Track notes mix of heroes foes and hopefuls in 1925 era sports
The Times reports on Warren beating Corry with Ross and Grete Jer leading the field in track events. It notes MacDonald challenging Slattery, Allegheny College opening with a big win, and Nurmi dominating a three mile race in Los Angeles. It also mentions George Norton’s uncertain contract status, a six day race conflict between Maurice Brodo and Oscar Egg, and a fatal lightning accident at Hamilton.
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Warren
Corry
Ross
Grete Jer
Tpidaeaalah
Madison Square Garden
New York
Maurice Brodo
Oscar Egg
Europe
Paavo Nurmi
Finland
Turner
Los Angeles
Thomas Humphrey
Humphrey
Hell
Nurani
Georgetown Dominates Relays in Tumultuous Penn Relay Meet
Georgetown University headlines the Penn Relay Carnival with Tony Plansky and Babe Norton starring in a dominant two mile relay display. Despite withdrawal by several eastern schools citing eligibility and alleged world record implications, Georgetown sets a new world record as Bud Houser lifts the discus and Paavo Nurmi anchors a superb three mile run. Western athletes show strength across field events while controversy swirls over team eligibility and sportsmanship.
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New York
AAUL
Paavo Nurmi
Willie Ritola
Georgetown University
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Tony Plansky
Babe Norton
Hich
East
Eastern College
Fordham
Ater University
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Des Moines
Bud Houser
Jim Duncan
Paavo Nurni
Pena Relave
Pirates Top Home Run Hitters Shine In Combined Showing
Yesterday's report highlights Wright and Paschal from the Pirates delivering power while Yenks and Smith also contribute significant long balls in a productive team display.
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Wright
Pirates
Paschal
Yenks
Smith
Tanlac Health Tonic Promises Quick Restored Strength
From Mother Nature's storehouse Tanlac is advertised as a great tonic and builder. It claims to aid sleep, appetite, digestion, rheumatism, and overall strength with noticeable improvement after the first dose. Pills for constipation are also recommended and urged to buy at local druggists.
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Mother Nature
Corry High Enters Big Track Meet at Warren
Corry High plans a large track meet at Warren next Saturday against Warren and Oil City. Coach Sheen aims to boost field event depth after Friday's dual loss while building a larger squad for the Warren offense and Oil City competition.
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Corry High
Warren
Warren High
Orange
Black
Oil City
God Sheen
Sheen
Eat
Witosin Wiesam
National League Yesterday's Results Featured Wins By Several Clubs
Boston defeated Brooklyn 4 0 Chicago beat Cincinnati 6 1 and New York topped Philadelphia 4 1. Standings show New York leading with Brg 2 Corry. The report notes excitement among sportsmen as Cincinnati fire and Pete Hanson are mentioned alongside sparse score and team references. Future matchups include Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago at Cincinnati.
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Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Fine opening trout season delights Corry anglers
Corry anglers report unusually fine trout fishing across the Commonwealth as streams open in April. Peter Hanson of Liberty near Corry landed a 2 1/2 inch brown trout weighing 3 pounds 12 ounces in Hare Creek, drawing attention at Downey Drug Store.
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Corry Ang Jera
Commonwealth
Corry
Pennsylvania
Peter Hanson
Liberty Neale
Hare Creek
Downey Drug Store
Baseball Scores and Upsets Across Major Leagues
Yesterday's action featured Ben Paschal substituting for Babe Ruth as the Yankees beat the Senators 3 to 2 after a ninth inning homer. Cubs outscored the Reds 6 to 5 with four ninth inning hits. Giants defeated Phille 4 to 1 on Burns and Bentley. Umpires forfeited the White Sox game at 9 to 0 after a 7 to 2 Indians lead. Sisler extended a 12 game hit streak helping the Browns win 6 to 4 over Detroit. Cards beat Pirates 6 to 1 aided by Wright and Smith homers.
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Ben Paschal
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Senators
Cleveland Indians
White Sox
Baseball Scores and Standings in Yesterday's AL Results
Yesterday's results show St. Louis 4 Detroit 3 and Washington 7 Cleveland 2 with Chicago forfeiting. Other lines mention New York and Boston, while Rube Marquard faltered in the seventh as Brooklyn's Bill Ryan quelled a rally. Braves win 3–0.
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St. Louis
Detroit
New York
Wshington
Cleveland
Chicago
Pat Meyeland
Aftor
Philadelphia
Washington
Louis
Rcceeed
Boston
Rube Marquard
Bill Ryan
Brooklyn
Braves
Corry Indies Eye Outfield Berth With Erie Pros
Corry Indies seek an outfielder spot with the Erie Pros, aiming to join the 1929 season. Vern Group trains with well known players Riddie Collins and Geng Layden, while Yard practice and pitching drills continue. Managers expect a strong squad as Corry’s Independents ramp up for Northwestern Pennsylvania competition and pro tryouts unfold in May.
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Erie
Corry Ringer
Packo Munch
Riddie Collins
Geng Layden
Corry Boy
Scott Perry
Pittyers
Vine
Barney Moske
Robbie’ Weiss
Massillon
Rus
Tellings
Cleveland
Ambridge Steel Co
Ambridge
Meadville Machinery
Grennan Cakes of
Dunkirk
Alcos
Dunkirk Alcos
Corry
Independents
Charley Greening
Pennsylvania
Tau
Hiei
Wisten Collegians
Art Johnson
How to Remove Shellac Wasting With Denatured Micolol
Instructions describe using denatured alcohol to dissolve shellac so it can be wiped away. It notes that Varilah remover and shellac liquid do not dissolve shellac, suggesting an alternative solvent approach. The text is fragmented and lacks clear procedure steps or sourcing.
Fine entertainment in Columbus by school cast
Under the auspices of the Columbus High School class Sopno More, a radio era play titled A Tip By Radio will be staged in the LO F hall by the cast that performed at Harding school last Thursday and Friday. The show featured a toy orchestra and Miss Dorothy Waller’s solos along with Edward Kinley as soloist singing The House By the Side of the Road and Hush. It was well received in Corry and Columbus events are planned with the orchestra continuing to perform in future civic arts.
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Uwniter
Sopnomore
Columbus High School
Harding School
Corry
Toy Orchestra
Dorothy
Waller
Columbus
Edward Kinley
Meadville Triumphs In Opening Battle At 1926 Sand Lot
Meadville Machinery Company’s baseball club opened the season with an 18 to 7 win over Farrell Slovaks, as Yengst Burton Layden Mines led a three-pitcher effort. Hines drew walks, hit a double, a triple and a sacrifice. Burerton homered and Layden added a double and two sacrifices. The article notes a farcical tone and strong local play.
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Ewan
Coupany
Yengst
Burton
Layden
Mines
Yengt
Wade
Hines
Bureton
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New York Boxing Commission
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Sally Seayman
Benny Walger
Jammy Goodrick
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Oil City Trust Company
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
Royal Boot Shop
Tinos Athletic Club
National Amateur Athletic Union
Johnny Weltmuller
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