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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
6
Notre Dame meets a stern test as Stanford and Indiana loom in a New Year’s schedule. Changes in Notre Dame’s lineup bolster the offense, while Stanford’s quick line and reserves push a pressure game.
Keystones beat Warren quintet 38 to 30 on the State Armory court in a rough contest. Art Pitts sparked the rally with five field goals and two fouls in the second half, leading Corryites as Curley Williams broke a nose and left the floor. Kellar Pedlow and Ash paced Warren with four, two, and one baskets, but Pitts’s sensational shooting sealed the win in the final minutes.
Walter Camp's 1924 All American selections are published by Collier's weekly. First team excludes Yale Penn and Michigan stars, naming Bjorkman Dartmouth McGinley Penn Garbisch Army Hotrell California Weir Nebraska Berry Lafayette Stuhldreher Notre Dame Grange Tilais Koppiseh Columbia Hazel Rutgers. Second and third elevens list Wakefield Beattie Lovejoy Pondelile Waldorf Lawson Slagle Pond Wilson Crowley Mahaney Wissinger Pleckenstein Town Walsh Mahas Gowdy Frazer Stivers Imlay Keeler Strader with California pullback Strader.
Washington December report states Bucky Harris will keep the Senators' 1924 World Championship lineup for the 1925 season with same fielders in place. Roger Peckinpaugh Ossie Bluege Joe Judge Buck Harris at second base and outfielders Earl McNeely Goose Goslin Stim Rice. Pitching additions expected from Walter Johnson Zachary Mogridge and Marberry.
The Holly Majors of New York headline a road show with Altrock and Al Schacht in a pregame stunt program. Star players listed include Nat Hickey Snooks Dowes Al Kellett Dewey Steffen Admiral Martin Harry Moyer and Nick Allfock. Manager Youre hikes prices to 75 cents, promising a fast, high profile exhibition against the Gotham five.
New York reports Paul Berlenbach declining a January 6 bout with Young Marcellus of New Orleans to rest between fights. McKeesport, Rosy Stoy of Lancaster and Phil Verdi of Rochester fought ten rounds with a judges’ verdict of a draggy performance, Stoy being called a shade better. Nike McTigue, the light heavyweight champion, travels from New York to Summit New Jersey to train for January 7 showdown with welterweight champ Mickey Walker.
A New York report from December 90 cites football officials at the Hotel Astor voting to keep the forward pass and proposing four minor rule changes. Proposals include abolishing first downs on offside, moving kickoffs to the 25 yard line, restricting player height to four inches, penalizing roughing the kicker, and removing the offense’s first down on recovery. Harold M. Gore argues a touchdown on a forward pass should stay three points. Hob Zippke won the presidency, with Fielding Wost a notable contender.
Local sports notes from Oil City report the Merchants will start a new forward tonight against Morry alieve. J. Ried and Keen are highlighted for strong play as Buffalo and other teams are referenced. A broader roundup mentions Hoppe and Cannafox posting bets in New York and a New England college link to Midbury.
In Hamilton Ontario on December a inquest into Joe Baytowiz murder by a poker saw his two sons Tony seven and Walter silent. They had earlier described their mother and four men as the killers but at trial they refused to speak or identify the suspects. Their mother and four men face murder charges as the case proceeds.
A fragmented report notes Newman terestory and locals discussing a management wish to help Lily Anak Rich pursue a spot with the West Penn Tongue squad. The piece mentions James and local hopes for a trial amidst unclear details.
A real combination stove described as two complete stoves in one unit with coiled surface and gas capabilities is detailed by AC M Stewart & Co with location at Mill and Main Streets. The item combines heating and cooking functions in a single appliance for household use.
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