Synthetic doubleheaders boost sagging crowds in majors
New York August 22 The major leagues shift to synthetic doubleheaders to lift attendance as pennant races fade. Chicago, Brooklyn, New York, Cincinnati, St Louis and Philadelphia see postponements and rainouts to set up two game days. Highlights include Boston beating Pittsburgh 4 2, Ruth and Gehrig homers powering the Yankees past St Louis 11 7, and Detroit 11 Boston 5 with homers by Ruth and Gehrig. Philadelphia tops Chicago 15 12.
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Local boxing card and high school grid notes highlight fall plans
Reports from Corky fight fans and Eric Aris High School grid practice reveal a lively period. Joey Thomas scored a knockout in Pittsburgh while Matty Mathison suffered a severe nose injury. several bouts and upcoming seasons for Youngsville, Corry, and Erie area teams are outlined alongside coaching moves and charity events.
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Corky
Joey Thomas
Pittsburgh
Carpenter
New Kensington
Jon Boler
Janie
Traynor Leads Pirates Third Basemen Era In Debut Season
The narrative traces Harold Joseph Traynor known as Cap Traynor joining the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1920 from Somerville High School and Portsmouth Virginia League fame. It highlights his defensive range at third base, call-ups, and early impact while detailing his scouting, transfer, and nickname origins in a compact historical portrait.
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Virginia City
Treuble
Bil Amohmas
Pittsburgh
Jilly Viox
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Praynor
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Dottiehender
Braves Field
Bill Mockechinie
Preapnik
Bogtan Braves
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Bullie
Miehig Shaw
Buccaneers
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Life Southepf Association
Travers Derby Hype Fades as Dandy Wins at Saratoga
Henry McLemore reports a rambled prelude to the Travers at Saratoga where Jim Dandy, a long shot, defies odds and surges to victory in heavy going. The column reflects racing lore, bankroll dreams, and past glamor with lively, period voice, noting near upsets and the turn of fortune for the tumbling scene.
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Ants
Baseball and boxing notes from a chaotic scorecard
A scrambled recap lists scores from Philadelphia and others, with scattered mentions of Washington Cleveland Chicago Pittsburgh Boston and New York. It records a boxing match at Hickey Park in Adelvale featuring Frankie Bojsrah versus Charley Baxter, plus commentary on racing horses and a long, jumbled parade of names and events.
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Luther Second In Proplay At Conneaut Lake
Fred Baroni, Oxblind Beach professional, won the Northwestern Pennsylvania PGA monthly tournament at Conneaut Lake Park with 180 total after a 76 morning and 74 afternoon. Ted Luther of Corry finished second with 64 in the afternoon and 87 morning. Tanés Millar tied for third with 78s in both rounds amid strong winds and tricky greens. Cariblianco and Joe Higgins tied for fourth at 155, with Cort McIntosh, Earl Deihl, Charley Hymers, and Rogers also near the top in a field of 11.
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Culbertson Hills
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Earl Deihl
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Rogers
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Fight Results From A Messy OCR Clip
Los Angeles boxer Martin Zoinkth knocked out Buddy Ryan Pittstureh in the reported last night bout. The card listed odd names and places, with unclear weights and round counts, reflecting a damaged source from Breenslipel poditorimy.
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Haskell Indian grid coach predicts tough season
Lawrence Aug 22 Gloomy Coach W H B Dietz of Haskell Institute foresees a hard schedule and says the Indians may win only about half their games. He cites limited depth and notes captain Louis Welser and a veteran line as the team's strongest assets while warning optimistic outcomes may be unlikely.
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Pete Shepard
Oliver Dutia
Waller Johnson
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Baron Ted" Wilken
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Auay
Lush-Yoan
Louis Allenander
Digit Oren
Youn Busan
Raw
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Victor Conti
Robert Gabto
Troklems
Normal Holmes
Ion
Corry Merchants to Meet Mill Village Today
Corry merchants to meet Mill Village after weekend play and a tie from junior fixtures. Hasnel and Long pitched for the merchants as Popyich of the Village is expected to attend the game at Kills field.
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Gale
Helen Wills Moody Leads American Return to Courts
United Press reports Helen Wills Moody sole American survivor in the National Singles bracket as she meets Phyllis Mudford Lorlays in the semi finals. Moody is favored to win after returning to tennis following a four year absence, with Miss Betty Nuthall poised to face Mrs. Whittingstall in the other semifinal.
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United Press
Forest Hills
American Tennis Today
Helen Wills Moody
Rising
Grea Californian
England
Moody
Betty Nuthall
Phyllis Mudford
Eileen Bennett
Mrs. Moody
Babe Ruth Pays Ten For Gooth Home Run Ball
Babe Ruth hit his 600th major league home run at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis on August 22 and immediately paid $10 for the ball. After circling the bases, the announcer offered the ball as a souvenir, and Ruth requested it. Tommy Caplica retrieved the ball and returned it to Ruth, who paid the $10.
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Girard and Harborcreek Clash in County League Showdown
Girard meets Harborcreek in a County League ice game tomorrow. A Girard win would advance the Legionnaires toward the first round championship, with a possible playoff spot versus Wyerville depending on results.
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Fragmented Corry Ad Page Reveals City Traffic and Real Estate Buzz
A jumbled OCR from a Corry Tribune page highlights traffic concerns in the city and hints at real estate activity and municipal improvements. It mentions advertisements from West South and Cartier, with scattered references to Russians and immigration context, plus market outlooks and potential returns on real estate.
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Arthur Colege
Tribune
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