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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1926
Page
4
Wilder Cigars open with a victory at Park as they overpower Cleveland Knlors in a Semi-Pros contest. Pitcher Draeger and Abrose lead a strong Wilders attack with hits, runs, and solid defense while Clevelanders struggle against the visitors’ steady hitting.
Lakewood field hosted the fifth annual Lahensed relays with about 100 entries from over 40 schools. Lakewood and Glenville led the day with wins in the five mile relay low hurdles and shot put while Erie Academy and University School posted strong showings in field events.
A sprawling score dump reports multiple games with the Braves and Giants, Phillies and Reds, Cubs and Cardinals in close contests. Key mentions include Gus Melp and Rabbit Cearamilla, Jaugr Tae, Walkera’s ninth inning hit, Roger Peckingough debut, and the Browns defeating the Tigers 9 to 8.
The article reports Babe Ruth regaining form with the New York Yankees, delivering four homers this season and contributing strong outfield play and base running. It highlights Ruth’s shift from a one or two inning punch to steady, multi-inning impact and notes the team leads the American League early in the campaign. House of David baseball team defeats Lima Independents in a separate note.
The Tichwine Soccer team lost to the Gordons at Lotain on Sunday afternoon by three goals to one. McLeod scored for Richwines as Fauld and the Gordons added goals. injuries sidelined Toechsane’s War Beck early.
The Oberlin Motors opened the season Sunday by defeating the Verdalian team 12 to 0. Wrassi pitched five innings and allowed one hit, with strong support from the defense as the whole team played well.bat
Richwines won 6 to 5 in a season opener at Chis Field Lorain as Hast started on the mound for Richwines and worked four innings before Hastigs relieved. Needles, Murphy, and Rose pitched for their teams with several errors contributing to the close score. Arndt, Richwine, and Nichoine stood out with steady hitting and fielding. The game featured strong defensive plays, notably Richwine’s catch on Berns’ liner, and sets the stage for a Sandusky trip to face Lagres du the next day.
A compilation of results across the American and National Leagues, American Association and minor leagues. Notable results include Chicago and Philadelphia victories in the National League, Milwaukee and Minneapolis dominant in the American Association, and multiple wins across the International and Southern Leagues.
Oberlin College’s track squad swept the Oil Field meet, securing 13 of 15 firsts led by sophomore Ergle who tied the existing 100 yard dash record and broke the 220 yard record. Galpin and others contributed in field events as Oberlin outpaced Reserve squads with strong showings in sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws.
A fragmented box score style note lists players Ruth, Waldnims, St Laws, Williams, Wilson and teams from the National and German leagues. Scoring counts show multiple four runs by several players and clubs including Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago.
The Indians dropped their fourth consecutive game to Chicago Sunday due to Buckese's rough start. Varrett Scott Schalk Burns Sewell Spurgeon contributed with hits and sacrifices while Blankenhip and De Raine pitched in relief as Chicago built a 6 run lead. Umpires Moriarty and Owens called the game after 2 hours 10 minutes.
The Chronicle Telegram sports section notes Pasfaell Ran asers must send in game scores or forfeit notices will follow. Two teams failed to report results this week, and future advance notices will be withheld if rules are not followed.
Phin Guthrie Ohio State track captain and Elyria high alum plans a summer world tour after starring at the Ohio State–Minnesota meet. He hints at joining an amateur all star team traveling to events including Paris 1924 and the Sesqui Centennial program in Philadelphia, while aiming for the 1928 Olympic team.
Ridgeville dominates the boys events winning nearly all races and field events while Avon shows strength in girls events. key results include Ridgeville sweeping the 100 yard dash and claiming most relay wins with Cheeseman Diedrich and Ackerman among top placers.
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