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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
6
Meadville High School may gain a place in the league while Corry admits Teague and Academy Hi of Brie drops. Talks suggest local schools favor readmission after a one year outside, with officials in Corry unaware of the meeting outcomes.
Corry High School eyes a record track season this spring with seven or eight tentative meets scheduled by the Grange and Black squad. Coach Sheen fields strong sprinters Ross and Gretaler, aims to avenge basketball losses, and previews early appearances on April 24 at an inter-class meet, then Warren, Youngsville, Oil City, North East, Allegheny College, and Erie clashes as the season unfolds.
United Press reports New York officials credit boxing revenue with allowing a state income tax reduction. Senator Jimmy Walker notes boxing receipts exceed 15 million since the Walker law, with about 921670 to the state. Jimmy Johnston of the alliance says the group has grown, plans to recruit baseball players, and values public protection by the boxing commission. James A. Parley says the body should represent all professional sports.
Poppleton joins the Worlinie baseball squad to be staged in this city this summer. He has played several games with Greening and hopes to earn a position on the field. Fans may rest assured that real baseball will be furnished as the city represents the team.
A fragment from a geographical survey mentions unusual atmospheric observations linked to outside air pressure and instrument readings. The text hints that such conditions would affect measurements, though they would likely go unnoticed amid day to day streams of data and events.
Considerable interest centers among members of the fire and safety departments for a three demonstration in firefighting to be held next Saturday afternoon in Erie by Foamite Childs corporation. Representatives have arranged to use a lot on East Main Street rear Pennsylvania Avenue for tests of Firefoam. A similar demonstration recently was reported in Union City with oil fires extinguished by Fire foam. The public is invited to attend the 2 30 oclock event. Joe Martin named to Erie School Board Athletic Advisory Committee succeeding John J. Phillips. R T Griswold and W J Robinson reappointed for two years.
Manager of the Cleveland Indians Tris Speaker says the club aims for first division in the American League pennant race. He cites a strong hitting lineup but spotty defense, hopes the infield improves, and predicts several pitchers will step up. He warns the pennant race will be hard. In a separate note, many readers scan classifieds before other news.
Erie County clashes with the Keystone team in a decisive seventh game for the county championship. Rivalry deepens after prior wins, with both sides training hard, adjusting lineups, and scouting in preparation for a neutral arena showdown Thursday night at the Armory.
Mohicans and St Boward's Cadets clash at the State Armory tonight to settle the junior basketball championship. Both squads enter full strength as coach Hoenes aims for a clean win with star Huerrel possibly back and Dave Haengl expected in the city. The card opens with the Keystone Midgets, with the main event set for about an hour later.
Fights in Pittsburgh and Boston headline a boxing card at Motor Square Garden with Jobk Zivin meeting Harry Kit Brown in a feature bout. Renault and Shakes clash in Boston while Mickey Waters may be reinstated to set up a possible meeting with Harry Greb. Walker’s suspension for accepting a challenge looms over the event.
PN A College ends a long season with a standout effort from Ane Rudge and key players. The team, led by a cohesive unit, fought hard through the semifinals and finals, showcasing strong defense and timely scoring against rivals from Western Conference teams.
United Press report from Angels city and Knoxville details Ruth’s illness delaying New York prospects, with hopes he may miss opening series against Chicago. Brooklyn wins earlier as Giants and Senators chart exhibition plans in Birmingham while Louisville hosts Red Sox in tense finale.
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