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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1927
Page
2
The Yale University Athletic Association announced ratification of Tarvard Yale and Princeton athletic dual agreements, preserving the former triple agreement with simplified wording and a provision that athletic eligibility decisions be made by the respective universities.
Thomas J. Prather of Muncia received a four year sentence in the Western yout royalate and a $5 fine after a jury conviction for manslaughter in the deaths of Prd. Mat ie. The court proceedings occurred last week in Mescdville with the charge of manslaughter in action.
Churchill Downs awaits May 1 as a record Derby draw nears with 151 horses expected. Top nominees include Payne Whitney's string plus Edward Bradley Klarer and Widener. Nominations paid include 85 dollars to join and 500 dollars to start from a 50 000 dollar purse. Many contenders train daily at the track.
In Las Vegas and Paso Robles, the Pirates plan uniform issue at training camp with first practice set for Thursday. Veteran catcher Oi Smith has been delayed due to illness in his mother’s family.
In Piermont New York a horn sounded for more than four hours after a car plunged into Sparkbill Creek. Rescuers found two men dead inside the vehicle identified as John Englewood New Jersey and West Englewood. The horn apparently wailed as the car sat in the creek. Miss M Biggar of Brie arrived for a W B A anniversary reception and party this afternoon.
The Warren Buckeyes surged to a high scoring win at Erie County Electric on the Erie Arena court. They posted a league record 42 points against Erie County Electric and totaled 102 points in the game as Warren dominated play with strong five man teamwork and standout defense led by pivotman Wartsly and sharp shooting from Hirsch.
Pittsburgh's John A Fintoy Jr defeats Emil Renner of Youngstown to open the national amateur 182 balk line billiard championship. Fintoy posts a 11 14 26 average and 77 high run while Renner averages 19 5 with a 41 high. Union City Eastman five plans to avenge a prior defeat at Waterford. Local players from this city join the game lineup on Wednesday night.
The Surry high Tasketeers travel to Orange and Dlack for games against Union City High on Thursday and St Titus High in a return at Jinsille on Saturday. Union City game shifted from Wednesday to avoid Eastman Waterford conflicts. Orange and Jack beat Titusville Catholics by two points in a prior home game. St Titus hopes to even the score at Titusville with Corty tossers as Corry boosters plan to attend.
United Press reports from Los Angeles that promoter Tex Richard plans a heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Harry Maloney with a proposal of about $800 for Dempsey’s base. Dempsey’s business representative said a firm conference will decide if the fight occurs between Decoration Day and July 4 at a major hall park.
The Thursday game features the Radiators against Buckeye at the Armory as a key league tilt. A Radiators win could crown them top in the race while Buckeye seeks a top three finish. The contest promises tight defense and late-season urgency with both squads aiming for pivotal separation.
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