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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
2
Braddock and Lominski set rematch to crown light heavyweight contender as Dempsey backs promoter Tommy Logatran. Cubs board vacancies fill after Spiegbansn death. Bud Taylor-Earl Mastro fight near. Pittsburgh Panthers travel to Pasadena for New Year tourney with USC. wrestling, basketball and high school notes wrap the page.
Albert Vandise, once a top Corry High football center, stars with a Los Angeles town club squad after a weeks long tour including Virginia San Pedro Arena Military Academy Pasadena Stanson Athletic Club and Shrine All American teams. The club won all games on the trip and Vandise remains a standout from his high school days in California.
New York report states the 1950 Pittsburgh versus Ohio State football game displaces a historic sectional contest. Ohio had the prior claim to the date long held by Washington and Jefferson and Pitt, who had met annually since 1904, were to play next season on November et. W. & J withdrew to let Pitt take the Nov 18 slot. Carnegie Tech, once set for November 1, will now play November 8.
United Press reports in Chicago that Danny Murphy, once a star right fielder for the Philadelphia Athletics, appeared in Judge Samuel Aechter’s court on a disorderly charge. He claimed to be the former home run hitter of 1910 who helped win a world championship. The judge discharged him and told him to return next day to see what could be done for him.
New York officials target a belated Christmas showcase at Madison Square Garden Friday night pitting Terry Griffiths against Johnny Tisko as a potential prep for Joe Sharkey’s Miami Beach bout, with noisy fans hoping for a decisive win to revive interest in the Sharkey fight. The card also features Otto Von Porat and Vittorio Campoleary, while bets hinge on unproven prospects and lingering doubts about a strong opponent for Sharkey.
Chicago December story notes Pat Kelly, the Chicago University football captain, weighing pro offers from promoter Jim Mullen as he contemplates selling amateur ethics for money. Arthur Shires may be lined up as possible opponent in a first championship contest.
In New York Dennan Ray Batista Bac huti a former Syracuse football star and Olympic 400 meter athlete faces Tarleton in a high profile bout. Betting ranges start at £800 as both fighters seek a decisive ring win.
New York December 24 reports world tenth weight champion Christopher Battidino will face English champion Nel Parlton in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden on February 14. Matchmaker McArdle announced plans to sign contracts this week. Battling recently won the title from Andre Houris and will defend against Parlton, with further bouts planned featuring the winner against other contenders.
The New York boxing commission met today to discuss a delayed lightweight bout between Benny Bass and Tod Morgan. Bass retained the title by KO in the second round as investigators probe fighter conduct and ring incidents.
Cadet guards seal off Culit Stadium while Army football team trains in secret prep for a Stanford scrimmage. Stanford drills with Eastern All Stars face injuries including a knee issue for Willstacker and a cold sidelining Kisinenks. Dowler from Colgate exits with an injury as Pleishhdekor nears lineup for New Year’s Day clash.
Atlas Walh a Yale time cache and former Notre Dame captain said he was considering an offer to be head football coach at Georgetown University. Georgetown seeks a replacement for Lew Dittie who resigned to take an $18,000 yearly contract with Columbia.
Jimmy Slav and Sammy Goldberg, both of New York, clash to a six round draw in the feature bout at Bl Nicholas Arena. The event lists weights around 125 pounds with Slav at 125 and Goldberg about 122.15. Sparse OCR fragments mention Keefer and Pappay in other bouts, indicating a card packed with lighter weight fights and local notes.
Coach Jennings Randolph announces an inter sectional football game between Davis and Williamson and Oklahoma City University to be played at Davis Lat 1936 in Elkins West Virginia on December 24 1936.
A fragmented reflection contrasts civic voices and private resolve during Christmas time. It references testimony, influence, and the pull of public duty, while musing on Scrooge like figures, mob psychology, and the restless spirit of the season. The piece contemplates social isolation, the role of critics, and the hope of better days through shared empathy.
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