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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1928
Page
2
Corry Evening Journal Loughran notes a boxing bout set for Wilkes Barre tonight. Report highlights Helen Wills dominant tennis career and previews upcoming matches while covering local sport notes and radio broadcast plans.
George Kirkley reports a heavyweight title bout set in Wilkes-Barre where Tommy Loughran defends against Pete Latzo. Latzo, once welterweight champion, pursues a historic upset as Loughran trains through doubts about weight and discipline. Latzo plans a tactical fight in a tense build toward a potential rematch, while Latzo’s improved form and preparation are highlighted amid boxing’s looming title drama.
Stribling of Georgia is due in Chicago on July 16 to register for a one round heavyweight bout with Kirby of Birmingham Feudis.
Corry Jamestown and the Stars collide in a midweek twilight game. Both teams sit bottom of the Industrial Baseball League with Corry having one win to date and the Stars none. Hespwet, Down Houser, and Swantele are listed as likely starters with Miller expected for Corry Jamestown and Kinney in reserve.
Lawless returns to Conneaut Lake for the next boxing card set for July 28 in the sound main event. He will meet Young Sador of Pittsburgh at 147 pounds after a recent win over Johnny Pini. Sador, a welterweight, has two career decisions and notable bouts with Jack Zivic and Larry Brignolia. Promoter J J Beechfield and matchmaker Tom Maxwell plan a preliminary card with Johnny Piaf possibly in the semifinal.
Altoona, July 16 The year saving car the golden mount driven by Louis Meyer will be piloted in the International Speed Sweepstakes at Altoona speedway on Saturday August 14 by Dewcon Litz a veteran dirt track racer. He has long been known on eastern dirt tracks since 1916 and finished 14th at Indianapolis in May while hindered by mechanical trouble. The car, valued around 320000, was built by Marty Miller for Indianapolis and later sold after Frank Lockhart’s death.
Scores show New York 2 Cincinnati 1 and Chicago 6 Philadelphia by Brooklyn 3 with St Louis 1. Standings list St Louis 82 games and New York 81 wins, Brooklyn 44 30.590, Cincinnati 32. New York 6-0-0 and Pittsburgh 2-1 notes. Upcoming games include Boston at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at St Louis.
A fragmented recap highlights stars Ruth Gehrig and other league notables across the Yankees Browns Cardinals and Braves with scattered scores and totals. The piece notes Ruth and Gehrig for the Yankees and includes scattered league tallies and player names amid a tangled, error-filled summary.
Rickard cites Tunney's confidence as he talks with United Press about his July 26 title bout at Yankee Stadium. Tunney says his two year layoff harmed distance sensing but sharpened strength and nerves, expects a hard 15 rounds with Heeney, and believes he can endure and finish stronger. He notes Dempsey's punching power as a benchmark and compares Heeney's power to it.
Speculator report says Gene Tunney will fly from Speculator to New York on July 26 for the heavyweight title defense against Ton Heeney. The move would mark a historic flight for a heavyweight champion traveling from training camp to the scene of the bout. Rex Rickard noted Tunney’s plan. Tunney hopes to secure a pilot, possibly Commander Byrd.
United Press report notes University of Nebraska athletes Marly Budins, Matt McGearb, Roland Locke, Wounie Barkin, and others failed to qualify for the Olympic team, though New York Athletic Club officials sought to send them to Europe. Bikins, a gold medal hopeful, sailed to join the U S Olympic effort. medical updates show mixed injuries among competitors, with limited details on eligibility and selection processes.
New York July 16 Ten Heeney meets Gene Curney in Yankee Stadium July 26 for the heavyweight title. Rickard said a London bout between Heenxy and Dempsey could be worth over a million, with Dempsey possibly unretiring to challenge for the title.
Fragmentary report outlines tensions between public needs and private ownership in urban utilities. It notes four managers, funding concerns, and proposed controls to curb unreasonable rates. The piece mentions safety, traffic, and lighting issues, highlighting a push for regulated street use while preserving individual rights.
In a tense session the Skins face off against five rival pairs in a tight qualifier. Amani leads with a sharp finish, while GLa and Ny FP struggle to gain momentum as the event reaches a decisive point.
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