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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1929

Page

2

Tuthner Sets Course Record in Brilliant Form

Erie sport scribes recount Bucky Lawless from Syracuse defeating Tommy Freeman in a ten round welterweight bout at Taylor Bowl in Cleveland. Lawless landed cleaner blows, Freeman faded, and Erie writers felt officiating favored Cleveland. The card included Reed brothers, Kane succession, and a stacked lineup with Loughran versus Sharkey teased for next month.

Amer Erie Cleveland Taylor Bowl Brie Lave Lesa Freeman Bugle Tommy Wales Freean Lawless Bucky Gorilla Joos

Luther tops Corry course with 68 for eighteen

Ted Luther youthful pro at Corry Country Club set a new 18 hole record of 68 and a nine hole 31 while linking five consecutive 3s on the return leg. Club president W Stewart noted a near miss for a sixth straight 3 and praised Luther for a stellar over all score 87 31 return. George Orcutt and Bob Randall joined in the acclaim as locals hailed the youngster as a future golf star in Corry PA.

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Bowling Alleys Readied for Saturday Reopening

Recreation Alley on East Main Street prepares to reopen for the 120-30 season cited as a major bowling year. Brunswick Callender Company plans resurfacing today or Tuesday with manager James Pappas promising a grand reopening and enhanced entertainment through the weekend. A large crowd is expected to attend as alleys are finished to a pristine condition.

James Pappas East Main Street Brunswick Blake Callender Huai Main Pappas Corry Teagues Tappad

Helen Wills Receives Lauding Voice From Writer

United Press reports in 1929 a writer lauds Helen Wills as undisputed tennis champion and model of high minded play. The piece notes her technical perfection yet calls her personality less expressive, likening her to a diva while praising her consistent excellence alongside Bobby Jones.

United Press New York Helen Wils Helen Wills Helen Bobby Jones

Three Corry Men Entered in National Rifle Shoot

Merle Israelson George Kittleberger and Blaine Wallace of Corry left for Camp Perry Ohio to take part in the National Rifle Association shoot through September 1. The three marksmen were named to the state civilian team after recent eliminations at Brin. About 2000 riflemen are expected to join in the annual event opening today at Camp Perry with 32 individual shoots and 18 team competitions scheduled. The Corry trio are longtime members of the Corry Rod and Gun Club and prominent in Northwestern Pennsylvania rifle circles. Their performance will be watched by local friends.

Merle Israelson George Kittleberger Blaine Wallace Camp Perry Ohio Brin National Rifle Association Camp Petty Corry Comy Rod and Gun Club Pemmaylvania Rifle League

Singer Ready For Chocolate Graham Meets Vidal Gregorio

In Philadelphia on August 28, the arena hosts a boxing program headlined by Buddy Gra aim from Thies Spain facing Will Gregori in the main event promoted by Joe Kennedy. The night also features Harry Leonard against Jeisy for the Gilban title and Belgian writer Aif Roas versus Eidie Dempsey with other preliminaries listed.

Byunneg Philadelphia Buddy Graaim Thala Bneer Thies, N Will Gregori Spain Joe Kennedy Harry Leonard Chicago Jeisy Aif Roas Eidie Dempsey Philedelptle Bente Tresito Newark Dave Adelman

Mayfield Country Club Hosts Large Field in Pressler Title Bid

At Mayfield Country Club Cleveland on August 26 more than 160 women prepared to begin the struggle to wrest the Western Gulf champion title from Mrs Leona Pressley of Los Angeles. The largest field in history signaled a fierce but orderly contest as observers expected a hard fought match.

Mayfield Country Club Cleveland Mayfield Leona Pressley Los Angeles

Babe Ruth Leads Off With Two Home Runs But Yankees Fall

The Yankees lost 8 to 7 as Babe Ruth hit his 6th and another two homers in a rough day. White Sox and Senators each posted strong showings with multiple homers and key RBI. Local coverage notes standings, weekend tournament results, and prize details from Cory Biedrick Shop and related events.

Yankees Browns St Louis Babe But Phe Babe Innning Yanks Ruth Honey

Cubs win despite early loss in doubleheader chaos

The Cubs split a doubleheader with the Reds, dropping the first game 6 to 1 and winning the second 11 to 1. Giants crushed the Treated, Mioe, as Listoy Swortlan shut down Byoolyen Eehiin and the Dodgers at Brooklyn. PhiladelphiaTil liye posted a shutout, while the St Louis Cardinals blanked Boston to cap a day of multiple shutouts.

Chicago Cus Pittsburgh Josinheim New York Cubs Reds Giants Mioe Listoy Swortlan Byoolyen Eehiin Brooklyn Philadelphia Tilliye Tech

Windom Not Everything A Poor Win May Be Wise

Disjointed lines reference HM Ho wife of Chinatown and a misread map. Fragmentary OCR hints at a nameless Windom item with unclear context and stray phrases. Readers should await a clearer, complete report to identify persons places or outcome.

Windom HM Ho Chinatown Fivar Ilaiovwrty

Bravery Approved Where's & tniive Taliows

A fragmentary clipping notes a moment of bravery and approval amid unclear text. Names, places, and concrete facts are unreadable, but the piece hints at an event or award connected to courageous action.

Bravery

Armour Wins Western Open At Milwaukee Course

Milwaukee Aug 26 United Press Tommy Armour, national open champion in 1927, won the Western Open at the Quail Ridge Country Club course. Armour finished 72 holes in 2278, new course record besting Arthur Smith's 1905 mark at Cincinnati Country Club.

United Presa Milwaukee Tommy Armour Bia Quankte Cluts Armour Arthur Smith

Wesleyville Forfeits Drop Game at Girard Amid Delay

The Erie area story notes Wesleyville forfeiting a scheduled game at Girard due to travel issues, while local play details and multiple scores from yesterday in American and National leagues appear. The report covers forfeit outcomes, standings shifts, and a ragged exhibition by the Corey club against Girard Independents.

Mkrle County Wesleyville Erie Conneautvike Fromen Peaves Looals Rive Independents Scott Golcond All Pays Tele Atbon Moby Ad Mivy Gyaehine Alo Wizardites Wesleyvile Uly Jagerman Ike Brin Jinnyailing Corey Wiih Girard Pees Tiwan Euggull Corey Hos Indir Pearce Grimith Hines Habel Gogh Girard AB Burke Brubarai Benton Sidvington Feord Tnegett Bowen Kubarsk Andrews Toinle Long Marton Fry Griffith & Py Hodnel T Bates Ghilith Haenel Gylti

Jones Tops Amateur Golf Seeding List for 1824 Event

The United States Golf Association announced the seed order for the 1824 national amateur championship to be held in Del Norte, California next month. Robert Jonas leads the list of twenty prominent amateurs, followed by George Van Him and George Vought among others as the field qualifies.

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Corry Evening Ad Rates and Antarctic Weather Note

A fragment from the Corry Evening shows advertising rates, with a note on post class mail and 3 carrier copies. It also includes a weather bulletin about a cooling trend from Antarctica, describing temperature shifts, seasonal expectations, and discussions at a conference on safety regulations for ships, cargo, and distress signals.

West South Street A.D. Goless Arthur Colegrove Fred Kimbal 46Th St Tritons Tower Chamber of Com

Local Notices From August Meeting and Community Updates

A fragmentary notice from the August 24 26 meeting of Theene High School mentions Mrs Breene and Servane with wages and a few gasoline unloadings at Pitshure. Other items reference Warren County paving, contractor Love, Main Street Emmett Slater and Emma Lucile Cleveland, a home event, and a local board proceeding with site work and trolley trips.

Theene Breene Ponion Pitshure Emmett L. Slater Emma Lucile Cleveland O. Were

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