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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1927
Page
2
Feature on boxing legends and rising fighters with mentions of Dempsey Sharkey bout talks. East Coast minor league prospects Temple and Red Sox farm ties noted alongside schedule shifts and anticipated major league returns.
Corry supporters plan to caravan to Pittsburgh for a Harris-Hill Day celebration at Forbes Field on Saturday. Local organizers handle reservations and fund raising as fans decide whether to drive or ride a special train, with Carmelly Hill and Bartes named among honored guests and a campaign underway to secure memorabilia for the two players.
Sports column lists standings and yesterday results across the National and American Leagues. Teams named include Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis Detroit New York Washington Boston and Detroit. Upcoming games note Philadelphia at Houston St Louis at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland.
A long local essay argues for fish conservation, urging catch and release of undersized trout and small bass to allow populations to mature. It discusses deer and other species, waterway health, and the idea that more abundant smaller fish support larger future game fish, calling on anglers to protect future generations.
Washington owner Mark Grint announced the purchase of pitcher Johnny Zachary from the St. Louis Browns for 7500 dollars. Zachary, a right hander with prior injury history, joins the Senators to bolster their rotation as they chase a pennant.
Hawaii prepares to host the United States outdoor swimming championships at the Waikiki Memorial Pool from August 24 to 27. The 1000 meter long saltwater course, fastest in the world, will showcase top swimmers from the United States, Argentina, Australia and beyond. Notables include Albert Zorilla, Johnny Weisner, Water Spence, Roy Carlton, Harry Ghiney and George Kojac as they aim to break world records. Local athletes like Sam Kahanomuiai train nearby as rivals arrive on Oahu.
Dempsey trains at Saratoga ahead of the July 2 Yankee Stadium match with Jack Sharkey. Reported drills show him refining style, with Flynn guiding striking and a focus on power. Gans and McMullen sparring partners suffered blows as Dempsey tests a shifted right hand and aggressive charges, while Shade and others observed the bout-heavy session.
Honolulu report describes Grace abandoning a Pacific flight after his plane was badly damaged en route toward California. The pilot, linked to Los Angeles, was ordered to tow the craft to California as plans shift toward a land hop or other approach.
The report highlights the Big Five in a baseball showcase with Gebrie Hroughy near the 400 mark after a triple. Ruth goes 3 for 4, Speaker delivers a key five hits effort, and Cobbs Went struggles, while Tromshy remains idle as team averages and line scores appear distorted by OCR errors.
The TreCounty League lists three contests this week under Endeavor management with matches against Corry Tidioute and Warren. Results from the weekend show Warren, Endeavor, and Corry posting various scores, and the schedule includes midweek games Tuesday and Saturday events across Levine and Avery venues.
A fragmented note traces the rise of reckoning years from Christ’s birth, noting it becomes common in Timur’s era and England about three centuries later, marking a shift in historical calendars and timekeeping practices.
United Press reports Philadelphia rookie Busher made an impressive first start, earning the win as the Phillies beat their rivals. The game featured strong hitting and solid pitching, with Philadelphia pulling ahead late and Cincinnati dropping a decisive blow in one of several league outcomes noted.
United Press reports Lindbergh plans ten Pacific flights as part of a new travel schedule. The expected routes involve Honsel and other stops with possible ties to commerce department work. Dispatches suggest the plan could be finalized by October, pending approvals and logistics.
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