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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
6
Wayne Munn, holder, will defend his wrestling crown in a rematch with Zbysako, moved to Kansas City after an injunction disrupted the original site. The bout, initially set for Metymnaryearvh, will now take place in Missouri amid shifts in venue and schedule.
Little Valley beats the Keys 36 to 31 as the Micks dominate the boards from the field led by Fuss with nine baskets and Rich scoring eight. The Keys draw seven fouls on Jones while Little Valley adds twenty free throws to secure the upset.
Paavo Nurmi set a record pace at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden winning the one mile and a half event in 6 30 5, with Jose Ray quitting after two laps as Nurmi also led the 5 000 meters claim. Willis Plant edged Ugo Prigerin in a 22 06 35 indoors record, while George Goulding was ordered out by his doctor due to a failing heart. Nurmi led from start to finish and distanced Lermond by 60 yards.
United Press reports Pete Lateo of Scranton Pa fell to Billy Wells the British welterweight champion in a ten round decision. In Boston Tiger Flowers stopped Tommy Robson in the eighth when the referee halted the bout to prevent further punishment. In Paris Lew Burston of New York applied to attach the purse of Dany Frush after Frush was knocked out Tuesday night by French featherweight champion Edouard Mascart.
Meadville High School fell to Edi Toro Normal by 38 to 30 in a bowling match played last night at Meadville Lanes. Meadville totals were 685 591 643 and 19 9.
Investigation into the Dolan O Ponsoll scandal focuses on immunity demands by Jimmy O Connell and Gary Datayt as key figures. Fellow witnesses, including Dolan and others, face possible reappearance under counsel after a telegram noted O Connell leaving California for New York.
A garbled United Press summary from New York reports Amos Rusio nearing retirement after a long baseball run with the New York Giants and hints at Polo Grounds duties. It also covers Jack McAuliffe, Kid Kaplan, and Johnny East amid various court and extradition notes, with confusion over jurisdiction and testimony in a broad, fractured sports and legal roundup.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Fredonia possibly losing a local baseball club this year. Names such as Teague, Wal Hak, Mathewson, and others appear, with vague references to attendance, finances, and a potential new era if a team folds.
United Prose reports Princet on top, defeating Emerson High School in a decisive basketball bout. Lemon starred for Princeton as the Tigers extended their long winning streak, showcasing relentless offense and solid defense throughout the game.
United Press reports Shurley Paddock, noted sprinting figure, aims to challenge Paavo Nurmi, the Finnish wonder, in upcoming dash events in Pasadena. The article notes Nurmi as a dominant middle-distance runner and hints at Paddock seeking a match-up expected in February.
Alumni will present a two act comedy at High School auditorium on February 20. Proceeds go to the association. Fire aftermath disrupts the city as youths occupy a street roped off for safety. Navy defeats Duquesne 71 to 17 at Annapolis. Army tops Massachusetts 10 to 10 in West Point.
Black color ladies heavy all wool hose offered at a price per pair. Readable context shows a simple clothing item listing.
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