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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1926
Page
2
Odds on Dempsey versus Babe Ruth sparked wagers in Wall Street betting circles. JS, Hired and Company reported continued 2 to 1 odds favoring the champion. A large wager of $2,000 against $5,000 was placed amid talks of a knockout.
Ernest Vierkotter the German baker who set the English channel record says he would meet Mrs Clemington Corson and any others in a race around Manhattan for a 25000 purse and also to challenge Gertrude Ederle across the English Channel. He spoke after a 12 hour 42 minute Dover to near Land's End swim and described eye pain from the sea.
United Press reports Philadelphia based promoter Aronson resigns from the Texas Rickard operation. The veteran fight figure, once linked to Dempsey Unity, says he severed ties and plans to pursue other ventures. The report notes promotion tensions and ticketing policy disputes affecting his tenure.
London theater tonight saw Mrs Clemington Corson perform as Will Rogers, the gold cowboy, and the second woman to swim the Channel, drawing strong public interest as she aims to raise money for her children. The piece notes Rogers' popularity and mentions Catalina Island plans urged by William Wrigley Jr.
Readable portions describe Dempsey and Tunney at training in Atlantic City with plans for a title bout. References to training intensity, injuries and forthcoming schedule hint at a major boxing match. Mentioned figures include manager and training partners, with focus on preparation and public anticipation.
In Munete Indiana amateur boxer Landis died after a sparring session during an open air card last night. The bout with Frank Crouse was stopped in the first half of their six round match when Landis was knocked down and later died at a local hospital. Crouse is related to Clyde Crouse of the Chicago White Sox.
United Press reports at Forest Hills reveal low attendance for major tennis events and concerns over Helena Wills, with officials debating open professional play versus amateur control. Talks cite a $290,000 investment and potential indoor venues as options to boost interest and revenue.
The tournament committee released pairings for the Presidents Cup and noted matches must be played by a set deadline or forfeited. Various first round matches listed include Larson versus Watraven, Dietzel versus Nonast, Stew pet versus Gillette, and Parkeor versus Weiba among others in the Best division with match play handicaps to be applied.
United Press reports on Kyemer of Pittsburgh holding St Louis to two hits in the first game of a decisive doubleheader, a 3 to 0 loss. In the second, the Cardinals won 3 to 3? The text closely follows standings and results across the National and American Leagues with scattered misprints.
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