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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1924
Page
2
A scrambled sports column notes Billy Miske's death after a fight with Jack Dempsey, lists Miske’s rivals including Gibbons and Norfolk, and references Connie Mack and Pap Moran. It also covers Navy vs Washington football, Cappentier’s ring plans, and various high school and college football matchups with scattered scores and upcoming camps.
The State Boxing Commission reports gate receipts and license fees totaling about $6,200 from Monday night events. Proceeds come from clubs, trainers, physicians, and officials, with a five percent gate share, and will be deposited after a legal holiday. The article notes various bouts and boxers mentioned in the night’s matches and related charges.
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey in New York asks promoter Tex Rickard to schedule three fights on Memorial Day Independence Day and Labor Day. Dempsey aims for Gibbons Pirpo and Wills in that order but Rickard doubts Gibbons as a main draw. They discuss a potential training camp and a return bout with Wills while tensions with Paddy Mullins ease.
America’s first U S Olympic speed skating team sails from New York aboard the President Monroe to contest events at Chamonix 1924. The six skaters include Joe Moore Charles Jenkins William Stimmer Harry Kaskay Valentine Islands Richard Donovan Steinmers and Jew.
United Press reports a Macon schoolboy defeated Dave Rosenberg, former New York middleweight champion, in a light heavyweight bout. The crowd roared as the young fighter celebrated ringside with his family, including his mother and brother, who cheered from the first row.
Dearco of Cleveland knocked out Teddy Joyce of Toronto in the fourth round of their tariround semifinal at the Erie arena New Year program. In the main event Jimmy Mughe of Nites won a judge's decision over John Carey in a heavy string match. Tommy Phillips of Buffalo beat Joe Peppers of Cleveland. Lew Tendler of Philadelphia was beaten in a ten round bout by Nate Goldman. Bud Taylor of Terra Haute won a round decision from Sammy Noble in New York. Rocky Kansas of Buffalo finished strong to a ten round decision over Teddy Meymore. Andy Chaney of Baltimore won a 12 round decision from Archie Walker in Rochester New York. Sue Lynch stopped Jimmy Murphy in Pittsburgh. Pancho Villa easily won three round decisions over Tony Nerman in Pittsburgh. Kid Williams defeated Midget Smith in Brooklyn. Lew Bloom beat Young Roberts in Columbus. Frankie Callahan stopped Bill Kim in the eighth.
Six city plant teams start the season at the state armory Houight with Corry Jamestown facing Ajare tossers at 7:00 pm The Tanotgy team plays Rail roaders five minutes later and Kutta vs Climax meet at 3:30 The two out of three games of 15 points decide each engagement Leaders urge all teams to be represented and arrive on time for the openings.
Jamestown suffered a 14 point defeat as Wooster College of Wooster Ohio, the 192% champions of the Ohio Conference, showcased a sharp five man defense and fast breaking offense. The game impressed with speed and teamwork, delivering the season's prettiest basketball on local courts.
Warren’s Nameless five travel to meet the Keystones in a tavern for a crucial intercity basketball showdown. Knabb leads Warren with scoring power in both recent games, while Pedlow Conroy Potts Secrist Nelson and Findley support the lineup. Williams Miller Jones Young Sheen Pierce and Pitts are expected to start as in past matchups, with two scout teams preceding the main event.
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