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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1926
Page
6
A local league official announced plans to build a $1 750 000 arena seating 14 000 for a new two team professional hockey league. The announcement came as teams across the country prepare for the upcoming season and exhibition games begin.
George Cunningham of Meadville Machinery Company signs Ed Ihler to join the Erie club. Ihler, a former Western State League player, joins Warren Supt Witham of the State Highway Department reports widespread flood damage to county ponds and roads. rainfall may trigger early road work as crews reassess and begin repairs. Williams oversees 19 foremen with about seven men each.
Season records list for 1925 26 with New Castle Lancaster Warren Nameless Five New York Crescents Rochester Kodak Parks Jamestown Mystics Jersey City Pros Clean Independents Pittsburgh Enoch Ranhs Erie County Electrics Lorain Lions Akron Goodyears Buffalo St. Ann's Erie County Electrics Buffalo General Tires Washington Palace Club Geneva Eagles Cleveland Benjee Drugs Rochester Kodak Parks Bradford Merchants Lorain Lions Erie Hammermill Youngstown Duquesnes Cleveland Rosenblums Olson's Terrible Swedes Rochester Kodak Office Erie County Electrics Bradford Merchants Enie County Electrics Erie County Electrics Erie Hammermill Lorain Lions Exhibition Games Clymer Independents Eastman Five Union City Denotes games on opponents court 1215.
Ila, Keystones top scorer, made clutch shots to lift many games this season while Huttalo club of the American League supplied talent. Ian Corry notes Biby Frost 1925-28 joined from Metropolitan League with versatile guard center forward play. Hast y Jones 1928-26 anchored the lineup, showing improved foul shooting and pivoting strength.
The New York Penn Basketball League ended its first round with the Corry Keystones undefeated having six straight victories. The Erie County Electri and other teams posted mixed results as standings shuffled toward the league’s next phase.
The Corry Keystones finished the season with strong scoring and defense. Hasty Jones led with early points, Main Rich delivered a standout exhibition against New York Crescenta, and Art Texter closed the season scoring the final points. The team posted a high shooting average and earned ten wins in fourteen games.
Noted guard Art Dexter, once with the Chicago Americans, starred for Merrycourt in a Lorain game. He is listed as a top playmaker, with sensational work marking the contest.
Curley Williams 1916 26 served as center and forward for the team. A versatile performer he joined the Keystones after starring with St Lawrence University and prior high school tenure at Ward Portner High. Known for hard passes and overhand throws, he lives by Carter Street.
Corry's Keystones closed a brilliant season with a 50 to 42 victory over Lorain. Stars included 125 de Vite and Gold for the Keystones, with strong contributions from McBride and Dexter as the game stayed tight to the finish.
Tohinny Garey of Erie meets Tony Horns of Cleveland in the main event a ten round bout. Frankie Way of Meveland tackles Ehughia Manson of Pittsburgh in the semi final also ten rounds. Corry followers of the love game are expected to attend.
Paris reports Lois Malvy resigns as Minister of the Interior. Jean Dussaud or Durand is named premier in his place to lead the cabinet transition with Brignant (Brignand) replacing Malvy.
There will be a Cory Chapter Tenak Walton League meeting in the Municipal building Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Members are asked to be present.
Union City and Clymer squads prepare for a heated battle described as a rivalry game. The article notes strong local interest and a high-stakes matchup likely shaping postseason aspirations.
Report from April stormy session where Walton League leaders were ousted in a dramatic vote. The chair was removed amid charges of mismanagement and attempts to seize control. Several members called for reforms as the organization faced internal turmoil and leadership upheaval.
Wallon Frost, former captain with the Harry Koyatones, heads home to New York after a season in the Keys. He joined the club in November and impressed with steady play and a strong defensive craft during the tour.
The readable fragment mentions an orchestra or drum ensemble tied to a venue on Ave au Rs. No clear event date or location is established. Further readable details are unavailable for a fuller summary.
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