Tiretown Members – Recipients of OBWLC Significant African American Males

Congratulations to Tiretown members William E. Blake and Larry F. Thomas, who were recognized by the Akron Chapter of the Ohio Black Women’s Black Leadership Caucus for making a difference in the community. The 34th Annual Salute to Significant African American Male’s breakfast was held January 13 at Our Lady of the Cedars, 507 S. […]

Tiretown Golf Club and Tiretown Golf Charities 5th Annual Scholarship Banquet

Tiretown Golf Club and Tiretown Golf Charities held its 5th annual scholarship banquet on Oct. 28 at the Alpha Center in Akron. The nation’s largest predominantly Black golf club recognized seven Akron-area scholars during its ceremony.  All of the 2023 high school graduates will attend either Kent State University or the University of Akron. The scholarship […]

First Black pro football player is subject of new biography | Book Talk

First Black pro football player is subject of new biography | Book Talk Barbara McIntyre Special to USA TODAY Network Ohio Why isn’t Charles Follis in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? One might think the first Black professional football player in America would be a shoo-in. In “Follis: Greatness Transcends,” former Beacon Journal sportswriter Ralph […]

4th Annual Tiretown Junior Golf Club Fundraiser

Tiretown Golf Charities hosted its fourth annual Tiretown Junior Golf Club Fundraiser event on Sarturday, Sept. 16 at Mud Run Golf Course. Nearly 70 golfers participated in the event – including junior members Jules Dunlap and Navaeh Goode. The proceeds from the event benefits Tiretown’s growing junior program that now has more than 50 members. […]

Tiretown at Buchtel High School Back to School Carnival

Tiretown Members Participate in the Back to School Carnival at Buchtel CLC In an effort to continue its heightened role within Akron Public Schools, Tiretown Golf Club participated in the Back to School Carnival at Buchtel CLC for the second year in a row on Aug. 22.The event allowed Tiretown the opportunity to inform and […]

Tiretown Golf Club Championship Tournament

Tiretown at Chenowith During Final Round of Club Championships Five champions were crowned during the final round for the 73rd Tiretown Golf Club Championships at Chenoweth Country Club in Green on Saturday, Aug. 26. Ralph Paulk, who had two-round total of 162, is this year’s Low Gross champion while Larry Johnson captured the Low Net […]

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