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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
11
The First Congregational boys edged Jungarian on a close afternoon court battle to cap the Church League schedule. Fauger led with five goals, supporting quick baskets as Barkas and Bitko each added five points. Half-time stood 13 to 7.
Port Briefs report Chicago White Sox victory in a tense series game at Wichita Falls and Cubs preparing for exhibition games in Oakland Bay Area. Cobb fined $100 after dispute with umpire Frank Wilson. Giants gain batting experience in Florida exhibition action as Augustina hosts.
The Class A county final is set for the U. MW. CLA four at 7:90, with the Lorain Buckeyes favored after four tourney wins. Oberlin All-Stars counter with long range scorers while Dunlap Mel Kelser O'Toole and Stewart pace the Buckeyes in a defense heavy showdown.
In Tampa and nearby cities, multiple spring exhibitions featured the Boston Braves edging the New York Yankees 10 to 9 amid Yankee errors, Cleveland downing St Louis 6 to 1 as four Cardinal errors aided the effort, and the Dodgers beating the Browns 8 to 1 with Stewart, Beck and Blackelder shining on the mound. The Senators and Athletics also posted wins in separate Florida games.
Racing notes show the Grand National Steeplechase to be run in Liverpool with continued meetings in New Orleans and Tijuana. Other events span cycling in Chicago, indoor tennis in New York, and girls basketball in Wichita with track meets in Houston and Chicago.
Readable fragments indicate the Intercollegiate Boxing Association trials hosted by Syria Page with references to national AAU and NCAA level events, including Philadelphia venue notes and state college involvement. No clear results or participant names are readable.
Lorain county forwards and center led by Chance Baylor and Hearne scored with sharp shooting at Ridgeville High Gym. Swick anchored the defense while McAdoo and Tagsert paced the Medina visitors in scoring.
Fraternal Order of Eagles announces a first class UA baseball team for the coming season. They have purchased mats and outfits and plan to sign up talent to build a strong county team. Werren Petermut is appointed manager with Mike Saryo signed as pitcher. Practice starts soon with hopes to open May 1. Classes A teams seeking games should contact Pierre Wotermat or Eagles Club.
A woman owner celebrated victory in the world’s premier jumping event at Aintree on March 23. Mrs M Partridge’s Spring led a six-horse field to win the national steeplechase, with CG W Pennington’s Board second and American owned Bright’s Roy third.
Liverpool March 26 The Liverpool Greyhound Club forms a limited company with 150000 capital and a 5000 seat park to stage lavish greyhound racing. Entries invited for the Greyhound Derby opening April 16 at a 700 yard oval track prize 4000 plus a 100 cup from a 7500 stake.
Emmete Fresch of Youngstown shot 71 to lead a large field at the Southern Open in Atlanta. Larry Nabholt and Bobby Jones tied at 72, while Geng Sarazen and others posted 72 amid rough conditions as the first round ended and players hoped for better weather.
Three Tarahumara runners from Mexico begin an 82 mile barefoot dash from San Antonio toward Austin in an attempt to break an 45 year old record. Competitors Thomas Zafiro 35 Jury Torres 24 and Augustin Salado ? start early with bells on their ankles as they traverse concrete gravel and pasture toward the University of Texas stadium anticipated late today.
Beach Florida March 5 William Tilden the top American tennis player lost to George Lott Jr of Chicago in straight sets. Lott 20, a University of Chicago star, becomes Halifax tournament champion. Tilden and Sandy Weiner of Philadelphia won the doubles title over Lott and Ith Rages of New York.
George Guthrie former Ohio track champion headlines the Buckeye Relays at Ohio State University stadium in Columbus. Chuck Werner and Dan Kinney former Illinois captain join Guthrie in hurdle events with top pole vaulters including Chava Sabin Carr. Major John J. Griffith Western Conference athletics commissioner will referee the meet.
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