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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1923
Page
2
A garbled report notes Jaek Dempsey could not pin Jebhiny Meyers in a bout described as a draw. The piece mixes in scattered sports and community items including basketball and golf notes, with odd names and vague references to games and events across various venues.
Sister was burned last winter while handling a deadened “Dre” and the farmer stubort file her face. A physician said the burn healed perfectly without scarring. San Cura advertises remedies including San Cura Offenant for old sores and Beecina Crt Bites and Chapped Skin.
Corry Keystones defeat Buffalo Black Rocks 26 to 21 in a hard fought game. Curley Williams scored 15 points including key baskets and free throws. Sprickman stood out for the visitors with five field goals and a foul.
The report lists multiple boxing outcomes with Phil Logan losing to unidentified opponents in a ten round bout. Other bouts feature draws between Johnny Chey and Jimmy Murphy, and Mick Hrowie defeating Sailor Priedman in New York while Detriot heavyweights contest rounds. Substitutions and scoring details accompany the card with various boxers and officials named.
Announcement says Corry Gun Club has received a challenge from Lock Haven for a 10 shot rifle match with Community Service squad from that town. Scores from last night show Swann 72 100, Rittleberger 112 160, Miller 70 167, Pepper 75 100, Hodges 69 148, averaging strong club form as members anticipate early acceptance.
A washer unit moves clothes through soapy water for cleansing and then lifts above the water line to spins dry. The cycle repeats as garments are cleaned and dried in sequence.
Paddy Mullins, manager of colored heavyweight contender Wills, accuses promoters of holding back a Dempsey bout. Mullins says Wills is the top remaining challenger and blames Tex Rickard for past delays while denying rumors about Wills’s health and stamina.
The readable fragments describe a local event or notice centered on someone or something tied to the number 18. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are identifiable in the text. Further readable context is required for a precise summary.
Fragmentary OCR recalls Joseph Kuhn Conrad Weie and Walter Jinks in Johnsonburg. Text mentions a site hunting incident by Wildcat Me Ih wowed and a hail Walk the west, with references to Gols and late events. Content is garbled.
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