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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1926
Page
4
The Elks varsity aims to recapture Elyria’s championship with a rebuilding yet potent squad. Farrar the standout Oberlin High quarterback will move to halfback with Kruger joining from previous team. The backfield stars from last season return as veterans guide a determined lineup under coach Dack Oldfield.
The Coltegian team seeks a championship showdown with the Eagle eleven as both squads aim to cap seasons strong. Coltegian carries a 14-1 mark, only loss to Lorain Nativity, while Eagles boast perfect 5-0. Skrup on mound for Coltegian backed by Janes catching. Cebula returns to strengthen infield. Malik to start on mound for Eagles with Bonnet behind the plate.
The New York Yankees lost again to the Cleveland Indians who now trail by three and a half games. Shaute pitched well for Cleveland, while Hart was knocked out in the fourth inning. George Vahle, who lost the opener, will start again in the hopes of reversing the trend. Two games are scheduled for Sunday, a move that could affect the American League title race.
Baseball scores from New York to Cleveland show New York 7, Cleveland 1 in one game while St Louis rolls over Philadelphia. Washington tightens third place race after beating Detroit in ten innings and Detroit errors seal the loss. American and National League results include Chicago, Boston, Chicago at grounds washed, and a broad set of minor league and southern association notices.
Cleveland staircases past New York after a bad stretch for the Yankees in a decisive three game set. The Indians tighten the race as New York struggles with pitching and clutch hits while urban Shocker is slated to start the finale. The city remains hopeful as the pennant chase narrows.
The Wilders host Canton Clowns in Elyria to end their season. The Clowns, a troupe of ex pros and college players, perform clowning stunts beside a real baseball game, promising a entertaining double bill on the diamond.
A preview of the anticipated national amateur championship final at Merion, pitting Bobby Jones of Atlanta against George Von Elm of Los Angeles. The article notes Jones’s record pace and Von Elm’s solid defense, with emphasis on putting prowess and the possible shift in momentum in today’s 36-hole final.
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Gene Tunney delivered a strong performance yesterday, displaying speed and power in his punches despite an earlier cooling run. Delaney endured hard hits and a bleeding nose, while Tunney pressed his advantage with measured body blows and solid defense through two rounds.
The Canton Clowns tour arrives with a roster heavy on college men and professionals, led by Baker and Strufer. They claim a 27–? record on the road, perform in genuine clown suits, and promise a heavy schedule across Obio Mem Kenrueley and West Virguld areas.
Gene Loughran, former welterweight foe of Dempsey and Tyne, predicts a tough bout for Dempsey on the 28th. He notes Dempsey’s past clashes and brandishes a puncher’s edge while acknowledging Gene Tinney as a rival and predicting a fierce exchange.
Ill text fragment shows a compact clash with athletes Dwidayy Nieto and Davi Leasewright amid a third run. The scene mentions rivals from Taleda and Sronunds in a middle weight confrontation.
Dig Eslaney and Tinney Wall resume duties today with Mandy tomorrow. Aud Klerman expected to join Wim tedasw Osk for collaboration, while a 100 unit has been sent away from the camp.
The record lists top NL hitters with names such as Hornsby of the Cardinals hitting .392 and Ruth leading in another list with 467 hits. It includes figures for games, at bats, runs, and batters faced, and notes leaders by year, club, and period.
Richwine soccer club prepares for a Sunday showdown with the Cleveland Workers at Richwine field. Both clubs won their opening matches in the Northeastern Soccer League as they aim to boost regional interest and feature eighteen star players from Amherst, Oberlin, Lorain, and Michigan in a lineup with new kit designs. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 20 p.m. with players to report earlier at the plant site.
A chaotic recap notes the Cardinals extending their lead as the Phillies stumble and the Giants, Dodgers, and Reds slip in a tight pennant push. The Yankees stand strong, with Cleveland closing the gap as Brooklyn and Chicago fall back. Vance of Brooklyn shines briefly with a 3 to 1 win over Pittsburgh.
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