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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1928

Page

2

Bantamweight Title Clash at Ebbets Field in May Fight

New York reports a bantamweight championship dispute may settle tonight at Ebbets Field Brooklyn as Bushy Graham boxes Izzy Schwartz for the title Schwartz seeks to move up from flyweight to win two belts Graham carries weight and reach advantages with the 112 pound limit mandated by the New York athletic commission The crowd also anticipates a welterweight contender bout featuring Sergeant Sammy Baker and Nick Testo while Humbert Fugazy presents an undercard including Joe Dundee and other notables

New York Charley Phil Rosenberg Bushy Graham Ebbets Field Brooklyn Graham Izzy Schwartz Corporal Schwartz Utica Rosenberg New York State Athletic Commission Bushy Kid Francis Scharitz Humbert J. Fugazy Sammy Baker Mitchel Field Nick Testo Troy Joe Dundee Baltimore

American Results Standings From Today’s Baseball Games

Standings show Chicago defeated Cleveland 4 to 3, New York 14 over Boston 4, Philadelphia 7 to 6 over Washington, Detroit 6 to 3 over St. Louis. Today Cleveland plays Chicago, St. Louis visits Detroit, Washington hosts Philadelphia, and Boston visits New York.

Chicago Cleveland New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Detroit St. Louis Wwa Pet Ene En Il

National Results From City Scores Reported

National results show New York 3 and Brooklyn 45, Boston 3 to Philadelphia 1, Cincinnati 5 to Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 4 to Chicago 2, reflecting varied outcomes across major cities. The tallies indicate a strong Brooklyn performance and close games in several matchups.

Cincinnati Chicago New York E News St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia

National Games Today in Major League Matchups

National Games today feature Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Boston, and New York at Brooklyn. The card highlights key interstate rivalries across the league with fans awaiting results from all three games.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn

McHugh Eliminates Prestwick Hope In British Amateur

May 23 San Francisco golfer John McHugh, the American hope in the British Amateur Championships, was eliminated in the second round at Prestwick by former champion Sir Ernest Walderness, two up with one to play.

McHugh Prestwick Scotland John McHugh San Francisco Ernest Walderness

Blue and White Rabbit Show at Fairgrounds Sunday

A rare blue and white rabbit show, organized by the American Blue and White Specialty Club, will debut at the Fairgrounds Sunday under official rules. Entries expected from New York, Michigan, Indiana, Colorado, and Ohio, with Lorain County breeders led by Joe Wojcik among strong contenders. Special awards pledged by Charles T. Schue and Ed Stahl, among others, and the event draws broad local and regional interest.

Fairgrounds American Blue and White Specialty Club United States New York Michigan Indiana Colorado Ohio Davy's Breeders Association Elyria Lorain County Joe Wojcik Wojcik Charles T. Schue Ed Stahl

Mostil Helps Chi Sox Edge Tribe in Chicago

May 25 in Chicago, the Cleveland Indians fell 4 to 5 to the White Sox as outfielder Johnny Mostil starred with 3 hits, 2 runs, 11 put outs and an assist. He broke a tie with a key run, Langford and Metzler led Chicago with 2 RBIs and two-base hits. Blankenhip won, Uhle took the loss, umpires Geisel Campbell Owens. Time 1:44.

Chicago Cleveland Indians Chisox Johnny Mostis Tribe Metzler Hunnefield Langford Lind Jamieson Clancy Cleveland Mostil Cissel Hunneford J. Sewell Fonseca Blankenship Uhle Connally Geisel, Campbell Owens R. H. O. Ale Ci Clancy Barrett Nates Metzler Kamm Cissell Crouse C Blankenship P Connally Eel AE Jamieson

Baseball World 1904 Stars Named in League Rosters

A fragmentary listing names Ruth Gehrig Todt Waner Wilson Goslin Heisman De Langford Mousel Starper Bottomley and others appear as 1904 American and National League players. The text references Yankees Red Sox Cubs Cardinals Senators Pirates Indians Phillies and Tigers with scattered surnames and affiliations.

Ruth Yankees Hauser Athletics Gehrig Todt Red Sox L. Wilson Cubs Bissonette Robins Bottomley Cardinals Starper

Hurdler Seeks Bordeaux Wine Before Olympic Bid

France’s top hurdler Gabriel Sempe has declined Olympic team membership without his usual half bottle of Bordeaux with meals. He can reportedly run the 110 meter hurdles in about 15 seconds, the only Frenchman to threaten in that event. Philadelphia May 23 Tris Speaker and Bing Miller of the Philadelphia Athletics, who recently reported to the club, are expected to rejoin games within days, manager Connie Mack announced.

Gabriel Sempe France Philadelphia Tris Speaker Bing Miller Philadelphia Athletica Gonnie Mack Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Babe Ruth Jimmy Connie Mack Athletics Cleveland Indians

Otterbein Beats Kenyon in Annual Track Meet

Westerville Ohio May 23 Otterbein defeated Kenyon in their annual track meet yesterday. No records were recorded.

Westerville

Eagles Clash Sunday at Cascads Park

The Eagles host Lorain Nativities at Cascads Park on Sunday with Rose set to pitch. A large crowd is expected for the fast clash and regional interest centers on Rose's performance.

Eagles Lorain Nativities Cascads Park Rose

Ridgeville 3 Beaten by Elyria Ridgeville 3 Beaten

Elyria high school tossed in a 16 to 0 win over Ridgeville at Riverview Park. Gebhart led Elvira with a triple a double and two singles in four trips while Bud Sweet allowed three walks eight strikeouts in a solid practice game ahead of a Lorain rematch.

Bob Daniels Riverview Park Ridgeville Lorain

Ace Hudkins knocks out Lane in second round bout

Portland report notes Nebraska contender Ace Hudkins stops Billy Lane of Los Angeles in the second round of a scheduled 10 rounder. In Los Angeles John Lester Johnson loses to Neal Clisby while Mal Iason, ex Pacific Coast League umpire, awarded 650 dollars in damages after a bench incident involving Frank Brazill.

Portland Ore Ace Hudkins Nebraska Mickey Walker Billy Lane Los Angeles John Lester Johnson New York Neal Clisby Mal Iason Frank Brazill Eason

Michigan Defeats Chicago U in Tennis 3-1

May 23 report from Chicago notes the University of Michigan tennis team beat Chicago University 3 to 1. Also dated May 23, Mike Dundee of Rock Island and Joey Medill of Chicago prep for a 19 round junior lightweight bout tomorrow night, with the winner to meet Ted Morgan for the title. In Granville Ohio, Menson University sits last in the Buckeye Athletic Association after losses to Ohio University and 7 Barfoot.

Chicago University of Michigan Chicago U Mike Dundee Rock Island, Jr Joey Medill Ted Morgan Granville Menson University Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio University Barfoot Ohio

Mother Daughter Banquet Held at First Evangelical Church

The annual Mother-Daughter banquet sponsored by the First Evangelical Church men’s class Homebuilders was held in the church parlors with about 115 attendees. Mrs Charles Schulz and Mrs August Segert hosted. A program directed by Zelma Muth featured three tableaux, readings, and songs, concluding with a reader and soloists. Members of Amherst Volunteer Firemen urged to join Memorial Day parade and bring a child to carry flowers. Hickory Tree Grange to observe Memorial Day May 29 with services at their hall.

Charles Schulz August Segert First Evangelical Church George Holstein Zelma Muth Dorotha Wesbecher Catherine Schmidtkens Amherst Volunteer Firemen Hickory Tree Grange Milan Ayo J. O. O. F. Hall Hia Union Memorial Congregational Union Congregational Church Needlecraft Club William Bermann Park Ave W. Schuster Cleveland F. Moore Andrew Fritch Brownhelm Otto Binder Wilbur and Werbert Lorain A. Kodak B. A. Jenne Spring St Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul Lutheran Church

Capital University Beats Stridelberg In Narrow Rally

Rallying in the seventh, Capital University defeated Stridelberg 7 to 6 in Columbus Ohio. Pitcher entered with bases full in the ninth and stopped Dennison after two runs. Also noted, Jack Reynolds a 143 pound mat man from Indiana set to face Bobby Chick of Texas tonight.

Dennison Columbus Capital University Stridelberg Jack Reynolds Indiana Bobby Chick Teaas Herr

Community Plays Entertain Amherst Members

The F O I lodge hosted members and families at Eagle hall with three plays directed by Mrs Wade Wetzel. Casts included Caroline Regina Fuhrman Mabel Alice McCann Edith Myrtle Braun Barbara Elizabeth Gressler Janua Rose Franklin and more. The event featured dancing and refreshments and a repeat performance will be held Friday at St Josephs parochial school.

The Security Benefit Association

Community Notes From Milanay Grange and Local Club

Hickory Tree Grange held a regular session in the Grange hall with a business meeting followed by an informative lecture hour led by C E Rowland, county extension agent, on dairy and fruit spraying. Music came from Jacob Fuchs and Katherine Ketba with Oliver, then Wachs on harmonicas. A luncheon for 60 was served by community volunteers. Later, Mrs John Michael hosted the Merry Wives Club with card games led by Mrs A P Roth and a luncheon finale.

F. FE. Eastman Hickory Tree Grange Grange Milanay Alexander Jacob Fuchs C. E. Rowland Katherine Ketba Oliver Wachs Ruby Walker Norman Miller Ray Burke John Michael Merry Wives Club Park Ava A. P. Roth

Henrietta High School Closes Sixth Year of Centralization

Henrietta High School ends its sixth year as a centralized school with eleven seniors this year, totaling thirty eight graduates over five classes. Enrollment reaches about 210. The senior play Step on it Stan is set for Thursday night with Floyd C. Moore providing music from Amherst High. Commencement is Saturday evening May 26 with John Howard Dickason as speaker. P T A picnic to Cascade Park Elyria on Friday with free ice cream, and two daylight breakfasts scheduled for Biology on Saturday and seniors with teachers on Wednesday.

Henrietta High School Henrietta Stan Floyd C. Moore Amherst High School The Wooster Summer School National Reform Association Parent- Teacher Association Cascade Park Elyria

Reclaimed rubber retains quality says chemist report

George W. Miller, a Chicago research chemist, reported to the rubber division of the American Chemical Society that experiments show reclaimed rubber can be repeatedly processed without serious loss of quality. He noted no increasing deterioration of aging properties as judged by artificial aging tests.

ST. Louis George W. Miller Chicago Rubber Division American Chemical Society

Insurgents Form Sub district Union in Belair Ohio

In Bellaire Ohio on May 20 insurgent miners organized a new sub district. Representatives from 42 Belmont county unions planned officer elections. The split creates two eastern Ohio unions: a UMWA accredited division and a "Save the Union" faction led by John Watt of Indianapolis. The gathering drew over 300 miners, with about 137 locals represented. Watt urged removal of UMWA leaders and John L. Lewis. A banner read Lewis must go. The event included a $250,000 miners temple stake in dispute. Sessions continued today with officer elections and a policy statement planned.

Bellaire Belmon County Ohio Minin Unite States Mine Workers of Americ John Watt Indianapolis Save the Union United Min Workers United Mine Workers of Amert Bmont County Watt United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Internationa Union Lewis

Explosive Invention Makes High Explosives Harmless

Dr J Jet Brun claims a simple device using liquid air in airtight casings to neutralize high explosives until a valve releases the air to restore danger. The method winds down the risk of shells blasting charges or mines until activation.

London J. Jet Brun Dr. Brun

Radio Sets From America Dominate South Africa Markets

A report notes that roughly two thirds of radio receivers in South Africa originate from American manufacturers. The trend reflects broader import patterns and consumer demand shaping the local electronics market.

South Africa America

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