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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1926
Page
2
New York report shows the Boxing Commission and License Committee at loggerheads as Dempsey faces a major suit from Jack Kearns. The schedule for the world championship remains unsettled amid debates over permits and regulatory actions.
The National League president John Heydler investigates a dispute between Pirates management and star players led by Max Carey Babe Adams and Parson Bigbee. He asserts authority to mediate but says no power to punish, insisting on an open hearing while stressing his aim for fair play and sportsmanship. Future actions hinge on his formal statement and players’ representatives.
New York report says promoter Rickard may sue if boxing body fails to grant a license to Jack Dempsey for a September Yankee Stadium bout with Gene Tunney. Attorney General opinion says license committee lacks authority, prompting possible mandamus action to force issuance or court challenge.
A damaged fragment reports a girl taken to a hospital where doctors feared she would die. It notes her parents were separated and she lived with her mother. The text is incomplete and grim details are unclear.
Sports editor Merald Vonowss Jamestowe of the Dispatch proposes an intercity horseshoe tournament bringing Elmampiuustrap and ten other teams to Jamestown Corry for a championship. The event aims to showcase top tossers from Rival cities with dates being arranged by Harvard Goll’s brand and local athletic officials.
The article describes Mickey Walker as a superior welterweight prospect training at a camp, gaining attention for a strong workout showing. It notes his disciplined approach, potential alignment with professional circuits, and rivals like Tack in the same training milieu. The text emphasizes Walker as a rising figure shaping the boxing world with future New York prospects.
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and roles with unclear context. The readable items include a possible team or squad winner, several proper nouns, and references to individuals like Wyse Corpassy and Ajax, with mention of deaths or end results. The passage lacks coherent structure or dates to form a complete summary.
A United Press item from Lincoln reports a convicted murderer commuted to life imprisonment after a trial in which charges included murder. The case involved Tow ald Ri ger and a life sentence was imposed following the verdict and commutation decision.
Lillian Canon and French skipper and observers battled an electrical storm off the English Channel as darkness and lightning forced a pause during a long-distance swim. The storm caused a retreat in the second hour, with Canon later reporting she withstood intense conditions and would make another attempt this week.
Hill suffered defeat as Abilwaukee edged the Garry club by 11 to 10. Hill left the game after a late hit and triple in the ninth inning, snapping a streak of straight wins. Ayton, Andenbersy, Nelson and Baplives qualified for the PGA Nationals at Bunker Hill in Chicago elimination rounds.
The Tanners defeat KP tossers 53 to 20 securing undisputed first place in the National Loop standings. Joe Sullivan starred for the Tanners, with strong team defense and timely scoring as Skinner Brothers and Ajax Tannery also posted decisive wins in a crowded program on Journal courts.
National League game results list St Louis beating Chicago and Boston over Pittsburgh while Pittsburgh leads standings. Future fixtures show Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Chicago.
A garbled page lists results from American League games with Chicago and Detroit scores, plus mentions Boston, St Louis, Philadelphia, New York, Cleveland and Washington. It also notes upcoming matchups in various cities and a local dry cleaning shop notice for a tavern.
Announcement of Tete DePaolo, LN26 national champion, and Seon Mebough of the Women’s Mile Tail with Wheami for the Labor Day 250 mile speed show. Contests include Taclias Grand Prix at Municipal during a September meet with a $23,000 purse and ten championship podiums, as officials compute points across events to crown the next champion.
A chaotic OCR filled with names and garbled text recounts a baseball and sports scene. It mentions Max Caney Babe Adams Garson, John Heyden, and a Weston Red Sox versus St Louis Tigers game with unclear details. The piece hints at an investigation and upcoming public action.
A devastating fire at a gold mine in Ang 12 pits multiple entombments with several workers sent to hospitals. Witnesses report five natives already dead and five more believed trapped. rescue efforts face dangerous conditions as the shaft remains smoky and unstable.
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