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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
2
The column details Tonight's boxing card with Warren Moose facing Willard, notes on Ajax Engines reorganization, and potential opponents for Dempsey. It mentions changes in Warren’s lineup, catcher searches, and rising local teams in Alexandria area sports. It also references Willie Sayers and the 1919 World Series context with Swede Risberg and Buck Weaver and reports on Dempsey era boxing plans.
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Henry J. Farrell reports from Jersey City on the anticipated massive gate for a Firpo heavyweight clash. Promoters and fighters like Teves Willans and Gordon Williams discuss the fight’s setup, ticket sales, and expected attendance near 100,000, with bets, preparations, and travel plans shaping the night.
Fragmentary text describes yesterday's home run hitters and boxing matchups with mentions of Willard supporters, rising experience, and scheduled bouts. It references referees at Newark, potential rounds, and a fight card with uncertain details, all conveyed in a garbled, era voice style.
National League results show New York 6 Pittsburgh 1 and Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 2 in the first game, with Cincinnati 0 Philadelphia 6 in the rematch, Chicago 2 Baltimore 0, and St Louis 1 Boston. Standings list New York and Cincinnati atop the table with varying records as Pittsburgh and Boston trail. Today schedule has Pittsburgh at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Chicago at Brooklyn, and St Louis at Boston.
Yesterday in the American League Detroit topped Boston 7 to 3 while Cleveland and New York drew 4 to 4. Chicago beat St. Louis 1 to 0 and St Louis defeated Washington 10 to 4. Today’s schedule features Washington at St Louis, Philadelphia at Cleveland, New York at Chicago, and Boston at Detroit.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic scoreboard scene with names like Ruthie Nie Livertigg and Mabe Ruthie, mentions of players driving in runs, and references to teams such as the Braves and Senators. The passage blends garbled names, partial phrases, and stray team mentions, lacking a clear single game or cohesive outcome to summarize.
United Press reports brisk conditions as players start the qualification rounds at the National Open. Notables include Bobby Jones leading hopefuls with Rohect Cruikshiaik and Jesse Guilford among early contenders. About 20 players compete to reach the 72 hole final. top scorers will play 0 holes Friday and Saturday for the title.
Jersey City July view eru in the Willards Pirpa fight tonight will depend on gameness. Willard showed heart after being floored seven times by Dempsey in Toledo. Firpo’s courage is doubtful as he hits hard but tires, while Willard’s stamina and equal feet may decide the outcome.
A garbled fragment mentions longing and distant hearts in a world of strangers. Names appear as G. Hottand and odd spellings suggest a lyric or poem fragment contemplating absence and recognition.
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