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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1925
Page
4
Elyria High routs East High of Cleveland 58 to 20 as Chet Woowski and John Follett star with sharp shooting. The Little Bigs league game featured strong visiting defense and a one sided first half, leaving Elyria ahead at halftime.
The article previews a forthcoming Eagles boxing card with a main bout expected between Kid Todd of Big Rin and Sam Glory of Lorain. Both are described as promising newcomers, with Todd noted after a strong recent showing and Glory regarded as a rapid improver. Local fighters could rival Cleveland entrants.
Lorain High announces a busy 1925 track season beginning with the Washington avenue inter-class meet in April. Coach McCaskey expects six letter men as the backbone for a bid in the Big Seven title in June. A series of dual meets follows, including Alumni on May 2, Elyria at Longfellow Field on May 9, Northwestern Ohio district at Wood on May 16, Sandusky at Sandusky on May 29, and the Little Big Seven classic at Oberlin on June 6, with a potential Big Six appearance at Columbus May 25.
The District meet at Lakewood features Marlin Kelser and Pincura in sprint events with Beers, Kasperick in field events and Martin in the high jump. Kelser competes in pole vault and Pincura in the discus as the Lettermen back this season.
Amherst defeated LaGrange 53 to 18 in a fast paced game. Amherst led 18-6 at halftime and extended the margin in the second half. Lagelit contributed for LaGrange but Amherst maintained control throughout.
Lorain reports the East Side Market baseball team has organized for the coming season and will field a Class A team. Last year they had a good turnout and most players will return this year. They seek material to strengthen the squad.
The Wade Park Horse Shoe Club will visit Sunday to play Elvira Club at the indoor courts of the fair grounds. Anyone interested in barnyard golf is invited to attend.
In Clearwater on March 14, manager Wilbert Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers builds pitcher strength by trusting the adage that it takes a pitcher to sell a pitcher. He signs Leo Williams after Nap Rucker scouts him, with Williams listing 12 wins in the Cotton States League. Schwartz and Cantrell follow, spotted by barnstorming Dodgers and Burleigh Grimes, as Robinson backs young talent through mentorship and word of mouth.
In Eustis the Baltimore Orioles of the International League were humbled 18 to 10 by the Reds in their first game of the season. Ragged play marked both teams as the Baltimore squad faced a rough debut on the Florida field. In Lakeland Watson Clark of Osippi College pitched well for three innings as Cleveland fell to the Indianapolis team in a ten inning affair. Speaker used four pitchers in the Dallas contest while Indianapolis deployed three.
In New York Berien Bach knocked out Battling Siki in the tenth round while Frankie Sebeli of Buffalo defeated Larry Estiidge. At Passaic Jersey City featherweight Petey Mack out pointed Bud Dempsey of New York.
Marietta beat Mount Union 21 to 19 and Penn State scored 35 to 320 against Pittsburgh. In the National AAU Tourney St Johns Missouri topped Kansas City 14.
Lorain March 14 Allan Me star forward on the Lorain Cage quintet has been unanimously elected captain of the 1925 26 team by Coach E K M McCaskey. McConkie senior guard will remain with the Blue and Gold until January next season with several others graduating in January. Philip Keiser eyed to return to the regulars next season after leg infection. Melvin Tierkner senior basket ball manager also awarded a letter for service.
Corbett of New York reports all seats at public hall sold as of Tuesday night marking a local record. Jimmy Blouin and his Chicago bowling team shine in the National Tournament Rowing contest with the P. L. Wethe unit leading the five mens division after a 2 83 1 total.
London. Professor A M Low, a noted British scientist, predicts future cars will be streamlined racing-type machines with wings enabling flight. He envisions closed bodies, high minimum speeds around a hundred miles per hour, and engines hidden under flooring or at the rear for reliability.
The Home Builder's class of the Methodist church staged The Mers Birthday at Wellington's church on March 14 drawing over 400 spectators. Mr. Klein played the minister with his wife Ienes in a key role. Annie Jones Bob Foster Leonard Baumgardner added to the merriment. Howard Page and Wilbur Sutliff directed and honored the cast with a flowers gift.
March 14 report from Willington notes the Juniors led a Friday afternoon chapel with Rowland in charge. Mr Klein sang a medley including From the Land of the Sky Blue Waters If I Were A Fish I Love You. Marian Sponseller read, Dorothy Barnes sang, and Jeanne Williams played piano.
Paris report states Ginnia Swanson, nearly recovered from surgery, plans to sail for New York with her husband the Marquise De La Falaise next Wednesday.
Washington March 14 France hold line decisive. If France aligns, another international arms conference may meet in Washington next autumn or winter. Great Britain and Japan are willing, and President Coolidge is ready to issue invitations. France’s stance will determine success and the fate of the Geneva protocol and League of Nations disarmament effort.
In Columbus on March 14 President Cook and Governor Power discuss broad aims. The report notes efforts to organize a national conference and outlines plans for government actions to foster economic collaboration and regional partnerships.
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