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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
2
In Warren the Keystones edged a Northwestern Pennsylvania lineup as Curly Williams and Bud Prowl led locals with key baskets. Newell Printers and Warren Times coverage sparked controversy from Ruby Rell while local fans debated attendance and road conditions.
United Press dispatch from New York details a widening controversy over supposed dirty football. Former Harvard and Princeton ties appear, with Hubbard alleging dirty play by Princeton against Harvard and naming Brown, Notre Dame, and Chicago links. The article notes mixed Harvard reaction and hints at further evidence and potential broader impact across major teams.
Tonight the Westfield Tossers meet the Meadville Quantsmen in an Industri Abasketball League showcase at the State Armory. Managers arrange a league night with former high and college stars expected to join, a shot at exhibition play, and a 25 cent admission for adults with children admitted for a dime.
Coach Awan states the High School team is prepared for tomorrow’s Pride night game at the Junior High. A girls tennis prelim accompanies the event as the Grovers visit to face the Orange and Black in a tough matchup, with locals hoping for improvement after a weaker showing against Cambridge Springs.
Excelsior Springs Missouri reports Ban Johnson, former American League head, in serious condition. Dr Ernest Lowrey says he faces a long recovery after neuritis forced bed rest following a Chicago meeting where retirement was decided. Johnson is too ill to think or talk baseball at present.
Support from fans is urged for Teague basketball as Westield Laoners and Raymond hd compete at the State Armory. Guardsmen have arranged hall rental for practice, enabling good basketball from Teague squads and potential wider participation if the venture succeeds.
United Press reports the fate of Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, long barred figures in baseball, will be decided today by Landis. Cobb and Speaker, former managers of the Tigers and Indians, seek reinstatement after gambling allegations in 1919. Both have lawyers and may join a National or American League club if cleared.
Mrs. B. Brinkley reports both she and her husband were relieved from gas after taking Adlerike. One spoonful eased stomach pain and bloating, with continued use promoting sleep. The ad cites Thomas Downey, druggist, as a local endorser.
A scrambled report outlines Salamanca basketball and a Saturday game versus the Bie Rae Pe squad. It notes the Kayswnnes already defeated Salamanca by a wide margin and teases a tough home test with Olson's Swedes visiting the city.
Ohio State announced football scheduling for four years with Wisconsin replacing Iowa for 1990 and Indiana later replacing Chicago in a three year plan beginning 1928. Northwestern appears on the schedule after a lapse of years as part of the Big Ten alignment changes.
In a night game the Keystones defeated Sheffield 21 to 15 on the road. Leal Hinidteaypinp-baile led with 17 points, hitting six field goals and five from the line. Salen was Sheffield’s top scorer with 7 points as the Big Five of the city fell to the visitors.
In 1926 the Straw Fish Commission placed 20,736,907 fish in Pennsylvania streams, valued at 545,787 dollars. The commission notes that 306,068,270 fish were distributed in 1925 for 365,118 dollars, including classes such as perch fry, yellow perch, pike, and white fish.
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