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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1920
Page
4
A broken, garbled note hints that a resignation opens the door for Ty Cobb, famed player, to perhaps take a managerial role in a two week frame. The fragment suggests public interest in Cobb steering a team this season while leaving other details unclear.
Elyria Pros dominated the Pord Club of Toledo at Riverview Park. Crisp scored on a 30 yard fumble return and later a 4 yard touchdown run as Elyria built a 21 point lead. Bowser and Ambrose contributed on defense and kick returns while Ambrose added all three extra points. Toledo struggled to move the ball, with several penalties and key plays by Elyria’s defense sealing the win.
A big football matchup headlines the season as Le bain Taifees meet Ti Pros in a Sunday game at West. Lorain trailed with no scoring in a 3,000 attendance first half while Elyria drew a larger crowd, and a 5,000-fan estimate marks the anticipated battle between the two teams.
Listing of upcoming games includes Ashland at Merion and Mansfield. The schedule shows Lure wars and other matchups with Toledo Scott Reservee at Fremont Cherlin Catlece at Wooster, reflecting the next day’s football slate.
A fragmented sports brief notes Fay Bly Lybians scheduled to play Abil on Sunday. The garbled text mentions prep for a game, possible changes, and references to pregame prep and venue details.
Norwalk and Elyria clashed in a chaotic game with shifting momentum and disputed calls. Elyria clinched a TD behind controversial plays while Norwalk fought back, losing yardage on several drives and scrambling for a late push as crowds traveled from Norwalk and Elyria to witness the New York Central special train plan.
The Crafton Indians and Grafton Tigers posted a 20 to 0 win at home over the Elyria Barbers. Elyrians, surprised by the heavier opponents, managed three touchdowns against the shutout, while Grafton held firm on defense.
Amherst played Lorain in a tense tie game Sunday afternoon before a large crowd. The fast Amherst squad and Lorain Urbans battled evenly as the score remained close and the outcome uncertain through most of the contest.
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