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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1929
Page
7
The city considers an all Corry quintet drawn from four clubs to revive indoor play and attract old crowds. Aimed to unite local teams under one lineup, the move follows fan interest and industry league activity, with announcements expected soon.
Veteran fighter William Stribling at 24 years old faces Tack Sharkey in a Miami Beach bout after a career of defeats and wins against notable opponents. Paul Filling earns praise as a referee in a famous All Show-Thief game, with Notre Dame and Bradley College scheduling nocturnal football events. United Press coverage notes shifting gym and college matchups in early February.
The Boston city council tabled a weeklong Brevis application for Sunday baseball, postponing a decision as President Emil Fuchs of the Braves challenges if his club could play Sunday games. A public hearing was scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. with officials to answer questions about the issue.
Max Schmeling signs with Madison Square Garden Corporation for exclusive promotion in the United States. Colonel John S Hammond leads the Garden effort as Schmeling pursues the Tunney title, with a brief return trip to Germany planned before resuming U.S. bouts.
Chicago reports promoter Jim Mullen urges elimination of the junior lightweight title. He argues the class crowds the weight limit and proposes a series of elimination bouts ending at 196 pounds to crown a unified featherweight champion. Potential participants include Ted Morgan and Andr Abutis with other names listed.
George Kirksey cites a slate of rookie players and hopefuls for the Chicago White Sox as they prepare in Dallas. Weiland Blackburne, a tall southpaw, is expected to win a regular pitching spot alongside veterans Faber and Lyons. Infielders and catchers are crowded, with Charley Shites, Irving Jeffries, and Bill Cissell among contenders, while three backstops battle for the catching role.
Cleveland Rosenblums defeated Fort Wayne on Fort Wayne's court by 19 to 11 to win the first half title in the American Basketball League before more than 4,000 fans. The game was a thriller from start to finish.
United Press report from New York highlights two billiard clashes in the World Championship 18.2 balkline tourney. Matsuyama, a compact Japanese player weighing about 100 pounds, defeated Edouard Horemans of Belgium 400 to 292 in 16 innings, surprising odds that had favored Horemans. Matsuyama, who has lived in the United States eight years, credited improved form since his Washington 1927 showing, and now stands just one win from the title as Cochran and Hagenlocher prepare for upcoming matches.
In a Meadville bout, George Nichols defeated Teddy Easterbroase in under three rounds, exposing Easterbroase’s puncher reputation. Eric Hogan stopped Johnny Pollock in the fourth of a six round match, as the card showcased quick finishes and notable early action at the State Armory.
Garry High basketball hosts North East High in the first Scholastic League games in four days. The locals, led by the grape-pickers, seek a strong showing to regain county standing while Wesleyville lags. rivals from the east loom as wary contenders tonight.
St Edward's High of Curry travels to Titusville to face St Titus High in a prep league game. The defense and passing show promising Whitehall scrimmage notes and coach McDonnell drills. Possible lineup changes and Friday night game plans discussed. Pittsburgh purge: Pittsburgh University beat Rendale Poly 48 to 15 in a one sided college game.
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