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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1924
Page
2
Local tidbits cover Republican baseball practice for 1924, pugilistic rule changes in Pennsylvania, and early season prep. Mentions include Stout at Athletic Park, Wildwood Club, and boxers under the new fines regime. Corry and Franklin area track and baseball results noted with high school performances and upcoming meets.
Fragmentary text describes a bat at Ruth with reference to an inning and field action. Details are garbled and readable elements point to a baseball scene without clear outcomes or identifications.
Vincent Richards America's third ranking tennis star will resign from the Olympic and Davis Cup teams, claiming the amateur rule bans player writers. He cites a professional ban and argues he should be treated as professional for his newspaper work and sports assignments.
The United States rugby team arrived in Paris after a long journey as conditions and ports caused delays. Their first match is planned against Roumania in May.
Corry boxers prepare for a jam packed prelims and semis with Johnny MichaelePeta Cannal in a 10 round main, Emil Lundberg facing Freddie Rusia in a six round semi, and local favorites Altman Rourke Brown matched as the coordinators expect strong crowds at the Armory.
Corry High athletes led by Franklin and Haskins swept the Oil City meet, scoring top marks in sprints and distance events. Corry set several event bests while Oil City and Iweand trailed, with standout times in the half mile and 220 yard dash and a strong showing in field events.
Community gathering set for Thursday night at 7280 p.m. in the Municipal Building to discuss plant sports including horseshoe pitching and other industrial field activities. Attendees will organize separate precincts and address safety and participation concerns.
Brief list of players and teams including Ruth for the Yankees Hartnett Traylor Wright Pirates Piratens Wright Pirates Stepherisin Indians. The OCR text reads as a roster style note without a cohesive game event or date.
An ad claims a treatment from a practicing healer or druggist called Emeritis full strength to reduce enlarged veins. It promises noticeable improvement within days with continued use until veins return to normal and guarantees relief or refund.
National League results show Brooklyn 0 4 Philadelphia 2 and New York 8 Philadelphia 0. Cincinnati and St Louis games noted. American League results list New York 11 Philadelphia 6 and Detroit 2 Boston 2 with rain affecting Washington. Standings rank Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cleveland and others, with upcoming games Detroit at St Louis and New York at Philadelphia.
Construction of Erie Stadium is set to begin this week after a campaign for funds raised about 850 000 dollars. A meeting of the committee of the whole will be held this afternoon, with the contract for building the stadium to be awarded then. Members pledged to continue fundraising to reach the full goal.
The market lists chickens ducks and turkeys with dairy items including creamery and cheese. It notes steady prices for cheese and refined sugars while raw sugar and lard are also mentioned. A variety of poultry products and regional dairy items appear in the current trading notes.
Yesterday's games featured Babe Ruth’s two homers powering the Athletics to an 11 6 win. Pirates beat Cubs 7 4 as Wrights grounder and Schmidt and Adams runs fueled late scoring. Tigers tally four in third to topple White Sox 7 4, Stoner improves to three straight wins. Braves extend win streak. Bohne’s two hits lift Giants over Phillies in extra innings. Darkness halted Red Sox rally as Evans pinch hits in ninth.
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