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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
8
A European style clash heads the Oberlin Gase game as Holy Cross football elevens issue an open challenge to the Elks. Local backers warn of crowd numbers and potential financial loss if the match is held in the city, while fans from both sides rally behind their teams.
The opening C A Industrial Indoor Baseball League games showcased close contests and solid play. Cotu Co defeated their rival 30 to 7, while Perm Fav Co edged Finn S F Co 8 to 1. Top teams showed steady offense and strong defense, setting a competitive early tone for the league.
Massive throngs gathered in New York as Army and Cornell football teams were set to clash at the Polo Grounds Saturday. An estimated 75,400 fans were expected to attend with tickets selling out early and stadium seating nearing capacity.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Leroy colored bow and Wick with victories, pats credit, erie city, and a tie with challengers. Details are garbled and no clear outcome or date can be determined from readable portions.
Oberlin meets Case in a tight Ohio conference clash as experts expect a battle of short pass tactics. Case emphasizes the quick strike while Oberlin, led by Savage, pursues the same style to test Western Reserve against Cincinnati.
Pete Sarmiento and Jimmy McDermott were barred by Referee Daves River after a poor showing in the wind up bout at Johans Coulers show Monde. The State Athletic Commission suspended both for six months and fined Sarmiento $500 while McDermott forfeits $166.67. The fines total about one third of the fighters' purses and an investigation was ordered.
Gene Tunney expressed willingness to face Jack Dempsey again after defending his heavyweight title. He indicated the next bout could occur at Philadelphia’s Sesquicentennial Stadium or Chicago’s Seiders Memorial Stadium, with other offers including a vaudeville tour.
Reports from Philadelphia New Haven West Point Annapolis Hanover Providence Columbus and Columbus summarize squad lists injuries and prep plans for upcoming college football matchups. Key players mentioned include Charles Rogers Bill Kline Eddie Dooley Dooley and Ted Todd with emphasis on defensive strength and possible backfield changes.
ANN ARBOR Oct 28 Michigan football men, numbering thirty four, head to Baltimore to meet the United States Naval Academy eleven on Saturday. All squad and coaches will be presented to President Coolidge Friday night. Coach Fielding says Michigan does not expect wonders and is not as strong as last year, but hopes to threaten the Eastern inter sectional supremacy.
A garbled outline describes Tex Rickard planning a heavyweight campaign featuring Jack Dempsey with possible bouts against Gene Tunney Harry Persson Jim Maloney or Jack Sharkey and Berlenbach. The plan aims to mobilize public support and push ticket sales with indoor bouts and potential outdoor matches as Dempsey contemplates a comeback while reports note a large pending customer interest.
In a mock sports wager style report from Cincinnati, St Xavier defeats Princeton while Dope shows fanciful stats. The piece cites a quirky comparison against Lehigh and Quantico Mannes, concluding St Xavier leads Princeton by about 28 points in Winters commentary.
Sport events today include Empire City Racing Association at Yonkers Kentucky Jockey Club at Latonia Maryland State Fair Association at Laurel Fairmount Jockey Club at Collinsville and a six day cycling meet in Chicago. Field trials feature the All Age Stake of the National Foxhunters Association at Dawson Springs Kentucky with foxhunters contesting.
Local high school footballers prepare for a stiff battle with Massillon High on Saturday at Alumni field. The piece details Massillon’s strong front line and versatile backfield, notes on key players, and the anticipated contest dynamics as the teams meet.
Notes cover diverse sports topics from a veteran golf course in Paris to London dog show benches and 1323 hounds across 73 breeds. It mentions Army Navy football attendance costs, Furman vs Georgia upsets, a $2900 belt for George Dixon, Red Chapman’s boxing status, California horse racing revival tied to a November referendum, and a movable tennis court act by Mile Lrissen and her troupe.
Tex Rickard moves to stage a series of elimination bouts at Madison Square Garden to crown a new heavyweight champion. He aims to lure top contenders like Persson and Munn to challenge the current titleholder amid winter shows.
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