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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
2
Keystones defeated a rival 90 to 24 after a close first half 16 to 15. Slicen led locals with five field goals as Keystone rallied late in the second period. Bohn and Boudreau fouled out for Erie amid a rough game with multiple personal fouls.
New York February 9 United Press reports that Harry Greb and Gene Gibbons, two of America's strongest heavyweights, will sign with promoter Tex Rickard for a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden in March. The agreement marks a major heavyweight matchup between the two chalked stars.
United Press reports Jesse Burkett has signed a new contract with the New York Giants. The deal ties Burkett to the team alongside pitchers McGraw and Kinsella with Hight Jeueh and Cozy Botany also mentioned in coverage of the signing and roster notes.
Army hoops team extended its winning streak to ten by defeating West Virginia 35 to 22 last night at Point. The solid defense and balanced scoring carried Army to another decisive victory.
A husband describes giving his wife glycerine and bark mixtures to ease years of stomach issues. He claims weight gain followed, praising a “stomach medicine” and urging readers to try Elomumont style tonics for digestion and purging impurities. The account cites a pharmacist’s ad copy warning of foul matter and constipation dangers.
Feb reports say the New York Yanks lack a competent fly chaser and may field a makeshift outfield until May 20. Huggins may shift Wally Schang to catcher and use rookie Al DeVormer behind the bar, while Wade Ruth and Bubs Mouse train. Existing rivals Washington Boston and St. Louis strengthen, keeping pennant hopes uncertain.
Opening games for the American League feature matchups including St. Louis at Chicago, Detroit at Cleveland, New York at Philadelphia, and Boston hosting on April 12. Decoration Day and major holidays list additional pairings such as Detroit at St Louis and Chicago at Cleveland with other city derbies.
In Washington in February reports say the minor leagues may face a real freeze out policy. No definite decisions were made in a secret session of the club, and Ban Johnson indicated the policy question would be carried to the forthcoming Nations League meeting in New York. A joint meeting of the two major leagues may be held afterward to discuss the issue.
Claude Messenger, representative for Ebrry i and vicinity, advertises tailored suits without vests from five dollars and up, urging buyers not to pay for items they cannot use. Bell 52W. 6110
An advertisement lists Andrew B Mekelvhe as a chiropractor and nerve and spine specialist with office at Hom Block W Canter St and a Bell can be reached at phone 277K Corry Pe.
A Franklin police raid at the Exchange Hotel room 52 at about midnight led to the arrest of Patrick McCallum Asias RG. Heckler and H. C. Sermon. All men, said to have registered days earlier, faced jail without bail after a noisy rumpus and dice game in their room.
Officers found Mo handling bottles of whiskey in two wide Lee Bath suitcases. Sixteen dips, some of which were of the tended variety, were collected and turned in at the station. McHugh filed his report and left, with Chief Blair taking over the case.
Steubenville report states Elmer Cost was killed during a steel strike clash as rioting strikers swept forward with machine gun fire. Robers, Walls, and a Pittsburgh detective agency member were charged following investigators of Yorkville events. The fragmentary copy references UPI coverage and a separate New York auction notice with generic sale details.
A circular ad lists towels and toweling at 25 to 50 cents per yard, longcloth 36 inches wide, bed spreads from 1.98 to 5.50, blankets including buffalo wool and domestic wool from 6.50 to 15.00, outing flannels, pillow tubing and cases, damask table covers at several prices, and coats suits and furs with marked discounts. Major items feature linen, cotton, and wool products with price points and sale notes.
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