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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
16
Wesleyan Bishops travel to Springfield to meet Wittenberg in a Buckeye Association showdown hampered by injuries to McKinley Estler Libby and Wadden. Wittenberg, coming off a win over Miami, aims to secure the league title while Wesleyan seeks a high stakes upset and a route to stronger footing in the conference race.
The Elyria Lightweights close their season by facing Vermilion at Ely Field on Friday afternoon. Vermilion relies on youth and depth to match the heavier opponents, planning a long attack with many rounds. Elyria’s regulars are healthy and expected to challenge for the upset and finish strong. Central Park, in New York, opened to skaters in 1857-8.
Wooster aims to disrupt Oberlin's passing game with a strong rush and alert backs. Captain Pete Blough may not play due to a back injury after limited practice, while regulars include Stall y at tackle Jolliff at end Lehman at halfback. Swigart and Crickshanik have final appearances anticipated.
Western Reserve players depart for Pittsburgh to face Carnegie Tech in Armistice Day clash as Coach Vince limits practice to kicking and passing drills. Case runs through a Fresh eleven workout. scrimmage planned for tonight. Cincinnati teams drill on new plays with injuries hampering Waldman and Schott while captain Filger sits. Meyers shifts Navies to cinder path to rekindle speed. Midget Guery of Newport defeats Reddy Blanchard in eight rounds at Dayton. Harvard and Pennsylvania to meet in basketball for first time since 1923.
New York news reports Tex Rickard says he is not Jack Dempsey's manager and that he has no exclusive contract with Gene Tunney. Tunney says he will defend his title in 1928 in May July and September and may fight Chicago or Philadelphia promoters. Rickard plans a heavyweight elimination winner versus Dempsey before a Tunney title bout in September.
Racing events today include continuing meetings at Pimlico and Latonia. A national horse show is at Madison Square Garden, with the Morse Show. Bengisa Club trials begin at Ayle, Virginia.
Indoor greyhound racing is set to begin in the Chicago Coliseum between November 15 and March 15 on select dates when boxing and hockey are not scheduled. Plans meet strong opposition from businessmen and authorities, with broader legal battles over tracks ongoing in Missouri and Illinois, while other states see injunctions and legal maneuvers shaping the sport’s future.
Northwestern fans cite three straight games to open with kickoff touchdowns led by Tiny Lewis and Gustafson as standout plays. Lewis ran 85 yards for a first score against South Dakota and 12 yard TD followups mark a record-aspiring season opener sequence.
The article notes historic horse racing from 1858 with Ethan Allen. It previews the Canadian intercollegiate basketball season from late January to late February. It mentions Marlin J. Barry training with the New York Americans in New Haven. It cites upcoming Henry G. Lapham trophy squash matches on January 28 in Buffalo. It observes Austrian football dominance by Asesoreition and contrasts English rugby with American football. It recalls Windis University in 1925 covering its field with a rubber raincoat. It reports Amsterdam Olympic preparations expected by March or April.
Berlin report says French aviator Martin Doret won a stunt flying contest at Templehof airdrome. The jury of Dutch Swiss and Czechoslovak judges declared him victor after Feisler, the German entrant, dropped points for faults.
Spectators witnessed a series of dramatic maneuvers including figures of eight loops and vertical rises. Pilots performed at 500 to 600 feet, executing abrupt climbs and inverted passes for a thrilling air show atmosphere.
Tiffin J C A M high school secures a heavyweight game for this Saturday. Coach H H Stiffier confirms the matchup in Tiffin. The Red and White squad is among the top northwest Ohio teams this year, having defeated Western and competing with Toledo Waite and Central. The team travels from Elyria Friday to spend the night in Tiffin.
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