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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1928
Page
2
Today in sport reports a slate of upcoming events in Sparta with new athletic fields and a range of games. Mentions Demipseytown wine players from Venango County and a boxing bout in New York as part of a broader schedule.
General Douglas MacArthur told United Press the U.S. Olympic team has no alibis for not sweeping track and field. He praised the squad as the greatest the United States has sent, noting rivals like Percy Williams and Williams’s era sprinters as among the world’s best.
Reported standings show American League and National League leaders in points and home runs with players named Ruth Gehrig and others. The Dutch city Amsterdam notes daily tallies as competition continues with players from Cardinals Giants Pirates and Senators mentioned in late day updates.
An OCR flooded sports note chronicles James Tilden staging a private comeback in tennis, defeating Rene Lacoste in a notable clash and drawing comparisons to Stanley Ketchel in boxing. It highlights his resilience, historic context, and lingering debates about his place among sport’s greats.
A torn OCR list names multiple Olympic champions across events and nations. The roster includes John Kuck for shot put, Lord Davidy Burghley for 400 metre hurdles, Bob King in running high jump, Paavo Nurmi and Percy Williams among others for sprints and distance events, Helena Ksonapack and Elizabeth Robinson among women’s events, and various other names like Pat O Callaghan Ominous. the text appears garbled with misspellings and inconsistent country tags.
A coroner's jury investigates the death of Mrs. Jas aie Archer in Londolnd Whneland after an incident described as knife like peas from a peashooter striking her face. The report notes the bizarre cause and questions surrounding the event.
In yesterday’s National League games Pittsburgh lost to Philadelphia 1 to 6, St Louis beat Boston 5 to 1, Chicago defeated Beoolelyn 8 to 5, New York topped Cincinnati 7 to , and St Louis led the standings with 65 wins and 36 losses. Today’s NL games schedule Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, St Louis at Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn. In the American League, St Louis beat New York 4 to 0, Cleveland edged Philadelphia, and Boston defeated Chicago 8 to 1. Today’s AL games include New York at St Louis, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cleveland, and Washington at Detroit.
The Browns beat the Yankees 8 to 0 to seize the series as Lindstrom delivered a ninth inning hit with Olton on second. The Indians beat the Athletics, the Giants rallied to top the Reds 9 to 5, and the Pirates overwhelmed the Phillies 14 to 6. Seven teams posted notable performances in a crowded baseball slate.
Corry baseball team resumes play after a break with a Sunday game in Meadville against Keystone Hose No. 1. Coates or Pitts to pitch for Corry as officials sought a local rival for a weekend matchup while arrangements with other teams were pursued.
Promoter Jim Mullen declares Chicago can decide the heavyweight title better than New York Rickard. He backs Otto Von Porat and Lex Marriner as top contenders and plans a Porat vs Pierre Charles bout to force top rivals Risko and Sharkey to face Porat or drop from contention. He criticizes the elimination tournament method and cites precedent for retirements.
Luukola wins the 3000 metre steeplechase in 9 minutes 21.8 seconds setting a new Olympic record. Nien was second and Anderson third in a Finnish one two three. Willie Ritola failed to finish, while the U S and Canada advanced in the 1800 metre relay as top teams.
The American Forestry Magazine of Washington notes raccoons sleep through cold spells. An observer finds a family or several animals huddled together in the hollows of a big tree during winter. The report highlights uncommon behavior and shared roosting among raccoons.
Maxiv Stroh and Heddle Wagner fought to a draw after a controversial reversal of a decision. At 194 pounds Wagner weighed in, Strub at 194. Bout drew 8,000 fans at Kris outdoor arena with both sides clamoring against the initial ruling.
The Jamestown Saddle Club prepares for a two day horse show at Celoron Park starting today at 2 15 PM daylight saving time with Sunday attendance offered for those unable to attend Saturday Officials and riders from Northwestern New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania are billed to participate in what organizers promise will be a premier exhibition in the region The program includes varied events designed for hot days and spectators can expect both today and tomorrow attractions.
A garbled recap lists players with batting results. Babe Ruth went four times at bat with hits, Lak Wenrig singled twice, Harry Helliarn singled in four at bats and scored, Ty Cabb had one at bat, Kogora Hornsby reached base in four plate appearances, Paul Wanar racked five at bats with one run, Frank Frladh doubled and singled in four at bats, Beorad kya wut, Hale Wilson had two at bats, Sagred ons Fin scored, and one stolen base noted.
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