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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1924
Page
2
A chaotic report highlights a high scoring Olympic ice hockey clash where Burgngeh dazzled the United States as they chased final victory. Names from boxing and boxing promoters surface alongside college basketball results and hockey scores from Pittsburgh to Buffalo.
The Williamsport Keystones routed the visiting Pros 60 to 28 after a blistering first period. Miller and Williams led scoring with rapid net work as Pitts and ONeill countered, but the Keystones’ defense and quick passes blew the game open early. The second period saw the visitors outscore the Keystones but the opening burst sealed the outcome.
The Corry Red and Gun Club Meadville suffered its sixth consecutive defeat in the Interscholastic League at Franklin last night. Rockford junior Sammy Mandell, who has faced a forfeit of 82500 for a fight with Johnny Disadee, forwards a challenge amid the boxing commission proceedings.
In Chamonin France on February 2 the opening events at the winter Olympics begin amid heavy emphasis on safety. Reports say ski and bobsled courses are extremely hazardous with several injuries among ski jumpers and bob sled teams. The American and Canadian teams focus on practice as final hockey match previews center on the Chancer of the Americans against the Vandelan team.
Five scarlet women who fled the Erie County almshouse while awaiting clinical treatment were captured in Buffalo on Thursday among 23 vagrants and drunks arraigned before Judge Keeler. They were sent to jail to await deportation back to Erie. The escape occurred Sunday night through a fire escape, with local speculation of accomplices. The escapees were Babe Swanson, Ethel King, Morente Chasta, Elgine Valentite, and Mary Schubert, arrested by Buffalo detectives Meegan Murphy O Connor and Striebeck.
Efforts to arrange a third game between Merchans of Oil City and the Keystones of Corry have failed. Oil City manager Jai Lact reported ongoing attempts since the battle horn, but negotiations ended with no date. The two teams, evenly matched, may miss a third contest this season as schedule conflicts persist. Passaic High School continued its long win streak by defeating Trenton Site Norad 130 to 38. Colonel Drake led Cambridge Springs in a early lead as Trubville fell 07 to 18.
The City of Corry invites sealed proposals by February 4 1924 for the construction of Fire Station No 2 on East Washington Street with separate bids for plumbing electrical and general work. Plans and specs by architect A P Mount are on file in the City Engineer and Camerons Building offices.
City requirements call for bids with payable guarantees to City Treasurer. Bids must cover furnishing and supplying all labor and materials for Fire Station No 2 at 8500100 dollars for construction, 10000 dollars for plumbing fixtures and installing, and 10000 dollars for electrical work. Supt. PRED J. Weaver reserves right to reject any bid and waive defects in form.
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