Walker Shade welterweight title bid set for September 21
California challenger Dave Shade agrees to meet Mickey Walker in a welterweight title bout at Yankee Stadium on September 21. The New York Boxing Commission has offered Walker a $10,000 win payoff. The article also notes other racing and local Pittsburgh events and plans for a stadium dedication, with mentions of notable boxing figures and upcoming exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Shade
California
Richards
Mickey Walker
Yankee Studi
Ihe Tos Messque
Leon Pieno
Fie
Flyeu Thed
Walker
New York Boxing Commission
Pail J. Downey
MG Allena
Pitt
Pittsburgh
Connée- Mon
PPI
Mel
Pirates
Reds
Phils
Luque
Gard
Roush
American Girl to Make New Channel Attempt
Miss Ederle vows to conquer the English Channel despite late season possibly delaying the attempt. After a first failure she restates resolve, recalling the brutal tides, the rescue, and her grip on endurance as she plans a return swim between France and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Eerie
Telmy
Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday's National League
Yesterday's NL results show New York 7 Chicago 1, Pittsburgh 11 Brooklyn 4, Boston 6 St Louis 2, Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 5. Standings list Pittsburgh 86 43 and New York 6 49. other teams include Cincinnati, St Louis, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, with remaining games featured for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Ind
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
WL. Pet
St Louis
Brooklyn Yyssyssenyee
Pittsbugh
New Yorker
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Peck
New Yorke
Dag
Philadephia
Vean Gregg Cheers Mets Over Indians 7 to 4 in Ninth
Vean Gregg relieved Walt Johnson in the ninth with two on and two out and retired Speaker to seal a 7 to 4 win for Washington over the Indians yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Vean Gregg
Washington
Waltter Johnson
Speaker
Indians
Corry Tossers Drubbed in Erie Matches Scoreline Mixed
Local baseball feature reports Corry’s team went winless in twelve Erie games with only one victory. Highlights include Babe Ruth’s 12th homer for the Yankees over the Tigers and timely hits powering wins for the Reds Giants White Sox and Pirates. Neutral-court third series eyed. crowd watched from a Erie field at 4 cade and 28rd streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
United Press
Gerry
Anyehes
Will Shields
Erle Sullivan
Kinney
Corry
Cade
Union City
Pine Support Spurs Braves to Doubleheader Sweep
Pine support behind Genewich and Graham propelled the Braves to a two game sweep of the Cardinals in a twin bill. Braves won six to two and six to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Genewich
Graham
Braves
Leading Stars Survive Second Round of Tennis
Forest Hills N C Aug Women’s national championships see top players advance to third round despite some straight-set exits. British stars Lamert Chambers and Evelyn Colyer drop sets, while Helen Jacobs and Charlotte Hosmer fall to Bundy and Anderson respectively. headlines focus on Wills Bundy clash and McKane Jessup matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
N.C
West Side
Lambert Chambers
Evelyn Col Yer
California
Helen Jacobs
Charlotte Hosmer
Hele Will
Miss Hosmer
May Sutton Bundy
Penélope Anderson
Richmond
Miss Jacobs
Miss Wills
Irs. Bundy
Kathlene McKane
England
Marion Jessup
Molla Mallory
Pe Townsend
Elizabeth Ryan
Harvey
Oldlotk
Miss Agierson
Miss Colyer
Mary K. Browne
Joan Pry
Chambers
Marion Williams
Los Angeles
Lodestro Joins Erie Pros Pitching Staff
Lary Lodestro, once a Corry and Bath pitcher, signed with the Erie Pros just days after a stint with Oil City in 1920. The veteran righthander, now in independent ball, is expected by manager Jocko Munch to fill a gap in Erie’s pitching rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lary Lodestro
Corry
Erie
Erie Times
Lanry Lodestro
Bath, N.Y
Erie Pros
Pitther
Lodéstra
Oil City
Bath
Jocko" Munch
Meadville Seeks Funds to Back Keystone Basketball Team
Meadville readers learn of a campaign to raise funds to field a strong Keystone basketball team before winter. Corry promoters plan fetes and socials to boost donations, while Meadville and Stump City supporters hope for substantial local backing to prevent the team from failing to compete this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Corry
Meadville
Horseshoe Piteners Invited for Erie Exposition Tournament
Entries are being filed for the county championship horseshoe pushing tournament to be held in connection with the Erie Exposition. People desiring to enter should send their entries to Will Shields in the city. Matches are scheduled for September 8, 9, and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoe Piteners
Vmis Yieinith
Erie Exposition
Will Shields
Bucs and Giants in Big Series This Weekend
United Press reports a pivotal weekend series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants, with national stakes and a long rivalry shaping the outcome. The four-game clash begins Friday and continues Saturday and Sunday, promising dramatic moments as both teams seek supremacy in a season defining matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prees
NEW Ork
Nationat
New York
Old Timers Indies Benefit Game Proposal
A historical note describes an imagined benefit baseball game featuring DM Timese Charley Greening and an Independent ticket hall booster team. It lists veteran players Chase Matons Lathrop Downey Haghaties Graken St Casmyell Wilrok and Greening as organizers with others willing to participate. The piece envisions a charity event at a local diamond with seating and proceeds to aid a cause, mentioning potential matchups and a festive, fundraiser tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DM Timese
Charley Greening
Tipit
Chase
Matonsy
Lathrop
Py Downey
Amateur Golf Championship Draws Large Field At Merion
Walted Press reports a vast field for the amateur golf national championship at Merion, with players from many cities including Rochester and Philadelphia. Notable competitors listed include Arthur Water, plus numerous others in the field, while the article notes the event as a major early season test and highlights the crowded field and travel spread.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Sounts Ivers
Seturday
Waren Exposition Grounds
Sstirl Jay Afernoon
Patawan
Hoag’ Brothers
Warren
Tayn
Jamestown
Hovts
Jack Dewey
Salamanca
Prankle Hood
Eddie Masterson
Sammy Raysmuscen
Johnny Flick
Sn Streich
Gi Jvknson
Honey Jussiiger
Bill Sechriest
Tére
Jocky Connors
Fae Mangini
Buller Paris
Harold Walters
Ray Poppleton
Rohee Geoge Geignch
Rabbit Swan
George Osaka
al Piecher
iGilermatcer” Urbanski
Wtha Travel
Oxy
Pennsylvania
Japan
Eddie Ainsmithh
Maton
Capolis
Euelle
Miss Ederle
United Prose
Babe Ruth
Yanks
Tigers
Trish Meusel
Giants
Mules
Ted Lyons
White Sox
Red Sox
Erie Ball Club
Meadville Tribune- Republican
BUCS
Erarp
Crurla
Greening
Keystone
Sully Ghiaw
Winwoud
Walrrine
Maui
Astiin
Batthee
Avi Ewe
Agates Agates
Lriygung
South America
Gor
Oakmont
Walted Press
United States
An Miolit
Arthur Water
Rorhester
Anit
Polite
Montis
Merion
Amon
Stianalain
Tolndoy
White Palpte
Braokive
Ricblye Jones
Atta James
Standish, Jr
Detrit Alisa
Jacksonvile
Newton
Gold Weber
Toledor Tewitt Tiel
Wiheinale
Reginald Leoweil
Gresswich
Dunphy
Washi
George BE Morw
Rutland
Hreywoth
Augustus
Glevdland
Garden Ratfale
Lwelye
Monte Potters
Oloyna Avers
Caaidenss
Aif
Sauehorn
Comet
Monty
Tis Angelo
Chevrolet
Willan i
East South Street
Identey
Irteatat
Michigan Garage de Fan
Corry, Pa
Cael
Bsk
J. S. Rogers East Main
Kracht
Ralama
Stephen HiMe
Whitatin
Hatelritt
Mark
Miss Pathe the Corry
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!