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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1924
Page
6
In a restless season, the Keystone squad faced inconsistent form as coaches rotated guards and centers. Critics urge permanent positions, sharper sideline handling, and steadier practice to unlock Northwestern Pennsylvania's potential.
Love leads Wooster with 18 points as the Wooster five pull away in the second period to defeat the Keystones 38 to 28. Dodez adds eight and Storm scores five as Keystones struggle early with poor shooting and passing before a late Wooster surge seals the win.
In Madison Square Garden 13,000 fans watched Berlenbach overwhelm Larry Estridge, a negro middleweight, by stoppage in the second round after a punishing onslaught. Referee Jack O'Sullivan halted the fight with Estridge bleeding from the nose and mouth and in clear distress. Delaney decisioned Red in the semifinal.
World light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue scored a technical knockout over Jimmy King in the fourth round of a ten round bout. Joey Hicks, alias Allentown Joe Gans, will meet Ted Moore in a 12 round fight tonight. Frankie Schoell held Tiger Flowers to a six round draw in Buffalo. Pancho Villa will meet Young Dencio in Manila in January for a 20 round flyweight title bout.
Mexico City reports a passenger train from Laredo Texas was attacked near Breobro by about 50 bandits. Five soldiers serving as an escort were killed in the assault according to dispatches. The incident highlights a violent clash disrupting rail travel in the region.
Resumption of classes after the holidays finds the High five practicing daily in the Junior High gym as they prep for the 1925 schedule opening mid January. Manager Maloney notes a planned January 10 game at Meadville, though limited practice may force a cancellation. Don Maloney is the only veteran. Coach Sheen must build around the guard with several strong prospects. All home games will be on the Junior High court with ample seating on the east bleachers and stage chairs to accommodate large crowds.
General George C. Richards, soon to retire as chief of the Military Bureau, receives an engrossed resolution from the National Guard Association of the United States. The document expresses appreciation for his work in behalf of the guard and regrets his impending leave from service.
The Clarks roster features college stars Pak Beller Fisher Budinski Dickinsen Warman and Ralph Benedict among others. The Warren Nanieless Five visit Monday for the week opener as the Keystones, under Knit banner last season, promise a fast, high level game and strong competition from regional All Stars.
Ray Temple known as a right handed hurler from Potl and once with Rocky Grave is set for a spring tryout with the Boston Red Sox at training grounds in New Orleans. Joe Huwels notes Temple will get every chance if he proves his stuff and the Red Sox back him with opportunities.
One hundred seven deer were shot at a minting party held on the royal preserve at Castel Porluno by Grovin Prines T number.
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