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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1924
Page
2
Rival clubs in Western Pennsylvania plan a series with hopes for a three or five game format. Discussions aim to stage one game in Pittsburgh, one locally, and a neutral site option. The Merchants push for a local contest to boost fan interest and protect Pittsburgh talent.
Former boxing czar Muldoon returns to power as New York boxing commission head next Friday. He favors keeping big fights out of parks and insists on pricing to limit arena events. The move could halt major bouts at Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds and seeks to curb open air boxing profits.
A fragmented report notes New Zealand entrant in Ye Sompetirin challenge to GaWa Tennis association. The piece mixes local basketball results from Little Valley with mentions of Canisius University, Buffalo, and athletes such as McTigue and Turney. It highlights a rough game where Jamestown beat Little Valley 17 to 10, a first LittLe Valley defeat, and references to upcoming games and contracts.
United Frere reports a draft question to be discussed by leaders in New York. John Con way Toole says no indication of a fight among Eight clubs. vote expected next Monday if object is brought up. Rumors circulate about support from Syracuse, Reading, Newark, Jersey City. Baltimore club reportedly opposes.
Mrs Lupton reported a burglary at her winter residence in Chatwynology, Tain, where a man was seen bending over a dresser. The thief fled with a handful of jewels, valued at $60,000, prompting a police report. A public sale notice lists Cord J. Woody as executor with items to be sold at Congress Street, Corky, Pi.
Corey High’s basketball squad is set for a classroom indoor court exhibition against Corryltan near the State Armory at 8:00. Cambridge team visit noted as coach Sheest reports ticket sales have been fair and Thursday night’s sole game aims to draw a large scholastic crowd.
Boxing card highlights Schoell from Buffalo losing a ten round decision to Pat Prankie Wen dell in Wilkes-Barre while Frankie Schoell falls. other locals Billy Bevan and Joe Barlow win in New York and Buffalo respectively. Amateur squads from North Corry and NuBone travel to Erie and Spartansburg for matchups amid basketball previews.
Jake Schafer defeated world champion Willie Hoppe 1600 to 1418 in a 182 hole billiards match last night in Cleveland. Schafer compiled an 88 point run during the contest.
Alderman reports Miss Margaret Brown abducted Jett Saxon’s wife Mollie Sixon after entering the Saxon home and holding her up with a revolver. Both Miss Brown and Saxon were arrested at a nearby residence. charges pending against the alleged abductors and accomplice Mary McLauglh Clinie for Mothers. A new children’s care facility is planned in Mexico City as part of the Suttie Institution. Lumber buyers seek hardwood and pine timbers from Shreiner Lumber in Pittsburgh.
Camden New Jersey February 6 Professor EJ Christie of Marion Tad formerly a teacher at Indian Normal Institute and Be Johns College Annapolly Md died by suicide in a local hotel. Police report he appeared mentally distressed before taking his own life leaving a note about preferring death to life in a suffering mind and a confusing weather climate theory.
Odds and ends of gowns bloomers camisoles and petticoats with extra sizes. Includes gloves corsets and knit underwear from brands Centemeri Adler American Lady Calma Gossard Niris Just Right Richelieu and Kayser. Some items slightly soiled with lot values to 4.00 and sale lots 139c 59c and 98c.
A long range program aims to expand army and navy air service with fixed annual appropriations split between the two departments. Details are pending finalization as Secretary Weeks outlines preliminary framework. The plan envisions gradual growth through sustained funding and interservice coordination.
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