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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
2
Reported exhibition aftermath in New York hints that Edouard Horemans and Merce Leerput remain contenders for the world billiards crown. Details from Leemont and Belgian players suggest Horemans may challenge for the title, with names and results noted from the New York event.
United States Lawn Tennis Association grapples with permission for Mile Lenglen to tour as exhibition star this summer. D. Pyre says Lenglen may join a France tour, while association reviews safety and conflict with national championships and will decide at next advisory committee meeting. Helen Wills and Mallory cited as possible American peers in testing her.
A chaotic account describes Linesville High School rolling to a season high with a big victory. It notes performance by players from Linesville and nearby teams, mentions a 627s score in two games, and references city and school affiliations amid unclear OCR text.
New York based Anie Press reports that 1912 league pitchers will not use resin per Ban Johnson. Umpire authority and field enforceability fuel the dispute as owners, managers, and officials clash over grip aids and on field conduct during the season.
A garbled OCR list references various battery products and brands across multiple firms and cities. The readable bits mention New York and Cincinnati, with scattered names like Collins and Whils Sus, and references to suppliers and product lines. The fragment suggests a market update on battery availability and pricing.
United Press dispatch from Washington outlines proposed constitutional changes and enforcement shifts. It mentions leading figures discussing reform, Prohibition enforcement, and potential legal adjustments amid national policy debates.
Promoter Rickard will reveal plans before the New York Boxing Commission. He aims to promote a live event at Yankee Stadium and renew his Garden lease. He has signed with Jack Denny and will answer commission questions on heavyweight scheduling.
Locke of Lincoln Nebraska aims to set another school record at a midweek track meet. University officials plan to verify his time against a field including Missouri and other rivals as they prepare for a spring showdown.
A garbled local report notes rapid judicial action in a case involving multiple defendants. Key names are unreadable due to OCR errors, but references to law enforcement patrols and a verdict or sentencing context appear, with vague implications of complicity and duty. Further readable facts are limited.
Baseball action features the Yankees rallying with late hits and strong pitching as they erase a deficit to topple the Giants. The National and American leagues see leaders contesting top spots with key performances from Gribbon, Grimes, and Aldridge amid a crowded pennant race and shifting second-place battles.
In Chicago on April 20 fragments describe a reinstatement involving members of a world champion figure or team. The garbled text mentions baseball and leagues, with scattered names seeking clarification on the personnel and affiliations. The exact identities and event details remain unclear due to heavy OCR corruption.
Brown dominated the Brown Cops High Novice Track Meet with strong performances across events. Standouts included top finishes in weight throwing and sprint relays, with notable placements by Blakestee, Livntibny, and Zales Week contributing to the team’s tally.
Officials publish rules for a vermin contest to be run by local chapters of the American League. Prizes range from 45 dollars to 290 dollars for various top finishes. A typed roster lists many animal names and disjointed items, with multiple odd entries and corrupt spellings.
Yesterday's Major League games featured Brooklyn defeating Boston and Philadelphia beating Chicago, with Brewers, Reds, and Pirates in close clashes. Highlights include Bulix driving in the decisive run for the Yankees, Groves contributing for the Athletics, and Wisner making his first start for McGraves. Standings show Brooklyn and Philadelphia atop divisions as Labor Day pennant races tighten.
Fragmentary report notes an unclear win by a team against the Cubs and a mention of the Red Sox. specific players and details are obscured, leaving the main outcome and participants indeterminate.
Sparse OCR readout shows scattered league results including mentions of Washington Boston New York Philadelphia and Detroit with unclear scores and disrupted team names. The fragment references upcoming games and venues but lacks a cohesive narrative or complete details.
Erie plans to abandon a railroad line in Elk County with officials citing declining traffic. The move affects service along the route as authorities seek to reallocate resources and adjust regional transportation planning.
The Rifle Club enters the closing phase of its season with a forthcoming novelty shoot this Wednesday at the Me Stute Apwary. Officials announce scores from recent meets and name the next event headlined by the Latikr Gadtivichit.
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