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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
6
Turbulent season tests New York Giants with key injuries and veteran slumps. Frank Frisch and Craw supply depth while Buck Weaver era ends as prospects fill gaps. Baseball notes mix with local sports tidbits from Oil City and Titusville.
New York August 25 The Pirates appear to seal the National League pennant as the Giants fade six games behind with two and a half to play. The 1924 champions suffered a rough stretch but Pittsburgh showed championship form, now needing about 28 wins in 82 games to finish ahead of New York and Cincinnati in the final stretch.
Erie August 2 The district championship is at stake as a big horseshoe tournament opens September 8 at the Erie Exposition. Western Pennsylvania and Western New York players are eligible and an inclusive league schedule will run three days through September 10. Entry blanks available in The Times. no entry limit to ensure broad participation.
Cakes for social will be gathered Thursday to support the Keystone Basketball team. Donors are asked to have cakes ready by 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon and others wishing to contribute may call Bell 428. Helpers are urged to meet at the corner of Maple Avenue and Washington Street Thursday afternoon.
Main Rich and Charley Craker of this city are reported to be playing five ball for Mayville. Lou Elliots writes of Corry players with the New York state club. Craker opened the 10th inning with a two bagger and scored the winning run on a bunt. They will stay in the Mayville lineup for the balance of the season. Upcoming games include Ripley on August 29 and Mayville against the Polish Nationals of Dunkirk on August 40.
A committee meeting for the dry lawn festival to benefit the Key stonas was held last night. Reports indicate strong advance ticket sales and plans to accommodate a large crowd. The event features heavy stick work by three pitchers and music by the Coleman Hose Band, with activities including ice cream, take and bake items, hot dogs, and coffee booths.
Burly Grimes led the Robins to an 118 to 0 rout of the Cubs in game one before a Cubs win 1 to 6. The Gards beat the Phillies 14 to 10 and 3 to 6 in the doubleheader, while Homers by Lister and Robertson and Van Gilder's pitching sparked the Browns over the Red Sox 4 to 10 and 0. Young Graham held the Reds to six hits as the Braves won 3 to 2. Babe Ruth hit his third homer in three days but the Yankees lost their fifth straight to the Indians.
A Sydney report describes boys catching 15 fish at once using a bottle modified to trap fish by its neck. The water bottle acted as a funnel, letting fish slip inside but preventing escape.
Baltimore boxer Joe Dundes seeks a ten round bout with world welterweight champion Pinky Mitchell in Philadelphia on September .
Thyme and angelica, flourishing in sheltered pots, are the sole fragrant flora bearing blossoms reported in the Arvile region. Local observers note these hardy herbs thrive where other plants struggle, offering a distinct scent profile for regional gardens.
Helen Wills defeats Kathleen McKane in a tense final of the national women's championship to claim the title. The 18-year-old Californian overturns McKane with five straight games, transforming from her “little poker face” as she dominates the late stages and seals the victory with a jubilant, victorious smile.
United Press reports a fragmented note about Baseball figures including Hartnett, Brown, and Williams. Mentions Meisel Yanko and Fournier with scattered references to players and games, reflecting a busy box score page.
Last night’s results show Raymond 43, Keystone 2 and the BRR team posting wins as the National Loop standings shuffled. Key players Raymond, Green, and Sullivan led scoring while the Tanners and Keystones traded blows, with several games postponed and rescheduled after the main program.
Everett reports Bannister, praised for a natural smile and strong pitching, will join Williamsport in the Pennsylvania League after three seasons with the Wasebull area. Fans and Corry club officials, including Sam Tans, anticipate his performance as he heads to the road series this week.
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United Press reports yesterday Ten Blankenship pitched a complete game allowing four hits as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Athletics 3 to 1. The A’s lone run came on a Dykes double and a Simsons single. The Giants defense faltered during a six run sixth inning as the Pirates closed the series with a 9 to 2 win, widening their lead to six games.
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In a crowded ledger of yesterday’s baseball and boxing results, New York tops the league with 42 runs, while Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington show varied scores. Other notes mention matches in Detroit and Chicago, with featherweight Toney Hoy Winning and Cec Cros, Danny Kremer, and Mintaitel appearing in ring reports.
A Pittsburgh report says Rose Na Werkewaki, 25, died after being allegedly pushed from a pier on the Washington crossing bridge. Stella Kuch, a friend, recounted that Charles Goldie Parolski threw her over the railing to stop an alleged intimate relation. Stella’s account matched earlier statements to police and a matron, with threats attributed to Parolski.
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions militia tensions and a private individual Grifert, with unclear roles. The text is too fragmentary to determine date, location, or concrete event details beyond unrest and internal divisions. Additional readable material is required for a precise headline and summary.
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