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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

2

Norway Leads In Olympic Winter Sports

United press report from St Moritz notes Norway leading in the Winter Games. Armand Cation set an Olympic record of 17 minutes 17 seconds for the 10 000 metres speed skating. American Jaffe edged Bernt Evensen for the 10 000 metres title by inches, Evensen finishing 18 10 6. Clas Thinberg of Finland won the 1600 metres event, breaking the Norwegian streak, with Norway taking the next three places and Americans Murphy and Bialas trailing.

Unites Pres Evenson Clas Thinberg Norway Eddie Murphy Valentine Bialas United States Thitbere Bernt Evengen Ivar Ballenen Roald Larsen Bright Sunshine Figuhe Talrsex St. Morita Honie Iaving Quires Valentine Binks

Dempsey Offered $100,000 for Summer Fight

Jilles Aronson of Philadelphia reportedly offered former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey $100,000 to meet Jack Groks in a bout this summer at the Phillies' tall park. The offer included $50,000 to Dempsey upon signing and implied a late May opening show to launch the season.

Unice Press Philadelphia Ack Dempsey Ting Jilles Aranson Philadel Toflay Jack Groks Aronson Phillies Tall Park Seation Dempsey

Clymer High Dominates In Dual Wins Over Invaders

Clymer High School swept Lottsville and Sugar Grove, with the reserves handling Lottsville 41 to 16 and the varsity defeating Grovers 31 to 11. Wassink led the varsity in scoring and discipline as Clymer showcased its best passing of the year. Also note Indiana University edged Ohio State 44 to 40 in a Big Ten basketball clash.

Lottsville Varsity Sugar Grove Wassink Stars Clymer High School Sugar Grove High Clysime Lottaville Wille Witle Grovers Neckers Lotisville Clymox Ibisket Fee Wassink Clymerites Indiana Bloomington Ind Indiana University Ohio State Ernie Palmquist Abbott Chandler Samuelson Barrett Dallas von Horn Clymer Ena T Gallup Waseini Eters Palmquist

Corry High sets final workouts before Union City games

Corry High School teams prepare for Wednesday basketball against Union City. The athletic association promotes booster ticket sales and urges fan support for two home games. Close contests expected as both boys and girls teams seek another win against Union City.

Corry High Evernty Union City Corry Corry High School Athletic Association Arec Spepidl Union Reven Tames Mais

Penn Takes Lead in Eastern Cage Race

Pennsylvania rose to first place in the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League after an 87 to 18 victory over Colgate last night. The win broke a four way tie for 1st place as four games filled the schedule this week, with Dartmouth, Yale, Princeton, and Cornell also on the docket for upcoming matchups.

United Press NEW York Pennsylvania Follay Collimpix Penn Dartmouth Comal Yale New Haven Pennsylvania Il Philadelphia Princeton Cornell Kia

Ryan and Irish in Main Event on Meadville Card

Meadville Feb 14 Promoter Johnny Berchtold presents a strong card at the State Armory led by Johnny Ryan of Boston versus Young Irish Akron in a return bout. Trish, lively and fast, seeks another clash with Ryan after fans praised their prior decision. Main card includes Witte vs Jackson, Negro vs from Washington Courthouse, Hahn vs Belmonte, and Severn vs McAleer with local bouts completing the program.

Meadville Johnny Ryan Bosto Akron Johnny Berchtold State Armory Ryan Trish Tunfim Trish Boston Milwaukee Promriter Adiniisanty Sthone Bill Joe Witte Mobile Tat Jackson James Negro Washington Courtheast Iself Johnny Hahn

Boxing Results From Several Cities Reported

United Press dispatches from Chicago Brooklyn Rochester and Cleveland list multiple boxing outcomes. Hany Dillon of Winnipeg upset Sertera. Harry Robart defeated Matty Matthews in Chicago. Larry Johnson of San Francisco scored a first round stoppage over Young Temminai in Philadelphia. John De Coursey and Reed of Omaha fought a four round draw in St Paul. Kip Williams defeated Gene Pino in a six round bout. Williem Harmon beat Canada Leer in Brooklyn. Benny Hall drew with Sanstol. Leo Gatts stopped Delan in Rochester. heavyweights Holm Milke Conroy and Gotloh Miner had six round decisions. Toe Dundes won a light heavyweight bout in Cleveland. Eddie Growd beat Johnny Batt. Nagones defeated Al Jaeks6i.

United Press Chicago Hany Dillon Winnipeg Ouf Holékite Sittera Cuba Harry Robart Chica Matty Matthews Keen Beha Wis Larry Johnson San Francisco Lestucke Young Temminai Philadelphia John de Coursey St Paul Reed Omiahs Gene Pino Cubsin Kip Wiliams Alfabamil Brooklyn Williem Harmon New York Canada Leer Halenihgare Bate Sanstol Benny Hall Rochester Contaknokda Oyit Leo Gatts Holi Milke Conroy Gotloh Miner Somedine

Valentines From Boxing's Champions Stirring Sentiment

Frank Getty reports on a Valentine’s Day tribute to boxing’s leading lights. Letters from Tex Rickard to Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney to Dave Barry, and others celebrate the sport with playful verses and affectionate jests. Some notes reveal playful bravado while others show the era’s boxing circles in a cordial mood.

Frank Getty United New York Wexiby Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Dave Barry Chicago Fifle University Ott Jack Kearns Dempsey Tunney Gene Jack Genie Jamen Johnston Jack Sharkey Cipid Gil Gary

Tilden Hunter Ready for Davis Cup Matches

William Tiden and Francis Hunter of the 1927 Davis Cup squad say they are willing to play in the American or European zones as per the Davis Cup committee but not both. They argue the U.S. team should train abroad, and their plan could split the squad into two teams for zone play. The United States Tennis Association backs a proposal to name two teams, with the first American zone match set against Mexico in April in Mexico City.

United Press New York William Tiden Francis T. Hunter United States Europe U.S Prance United Lawn Tennis Association Chicago Hunter Tilden

Pirates Leaving Pittsburgh for Paso Robles Camp

Bill Hastiner catcher will depart with the battery men of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday for the spring training camp at Paso Robles California.

Pirates Pittsburgh Bill Hastiner Pittsburgh Pirates Paso "Robles Cal

Spartansburg Undefeated In Crawford Loop Strikes Unbeaten Streak

Meadville Feb 4 Spartansburg remains undefeated in Crawford County Class B basketball after a decisive win in Meadville. The team extended its season-long run, maintaining a narrow lead over rivals Hurmonuhutrg and Sprbise, while Summit and Spring Horo face further challenges as the loop tightens.

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Boxers Cleared At New York Athletic Meeting

Two boxers to be reinstated after suspension of one year. Charley Rowenbors and Bushey Graham, bantamweight and lightweight respectively, will be restored to good standing at today's New York State Athletic Commission meeting. McMillan may take Kansas State coaching job if released from Geneva College.

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There’s a Way Opened by The Banker’s Letter

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The fragmentary OCR note mentions Civil Court 2 and a question about a call or warning, plus references to Wisconsin home matters. Details are unclear, with several garbled tokens and missing context. The readable items indicate a legal or civil filing and a potential home-related entry in Wisconsin.

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