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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1922
Page
10
Charley Robertson, a rookie in his first major league season, threw a no hit game with no players reaching base. The achievement marks a rare feat alongside other legendary no hitters, yet stands out due to Robertson's youth. The Chicago Sox historian notes it as one of the six such games on record.
Big Leaguers and ex Elyrians plan a game titled Of Timer's Day organized by Jack Ambrose of the Elyria team composed of veteran players from the old Trolley league. Hom er Davidson of Cleveland proposes star players Freddie Smith Bert Shotten plus Freddie Lawrence Cap Koehle Allen Branson and Johnnie Cosma to join. The event aims to attract a large crowd eager to see former stars in action.
Lorain county public schools hold a second annual picnic at Riverside Park in Lorain with a Friday parade at 11 39 involving Amherst village and townships and 22 other districts followed by athletic events from 10 to 3 for boys and girls under and over 13 years. Prizes include gold and silver medals with schoolmaster and schoolmams races.
Meetings of Metropolitan Jockey Club at Jamacia, Maryland Jockey Club at Pimlico, Kentucky Racing Assn at Lexington. Missouri State trapshooting in Marshall. Arkansas States intercollegiate track at Arkadelphia. Jack Sharkey vs Roy Moore 12 rounds in New York. Andy Chaney vs Harry Kahba koff 12 rounds in St. Louis. Wildcat Nelson vs Mickey Walk id 12 rounds in Holyoke.
In American League games Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 14 to 4 and New York beat Chicago 7 to 6. Detroit outpaced Chicago 6 to 2 while Boston lost to St. Louis 6 to 5. In the National League Pittsburgh topped Brooklyn 7 to 0 with no other games scheduled today.
Elyria faces Lynn and Nasher's Clothiers next Sunday in a Riverside Park showdown at 2 30. Lorain, last year's city champions, brings a strong squad as manager Ambrose aims for a win and a powerful showing.
The Yank s used three pitchers Hoyt Murray and Mays to beat the White Sox after Hoyt was sidelined early and Murray eased through. Frank Baker hit the only homer yesterday and added two singles as Ty Cobb puzzled by another strong pitching effort. Olsen kept the Red Sox from scoring and Detroit mishandled Jack Quinn. Burleigh Grimes faltered in the ninth as the Pirates rallied for four runs. Morrison and Yellow Horse starred for Pittsburgh. The Indians crushed Mack's twitters 14 runs and 17 hits with Jamieson and Sewell leading the carnage. Williams doubled in the ninth after Jacobson tripled and Severeld singled, matching the Senators 6-5 defeat and their second cellar stay this season.
Last night in Portsmouth O Tut Jackson Washington Court House Ohio heavyweight earned a decision after a round with K C Eggers when Eggers refused to continue the bout.
Ambrose arranges entertainment at Gates Home for Crippled Children. After quarantine lifts, children invited to a River side park game on Sunday afternoon. Clarence Higgins volunteers to transport them both ways from Mansfield, Ohio.
Elyria marks All Ohio Day on Wednesday June 7 as the Cleveland team hosts Washington with Elyria Day celebrations. A 25 to 30 town delegation plans a grand rally, with planned stunts and Robertson's band likely leading. Factories and stores permit employees to attend via special cars or autos, and Elyria will use about a thousand tickets with separate grandstand seating for each delegation.
London May 9 Thursday night’s match between Georges Carpentier and Ted Kid Lewis is forecast to deliver top level action from the opening bell. Both boxers aim to finish before the sixth round while Jack Dempsey arrives from Paris to possibly act as Lewis’ second. Columbia University crews depart for Princeton to compete in the Childs cup regatta against Princeton and Pennsylvania.
Floyd Fitzsimmons, a local promoter, moves forward with a July 4 arena bound to host a lightweight championship bout between Benny Leonard and Rocky Kansas. Both fighters have reportedly agreed to the terms, with a 40,000-seat venue envisioned.
A ten day straw ballot at Little Joe’s restaurant on West Broad street tallies Brown 244 Whitney 121 Beal 90 Cooley 30 and Thompson 20. Patrons and drop ins cast votes, with both men and women voting. Marion Daney starts foreclosure against Lloyd Townsend for 3108 on Elyria real estate note. Medina Decoration Day services planned with Rev. Caulk as orator and LFR. Moon marshal. Brokerage firm Carpender Caffry fails in New York noted May 3.
A new chemical, Pesky Devils Quietus P D Q Costa 880, claims to destroy bedbugs moths ants roaches and fleas with no damage to springs furniture or clothing. Marketed by J A Ebert Drug Co with hospitals and companies endorsing its safety and quick action. Special hospital rise pricing states 2.60 for five gallons, with sealed bottles available in double strength liquid form.
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