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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1924
Page
2
The second annual speed classic at Altoona speedway drew early entries led by Tommy Milton for the £60,000 championship. The event promises strong local interest from Corry enthusiasts and a large turnout for Labor Day weekend sports in central Pennsylvania.
Meeting set in Corey Thursday afternoon with managers from Meadville Titusville Warren Corry and others to discuss forming a Northwestern Pennsylvania semi pro league. Meadville favors a five team circuit with Corry Titusville Warren and Meadville joined by another club and a league commission to manage schedules.
Players from the All-Corry team travel to face Spartansburg in a Saturday afternoon clash. Ten players are listed for tonight’s lineup on Hastings Washington Street front, with Jin Maloney slated to pitch. The contest aims to stop Spartansburg’s strong attack and boost Corry’s hopes for a win.
Verne Group may join Corry Independents or remain with Titusville this season. Lexington’s Blue Grass league scout Bob Hoenig reports Group signed to play for Titusville under Manager McKie until called to Lexington, with seven day notice. Local fans await Herald confirmation as Group is slated to play Saturday and could move next year to Louisville or Cincinnati associations.
United Press reports that the U S Lawn Tennis Association faces a threat to pull the American team from the Olympics over inadequate shower and bath facilities for women. Officials insist conditions must improve immediately to avoid withdrawal. The item also briefly notes Walter Johnson’s two-hitter and a 10-2 Washington win.
A garbled recap notes Ruth at the bat with midgame actions and a White Sox rally leading to a Boston win. Despite misread words, the fragment suggests Ruth's at bat, center field play, strikeouts, and a late single with Collins and Mostil referenced, resulting in a Boston triumph over Chicago.
English middleweight Ted Moore won a ten round decision over Morris Schlafer of Omaha last night in New York. Moore built a points lead while Schlafer Game, scoring a knockdown in the sixth round.
National League yesterday results Kirinati seven Boston zero New York one Chicago four Pittsburgh three Philadelphia one Brooklyn seven St Louis four standings show Pittsburgh leading 1 88 Brooklyn 28 Boston Philadelphia Louis 34 Today’s games Boston at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago American League yesterday results stage eight Boston six New York five St Louis four Detroit one Philadelphia nine Washington four Cleveland two New York Abe Goldstein bantamweight champion to meet Charles Ledows French challenger tonight at the Vito drome.
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