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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1930
Page
7
Jack Sharkey enters as a heavy favorite at 1 to 0. New York officials report a $20,000 wager on Sharkey. The bout slated for February 27 in Miami draws fan interest as Sharkey aims to extend his dominance over Phil Scott.
Vague OCR fragment mentions a trust and ingestion five days, with unclear context and missing specifics. No identifiable people, organizations, or places are readable.
Primo Carnera outpointed Man Mountain Hickson in the first round and KO'd Erickson in the second round at the Coliseum. The victory increased Carnera's American earnings to about 70,000 dollars for the tour, with 27 1 2 percent to Carnera after expenses and the rest to managers and sponsors. The crowd expressed displeasure after Erickson won the first round, then Carnera finished with a decisive knockout in round two.
Illinois moved into undisputed third in the Western Conference after a 26 to 18 win over Ohio State last night. The victory gave Illinois a record of several wins and losses, keeping Purdue and Wisconsin ahead. Northwestern upset Minnesota 48 to 47, ending the Gophers chances for a first division berth.
Tikanis defeats Ohio State 26 to 16 as Town State posts 39 to 22 over Oklahoma. Creighton 28, Marquette 20. Northwestern 47, Minnesota 18. St. Louis 1, 32 to 26. Iowa State 30, Oklahoma 22. Yale 31, Dartmouth 30. Washington 26, St. John’s 9. Washington & Lee 7. Ps 128.
A historical notice describes a remedy labeled 666 ia claimed to treat colds grippes flu dengue bilious fever and malaria as the era’s most speedy cure.
Pirates plan to rely on Gus Suhr at first base with 17 rookies joining the 1946 Pirates roster. Notable newcomers include John Stoneham and Andy Bedell, with others like Ben Jinkey, Hal Piney and Glenn Spencer competing for infield and pitching spots. Veteran outfielders Paul and Lloyd Waner, plus Adam Comorosky, remain, while several prospects vie for roles in the infield and pitching staff.
United Press reports University of Pittsburgh coach Dr H M Carlson proposes an honor system to replace referees in a game with Penn State. Coaches would call fouls, with players signaling fouls and awarded free throws after notification.
Two games on tap at St Edward's school on Wednesday evening. Knights of Columbus five face Greenville Knights in the opener after recent local wins. St Edward's High girls meet Mercyhurst Academy lassies in the main event at 8 30 with a return match in prospect.
Pitchers are considered top prospects Charley Hargreaves Ralston Hems rey and Bool expected to form catching staff John O Connell from Columbia South Atlantic League club will be given trial Vetlind the bat New York Feb 15 Dom Volante English lightweight defeated Harry Carlton Jersey City in ten rounds at St Nicholas arena Volante weighed 131 4 Carlton 147
Last night in New York the lightweight bout outcomes favored Hubart Gill and Elkins in a 10 round decision. Elkins earlier defeated Wis by knockout. Moony Davis was outpointed by Connie Jasenio in the semifinals. Roger Blais defeated Stevesty in the opener in Seattle.
Chicago Cubs head to Catalina Island for spring training under manager Connie Mack era optimism. The squad, led by Ray Schaltz and trainer Dr. Lotshaw, aims to avoid late rallies and repeat as National League champions. Rumors of star players switching teams surface but no salary deals are reached with Brooklyn or Pittsburgh stars.
A historical newspaper fragment describes classified ads and notices, detailing how ads are categorized, edited, and charged, with sample lines about offerings, roadside notices, and obituary-like items. The text references a January style of classification and includes a sample notice about Eliza Young’s estate and related administration in Erie County Pennsylvania.
Wanted to buy good work Marie, wright 1300 or 29yin p prying age, waindl, price, M. We Hunt, Spring Creek, Pa., A.D. 2. ad Fertilizers FEEDS at prices you can afford to buy. A feed for every need, Craw ford ML. Woods Co., First Ave., Corry, Successor to Union Produce Go. 1 Fuel, Fee Household Gooda tt 37 FOR SALM-Chéay, used dijecter , swashers, Sunny Set, Coffield and, is in good conition. Hasy's Mervitt Appliance Company, & East Mamsivett, Phone 778% Its Wanted To Buy WHAT WANTED-WI pay highest market price. Union Produce Com- 10-941
The Council of Corry invites sealed proposals to supply the city with a car of semi anthracite coal. All bids must be in the hands of the City Clerk by 8:00 p.m. Monday March 4 1930. Property description and bidder details appear in the notice.
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