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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
6
The article reviews swift legal action against boxing violators in New Jersey, recounting Berlenbach’s suspended purse and hospital fine as a warning. It notes fighters facing stiff consequences, a hospital role in philanthropy, and contrasts with ongoing boxing and rowing events across North America including Leo Diegel’s golf bid and college rowing association discussions.
Three teams share the National Horseshoe League lead as Raymonds lose a tight match to the Tanners while Electric Construction rested. Kurtz and PRR push ahead in a neck and neck race, with key scores from MacLees 23 for the Tanners and Sullivan 40 pots for Raymond. Kurtz defeated BRR 50 to 31 as Miller 17 and Finucan 30 led the winners. other games postponed.
United Press roundups recount Rob Meusel and Van Aldridge driving in runs as the Indians fall 3 1 0 2 and the Phillies win 7 8 2. Grantham homers and Aldridge wins in extras. Bottomley and O Farrell spark St Louis 7 6 over the Giants. Ted Ush doubles pace Detroit past Washington 7 2. Fournier Wheat and Cox homer for Brooklyn but Cubs win 7 4. Miller lifts Athletics past White Sox 3 2 in extras. Braves steal three in a 5 3 victory over Reds. Red Sox battered by Browns 12 0.
New Yorks boxing commission heard Dempsey and Walker again on the calendar. Dempsey was in California with Jack Kearns, seeking a stay of execution while Walker, in Chicago with Kearns, prepared for a Wells bout and held a $10,000 bond. Walker, despite being licensed as world welterweight champion, may face suspension or bond forfeiture over Shade challenge before August 15.
Yesterday's results show Boston 3 Cincinnati 1 Chicago 7 Brooklyn 4 St Louis 7 New York 3 Philadelphia 2. Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 2. Standings list Pittsburgh 58, New York 58, Cincinnati 86, Brooklyn 48, St Louis 47, Philadelphia 48, Chicago 42, Boston 40. Today's games: New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Chicago. Other clubs not scheduled.
The American League results show St Louis 12 Boston 4, Detroit 3 Washington 2, New York 8 Cleveland 2, Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2. Standings place Washington 62 runs, Chicago 65, St Louis 50, Detroit 50, Cleveland 40, New York 49, Boston 35. Today’s games feature St Louis at Boston, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia.
United Press reports irregularities in New York stocks after notable upside gains. American Can hits record levels while United Telephone Tex Gulf, Savage Arms and Continental Can rise. Pan American Issues see selling pressure in the afternoon. Also noted are Baseball mentions and a Tennessee wedding broker Butler Alderman giving up marrying squire duties to enter Florida real estate business.
New York aug 4 several changes on the list of world champions were predicted last year yet only a few stayed. Dempsey Greb Walker Leonard Goodrich Kaplan McTigue Golkstein Martin Genaro Villa Rosenberg Shade and others figure in a year of upheaval with deaths and looming rule changes in boxing.
Local Corry golfers plan to attend an afternoon appearance by Walter Hagen former British Open champion at Titusville Country Club. Event features Hagen paired with BF Rudtfere Na 1, against Titusville pros Bobby Forine and James MacGregor in a public, open-to-all exhibition.
Massillon Invaders dominated the game as the Titusville nine struggled. Gruber’s pitching shut down the locals, while Tester’s hitters failed to break through despite late attempts. Butler started, then Wig and Nurtn pitched in relief as Massillon held a decisive lead.
From major cities nationwide golfers converge on Garden City for the Salisbury purse events honoring Harting and Standish trophies. Raymond J. McAuliffe of Buffalo posted a 70, three under par, as he tested the field for qualifying scores. His outward nine was 4 under before closing with a strong finish.
Three people were injured by a bomb blast during the fireworks display at a local festival in the Swissvale and Kanbit districts last night. Police and emergency crews responded to the incident and are investigating the blast's origin and motive.
The present arrangement allows haltermen to claim good horses and send them to the western racks. Officials note the process aims to streamline transfer and meet supply needs amid ongoing distribution challenges.
News from New York reports Jack Dempsey intends to fight William M. Wills next July, via Tex Rickard who relayed the champ’s offer. The boxing commission delayed the matter and suggested Smythe Tunney as a potential future opponent, with discussions continuing through fall timing.
A battered but hopeful note from Warren Mirror reports Johnny Carey, trained under Thastes B. Denning, scoring again at Police Field. Carey is slated to meet Frankie Smythe in Cleveland Friday, with claims of decisions over Davie Shade and Wille Harmon boosting his prospects.
A fragile cooking tip notes that fruit kept with a rubber rim stays fresh for weeks. The garbled text suggests a method using rubber to seal or cushion fruit to prolong freshness, reflecting a dated domestic tip likely from a kitchen column.
Report on a Frenchwoman, Mme Sion, attempting to swim the English Channel for the first time while facing bad winter conditions. American champion Gertrude Ederle and Argentine rival Miss Lilly Mare Viejo prepare to start if favorable weather returns. Tug accompanies Sion as spectators watch from shore. weather remains unsettled with forecasts of a possible postponement.
Unite Press reports that 10 year old Janien Brephus and Mrs Tillenbeth M Stack were passengers when an automobile driven by Brentus Mak intoxicated crashed fatally. The suspect is held on murder charges as evidence shows intoxication at the time of the accident.
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