Pirates Plan Exhibition Game Progress and Leonard Comeback
The Corry Merchants expect a major exhibition against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wattsboro Fair Grounds with a new diamond, fair gates set at 50 cents and grandstand seats extra. Manager Cobbett reports strong advance ticket demand and a top regional advertising push as local towns show rising interest in the event. Leonard the former lightweight champ is singled out for a possible comeback, with sports writers predicting a preeminent match against heavy competition and noting past greats like Jeffries and Dempsey in historical context.
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Eric
Union Chy
Cobbett
Bye Corry Merchants
Gome
Pitlabursh Pirates
Pennsylvania
Wattsboro Fair
Finzalse
Merthents
Benny Leonard
Dixon Stewart
Unit War Press
Teomary
Leonard
Jim Jeffries
Jayl
Dempsey
Jeffries
Jack Dempsey
Ghastey White
Leemturty
Icam
Wwe Enilel
Perlis
Whitt
Hnl
Shay Tiih
Chapman and Reynolds to Race For Fastest In League
Ben Chapman of the New York Yankees will race Carl Reynolds of the Chicago White Sox in a 100 yard foot race during the series at Comiskey Park next week to decide the fastest player in the league. The event may be staged Monday August 24 with a wager against Babe Ruth reportedly involved. Reynolds reportedly ran 100 yards in ten seconds as a college track star at Southwestern University.
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United Press Chicago
Ben Chapman
New York Yankees
Carl Reynolds
Chicuzo White Sox
Comiskey Park
Outfeld
White Sox
Babe Ruth
Reynolds
Ruth
Chapman
Dusty Cooke
Yankee Stadium
Southwestern University
Del Vecchio and Heller Win Pro Amatuer Play
Del Vecchio and Heller won the second annual pro am tournament at Chamopin County Club with a 198 for the 36-hole four ball. Barons and Marks took second with 4 188. Manning and others shared prizes, as Loeffles and Babcock earned sixth, while Loeffley and Gnihant took last money.
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Smyteburgh
Perry del Vucchio
Lary Heller
Post-Gagette
Chamopin County
Fred Barons
Starrim Oakland Benes Golf Club
Connent Lake
Billy Marks
Chirley Manning
Beies
Entey Ani
Julius Platt
Pris
Vinet
Bradford
Bouyer Valley
Witt
Boil Loeffles
Ray Babcock
Oywiton
White
Walter Loeffley
Johm Gnihant
Souths Hills
South Hills
Ted Luther
West Penn
N.T Gillette
Bob Graham
Carl Kaufimiann
Pred Buand
RP. Golisbury
Turtle shell brass plate ties camp theft tale to G W S 0 29
Pranislin August 1900 Chester Hazen of Biwood City and his grandfather won a camping trip along Brench Greels for two months. They captured a large snapping turtle weighing 18 pounds on Gilntien Island from the Lambkartea Springs on the Sugarcreek stud. A brass plate with G. W. S0-29 was embedded in the shell tied to Mr. Allen aged 72 who has camped for 50 years in Pennsylvania. He has captured nearly 0 Livties and studied turtle habits. The turtle may travel far for water. Amos shows limited turtle captures over his life.
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Pranislin
Arch
Chester Hazen
Biwood City
Brench Greels
Gilntien Island
Lambkartea Springs
Sugarcreek Stud
Allen
Pennsylvania
Lg Sragdeon
Rival Scores Highlight Busy Night Of Baseball Results
Detroit and New York split a pair as Boston and Chicago won. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn while St Louis tied New York and New York defeated St Louis twice. Pittsburgh shut out Philadelphia while New York beat Detroit in a separate matchup in a crowded sports page.
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Ameren
Philadelphia
Washington
Gleveland
St Louis
Hi Ann
Chicago
AOL
Boston Ag
Detroit
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburgh
al ‘Cincinnaty
National
St. Louis
New Yorke
Gincinnati
Philadelphis
National Chionge
Chisinnati
Pittaburgh
Philadephia
Cubs Sweep Six Of Eight On Eastern Trip
Chicago Cubs win six of eight on a big eastern road swing. Pat Malone and Bob Smith combined for two strong wins over Boston while Chicago pitchers held opponents to low scores. The Cubs move into second place a game behind the Cardinals as the NL pennant race tightens.
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L.S. Cameron
United Press
New York
Rogers Hornsby
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
St. Louis
Chicago
Pat Malone
Bob Smith
Boston
Malone
Braves
Smith
Phe
New York Giants
Derring
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds
Silas Johnson
Robins
Owen Carroll
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Larry French
Phil Collins
Biales
Detroit
Vic Sorrell
Caraguay
Griffiths to Meet Tees Heap in One-Pound Bout
Windy City champion Griffiths will face Orrady of Island in a 1-pound bout at White City next Monday night. O'Kelly staged a major bout in New York's Madison Square Garden. This will be Griffiths first match since defeating Paul Punsales Chilean last month.
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Chicago
Ave
Griffithy
Orrady
Ivsland
AL White City
O'Kelly
Grainoc Bersomas
Mattison Square Garden
New York
Griffith
Paul Punsales
Girls' Team 10 Renews Series This Evening
The Polka Dots face the Union City Pinppers in a practice style game as the girls' nine renew their series. Both teams, recently organized, seek sharp play ahead of Harmony town picnic events at Panama Rocks.
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Corry Guls
Union City
Corry
Union
Harmony Town
Panama Rocks
Ooar Place
Uilon Cuy
Lietham
Gehrig to Play 10th Straight Major League Game Today
Henry McLemore notes Lou Gehrig is set to extend his iron man streak to ten straight A list major league appearances in Detroit, a feat observed since 1925. The piece contrasts Gehrig with peers like Scott and Sewell, and praises his durability and modest nature while recounting memories from his Yankees career.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
Atay
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
Detroit
Wether
Joe McCarthy
Columbia University Ato
Yasi- Kea
Lear
Lionel
Bigerett Scott
Samies
Jay
Jos Sewell
Scott
Steel Man
Sawall
Americans and British Women Duel On Court
The 44th national tennis singles championship advances with Californians and English players leading the survivors. Defending champion Betty Nuthall of England is set to meet Helen Jacobs of the United States as Miss Dorothy Rand continues strong play.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
Hills
California
Enelant
England
Dorothy Rand
Gracyn
Wheeler
Helen Wills
Moody
Idles Siggurney
Mary Sraet
Kansas City
Helba Jacobs
Betty Nuthall
Bag-land
Virginia Rien
Baston
Wititeh
Many Major League Managers Face Uncertain Futures
The report lists managers across the league with job futures in doubt as club owners and fans weigh performances. Connie Mack and John McGraw appear secure, while others including Wilbert Robinson and Burt Shotton may resign or be replaced as pennant races shape the off season.
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Dixon Stewart
United Press
Gabby Street
St. Loui Cardinals
Fickey
Bnt
Connie Mack
John McGraw
Vetarins
Philadelphi Athletics
New Yorks Giants
Manazers
Roger Wackinpaugh
Cleveland Dniins
Stabley Hurtis
Detroit, Tigers
Dannie Bush
Ghicago White Sox
Wibert Robinson
Broklyn Robins
Dan Howley
Dinowiaati Revs
Burt Shotton
Iis
Philadelphia Phillies
Bost
Pittsburgh Pirates
Wilbert Robinson
Cereain
Ncle
Robbie
Plarines Lin
Celine
Man
Fang
Cinnibnats
Pittsburgh
Mixer adds two more horseshoe wins to string
Fred Mixer extended a dominant run in the American Tossing League round three, defeating Dablatrand and Weber to remain undefeated. He secured 27 to 6 and 20 to 13 wins, tossing a string of thirteen consecutive frames and totaling 21 ringers in the Weber match. Other league scores show Keefer and Spicer in NL action and Dahlstrand, Weber, Bunnell, Messenger among AL results.
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Fred Mixer
Seagom
Whi
Yhones
Dablatrand
Weber
Nivtit
SL Ty
Jassine
Dahistyand
Cage
Halance
Inepitch
Keefer
Spicer
Giffort
Dahlstrand
Mixer
Weber Ub
Messenger
Balloy
Raeke
Hablstrand
Bunnell
Allen St
Gregory
Bailey
Boxing Results From Various Venues Across Cities
The report lists multiple fight results across venues in Newark Boston Lancaster Pittsburgh and other locations. Matches feature boxers such as Dexter, Emil Rossi, Jack Gagnon, Silalas, Abie Bain, Johnnie Alo, Hosey Stig, Stew Witchie, Larr y Twynna, Jimmy Belmont, Bucky McTreynan, Tiger West, Harry Harris, Joey Spiegel, Matty alach, Joc Zazzone and Bob Covault with outcomes including knockouts decisions and draws.
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Dexter Wars
New Yard
Juard Soares
Emil Rossi
AL Bison
Mickey Walker
Eligabeths
Jack Gagnon
Boston
Dreamland Park
Newark
Lancaster
Hosey Stig
Johon Mody
Johnstown
Stew Witchie
Larry Twvnna
Easton
Pass
Pittsbireh
Jimmy Belmont
Braddock
Pay
Bucky McTreynan
Golf: Girls by Glenna C
The piece discusses short chip and pitch shots for beginners and the difficulty of wrists during the backswing. It explains grip issues, wrist position, and how improper technique leads to tops and erratic swings hindering progress and causing discouragement.
Corry Ey Tribune Adverts Highlight Radio Power and War Efforts
In Corry Pennsylvania an early 20th century page discusses advertising and industry with notes on radio power and wartime production. The piece mentions equipment figures and promotional claims amid a broader context of local business and national concerns.
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Titusville Herald
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Hollywood
West
Aerp Gallon
Munch
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Auckey Walker
Rowvyyweigh
Army
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Walker
Thie
Ganon
Ony Plat
Young Pisale Alides Yi
Serumm
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Ube
Terrary
del Vecchio
Heller
Dr. N. Troy Gillette
Barons
Marks
Beavers
McCall
Kane
Seinines
Deterut
Bouton Ab
Nisadville
Crawford County
Richard
Great Lakes
Pael
Orry High School
Qosch
Sedric A. McCall
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Syithh
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Yenr
Forthe
Thorpe
Grenr
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Helidverd
Dave
Jam Avan Ehnoe
Ment Tirback
Thayer
Reguier
Thomng
Taylor
Th ‘Parks
Counsel Iy
Curt Taylor
Corry Corti
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Cogswell
Williams
York
Dimmick
Adams
McMovem
Falcone
Michal
Willett
Rauscher
Oui
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Mountain
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Sweet
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Hal
Ois
Warren
Oil City
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Jaway
Laiper
Paleturel
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Gebiig
Scott Ana Sewell
Toneh
Lisseman
Las
Puth
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Joan
Fen
Desplia
Alama
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Reben Gehrig
Doctor Johnson
Helen Wills Moody
Major League Pilots
Glenna C
Wim
Corry, PA
Corry EY
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Chamber of
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Puiman
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Ani Fiamy
Liles
Sims
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