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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
2
New York sports column from Henry J. Farrell discusses Pat Moran's view that the Reds remain a legitimate pennant contender. Moran notes Cubs and Pirates play tough but forgets none of the key matchups as the season tightens.
Provisional winner Captain Leine Sain in the James Gordon Bennett balloon race is mentioned as Honeywell in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event covers a long distance with pilots crossing over Belgium and other areas as various balloons descend or are accounted for.
Boxing and baseball highlights across major leagues with mixed results. Cy Perkins powers the Athletics past the White Sox in an 8 run game, Babe Ruth shines for the Yankees, and the Browns topple Walter Johnson’s team 8 to 0. Jaime Hortie leads the Cards in a 6 5 win while the Giants suffer.
A garbled recap lists Ruth and other players and references a Sox game with a 1022 scoreline amid scattered names like Perkins Goslin and McManus. The readability is poor but indicates a home run pace and a notable first homer in a public viewing area.
In Altoona Pat Dick Conta defeated Youn Mulligan of Pittsburgh in a lightweight contest lasting several rounds. Mulligan held the title of United States lightweight champion, with the bout ending in a decisive stoppage.
Verne Group pitched for the visitors holding the Independents to a modest total as they defeated the Wamibridge Springs club on East Washington Street. Key moments included multiple hits by Wolf and a late surge in the seventh inning, with scoring aided by doubles from Debs Wilcox and Carbury and solid fielding behind Group.
An advertisement promotes BowCura Ointment for fever sores burns and rashes with a money back guarantee. It lists prices per jar and claims fast relief regardless of stain duration.
In Titusville the arrest of Charles Lord for speeding was tossed out after a trial. The judge discharged costs against the officer and ruled no threat to public safety existed, despite testimony.
Market notes show butter steady with prices around 11,008 and varied fresh and firsts for dairy. Flour and other staples list mild gains and firm tones as readers report live items and related market terms.
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