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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1928
Page
9
The New York Safe Athletic Commission approves a change to prizefight pay for preliminary bouts. Promoters previously paid 30 per round with 40 for a knockout. Now knockouts earn the boxer 10 per round or fraction, while the knockout artist receives the remaining 90. The rule aims to curb drab performances and spur early knockouts.
New York Sept 5 The Chicago Cubs moved within four games of the St Louis Cardinals by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 9 to 5 while the Cardinals were idle The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Washington Senators 2 to 0 and closed within two games of the New York Yankees in the American League standings.
The Cleveland Indians returned home for their final stand of the season after a grueling road trip that yielded fifteen defeats and eight victories. The Browns, White Sox, and Tigers all beat the Indians while the Yankees and Phillies handed them losses. nineteen games remain on the schedule.
Two wins by straight heats plus close finishes boosted Tuesday’s county fair program. Dr Clement’s horses swept top places in pace and trot events, with times like 2:24 pace and 2:15 trot. The St Louis Browns swept Cleveland Indians 9 to 6, with a double steal by He and Schane.
The Wrigley 15 mile world long distance championship began at Exhibition Grounds Toronto with cold water and 50000 dollars in prize money. Olive Gotterdam a Seattle teen vows to plunge with the men. 359 swimmers entered, 259 cleared exams, around 100000 spectators expected. Notable entrants include Maurice Hambourg of Toronto and Robert Herr who pledges winnings to religious causes.
The Lorain and Amherst rifle clubs announce an all day shoot at Mil Hollow Range St. Sept ninth. Fire starts early with riflemen from Cleveland Elyria Lorain and Amherst competing for high score prizes. Events cover high power and small bore at 39 to 200 yards. Public invited. Remember the date.
Johnny O Keefe featherweight knocked Herman Clark with a left to the jaw near the end of the second round at Hart s acre Columbus. Clark did not answer the bell for the third round. Other bouts saw Dandoe stop Soldier Brown. Peleco and Murphy involved. Monroe defeated Smith. Walker and Driscole drew. Heimer beat Dillon.
Rogers Hornsby went 3 for 6 with three singles. Al Simmons collected a triple and two singles, scoring three and driving in two in five at bats. Goose Goslin doubled in five plate appearances, driving in one. Freddy Lindstrom contributed.
College players like Barnes Washington Senators Bettencourt Browns and Walsh White Sox mark 1928 as a season where campus talent dominates the big leagues. Art Nehf and Moe Berg are noted as well educated players, while scouts increasingly study college games though college teams struggle to pay their way and rely on football support.
Yesterday's games featured Cy Williams lifting the Phillies to a 7 3 victory over the Giants in the nightcap after Klein hit his third homer in eight days in the opener. Leach Welsh and Hargreaves sparked others as Chicago beat Pittsburgh 8 to 5 with errors shaping the finish. Brooklyn outslugged Boston 3 2 and 9 2 as Vance and Flowers produced the wins. Athletics beat Senators 3 to 2 with key hits from Haas Cochran and Foxx while Walberg yielded many hits. White Sox swept a doubleheader from Detroit 5 2 and 3 2 with Nehf and Kamm delivering in clutch moments.
In Boston on September 5 Ernie Schaaf former sailor defeated Minneapolis heavyweight Big Boy Peterson by a clear decision after dominating all ten rounds. Peterson had earlier edged Schaaf in a previous meeting but Schaaf rode his peak form to win easily.
The report notes a trio with three runs in eight at bats and singles in four at bats. Paul Waner contributed a double and a single, scoring twice in four at bats. Ruth Gehrig Bottomley were idle.
Manager Bill Struck announced the first championship game between Elyria City and Maple Heights will be at Riverview Park this Sunday. Three games are planned, or two wins clinch the pennant. Struck expressed belief the City team has a strong chance and an advantage hosting the opener.
American results show St. Louis 8 Cleveland 6, Philadelphia 9 Washington 2, Chicago 3 Detroit 3 2-2 with games remaining. Washington at New York and Detroit at Chicago listed. National results list New York 9 7, Philadelphia 4 S Chicago 9 Pittsburgh, Brooklyn 3 9 Boston 2 2. National games today Brooklyn at Boston and New York at Philadelphia.
Cleveland Indians were edged 6 to 5 by the St. Louis Browns in a Tuesday game at St. Louis. Willis Hudlin started for Cleveland and lasted six innings as Brown sluggers piled up hits including two base hits by McGowan Hodapp Manush and Lind. Wiltse kept the Browns competitive with eight strong innings to seal the win. Umpires Van Graflan Connolly and Barry called the game at 1 35.
Haroldson Flagatead of Alliance died in Bedford hospital after a crash in the 100 mile race at North Randall track on Labor Day. His wife was at his bedside. The other two injured drivers Kenneth Crispem of Altoona Pennsylvania and William Humboldt of Steubenville were reported improving.
Funeral rites were held for W. O. Jenne a well known Amherst retired agriculturist from 185 Spring st Tuesday afternoon with Rev. T. R. A. Pelt and Rev. F. E. Eastman officiating and W. H. Sehibier delivering the memoir. Pallbearers included Elmer Wideman Henry Wesbecher and others. Elmwood Cemetery burial. Out of town attendees listed. The Jenne family and Koepke reunion items follow with local amusements and gatherings.
A long list of village events, meetings and visits from Amherst area residents fills this notice. Activities include club entertainments, reunions, church gatherings, school openings, a county fair trip, a memorial funeral, and council sessions with infrastructure and tax actions noted. Names of locals, families and nearby towns appear throughout.
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