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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1927
Page
2
A concise sports column notes a hearing into Risberg charges today. It surveys prominent basketball figures, boxing bouts, Miami Beach open, and local teams with mentions of players like Salanders, O'Shea, Kaplan, and Sarazen, alongside upcoming league games.
Risberg accuses Chicago White Sox gang of fixing games during 191? pennant drive. Landis orders 10 players to appear for hearings. Gandil and others deny charges while saying they will testify. Accused include Weaver Gleason Schalk and Rowland. hearings could last several days.
New York reports that American and British golf authorities have agreed on dates for a major tourney in 1927. The United States Golf Association announced after a cable conference with The Rox tal and Ancient Golf Club that the U S event will begin at Oakmont on June 1 and the British event at St Andrews on July 10. The plan aims to coordinate two premier competitions despite tensions.
High school basketball prospects sharpen drills ahead of Friday clash with Titusville, led by Ovens and a deep squad. Alumni turnover spurs Orange and Black as reserves push veterans, with strong passing and team play shaping a likely victory bid.
United Press reports former champion William Tilden will depart for California Monday to join the U S invasion of Europe, with plans to compete in Florida and Riviera events. His decision to skip the Riviera could affect the tennis mecca financially as club owners sought attendance for matches against French stars.
Erich Magenlacher of Germany and Willie Hoppe start their medal matches for the world championship at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York tonight. The three‑night program includes two more sessions and a referee is Albert G. Cuillep. The event features heated balls, precision play, and the famed cue artistry of Hoppe and Magenlacher as fans pack the ballroom.
Yale athletics deny any wrongdoing by Joe Wood former Cleveland player in Yale scandal The Yale Athletic Association Board of Control suspended further actions while reviewing Wood’s past conduct and maintains no evidence challenges his honesty or integrity
A discussion notes that mass psychology concerns the mental processes of crowds while individual action differs. It explains that people act differently in large gatherings and that mass psychology is related to, yet distinct from, individual mental processes.
Tex Rickard travels to St Louis to sign Gene Tunney for a major indoor heavyweight bout. Dudley Viel Matone and Tunney’s attorneys accompany the party as promoters, managers, and press plan covers. Rickard believes a September Yankee Stadium bout is possible if contracts are agreed in St Louis.
Glenn Thistleweight, former Northwestern mentor who tied for the Western Conference crown in 1925, is appointed field football coach at the University of Wisconsin. George Littie, director of athletics, announced the decision today amid nervous reports from Madison.
Keystones idle for rest of week as Aneystones and others prepare for a game in Cleveland next Monday night. The Keystone manager faced uncertain lineups while the team aims to finish strong and challenge top contenders the home court. The New York Geltion join the bill on Monday evenings in January, promising a historic Armory sports event.
The report outlines a sensational case where a woman, identified as Mrs Washington Resin, faces probation after an affair ending in marriage and a child. The court spared harsher penalties, detailing conditions for return to her husband in Chicago. News from New York via United Press dated January 3.
Recipe notes describe preparing a tasty apple posset. Peel and stem three apples, bake until tender, then pulp stemmed and sweeten with honey or glyceein. Add one teaspoonful ground ginger and a teaspoonful of cinnamon for flavor.
A Navy official report discusses proposals to limit players’ college years on military teams, amid rumors Army has secured players like Wild GE Kelly. naval officers debate fairness and potential for extending rules to service academies, with implications for West Point and other schools.
A fragment notes a Prenoli shoe described with a vamp of brown kid and quarter of lighter brown suede. The text appears garbled but references a footwear item and color contrasts.
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