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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1927
Page
12
Elyria battles Lakewood at Ely Stadium in a dedication clash before 4500 fans. Lakewood wins 14 to 0 as Elyria shows a strong line but Lakewood breaks through with two touchdowns and key runs. Captain Gresham and Cook score for Lakewood. Elvira, Duncan, and Grills shine on defense and line play.
The shoot at Valley Gun Club yesterday yielded scores from B Besch 147 x 29a Wilcox 105 a 175 Burns 4 ae 88 N50 J Miller 195 x 125 ANSON and others with unclear entries. The report lists several names with numeric scores and presumable placements despite damaged text.
The South End Cubs defeated the West Juniors 6 to 0 in a rough season opener. The Cubs, outweighed, prevented a late surge with stout line play and forced several fumbles near their goal. A 30 yard pass Hough to Thompson produced the lone score and the Cubs seek more games in the county.
Amherst overwhelmed Elyria West Sides in a football game, 20 to 0, with Wilbert Olsen and Barkley scoring two major plays each and Buswell adding the final TD. Elyria showed moments of defense but were outweighed and outplayed as Amherst’s stronger line led by Thorley Raidl Wilbert and Kamynski dominated from start to finish.
Lakewood edges Elyria 14 to 0 after early safeties and a first-half shutout. Mason Omq scores the only touchdown after a series of Lakewood passes and trick plays while Elsha stalls with a blocked punt and failed kickoff.
On October 19, college football saw strong eastern powers decline as southern and western squads surged. Georgia defeated Yale 14 to 1, Purdue downed Harvard 19 to 0 without Cotton Wilkes, Virginia Poly toppled Colgate 9 to 6, Princeton beat Lehigh 4 to 2, while Army beat Marquette 21 to 12 and Navy defeated Drake 33 to 6.
Amherst alumni defeated the local team in a sunny Saturday grid contest on the home field. The lineup featured notable players from both sides while fans watched a brisk afternoon clash.
The Eagle soccer team beat the Cleveland Banats 3 to 0 on Sunday at Cascade Park. Mitchell scored twice in the first half, Dodstey added a late cross-shot goal, Petz made key saves, and Curran refereed with Meldrum and Bargag as linesmen.
New York reports that for winning the World Series each Yankee regular received 5702 dollars. The total of 167 thousand and eight dollars surpassed prior four game finals. Manager Miller Huggins and coaches Fletcher and Lear got full shares of 5702 each. Don Miller and Doc Wood earned half and three fourths shares, Roth also. Benny Bennett the mascot received 700, groundkeeper Schneck 750 and assistant 250. Four years ago each Yankee got 5154 for beating the Giants.
Kentucky Racing Association hosts Latonila with continued meetings at Jamaica Laurel Thornelfte and Arlington Heights. Virginia women's golf championship at Sorfalk. Boxing match Stanislaus Loayza versus King Tut in Los Angeles scheduled for one round.
In Los Angeles William T Tilden J defeated Francis Hunter 6-2 6-4 6-2 to capture the Pacific southwest singles crown. Ken Bouman from Holland defeated Mrs Molla Mallory 6-2 0-6 6-4 to take the women’s title. In Springfield Fred M Walker former Drury College athletic director is named head basketball coach at the University of Texas.
Chicago Oct 16 Midwest football teams ready for decisive games Saturday may crown champions. Notre Dame at Baltimore faces Navy testing a possible 1927 title. Northwestern meets Ohio State in Columbus. Purdue challenges Chicago with a famed slogan. Wisconsin and Michigan duel in Madison while Minnesota faces Indiana. Drake visits Pittsburgh. Iowa hosts Wabash. Illinois plays Ames at Champaign. Notre Dame-Navy could shape national title talk with a rematch looming vs Southern California on May 26.
In Cincinnati St Mavier musketeers prep for Lee College next Saturday. Xavier routed Western Reserve 53 to 7. Cincinnati Bearcats practice for Dayton clash after losing to Wittenberg. Miami of Ohio 34 West Wesleyan 7. conference title chatter centers on Miami and Michigan. Oberlin favored to beat Western Reserve after big win. Ohio Wesleyan crushed by Miami 37 to 7, bishops slump continues. Muskingum resumes practice after 53-6 win over Kenyon.
In Detroit New York the Pro Grip team posted 43 to 7 over Cleveland. Chicago hosted the Chicago Cardinals with a 7 to 1 result against Dayton. Green Bay defeated Duluth 20 to 0. Providantes faced Chicago Bears with Trovidania and Osmoa rains noted in the list of games.
Ridgeville high school will publish six issues of The Aristocrat in newspaper style at regular intervals during the school year. First grade pupils underwent a health examination by the county health physician. the results will be sent to parents. Staff talks featured Roger Raddock, Helen Fishley, and Robert The Physics Lass.
Accomplishments in Physice class show independent work by George Wald senior. Sixth and fifth grades elect officers and organize baseball on the playground. An eighth grade science unit studies the Home. A large school pep meeting led by Arnold Minderbout featured a big football team rally for Ridgeville. Lake Avenue School begins year with 150 pupils and planned orchestra and Glee Club, plus a visit to Chronicle Telegram plant and composition contest.
Robert P. Dumas, of Elyria, captured a blue racer over five feet long near the B and O railroad yard. The snake coiled around his arm but was held by its head in his other hand as switching crews helped secure it. The scene occurred near Elyria Hardware Co window at 837 Lake Ave.
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