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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1928
Page
2
Keystones defeated the Cleveland Colored Tilia 27 to 18 on their home court. Iitch White led with 12 points, scoring twice from the field and making 8 of 10 free throws. Allen was the standout for Cleveland with 5 field goals and 4 of 8 free throws.
Key stone basketball team completed a four game road swing from Corry through five states, winning in Cleveland but dropping notable road results. A benefit game is planned for Al Wolfe and Eddie Genberg of Warren with tickets sold at local stores and outlets.
Illinois earned its first conference victory by defeating Wisconsin 38 to 34. The final moments decided the result as Illinois secured the winning points on a late basket.
The Corry Juniors prepare for a Friday afternoon game against Gridley High in the youth court setting. Details describe a competitive junior high matchup with forwards Hixson and Kimmy listed and public attendance encouraged with a 15 cent admission.
NC O quintet, newly organized, is to play Spartansburg Independents at State Armory Court tonight. The team, after a winless weekend, seeks revenge on the Spartansburg club while preliminaries feature Keyatones high school and Arcade meeting.
Philadelphia sports note outlines Gene Tunney as current light heavyweight champion and Tommy Loughran’s bid to move up to heavyweight. It discusses punching power vs boxing science, historical champs, and Tunney’s and Loughran’s ring experiences influencing a potential title match within a year.
In New York last night Jack Delaney knocked out Sally Montgomery in 0:20, advancing toward the middleweight or heavyweight title fight path. Paolino Paolino KO’d Keeley in a separate quick finish, signaling Delaney and Paolino as rising contenders alongside Heeney, Sharkey, and Tisko in the heavyweight scene.
A boxing program is booked Friday night about two miles west of Union City on Waterford road. Three hours of bouts include Rocky Kaying of Erie vs Billy Bender, 110 pounds Walters tussle, George Orric vs Robert Capron at 150 pounds, and Otto Allen of Waterford vs Sandy Payers of Mis Viting at 182 pounds. A dancing party will follow the events, drawing interest from Union City residents and nearby areas.
A brief report notes Toronto baseball figure John O Prudhomme, a flight-handling pitcher for the Toronto Club of the National League, is publicly linked with future delivery to the Yankees. The piece mentions Jimmy Boone and Lynn Lity of the Oakline Cats and a newly acquired pitcher traveling to 4127.
Los Angeles reports Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, uncertain about boxing return. He hints at possible exhibition or combat with rival heavyweights in New York’s Madison Square Garden if conditions are right, while weighing health and timing.
Two local teams prepare Friday games in a Diocese league rhythm with St. Marys and Cathedral Catholic facing tough tests. Cillian Murray will whistle the opening, while St Blanials meets Cathedral in the other district clash as strong crowds expected.
Fragmentary notes describe a women’s themes of motherhood and companionship. Names and places appear faintly, including references to Mrs Burton Ravker and a city likely in Kansas. The text is garbled and many details are unreadable.
Flint, Michigan hosts the Keystone five in a tough home tilt after split wins this season. The Keys bring Whitey Lieson and a strong lineup including Johnny Stier, Dil Goeckel, Kay Myre, and Reece Jones to challenge the local squad and cap a travel heavy week through Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Tex Rickard leaves for Mam Flin to confer with Gene Tunney about a heavyweight title bout in 1925. Tunney just returned to New York and expects a light two bout schedule this year, with a possible September match if heavyweight contenders are ready.
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