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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1928
Page
2
A Corry basketball scene featured Hammermill facing Rochester Oldsmobiles with high praise for the visitors. Referee calls sparked controversy as the Oldsmobiles impressed Erie onlookers. Other notes include Yankees versus Nevers team, Rangers beating Americana, and local high school results and players preparing for upcoming events and tours.
Manager Young announced shifts in the Keystone lineup as Allie Schmitt and Brewer miss the trip. Homer Rose and Teddy Feldt join to face the Rochester Oldsmobiles, who battled Erie to an 88 86 win in a fast, hard fought game.
Altoons Jan 30 A village fire caused by an overloaded stove in a pool room damaged several businesses and destroyed a principal garage. Authorities suspect the blaze started in a stove in a pool room, wounding no one reported.
Corry quintet trailed after a tight first half as Titusville pulled away in the third and fourth periods to win 40 26. Branon and Proschel led Queen City attacks while Curtis carried the Orange and Black offense for Corry.
Corry Rod and Gun Club sharpshooters lost to Cambridge Springs Rifle Club by 31 points at Cambridge Springs. High score for Cambridge was Roberts with 228, five more than Corry captain Merle Israelson at 223. Other Corry shooters included Taracison 228 and Lillie 244 on the Cambridge five-man totals.
Otto Peltzer, Germany’s top middle distance runner, lauds American training methods and Olympic dominance. He says Germany lags by about 20 years in athletics and plans to meet American star Lloyd Hahn to assess competing strength.
Miami Beach report says Gene Tunney starts training today under Lou Wink for his next heavyweight title fight. Tex Rickard to decide on opponent. Billy Gibson, Tunney’s manager, expected Wednesday for talks with Rickard. Rickard may reveal plans for a heavy weight bout by week’s end.
A small crowd saw a close basketball game at the State Armory as Company A from this city fell to the Erie Guards. The final score was 28 to 22, with both teams showing form and parity. Company A vows to play again next Saturday night at the same armory.
Arthur Newton of South Africa broke the 100 mile road record from Somerset to Hyde Park in London by 20 minutes, finishing in 22 minutes and 1 second faster than the former best time.
The Stanford Hose Company and Guardsmen meet again in the Industrial League second round after a 52 to 42 earlier clash. Both teams expect a tight, high tempo rematch with added defense as they battle for the early lead in the loop.
Pittsburgh reports no winter deals for experienced pitchers, pushing hopes onto recruits. With only three rookie pitchers showing, right handers like Erwin Brame Ralph Dawson and Welter Tauscher seem most likely to earn big league time, while Trayas Waner tries out as a cousin of the Waner brothers.
Jan. 30 reports list Charlie Rogt pitcher and Helen Wilson outfielder as holdouts from Chicago Cubs in Martina burg. Willy Wilson sent word he was offered salary but believes his 3D home runs and wins justify a higher pay. source cites Los Angeles dispatches.
Ritola repeats as a prime All American pick in Spalding Almanac selections. Hahn named for 1000 yards while Conger takes the 1 mile. Other honorees include Wildermuth Bowman Phillips Lermond DeMay Care and Elsing plus Be Donald in the weight event.
Corry High School plans to face Westfield High School in a basketball game scheduled for Tuesday evening at Westfield. The contest follows Westfield's strong status as a top South Western New York team, with Corry aiming to rebound from a tough previous loss and boost their best record in years amid expectations of a heated matchup.
Purdue with no gain this week remains atop the Western Conference basketball race. Only three conference games remain this week Minnesota and Northwestern play Monday, Michigan and Chicago at Minnesota Saturday. Chicago beat Minnesota 20 to 26 in the sole Saturday game.
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