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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

2

Schmeling to Fight Sharkey Patchwork Plan Unfolds

Max Schmeling’s bout with Jack Sharkey collapses as Madison Square Garden pivots to a Sharkey Loughran clash set for September 26 in New York. Tommy Loughran will challenge Sharkey before the Garden reels from maneuvering with Schmeling’s camp and Dempsey rumors. Local boxing officials and promoters weigh alternate plans, including a potential Dempsey return and a Mexico bout to crown a future heavyweight champion.

Frank Getty United Press New York Max Schmeong Marksom Square Sarden Jack Sharkey Schmeling Tommy Loughran Sharkey We. E Siribling Georgia Selcyra Ohio Garden Kansas City Stribling Max Joe Jacobs Sekura Jack Dempwent Max Schmeling Soya Agua Caliente Jacobs Spokane Carey Sharkey Mantel Schmelings Humbert J. Fugazy New York Commission Detroit Maximilla Fay Baring H Jacobs Dempsey Commission Shar Key Germany Loughran Harvey's Lake Shar- Fey Orangeburg N.Y Gary Masson Square Garden Jack Dempsey Mexico Dufmey Loughrin

Two Big Trades Prove Voodoo in Baseball Shakeups

In this period column the winter trades between Pirates, Robins, Senators, and Red Sox are questioned as misfires. Petty and Wright underperformed for their new clubs, while Myer struggles for Boston. Only Milton Gaston from Gillis Reeves Lis enhee Bigelow remains a notable value in the league tail end.

Jess Petty Glenn Wright Petty Pirates Wright Brooklyn Harry Rhonda Robins Senators Red Sox Buddy Myer Walter Johnson Myer Pageman Gillis Reeves Lisenhee Bigelow Milton Gaston

Local sports roundup features wrestling win and golf exhibition

Nick Lutge wins two of three Falls against George Malewies in Los Angeles. Dick Davigcourt draws with George Kotsonaris and Bob Kruseman. Onslow fined for conditioning, recalling higher pay in past eras. Golf exhibition planned with Walter Hagen and Horton Smith at Chautauqua course tomorrow, pairing with Jack Cawsey and George Chefat. Also reports Pinch Billiards vs Fa anoke All Stars and a new talent Var Tassel at Venango County League club.

Nick Lutge Chicago George Malewies Lie Duca Panther Los Angeles Dick Davigcourt George Kotsonaris Bob Kruseman Ad Herman Corry Walter Hagen Horton Smith Chautauqua Hagen Calfornia Jack Cawsey Jacksonville Manaze Pearce Var Tassel Colored Travelers

Philly Fans Storm Park in Panic During Opening Games

Philadelphia fans packed Shibe Park hoping for a quick World Series bid as the Athletics face the New York Yankees. Police and reserves were called to disperse overflow after gates closed, with many waiting overnight for today’s decisive game as rumors of a sweep swirl. Rube Walberg and catcher Harb Peundak or Tom Dechary were listed as today’s pitchers.

Philadelphia Athletics Shibe Park New York Yankees Yiskees Rube Walberg Cutier Harb Peundak Tom Dechary Wil

Fight for Wightman Cup Begins Friday

Former tennis champion Mary K. Browne previews the 1929 Wightman Cup matches at Forest Hills between the United States and Britain. Star players include Helen Wills, Helen Jacobs, Raith Cross, Mrs George Wightman for the US and Betty Nuthall, four English women led by Mrs Watcon, Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Covell, Mrs Shepherd Burron. The piece notes edge in singles for the Americans but potential English doubles strength and highlights Nuthall’s return and Jacobs versus Nuthall as the showdown.

Mary K. Browne United Press New York California Forest Hills Indu Helen Wills Helen Jacobs Raith Cross George Wightman Betty Nuthall America Helen Villa Wat Con Mra Mitchey Mes. Covell Betty Nuthall l Helen .Jacobs Betty Muthall Helen Uke

Corry Billiard Team Set for Titular Match at Titusville

Corry's Pinch's Billiard Pariae team faces off with the Erie League leaders Finch Billiards in Titusville on Wednesday. Manager Gillen seeks stiff opposition to sharpen his squad ahead of a full Erie circuit schedule, with a Friday practice urged to iron out rough edges.

Titusville Sillen Corry Gillen Corry Ring Finch Bik Cracle Erie W. Hf i Perce Erie League Jon City Girard Wealeyville Athion North Mast Gillinites Eida

Sheen Set To Faces Brown In President's Cup Final

Howard Sheen advanced to the finals by edging John Walraven in a tight semifinal at the Bemiingsgen Corry course. Walraven led early but Sheen fought back with a late long put to square after 18 and win on the next. Brown reached the final with wins over Charles Shires ReASOl BL Morrow and B Olting and will meet Sheen for the tourney trophy.

Howard Sheen John Walrayen Corry Htecee Aftgencou Sheen Walragen Walraven Sheer Herold Brown

Goodman Wins Over Tenorio in Cleveland Bout

Filipina junior welterweight Lope Tenorio dropped a decision to Joey Goodman of Richmond in a ten round bout here. The crowd disapproved of the verdict as other results included Mike Pagan knocked by Tommy Milton in Toledo, Gene Stanton stopping Glaukburne, and Billy Edwards winning on a foul against Marty McHale.

Unites Press Cleveland Lope Tenorio Joey Goodman Richmond Mike Pagan California Tudfan Tommy Milton Toledo Gene Stanton Glaukburne Louisvilte Snayfales

Yankees and Mackmen Split Doubleheader in Philadelphia

The Yankees win the first game 13 to 1, then drop the second 2 to 0 as the Mackmen rally from behind to claim a split in a lively doubleheader at Shing Park. Phillies fans see rival teams vying for control in a tense fray amid a Western swing and scattered results across a crowded sports day.

Philadelphia Babe Ruth Shing Park Yankees Athletics A‘w Yahkens Quaker City Marckmen

Kauffman Has Good Chance In Public Links

In St Louis, Carl Kauffman of Pittsburgh, defending champion, leads three top contenders Milton Sonerant of Toledo and Patsy Tivo of New York in the first round of match play at the National Public Links tournament. Elimination rounds trimmed many favorites after two days, with erratic play and a 156 by Bobbie Held highlighting a day of upsets. The field, including teams from Louisville and New York City, will finish with 36 consolidation holes at Midland Valley Golf Club.

ST. Louis Carl Kautzman Pittdburgh Milton Sonerant Toledo Patsy Tivo New York A. m Ted Hoilers Likeqtaeed Tolente Frank Aylward Kansas City Mississipp Tana Midland Valley Country Club

Senators Rally Past Red Sox With Late Mistakes

Myles Thomas allowed the Red Sox no hits as Auld Benton misplayed a ball opening the door for Washington. The Senators capitalized to win the game two to one, with Washington taking the lead late and sealing the victory.

Myles Thomas Red Sox

Babe Ruth Regains Old Time Stride in Philadelphia

Babe Ruth, now totaling 28 for the season, rapidly closes in on the league lead as he regains his prime form. Leading challengers include Charlie Klin of the Phillies note Dr Hack Wilden of the Cubs and Mel Ott of the Giants, with Ruth poised to top the circuit soon.

Babe Ruth United Proms Philadelphia Charle Klin Philities Hack Wilden Chibs Mel Oft Giants

Miller and Elliott Tie For First In Midweek Golf Tourney

Al Miller and Dr J R Elliott finished in a tie for first in a Wednesday afternoon handicapped tournament at the Tinks of the Corry Country Club. They posted net scores of 68 each, with a playoff to be arranged to determine the winner of the oil pump prize offered by W H Merrick. Other participants and scores are listed, with qualifying round for the forty club championship set for the coming weekend.

al Miller J. R. Elliott Corry W. Ht. Merrick Shusa Miller BS Fa BC. Cm Ewing BK OB Brown Tir Walrayen Sheen Sy Sunrday

Kid Chocolate Knocks Out Lorenz in Sixth Round

Cuban featherweight Kid Chocolate defeated Tommy Lorenz of New York by knockout in the sixth round last night in Bueld, New York. The bout ended after Chocolate delivered a decisive combination to Lorenz, securing the victory for the Cuban challenger.

United Press Mitchell Bueld N.Y Kid Chocolate Tommy Lorenz New York Zere

Averill Best Youngster of 1929 Season

George Kirkley profiles top rookie contenders in 1929 MLB season. Notables include Carl Averill of Cleveland, Roy Johnson and Dale Alexander of Detroit, Bill Dickey of the Yankees, Johnny Bounds and Swanson of the Giants and Reds, with Averill and Johnson highlighted as leading rookie stars for their first big league year.

George Kirkley United Press Roy Johnnaan Detroit Dale Alexander Frost Carl Averill Clewland Bill Dickey New York Yamkees Johnny Bredtrib Bédeklyn Evay ‘Swansop Cincinnati Hulny Johinson Averitt Bol Ike Tris Averill New York Yankees Wereral Yanks Alexander Detroi Tigers Jon Miller Inks Bil Dickey Uel Guna Frederick Swanson Taoke Hu Neittur Chuck Klein Swanson Roybly Ahiny Nadlomel Lensue Brent Fielder

Turbulent Markets and Prisons Highlight 1930s News

The piece surveys Wall Street booms and busts, noting how amateur investors rise and fall with the market. It contrasts this with prison trends and reform talk, including Roosevelt’s stance and broader calls for social protection. A dirigible flight report closes the column with futuristic awe.

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