mrs F K Jeffrey hosted a Sunday school class at 192 Forest Street for eleven girls and fourteen attendees. They wore India costumes for an India style dinner of live curry and tea and viewed India trinkets and Mrs Jeffrey's experiences as a returned missionary from India.

Oberlin March F. KE. Jeffrey Forest Treet Jeffery India Jeffrey

Bunco Arrests Targeted in Defiance Visit

Police Chief E. J. Stankate Sheriff Fred Underhill and Joe Omen of South Amherst traced two men who buncoed Oman out of 3800 to Defiance. They went there last night to identify two men held for them but failed. Elyria party returned from Defiance about five this morning.

Oberlin West Lorain Street D. Herrick Harry Friend Lancaster Alfoond Mra Burgner Allen Hospital Janet MacLannan Lutter Cooley Foreast Street Professor Street The United Church If. Stone LaVerne Sheppe W. Motealt Florida Alice Jeffers Len St. Petersburgh Fla W. Pleasant Street J. Wo Whristy Casmer Hennett Ehaia Everett Papworth Albert Pawley Elyria J. WW. Spaukiing Orlando Pp. Wooster Park Hotel E. J. Stankate Fred Underhill Joe Omen South Amherst Oman Defiance

Five Thieves Rob Gyorgi M. Cohan Theatre Safe

Five armed bandits overpowered a night watchman at the Times Square theatre stage entrance and fled with safebox contents estimated at six to seven thousand dollars. The capture occurred during morning rush hour as crowds moved toward work. Actors and staff reported the theft to police.

New York Mar Times Square Gyorgi M. Cohan

Bandits raid Jansen's Hofbrau for $8100 in New York

Six assailants early today battered two employees and a doorman at Jansen's Hofbrau in New York. They forced the woman cashier to open the safe and escaped with $8,100. An odd vehicle seen in Paris is described as made entirely of spare airplane parts.

New York March Jansen Hofbrau Paris

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