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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1928
Page
2
Industrial League recap notes Stanford’s undefeated run defending champions, Purdue leading Big Ten after beating Indiana 28 25, Kane High dominates Section seven, Jocko Munch to Erie return, and boxing and hockey results from New York to Montreal.
Keystones travel to Corry Thursday to meet the Cleveland Rosebuds in an exhibition doubleheader as Blue and Gold supporters anticipate a strong shot at upsetting the Rosies. The visiting roster features Lie Ghigans Pug Alakoney Soup Garmobetl and Dave Kerr, with key Cleveland stars Nat Hickey Carl Hustit and Rich Deighan. Kerr captains the club as Cleveland seeks to reclaim the league title after strong seasons and past Celtics challenges.
The light heavy championship bout ended in a bewildering finish as the referee ruled a foul, awarding the match to Glorence Klund while Shimsus Ghichike protested. Both challengers had each won one prior, leaving Bhlmkus as the new champion after a chaotic title bout.
Bud Taylor delivers a freak knockout in Milwaukee, a chaotic bout with Jon Paylor and Phi Zwick trading low punches before Taylor is counted out. Referee Wajim Houlshan administers the full count as spectators recall a night of wild exchanges and odd twists.
Westfield High meets Columbus High in the Orange and Black game of the week with the High School Legends facing Corry to follow. The opener is set for 7:30 p.m. local time as Westfield seeks another Southwestern New York victory while the strong Columbus squad aims to slow them down.
Chicago officials endorse Ballyhog as Tunney’s next heavyweight title bout site. Illinois Boxing Commission and politicians back the bid while Anton Cermak and Rickard negotiate terms and timing to name an opponent by February 1. Tunney reportedly prefers Chicago over New York as the venue.
Rex Beach remains the favorite in the Palm Beach golf tournament after a tight first round. WE Price defeated Beach 4 anded in a duel for the championship play. Grantland Tierson and Maurice Collette posted wins, while Arthur Somers Rabe and Clare arlges advanced by default.
The fragmentary schedule note reports a game between two teams named Slymer and Palconer Higts with refereeing by Himes. A severe storm prevented Clmer team from reaching its listed opponent, delaying play and changing the planned date with further venue details unclear.
The Keys won at Olean in a late game last evening. Reported score was SZ to YT, with delays due to a severe Panama form disturbance and transportation issues causing late arrival. exact game details were unavailable for publication.
For the first time in six years local fight fans can see live bouts at the Oil City armory on Monday night January 30. The James M. Henderson post American Legion backs the program with promoter Jake Pitler staging four fights on a 20 round card featuring top Western Pennsylvania fighters. Main event is a grudge match Philips versus Joey Novak of Pittsburgh. other bouts include Johnny Hahn of Oil City, Gor fan Pacis of Pittsburgh, Lou Terris of Kittanning versus Jimmy Hogan, Wiel Severin of Mushville versus Marty McAleer of Erie, all billed as aggressive showdowns for the public benefit fundraising effort.
Yale swimming team broke several world intercollegiate records at last night’s sanctioned meet by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association and Aquatic Union. New marks were set across distances from 1000 to 1600 yards, with only a few events not matching records.
Stanford Hose defeats Journal 43 to 31 in Industrial Basketball League action. Donn Maloney led Stanford with eight field goals, Hollobaugh added five double-digit baskets, while Kinney and Brown paced Journal scoring. The win keeps Stanford undefeated in the round.
Boston heavyweight Jack Sharkey will fight Join ny Hisko of Cleveland in New York on March 12 in Tex Rickard s elimination tournament. The announcement shows Sharkey ruling out others and accepting Rickard s match maker Josh McMahon s plan.
Pauly Dri4ebll, noted as a top athlete from North University, has graduated with honors. The event marks a milestone for the former player who later married Mary Loree McCarthy, drawing local attention to his athletic and academic achievements.
Tex Rickard and Gene Tunney indicate the pending heavyweight elimination tourney will yield a strong challenger for the champion next September. Contenders include Jack Sharkey, Young Heeney, Johnny Risko, Jess De Sunby, and Paulino.
The Corry High girls defeated Columbus High on the Junior High court with a 40 to 4 score. Dorothy Hesey and Bee Daugherty led the attack while Corry's guards limited their opponents to no field goals, relying on free throws for most of the scoring.
Philadelphia night manager Glassman and his stable face suspensions by the New York State Athletic Commission. Benny Bas, a protégé, and several others are cited amid the postponed match involving Bugs Candonerh. Indefinite action also hits Belanger and Bolinger over disciplinary issues.
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