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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
6
Babe Ruth is reported improving but no discharge for at least two weeks. Dr Edward King says prognosis is hopeful and earlier fears of inability to play again are unfounded. Other notes cover boxing, track and baseball developments, including Mickey Walker filming, Warne Munn’s bout plans, and field upgrades for Cincinnati.
Yesterday's baseball notes highlight the Wright Pirates and Risucel Giants with Snyder of the Giants noted in a brief scoreless or incomplete game fragment. The report emphasizes home run hitters and team matchups without final scores.
The passage describes the arid basin extending from the Rotkles and continuing ranges in New Mexico and Texas to the Sierra Nevaias and Custade ranges on the west. It notes British Columbia and the Mexican boundary to the north and south, with only a portion of this vast area actually being barren waste, about 50,000 square miles.
Pinunclaco Chronicle notes a string of tensions as groups labeled vivilined clash with others. The piece highlights rising prices for leads and resources amid unsettled conditions, calling attention to trade and social friction within the region.
The Montana town of Shelby recalls the 1921 Dempsey Gibbons bout and its ruined boom. Homes, saloons, and arena gone. population fell from 7000 to 1200. investors lost fortunes while oil hopes faded but locals still recall the town’s brief rise and the gambling era.
W J Flaherty offers fine violin instruction and a first class orchestra for dancing and events. Lessons located at Corner Park and Mott Streets. Mandi Devler joins as accompanist in this new music venture.
New York April 20 The New York Boxing Commission gave no obstacle to a Dempsey Wills fight but promoters remain uncertain. Tex Rickard says he may not offer and a match this year is unlikely due to crowded schedules. Possible dates in September at Yankee Stadium were mentioned, but nothing definite on a title defense this fall.
National League results show Cincinnati defeating Chicago 9 to 3, Pittsburgh beating St. Louis 7 to 3, and Philadelphia winning over New York 7 to 6. Boston and Brooklyn lead the standings with Brooklyn tied at six and Boston at seven. Today's games schedule Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago at Cincinnati among others.
Results from yesterday show St Louis 5 Detroit 3 Cleveland 3 Chicago 2 Washington 9 Boxton 2. Washington leads with 9 wins and 3 losses, Philadelphia 6 and 7, Cleveland 9 and 4, Chicago 9 and 6, St Louis 7 and 7, New York 7 and 3 and Detroit 5. Upcoming games: St Louis at Detroit, Cleveland at Chicago, Washington at Boston, New York at Philadelphia.
Warren April 20 The Whirren Filigh School track team practices for a three way meet Saturday at 9 pm with Carry High and Oil City High. Corry coach Sheen seeks more material as Warren's strength looms. Oil City coach Rueben Johnson pushes to beat rivals and make Warren high a winner.
Keen interest runs through northwestern Pennsylvania for Friday’s Erie card as Eddie Weygant of New Castle and Willie Ames of Akron headline the main event. Advance tickets reported unusually heavy and a sold out crowd is expected to witness the bout.
A large Erie gathering of sportsmen is planned for tonight at the Erie County Fish and Game Protective Association smoker at the file Armory. Delegations from Corry Union City North East Albion Girard Waterford Pinton and Cranesville attend with talks by Game Warden Walter Cross planning to discuss county conditions. Two potential wildlife sanctuaries in Erie County were announced with one tract of about 1200 acres and another of 170 acres under consideration. Seth B. Gardner of the state game commission may attend to discuss the tracts. The event includes a shop talk for complaints and improvements, dues for old members, new registrations, and a luncheon catered by Ber t Lawson with William Eline leading the Yale line in hitting this season.
Boston reports that Joe Harris and Tint Bareman of the Red Sox have been traded to the Washington Senators for Paul Jabatier and Roy Carlisle. The deal announced today by team management confirms the roster change ahead of the season.
Harris, Franklin resident, returns to local play after years away. He last appeared for the Franklin club and drew attention when the Oilers defeated them in a prior clash, signaling a potential comeback impact for the team.
A Curtisville fire today destroyed a two story frame dwelling of George Sapp and damaged the home of John Pusher Viere. Residents fled through smoke into the street during the blaze. Damages estimated at 88.
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