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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1927
Page
9
Lakewood led by Wood in a five win surge at the Lake Erie meet, with Shaw scoring 22 points and Lorain’s Berger and Wall delivering strong showings. The meet was marked by rough track conditions, muddy lanes, and mixed results across sprints, jumps, and field events.
Mary Browne introduces her column Playing the Game and outlines how she will cover tennis and golf in 1927. She reflects on questions fans ask about Tilden's return, Davis Cup hosting, and champions like Helen Wills and Glenna Collet, while stressing journalism's duty to fair play and honest, informed coverage.
A fragmented report from Long Beach describes Hoplindian winning a marathon with a time near 26 minutes and 3 percent. The text mentions Oraibi, Ari and New York, with references to held records and new figures.
Crown Point notes feature Charles Janasol and Jack Rozs in a concise sports recap. Philadelphia league baseball and Raherfeld stand updates appear mixed with errant text. A train accident on Saturday caused one death and injuries while a welterweight title fight in Chicago is planned for May.
American League saw St Louis, Philadelphia six to two. Boston two, Chicago one. Washington and New York rainouts. National League tallies New York six, Cincinnati three, Pittsburgh eight, Brooklyn six. Today's schedule lists nine matchups including Washington at Cleveland and Philadelphia at St Louis. Daily Dope lists hitting leaders with sparse totals and placeholders across players in multiple clubs.
Louisville May 16. Churchill Downs chief sponsor Colonel Matt Winn announced further improvements to the historic course before the Kentucky Derby. Horses, including Whiskers and Bostonian, were moved to Belmont tracks for eastern contests while others ride out back home.
Wally Schang handle d a homer with three runners aboard to spark the St. Louis Browns to a 6 6 win over the Athletics. Cochrane and Collins contributed hits as Bing Miller added three hits in four at bats. Al Thomas dazzled for the White Sox, allowing one hit through eight innings, but Boston took a 2 1 win. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 9 6 as rain and base hits dominated the Pirates game.
The Ohio Conference Colleges of northern and northeastern Ohio will compete for the second time in track and field at Oberlin on Saturday May 12. Case previously won last year with 73 points with Oberlin second at 61. The meet promises keen competition among Case Oberlin and Wooster, with Kenyon, Oberlin and Muskingum adding uncertainty. Western Reserve Hiram Baldwin Wallace and others eye stronger showings. Ohio Northern may affect scoring as a first-time entrant. The Big Six meet at Oberlin last year impressed fans with smooth handling of nineteen entrants and events on schedule.
In a National League matchup the Pirates struggled against Glas as Cincinnati pitchers failed to contain him. New York seized the win 6-3 with Giants fans of 40,000 watching, including a home run by Terry and a contribution from Coe Man.
Hamilton Q May 15 reports say residents will protest plans to build a $50,000 grandstand and track at a site north of the county line on the Dixie Highway where a flying field once stood. Promoters’ names were not released and details remain unverified.
Fans urged patronage for Pat Ronage amid excitement at the Cincinnati dog race event. Local enthusiasts expressed support for the jockey and owner as crowds gathered for the race day.
Sport events today report racing continuing at Jamaica and Louisville venues. Golf coverage lists the British women's championship at Newcastle Ireland and the Long Island women's championship at Great River with both markets active.
Columbia May 16 Colum b won the track meet at Chey Og Held Day receiving twenty five points Penfield was second with ten points Winners from the school were as fellows Harver Reyes three firsts Roy Dermay one first Joseph Sampson vane second Hilton Grills one third Edna Durach one
Elinor Snell and Alice Rundle each won a second. The annual church report on members and deaths was read at the Baptist church on Sunday May 5 and sent to the Baptist association in Cleveland. The Friendship class social at Mrs Walters home on Bay 6 was well attended. $31 was raised for pulpit lamps and piano. Various local families visited relatives, and delegates were named to the Youngstown meeting. The seniors plan a class play The Deacon Stipe at town hall May 15. Junior high pupils rehearse a pretty operetta for May 20. Ladies Aid meets May 18 with a covered dinner. Misses Gertrude and Fern Pinkney visited Mrs Norris in Cleveland over Sunday.
A Chinese worker for a Russian family in Vienna hid 1 40 690 ruble notes in an old bus. Tempted by wealth, he returned only $100 of his savings to himself, losing about $78 when roubles were devalued. May 16. Vienna.
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