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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1926

Page

4

Seventy Six Candidates Seek Elyria High Football Roles

Seventy six candidates appeared at Alumni field to start Elyria High football training under coaches Stiffler and Lustheimer. Prominent players Hess Berger Arehan Clifford Robinson showed solid kicking and backfield potential as the squad prepares for Akron West opening game and a tough early schedule with Fostoria Mansfield and other opponents.

H. Shorty Chamberlain Alumni Field Lustheimer Dustheimer Ilyria Brecksville Baldwin-Wallace Iris Ohio Hess Berger Arehan Heua Clifford Robinson Stiffler Ne 2 Aspiris Duschheimer Taok Akron Weert Men Fostoria Mansfield

Baseball Standings and Scores Across Leagues

American League standings show Boston Chicago lead with several wins and a few scheduled games. National League results include New York over Boston Philadelphia 7 to 5, Chicago 8 Cincinnati 5, St. Louis and Pittsburgh tied, Milwaukee 2 Louisville 3. International and other leagues report Newark Jersey City Buffalo Rochester and more with mixed results. Braves rally to beat Giants 7 to 2 after trailing, securing a midweek win.

New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis SC Pittsburgh Newark Jersey City Toronto Buffalo Rochester Bantamore Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Louis International League Syracuse Baltimore Reading Washington Bt. Louis St Louis Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Kansas St Pauleapolis Olumbhus International Teague Club New Kats

Yanks Increase Their Lead In National League Race

New York leads the American and national league standings as of September 8. The Cardinals hold a two game edge over Cincinnati in the National League while Pittsburgh sits four and a half games behind St. Louis. The Cubs closed in on the Pirates after beating the Reds, and the Yankees widened their lead to seven games by defeating Boston. Cleveland dropped to a second straight loss to the Browns. The Yankees need thirteen wins in remaining games to clinch the flag, even if Cleveland wins all nineteen.

New York Cardinals Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Cubs Reds Pirates Yankees Red Sox Cleveland Browns Yanks Tirteen Indians

St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Draws Large Crowd

More than a half million spectators gathered to witness the St Leger Stakes the last classic race of the English season. Coronach the Derby winner headlined a strong field with odds around 5 to 4, while Masked Ruler Caisset and Booklet were among the top challengers in pursuit of the 1000 pound prize.

Conster Lord Woolavington Coronach A. K. Macomber Masked Ruler Lord Derby Lord Astor

County Fair Harness Races Highlight Fast Times and Upsets

Crowds packed the county fair grandstand as runners posted fast times in the 2:26 trot and 2:24 pace events. Dixie Volo fell on the back stretch but escaped injury, while Vic Donahev dominated the 2:24 pace by winning in straight heats. Azon and March Farth captured other divisions, with Dons winning the pony half-mile and further heats listed for amateur trots and stake events.

Dixie Volo Dr. Clement Blackwell Toj To Larse Vic Donahev Azon March Farth Sneakfast Dons Wellington Rathgery Motor Sales Co Vic Dovalier C. g.Brinkerhoift Polo Mack Hho Pitts Alert Hog

Sporting Events Snapshot From Nationwide Circuits

Racing meets in Chicago and Salt Lake City. Montreal Driving Club and Utah Jockey Club events noted. Trotting Grand Circuit in Indianapolis. girls tennis finals in Philadelphia. Golf seniors in Rye New York. Canadian and California championships in Winnipeg and Del Monte. Bench show of transfer Kennel Club in Indianapolis. West Belmont air races listed.

Dempsey to Meet Wills in Long Awaited Heavyweight Bout

Atlantic City reports Jack Dempsey will meet champion hopeful Harry Wills in a long awaited title clash at Tia Juana within months. The side cites Wills’s contract signature risk and Dempsey’s camp weighs purses and paths to a title bout, with promoter input and possible New York Athletic Commission action.

Atlantic City Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Tia Juana Wills Dempsey Gene Tunney Gene Norimile Normie Willis Ormile James Coffroth Cofforth Tex Rickard California Normile Denny Dempser Miaybe Wills New York To Athletic Commission Meybe Normile Jim Caffrosh Miles Mich

Indians Fall to Browns in Slugfest at Cleveland

The St. Louis Browns beat the Cleveland nine 7 to 5 after seizing seven runs early behind starter George Uhle, while Falk held off the Indians as the Browns plated three more in the later innings. Rue Sisler Jamieson and Smang led the hits with two base hits apiece, and Manuss and Sisler connected on timely doubles.

Cleveland St. Louis Browns George Ue Karr Falk r.Louis Rue Sisler Jamieson J. Sewell Smang Nennett Robertson McManu Manus McManus Gerber Sister St. Louis Unie Unle Uhle

Leading Major League Hitters and Club Abbreviations

A fragmented list shows leaders with hits and averages for players such as Hargrave Smith Manush Ruth Gorlin and Fothergill. It notes teams like Cubs and Cleveland with stat lines including AB and H, and highlights top hitters of the year in a terse box-plot style.

Cub G. AR H. Pet Fothergill Manush Ruth Gorlin

Untmres Game Highlights and Pitcher Uhle Bennetti

In a contested tilt, Uhle Bennetti pitched for the wg squad with Owens and Nallin contributing. The game featured debrand and a late stop at 2:52 as Los were unable to clinch victory.

Uhle Bennetti Uhle Debrand Owens Nallin

Elyria Haytes Practice Ahead of Lorain Game

The Elyria Haytes baseball team will hold a Thursday evening practice at Cascade Park in preparation for next Sunday’s game against Lorain’s A.C. team. The Lorain squad recently defeated Elyria, and Elyria’s young star Sehrap is slated to pitch. Players are asked to report for practice at 6:00.

Elyria Haytes Cascade Park Stromy A.C Lorain Tire Lei Thesses Sehrap

Home Run Hitters Trade Sparks Moves in Major Leagues

A compact summary notes player Chub Lindis moving to New York in the American League with standout totals. References Ruth in New York and Wilson in Chicago as part of the reorganized league listings.

Chub Lindis New York York Ruth National Wilson Chicago

Wilders Cigars Set for Akron Clash Sunday

Wilders Cigars travel to Akron to face the local team as both sides seek to even the series. The Juniors from Springfield are also on the schedule with a long unbeaten streak. A Weldon at Loelok contest is listed as a bonus item.

Biseball Civ Wilders Akron Taredee Ahyor Bear Cee Hetile Royah Baeal Juniors Toul Dae Amies Springfield Weldon Loelok

Knights of St John Fo Practice At Vancade Park

The Ragshts of St Jobe will meet at Vancade Park at 200 tee morrow evening for practice. A hard game scheduled for Sunday. all who are able to play are ordered to attend practice.

Knights OF ST John FO Jobe Vancade Park

Throw Fifty Four Ringers In Game Upset

A chaotic report details a horseshoe match where Big Bin Wake and other figures clash over a $3 wager. Champions of Coa county Hay reportedly falter while Rainbow and others claim a late victory watched by hundreds. The Phillies and Browns games are also noted with mixed results and pitching struggles.

Quade Thompson

Tunney in peak form as Dempsey bout nears in Stroudsburg

In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Gene Tunney trains with intense focus aiming to sharpen speed and power for his clash with Jack Dempsey. He presses sparring partners Billy Vidabeck and Harold Mays with strong jabs and rights while maintaining control to avoid injury.

Stroudsburg Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Tunney Gene Billy Vidabeck Jersey City Llareld Mays Lareld Dempsey Mays

Boxing Results From Four Cities

In New York Tommy Murphy drew with Billy White in a light welterweight contest. New York’s Charlie Rosen defeated Joic Kaufman in sixteen rounds. Providence saw Bushey Graham beat Young Montreal in twelve. Newark's Paul Doyle beat Jack McWarland in sixteen. Tros featured welterweight Red Her ring losing to Young Tessa Tray in five with a broken rib. Roy Mitchell knocked out Blackie Miller in the tenth in Montreal.

New York Tommy Kid) Murphy Trenton N. J Billy White Jersey City Charlie Rosen Joic Kaufman Aur Blins Les Murray New Zealand Providence R. I Bushey Craham Utica No Y Young Montreal Newark Paul Doyle Jack McWarland Tros Tessa Tray Red Herring Gulfport Miss AL Montreal Roy Mitchell Halifax Blackie Miller Australia

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