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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1925

Page

6

Spor t results mix in city boxing and baseball notes

A garbled report covers boxing at Isiaity and a Cleveland bout, with references to Mayey Rorenbtanin, Paul Sluttesy, and Teulslra of Philadelphia. It mentions fans tuning in via radio for the York series, Giants and Pirates chatter, and local baseball at Warren with Jamestown and Mayville games. Also notes Midway Park fireworks and a Warren fight night billed as worthwhile.

Satlirelay Isiaity Cleveland Harty Philadelphia Paul Sluttesy Grete Giants Thierestamore Corry Tiny Torears Pirates Graham Bert Schneider Rotiring Warren Oli James

Pirates edge Giants in crucial series to bolster pennant odds

United Press reports the Pittsburgh Pirates won three of four against the New York Giants in a pivotal series at the Polo Grounds. The decisive performances pushed Pittsburgh toward the National League pennant, as attendance records shattered for a short series and crowds swelled past 9,000 on Saturday and about 15,000 over the weekend.

United Press New York New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirites Fay Giants Pirates My United Praia Polo Fronds High Hillel Pitabien Pirates Basiday Weill Piliutity James Ternpy Orut Tony Pittsburgh Socapor

National Cage Loop Organized with Ten Teams Entered

Corry readers learn of a ten team circuit named the America Professional Basketball League. Brooklyn and Buffalo win franchises for 1100 entrance fees. Season opens December 1 with two road games per opponent. Max Rosenblum vice president, Joseph Carr president. Cities include Brooklyn Boston Washington Buffalo Rochester Cleveland Detroit Chicago Fort Wayne East Liverpool. Clubs must pay 200 annual dues by November 1.

Corry Basketbal Seup Brooklyn Bufo Max Rosenblum Cleveland Joseph *F Carr Columbus Lenpie Boston Washington Buffalo Rochester Detroit Chicago Fort Wayne East Liverpool Nwners

Baseball Scores and Highlights From Yesterday

Bucky Harris homered in the seventh with two on to power the Washington club past the Tigers 6 to 4. Alex Ferguson held the Tigers to two hits through eight. Al Simmons and Bing Miller sparked the Athletics to a 4 to 1 win over the White Sox. In the Pirates Giants twin bill, Adams and Sherton starred in the first game 7 to 4, while Rawlings keyed a 3 to 2 Pirates victory in the second. Marh Pennock wild pitch and Combs mishap helped the Indians top the Yankees 7 to 1. Daisy Vance shut out the Cubs in the opener. the Robins won 6 to 0. Johnston’s wild throws doomed the Cubs in the second for a 9 to 7 win. Bennett’s two-run triple powered the Browns past the Red Sox 7 to 2.

Yeserday Bucky Harris Washington Giants Rawlings Pirates Marh Pennock Combs Indians Yanks Daisy Vance Cubs Robins Johston Srond Bennett Browns Red Sox

Corry Golfers In Title Play

Corry golfers begin the championship of the Corry Country Club with all matches to be completed by Wednesday evening. Several players have not yet returned first round cards and must do so or forfeit.

Miss McKane and Wills Battling for Championship

Forest Hills Aug 24 Britain's Kathleen McKane and American Helen Wills reach the National Women's Tennis final. Wills seeks a third title as McKane becomes the first British finalist in 38 years. Crowds expected for the final matches on the green court under the day’s mild conditions.

United Press Forest Hills Itain Gathleen McKane Helen Wills Miss Wills West Side Whith Mury Ky Browne May Sutton Bimby Elizabeth Ryan Miss McKane Elizabeth Ryan Marion Jessup Molla Mallory Minature Stadium

Self-Love Over Virtue, Plutarch Quotation Mention

A reflective line cites Plutarch on self-love as the admirer of himself rather than virtue, portraying a view that equates vanity with self-perceived superiority over others.

Plutarch

Old Timers and Indies to Meet Soon in Benefit Game

The Old Timers and Indies plan a near term benefit game under Keystone Boosters for the club. Veterans like Jim Maloney, Ernie Bachomer, and Wally Cogswell are slated for key roles with Greening’s Greenies, while Paddy Wilcox and Tommy Green also join the veteran lineup. The event aims to showcase skill and raise funds for the Keystone basketball team through a lively exhibition at an upcoming Thursday gathering.

Chasey Greenies Ln Greening Maloney Tom Danny DeLury Doc” Downey Bugs Ernie Bachomer Chaster Graker Shold Wally Cogswell Wally Jin Teft Paddy Wilcox Tommy Green Tommy The Indies Ad Greening

Johnston Wins Casino Bowl in Newport and Brooklyn

William M. Johnston of San Francisco won the Casino Invitation singles at Newport and then paired with Clarence Griffin to take the doubles title in Brooklyn. He defeated Brian Norton of St Louis 65 63 63 for the singles and teamed with Griffin to beat Norton and Wray Brown 2 6 7 20.

United Press Newport William M. Johnston San Francisco Brian Norton St. Lows Johnson Johnston Clarence L Griffin Brooklyn Mass Wray Brown St. Louis

Jazz Girl Faces 10 Year Term

Dorothy Eilingson, convicted of matricide, awaits sentencing by Judge Herold Lauderbach in San Francisco. Jurors of seven women and five men found her guilty of manslaughter after a 12 hour deliberation. Defense calls the verdict a technical victory as they had planned a guilty plea for manslaughter six months ago.

United Pro San Francisco Dorothy Eilingson Herold Lauderbach California Iigsarold Juey md Dorothy

Insertion of Bun galow in a bungled house name pun

A fragment shows Thompson debating a house name Bun galow with a friend. The reply cites a bungled job in the first place and lingering debts in the second, hinting at a humorous misnaming.

Thompson

Prominent Corryites win in Renovo division meet

H W Alverson of Renovo rifle team helped secure a close victory for the Renovo division at the Grant Division athletic meet in Olean. Shoop and King won the horseshoe doubles at Olean, defeating two teams by scores of 47 to 210. Renovo competitors also featured in singles and regional events in New Brighton and elsewhere, with Shoop and King continuing as top performers.

H. W. Alverson Renovo Division Cory Falkoadston Renovo Grant Divison Olean Alverson Buffalo Oil City Olesneum Juel B. King Ridgway Olamivet Shoop Kingwall Central Region New Brighton Honistice Renovo Iivision Athieves Wil Tenis

Smith Wins Western Open Golf Championship at Youngstown

Smith captures the Western Open title at Youngstown after a 72 hole event finishing with 2st strokes. Six strokes behind the champion trail five top professionals including Wild Bill Mettori Hagen Diegel and Farrell while amateurs Denny Shute and Craig Va also appear in the field.

MacDonald Sith Lake View New York Youngstown Smith Joe Hutchinsen Jow Acore Yeurenko Wild Bill Mettori Chicago Walter Hagen Leo Diegel Rey Derry Les Antiville Ginvinvati Densmore Shute Hurtingtod Craig Va Louisville

Better Car for Instance Inspires Audacious Ambition

A fragment from a 20th century page showcases a phrase about a better car as an emblem of bold aspiration, mentioning Benjamin Privaleline and a smiling, car minded sentiment amid a broader discussion of progress and taste.

Ig Weltors Benjaniin Privaleline

National League Yesterday's Resists Brooklyn the Chieigo 0

The report covers baseball results with Chicago defeating Brooklyn 9 to 0 and Brooklyn 7 later in the day. It notes standings, team performances, and scattered schedule details across New York and Philadelphia markets.

National League Brooklyn Chieigo Chicago New York Pittilinsha Hitteburgh Csv York Bae Jatie Rigokiyn Philadolphin

Baseball Standings and Games In The American League

Summary of yesterday's results shows St. Louis and Washington with 2 0 wins, Detroit 4 7, New York 8 Philadelphia 8, and Ohio standings with W 1. Upcoming games list Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cleveland with St Louis and others noted in the day’s slate.

Westerday Didroit Philadelphia Chieaga New York Cleveland

Priest Threatened by Pal of Dead Bandit in Worcester

In Worcester Massachusetts the rectory of St Stephen's and the home of slain gangster Walter Dersuet were surrounded after reports that the notorious Joly Troy plotted to avenge the death of his lieutenant. Police guarded the sites following a telephone claim that Troy would attend the latter's funeral. One relative of Troy watched police and asked authorities to avoid bloodshed in Troy's capture.

Worchester St Stephen's Shareh Walter Dersuet Joly Troy Anil Pettis John Linney Spastor Troy Dorosier Shleltan Itera

Conscience Licks Them The Min When Conscious Of Crime

A fragmented notice-like item appears to reference guilt and behavior amid crime, with garbled names and phrases suggesting a local filing or editorial aside. The readable words indicate a theme of conscience confronting wrongdoing and potential public response.

Oy Ennel

Giants lack confidence for today's game

Report from New York describes the Giants as doubtful and uninspired as they face the Pirates in a crucial series. Fans packed the stadium and the Pirates received a rousing ovation, signaling high expectations and tension over pennant hopes.

SCHOONER BACK FROM ARCTIC

A fragmented Arctic voyage note describes a schooner returning from the polar waters. Included are stray references to a bear encounter, survivors aboard, and an aircraft test by Victor Dahl in 1923 that failed on rugged ice as the ship neared latitude 72 and longitude 140 west.

Mande Ile Victor Dahl Curtiss

Four Bandits Rob Sunsey Crap Game in Wayne County

From WayneCounty reporters: about 15 men played a craps game at Carmicheal’s in Green County. Four masked men robbed the players of roughly $3000. The thieves used a license plate noted on a car, then crossed the river into Fayette County, as per United Press summaries.

Bandits United Press Waynesburg Green County Fayette County

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