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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1928
Page
2
The article previews preseason drills at Fulconey High with Cedric Bidall directing athletics, notes prep for preschool training and high school workouts, and highlights Meadville youth players making waves in northern regional baseball. It also discusses potential lineups and standout second basemen like Tony Langeri, with context on past seasons and upcoming games.
Forest Hills, Aug. Wills, the national women’s singles favorite, opened her chase by drawing a bye in the first round of the Women’s tournament. Saunders Taylor of New York also drew a bye as twenty eight of sixty were eliminated. no upsets occurred in the first round. Wills, 41, seeks to retain her title as Jacobs and other top players watch the draw for a possible meeting.
The snippet lists American and National League players and teams with scattered stats and notes, naming Yankees Athletics Browns Cardinals Robins Phillies Braves Cubs Giants and others, plus scattered figures and references to a sale and a help-wanted line.
United Press reports from Chicago and other cities recap ten round and six round bouts. Dave Shade defeated Jo Anderson in Chicago, Frank Morris beat Chuster Bush, and Thomas defeated Tony Gerardin. Numerous other winners include Yourig Batling Leyinsky and Jack Grosa, with bouts in Philadelphia Jersey City Buffalo and more.
High Stars click past Corry Jamestown to reach third place and set to face Charley Greening's Merchants in a Wednesday night Industrial Base Ball League clash on Washington Street. Houser starts for Stars, Gilly Richardson aims to repeat his last race pace, while Patton's squad earns mixed results as Boston and Chicago games unfold across a busy slate.
Westerlay's hero Jimn Wilson, St Louis catcher, delivered a ninth inning single with bases loaded to drive the Cardinals past Brooklyn 2 to 0 or 2 to 2.
Moe Mor of Portland Oregon leads the first qualifying round of the western golf championship with an 83 35 68 total after an 18 hole scorecard. Don Stein of Seattle the defending champion rests and advances automatically to match play along with four others.
The report outlines a matter involving a woman described as primarily unconscious rather than fully conscious. The discussion notes differences in signatures and references a companion source linking to Hume and a perception of the subject as optional to a named individual.
A garbled report describes Willian Winbey leading early rounds, with Ue Daves and George Toll among top contenders in the final stage at the Eastern Burt Court tennis championship. Davis cup players and other competitors vie for the title with claimed scores and placements, amid unclear phrasing.
Lieut. W. Hazel Emery Jr. of Bradford is among 31 pilots officially entered for the New York to Los Angeles air derby paired with the national air races. About 100 contestants have entry blanks. entries are expected to grow before the races begin. Prizes total 62,000 with trophies. the New York to Los Angeles non stop contest offers 42,500.
With the leaders Rogers Hornsby 876 doubled in three trips Paul Winer 368 tripled and singled in five trips Fredy Lindatrom ath Singsea twice in five trips at Simmona 368 Fallettto hit in four trips Frankie Frisch 309 Falletto hit in four trips Babe Ruth 332 Low Gehrig 475 and Harry Hellmann 1801 did not play.
Yesterday in the National League Bowles beat Pittsburgh 14 11 New York defeated Cincinnati 5 to 3 Philadelphia won 11 to 6 over Chicago St Louis 2 Brooklyn 1 and streaks noted New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis Today's NL games Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis In the American League yesterday St Louis 0 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 6 Boston 4 and others not scheduled Standings show New York Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Boston and Cleveland with varied records and upcoming matchups listed
New York edged Cincinnati 5 to 9 to keep a slim margin over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals won 2 to 1 over Brooklyn, leaving St Louis a half game behind but the Giants still ahead on percentage by a narrow .002.
New York Aug 21 Anoth er boxing title was vacant today through the voluntary resignation of Bud Taylor Terre Haute and from the bantamweight division of the National Boxing Association Taylor's manager Eddie Long telegraphed Jess McMahon match manager of Madison Square Garden saying Henesforth the blonde boxer from Indian would seek championship bout with Tony Cannzoneri the featherweight champion
New York Aug 21 Humbert J. Fugazy after drawing Tex Rickard advances to a second elimination bout in the heavyweight tournament. He plans to meet Jack Sharkey of Boston at Ebbets Field Brooklyn likely in early September. Contracts not signed yet. final arrangements to be completed Saturday.
Dublin readies a royal welcome as Gene Tunney is due to arrive aboard the Mauretania. Irish tenor John McCormack described the reception as a quiet, unostentatious pilgrimage to a sacred shrine with a procession from the depot to the Gresham Hotel.
William F. Popek Donovan, longtime Harvard University athletic trainer for more than 20 years, died at his Natick home early today. The 21 year veteran of the Harvard Sports Medical staff was honored by colleagues for his service and dedication to student athletes.
Warren Aug. 21 Coach G And Pierce of Youngsville High calls the team to report for initial practice. Expected at least five linemen and 11 players, with captain Wiederhof guiding the returning roster. Several veterans from last season including Libor Mead Astrurn Long Rapp Dusty Vinander and Lightner return as Youngsville charts a season schedule with Warren Corry Rheedbury Sheffield Jamestown Seconds and Central Legends on the table. The complete schedule will be released in a few days.
New York Aug. 21 Hack Wilson Chicago outfielder has been suspended for three days for making a demonstration yesterday after being called out on strikes in the pane between the Cubs and Philadelphia at Chicago. John A Heydier president of the National League announces that Pat Matone Cubspitcnoy had been fined $50 for using Bad Tangunye Crow sho playups bench.
Homestead Grays, an independent colored team, travel to Warren this Saturday to face Bottly Bur's squad in a planned crowd of about 2000. The Grays boast a strong season with over a hundred wins and are noted for star pitcher Babe Ruth era comparisons, promising a high‑caliber attraction for local fans.
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