Norway Athlete Breaks Three Records at Knights of Columbus Games
Charley Hoff of Norway set three world indoor marks and led the seven event septathlon as Harold Osborne withdrew with an ankle injury and Emerson Norton was disqualified in hurdles. Hoff cleared 13 feet 2 inches in pole vault and jumped 23 feet 7 38 inches in broad jump to set records. Norton led early but was hurt by disqualification. Hoff won five events including 60 yard dash broad jump pole vault hurdles and 400 metres. Norton won high jump and shot put.
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New York
Charley Hoff
Norway
Harold Osborne
Emerson Norton
Osborne
Norton
Georgetown
Hoff
aLorost
Bil Dowding
Hoft
Opening Class A tournament games thrill county fans
Large crowd watches early round play as favorites advance and close contests emerge. Carek y Flowers defeat Hungarian Red Devils amid rough play and suspensions while South Amherst Cardinals edge Elyria Savings Bankers after a strong first half. LaGrange Baptist anchors a fast clash with Anchorians as N Forbush and Baldwin star for a tight win.
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Tinals
Carek'y Flowers
Red Devils
Lerath
Florist
Darek’s Flowers Thomas
Jonkios
Chascar
Issseesesaee
South Amherst Cardinals
Elyria Savings
Bankers
Amherst
Bank Boys
Tilden’s Broadway venture costly amid leaks and losses
New York reports William Tilden spent about 50000 on a Broadway run that failed to attract audiences. The tennis star, recovering in Florida, may skip Wimbledon as rumors swirl about his finances, pressure from the Davis Cup committee, and a possible return to rest in America.
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New York
Backe Stairs
William T. Tilden
Broadway
Jacksonville
Fla
Tilden
Oday
Ney
Filden
Wimbledon
England
Jar
America
William
County Junior Floor Tournament Kicks Off Tonight
Wellington Junior High meets Brookside School tonight at Brookside in the county junior high basketball tournament. The eight teams advance to Saturday semifinals with six schools remaining to compete.
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Sounty
Brookside
Wellington
Brookside School
LaGrange
Lemrivtia
Tidgeville
Amherst
Penfield
Brownhelm
Avon Lake
Miss Wills Dominates in Cannes Tennis Clip League
Helen Wills crushed Mrs. Keays of India 6 0 in Cannes on March 17 as she pursues rapid form. She trials new strokes while pushing doubles with French star Nenti Cochet, facing little real challenge from opponents.
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Cannes
Helen Wills
Mrs. Keays
India
Gel
Miss Wills
Nenti Cochet
Sports Schedule Across Cities Highlights Diverse Events
Racing meets at Jefferson Park New Orleans Tampar Meeting of West Coast Jockey Club Tia Juana Jockey Club Hayang American Jockey Club Hawaii Tennis Women’s national indoor Boston and Southeastern Kansas City basketball National AAU St. Paul billiards National junior balkline New York boxing Eddie Shears Des Snell ten rounds Cleveland.
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Jefferson Park
New Orleans
West Coast Jockey Club
Delaney Berlenbach Title Bout Development Report
HITCH develops a planned Delaney Berlenbach light heavyweight title bout with Pete Reilly stating finances are arranged. The American Association opens its 1926 pennant race with five of eight clubs led by new managers including Louisville Milwaukee Toledo and Columbus.
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Hitch
Delaney-Berlenbach
New York
Delaney
Paul Berlenbach
Pete Reilly
American Association
Louisville
Milwaukee
Toledo
Columbus
Red Sox turn to youth as 1925 camp opens in New Orleans
New Orleans March 17 The Ned Sox start from the American League cellar with a youthful lineup. Manager Lee Fohl dumped veteran deadwood, mixing 11 holdovers with 26 minor league recruits. Pitching strength led by Ehmke Wingfield Ruffing and Zahniger. infield bolstered by Fred Waney and Dudley Lee. outfield features Jenkins Flagstead and Rosenthal with Herrera and Todt in the mix.
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New Orleans
Ned Sox
Lee Fohl
Red Sox
Bob Quinn
Ted Sox
Ehmke
Wingfield
Ruffing
Zahniger
Ehmike
Sox
Welzer
Lundgren
Rockies
Fred Waney
Tiger
Dudley Lee
Emmet McCann
Mortland
Oregon
Aelder
Ramon Herrera
Todt
Fohl
Tom Jenkin
Ira Flagstead
Rosenthal
City League Bowling Scores Show Elks and Moose Victors
In the City Bowling League at Gala alleys the Elks won all three games against the Eagles while the Moose swept the Old Timers. Simpson Motors defeated the Moose two of three with Walkden posting strong scores 235 226 674.
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Elks
Eagles
Moose
Simpson Motors
Walkden
Simpson
Local Officials Named for Oberiin Net Event
Prof. Larson of Oberiin Net erce, G. Hult of Elyria serves as umpire with L. Russ as time keeper and B. Dangerfield in seaage duties.
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Prof. Larson
Oberiin Neterce
G. Hult
Elyria
L. Russ
B. Dangerfield
Seaae
Baseball prospects rise from veterans to Dodgers
George Boehler, 15-year major league journeyman, eyes a regular berth with the Brooklyn Dodgers alongside Johnny Butler, while Butler's rise from Western League to the majors is highlighted. Tom Sheehan aims for a box spot as the Pirates approach camp, with McKechnie’s pennant team looming large and Yankee optimism tempered by injuries and holdouts.
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Norman EB. Brown
Central Press
ST. Petersburg
Florida
George Boehler
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Detroit
Browns
Pirates
Boehler
Johnny Butler
Minneapolis
American Association
Butler
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
Wilbur Hubbell
Johnny Hollingsworth
Horace Ford
Cotton” ‘Tierney
Dick Loftus
Babe” Iferman
George
Springfield
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Newark
Flyers
Oakland
Training Gam Notes from Spring Camps Across the Coast
Reports from Sarasota to St Petersburg note major league teams preparing for the season. The Giants plan to deploy their full pitching staff against the Athletics while the Braves hope to reverse yesterday’s results. Tigers share plans for a nine inning run with Webb piecing three innings of relief. Walter Johnson secures a concession after a long barnstorming figure. Pittsburgh Pirates arrive in San Francisco for exhibition with the Seals as Rocky Mountain start looks promising.
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Augusta
Mar
Tiger
Webb
Tigers
Toronto
Detroit Bowlers Score High in American Bon-Jevipe Congress
Detroit bowlers advanced to better results at the American Bon-Jevipe Congress standings with hopes of leading the five new events. Participants from Chicago News, Toledo, Windsor, Port Huron, Fort Wayne and Peoria also compete tonight, with top scores by Derros and Russel Ayhugs moving closer to the leaders. Helen Wadle, longtime American woman tennis champion, recounts starting tennis at eleven and winning her first national title at fifteen. The planned Waseda University baseball tour was canceled for this year due to key players' losses. Japan aims for 1927 trip instead.
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Toledo
H. Mar
Detroit
Chicago
News Tk
Windsor
Port Ha
Berghotts
Tiffin
Helen Wadle
Waseda University
Class A Teams Set for Evening Clash at Y Gym
Local Class A teams return for the first round of Homes tonight at Y Gym. Colson Co led by Nap Heinzerling opens against Ridgeville Owls at 7 00 p m, followed by Nationals of Lorain vs Percy Fay of Elyria, Terry May, Fox Furnace vs General Outdoor Advertisers at 8 00, Grace Lutheran vs Elyria Business College at 8 15, and Ridgeville Independents vs St Andrew's Elyria in the nightcap.
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Marchuters
Kamar
Joval
Colson Co
Ridgevilla Owls
Nap
Heinzerling
Joval Fang
Widgeville
Ralph Reed
Nationals
Lorain
Percy-Fay
Elyria
Perry Fay
Terry-May
Fox Furnace
Furnace
Grace Lutheran
Elyria Business College
Cole Lexy Boys
Ridgeville Independents
St. Andrew's
S J. Andrew's
Acc
Ridgeville
Reed
Oberlin Glee Club Concert Stars Local Talent
Geraldine Smith of Elyria leads as Oberlin College Girls Glee Club presents its annual Home Concert at Finney Chapel Saturday at 7 30 PM. The program features women composers and soloists Gwenn Gilbert and Edus Bowles with violin cello and piano works and ends with six favorite songs accompanied by violin cello harp and piano.
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Geraldine Smith
Elyria
Oberlin College Girls’ Glee Club
Finney Chapel
J. E. Wickler
Two Bones
Mana Zucca
Oberlin Conservatory
Thea
Legionnaires Celebrate Anniversary in Wellington Meeting
Members of the American Legion and auxiliary marked the Legion birthday at a joint Wellington gathering. National Commander McQuiry and State Commander Martin spoke via Atwater Kent radio from Columbus. Prizes went to Mrs. William Evans and Mr. GB Dirlam. refreshments closed the evening. Circle No. 2 of the M. B. Ladies' Auxiliary will meet with Mrs. Ray Koontz Friday afternoon. church ladies invited.
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Legionaires
Wellington
American Legion
Auxiliary
Lemnon Hall
England
Atwater Kent Radio
McQuiry
Martin
Columbus
William Evans
GB. Dirlam
M. B
Ald Lociery Wal
Ray Koontz
Kiwanians Hear Rev Kerr at Weekly Lunch
Rev Thomas H Kerr pastor will address the Kiwanians at their Thursday noon gathering in the Congregational church dining room. Measles outbreak causes many absences among local school pupils. Mrs A B Wadsworth called for federal jury duty in Cleveland. first Wellington woman to serve, may be on duty three weeks. Rowland Kelsey of Chicago visits his mother. Mr and Mrs Foster Dirlam attend American Legion Anniversary party. Boob Sutliff to perform blackface comedy at Lo-NET Friday and Saturday. A billiard table is installed in the American Legion lodge rooms.
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Thomas H. Kerr
Congregational Church
A. B. Wadsworth
Cleveland
Wellington
Rowland Kelsey
Chicago
Foster Dirlam
Elyria
Wilbur
Boob
Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 Promises Neuritis Relief
An advertisement touts Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules as the quick safe and lasting cure for neuritis pain. It claims relief within about 24 hours and urges continuation for two to three days until pains vanish, with C W Phillips or any good druggist supplying it.
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C. W. Phillips
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