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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1929
Page
2
Wesleyville High School will oppose Corry High in a game in this city on Wednesday evening. The Wesleyville quintet has shown steady improvement in recent games and may present a tougher assignment than expected for the Orange and Black.
Former Keystones players Dexter Schmidt White Jones and Bygism join forces to face Industrial All Stars at the State Armory in Corry. Promoter Jones says turnout and pre game plans should boost turnstiles with tickets at local outlets and proceeds to the Industrial Fund.
Frank Getty reports Jack Sharkey, veteran Boston heavyweight, as the favorite to beat Young Strickling in a Florida bout. Sharkey faces a tough test if Strickling exploits mood shifts, but Sharkey appears stronger on paper and should reach the ten round limit as both men taper to weight.
Capt Malcolm Campbell was hurt when his airplane totaled after crashing into a tree near Calvinia in the Cape Province. His nose and lip required stitches after the impact and he was photographed at the wreck. Campbell was conducting an aerial survey as part of a speed record bid with Major H. O. Segvaye ahead of trials in Daytona Beach.
Harrisburg February 25 Governor Wishey proposed a collection change at the Holuree 15 to fund the state gasoline tax. The move could raise a constitutional question that would jeopardize the state road bond program.
Jamestown February 25 The People’s Credits edged the Warren Merchants 21 20 in a late rally at State Armory Noor The final period produced the decisive plays as Piney Johnson and Ralph Patchen led the comeback Patchen scored four graceful field goals to seal the win and Deby One kept the rim hot with accurate shots.
Manager John J. McGraw will arrive to take charge of the New York Giants. The squad has been under the direction of coach Hal Chase and Bill Niehoff for nine days. Twenty one players are here.
In Franklin on Saturday Ford City Co. defeated Kanehoya Holy Co. 36 to 26 to advance to the cage finals. The game started rough with fast play and anxiousness but Ford City mounted a late rally, finishing strong after a 17-11 first half and an 18-23 edge after the third, ending 86-26.
The Brooklyn Robins begin their Spring training with ten players unsigned including Dasvy Vance Babe Hermann Rube Bressier and Doug Mee Weeny among the notable names. Early arrivals Glenn Wright Leo Bader William Clank Ray Moss Billy Rated Olise Daley and Johnny Rederick reported with contracts in hand.
West Millcreek remained atop the Erie County Interscholastic League after a 43 to 26 win over Edinboro Union High. Wesleyville offered stronger defense but fell 58 to 41 to Edinboro, while Girard defeated Union High 26 to 4 with De Manuel leading the scoring.
In San Francisco a middle aged woman who lured a four year old boy Hafis Murphy from a focal playground to a private home faces potential conviction. Court sources say the defendant Mrs Edward Murphy could plead guilty and seek leniency while prosecutors seek a harsh sentence for the kidnapping and confinement. Local officials vow continued effort to protect children from similar acts.
Roy Howard of Scripps Howard announces a Wednesday bout between Sharkey and Stribling will air on the National network. Howard, headed by the Madison Square Garden Corp, arranged with Williams Carey and Jack Campany to carry the fight, after prior talks with Dempsey.
Paavo Nurmi vanishes after entering the two mile steeplechase at Madison Square Garden causing officials to suspend him from competition until he explains his absence. The incident occurs as other athletes set records including Einc Purse’s new two mile steeplechase mark and Talvin Wide’s flat race win.
Twelve Cincinnati Reds headed for spring training in Orlando joined by manager George Mondrick and staff. The caravan includes Aub, Harrington, Jonagan, Walp, Maer, Catone Hien, Sukeforth and Uolders-Pipp among others. Crabtree and Johnsons absent from the outfield list.
Edinboro and the Lawrence Park Juniors debuted in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League on Saturday at Lawrence Park range. Edinboro won 151 to 130 with Gil LeSeue high for Edinboro at 209. Boutian led the Juniors with 208. The new squads were slightly below established teams, but are expected to boost the league’s season with future matches.
New York court sentences Mrs Eamner Evans DeForest Wilson to six months in penitentiary for shooting her lawyer husband Darlett Wilson. Bellevue psychiatrists determine she is sane.
Carmett Hill of the Pittsburgh Pirates is sidelined with a sore arm during a Paso Robles California training camp. Coach Hill Hinchman, led by trainer Mike Chambers, reports Hill’s temporary lay off and urges quick reporting of any ache or pain. Several players, including Swoons, Blankenship, and Homaley, suffer minor wing or arm issues but continue workouts.
The world champion New York Yankees began spring training in San Antonio with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in attendance. Gene McGrew joined the squad today while the advance party already arrived. Other notable names include Leo Durocher Renny Bengo Urey Heimach Roy Sherld and George Burns.
The second S group of Pittsburgh Pirates, under Coach Bill Hinenmin, head to their training camp at Paso Robles, California after overnight departure. Notable players listed include In-Belders Warl Sparky Adaing Harry Rhconda and Outhelders Cal Frey Adam Comorsky.
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