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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
6
Kenneth Powers captain of the Oberlin high school team that won the Class B state title at Columbus was re-elected captain for next year. Powers played forward and was noted for his brittleness. Prospects for a winning Oberlin team next season include Gaines and Barnes returning.
William Stribling failed to KO Jimmy Slattery over ten rounds in a cautious bout that left Stribling with the decision but damaged prestige as a rising heavyweight title hopeful. Slattery fought defensively, clinching often and masking Stribling’s attempts, while Slattery’s better condition and steady game plan limited meaningful knockdowns.
Lorain County fans await the final four as Class A teams narrow down to four with Lorain entries favored to reach the finale and Fox Furnace representing Elyria. Carek's Flowers and City Cigars clash at 7:00 p.m. for a spot in the final. Fox Furnace meets Heaninger Arcades at 7:15, while Time Motors and Elyria Junior High vie for a 6:20 slot. The Class C and Class A finals loom, with Lorain rivals and arch rivals shaping the championship lineup.
March 26 report previews American Bowl ing Cougo tournament with out of town teams from Detroit Chicago Cleveland Youngstown Milwaukee and more. Rolling scores note Koors Dayton 2954 doubles 587 by Smith and Thora, Sterlicke Racine 2600, and various event results across singles doubles and team games in a crowded bowling field.
At Madison Square Garden New York March 26 16 30 pm the bout pitting Lawrence Stribling known as the Georgia Peach against Jim Slattery from Buffalo ends with Stribling winning. Ma Stribling sits front row watching with calm pride and joy as her son rises through the ropes to kiss her after the victory.
A scattered schedule lists events from the National Steeplechase at Aintres to bowling tournaments in Taleds and Philadelphia. Also noted are swimming championships in Pinehurst and intercollegiate finals in sailing through Milwaukee and Worcester venues.
Jack Horner today won the Grand National the world’s greatest steeplechase at Aintree near Liverpool England. Od Tayridge finished second and Bright’s Boy third as approximately thirty horses prepared for the three o’clock start drawing large crowds.
The Cleveland Rosenblums retained the ABL half title by defeating the Palace club of Washington 32 to 2. They set up a world series opener with Brooklyn in Cleveland on April 7. Plain Kenney with Washington and Het eree Paul Fitting noted for sharp play.
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