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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1928
Page
2
In a rough night of early baseball, Benton delivered in relief for the Cards as they defeated the opponents. The doubleheader featured strong pitching, key hits, and late scoring plays, with gains by notable players affecting multiple clubs including the Pirates and Senators in other games.
Yesterday's National League results show Pittsburgh losing to Philadelphia eight to one, Boston a one to two win at Chicago, and Brooklyn edging Chicago. American League results include Chicago, Washington, Detroit, and Philadelphia weathered by rain. Today features several matchups including St Louis at Philadelphia and Detroit at Washington, plus a noted Sparta game with Jamestown A. C. facing Sonitinsburg tomorrow afternoon after 2:80 local time.
Decisive victory for Strub over Duffy in a fast paced Erie arena lightweight clash. Strub dominated rounds with precise jabs and a stinging right, while Duffy pressed early but faltered as Strub's aggression sealed a clear win. Freeman of Manaca scored a key kayo, and Mulligan defeated Lewis in another lightweight pairing.
United Press reports the forty first annual national women’s tennis championship at Forest Hills will feature four former champions including current champion Helen Wills. Wills has a bye to the second round while May Sutter Bundy Mary Mallory and Hagel Hotchkiss Wightman also hold records as previous titleholders.
Members of Cory Caudry Club prepare for the annual championship with 10 handicaps in downpoints tip play. First round on September 1 and second on September 15 set the stage for a keenly contested title among five invited and several participants.
West Point announces Army's 1928 football coaching staff welcome. Head coach is Blaik with assistant staff including Born and Stolcox and Lieuts Wickes Weed Sasse and Wiewts. Provostie to start September 1.
New York reports Leo Lome Ski will fight two bouts next week. He meets Georgie Smith in a 10 round bout Monday with prizes of $2. Maxie Rogenbloom of Harlem will oppose him Thursday in the Geht with $50 seats.
The East and West race to settle the tennis title with a five match schedule. Wilkin Adyetutte of the East and Neal Brows of the West were to meet at 1 PM in the final singles. Other singles follow, with doubles at 3:30 and 4 PM. Helen Wille and Fritz Mercur, recent champions, to play an exhibition at 4:30 PM.
Saratoga Springs N Y Aug 18 H P Witneys Victoria winner of the Preakness and Mrs John Herias Reigh Count winner of the Kentucky Derby today awaited their first meeting in the Travers names five other colts for the Travers Affekerian one Reigh Count figure to have the rave in a two horse event Betting odds slightly favored Reigh Count Kentucky Derby winner will probably go to the post an even money choice Chick Lang will ride Reigh Count.
New York Giants shaved the St. Louis leaders to close within two games after beating them yesterday. Yankees and Athletics had rain idle in the American League. Eastern net title match set with May Luton Bundy versus Charlotte Hosmer Cuupin for the Eastern women's championship at Westchester Biltmore.
Spartansburg Aug 18 A large truck owned by K W Reynolds of Hydetown and driven by his son caught fire on the Ricaville Spartansburg road. Engine overheated, gasoline splashed, and a brake burst into flames causing about 75 dollars in damage before flames were tamed. No one injured except the driver with singed hands. Nearby events include the Sparta Grange Officers Night on Aug 25 and a string of social visits and gatherings at local homes and clubs.
Dr H R Rhodes announces the purchase of the dental offices of Dr Geo S Peck located at 5215 N Center St and sets hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 30 with evenings by appointment.
A ragged local page notes real estate rentals and listings in Corry including for rent modern rooms and apartments. It mentions a Master to take testimony in a civil matter, a public notice at Cameron Building, and a police warning about riding bicycles without lights.
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