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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1929

Page

2

Boxing board blocks Schmeling Sharkey bout in New York

A United Press report details Madison Square Garden stating they will stage Max Schmeling versus Jack Sharkey outside New York State Athletic Commission's jurisdiction. The NYAC has refused to bend, keeping the bout out of the state unless plans change, with cities like Chicago Detroit and Philadelphia considered for the September fight.

New Bensling William F. Carey Madison Square Garden New York State Athletic Commission Carey Max Schmeling Jack Sharkey Max Joe Jacobs New Yorks Schmeling Sharkey Garden Corporation Commission New York State Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Windsor Ontario Boxing Commission New York Garey Jam Garden Corporation Yarkee Stadium Tack Demipsey York Gommiasion Birding Lille Fike Geeman Hester

Yankees Chances Seen Narrow as Injuries Hit Team

A chaotic sports column notes the New York Yankees fading nine games behind the Athletics amid injuries to Babe Ruth and others. It discusses Pittsburgh Pirates struggles with trainer Holms and Traynor's muscle strain, plus local Erie County League moves and player mentions like Averill, Speake, and Ty Cobb connected performances.

Athletics Yankees Cleveland

Jane Austen noted as early English novelist and educator

The fragment discusses Jane Austen as a renowned early English novelist and emphasizes the benefit of her education. It mentions her father teaching her and her siblings, highlighting that only one other sibling was a girl, and references her upbringing in Basingstoke and related household dynamics.

Jane Austen Tine Basingstoke

U S Davis Cup Team Near Victory in Berlin Clash

United States eyes Davis Cup win as it leads Germany in the interzone final matches. After two singles wins by Bill Tilden and Frank Hunter, the Americans require one doubles victory to seal the triumph. John Ivan Roh and Wilmer Allison from Wimbledon fame are set to face German pair Hans Moldenauer and Daniel Rein, pending formal team confirmation.

United Press Berlin United States Germany Ohnts France Bill Tilden Frank Hunter Aansrca Jotn Ivan Ryu Wilmer Allison Spon Cep Mitch Hans Moldenauer Daniel Rein Guuman Tanna Association Kleinschroth

Osmand Favored In Arlington Handicap at Chicago

Chicago July 20 Twenty top race horses gathered for the Arlington handicap the first running worth 30000 Osthand J B Widener’s five year old poised to be the favorite despite top weight and an outside post His speed breaking style and Willie Gardner riding are seen as offsets to the weight handicap Misstep Sun Edwin Sun Beau and Sun Eawin are among rivals while Buddy Bauer and Bobashela hold chances with lighter weights

Chicago J.B. Widener Willie Gardner Osmand Sun Edwin Sun Beruy Display MelisEoo Sur Fire Republic Buddy Bauer Bobashela Lke Osmand Buddy Bauer Sun Beau Sun Eawin Ostasind

United States Athletes Favor Hope to Beat British Team

The American track and field squad faces the combined Cambridge and Oxford team in New York in their final meet before returning to Great Britain. The U S entrants seek their first victory over the Britons in four meetings. Previous results favored the invaders with wins in two of three meetings. The British squad recently defeated the Olymptic Club at Hamilton Ontario and lost to Harvard Yale at Cambridge, Massachusetts.

New York oxford-Cambridge Princeton Confetl Travers Great Britain Invaders Lst Olympicit Hamilton Ont Harvard Yale Cambridge Mart

Net tournament finalist set as Star faces Vines or Hutte

Chicago July 20 Kelth Ger All Santa Barbara Calif towns Star has reached the final round of the western amathurannis net tournament and will meet either Immel Hutte of Chicago or Ellaworth Vines of Pasadena for the title.

Unbea Rress Chicago Kelth Ger All Santa Barbira Californnia Net Star Immel Hutte Ellaworth Vines Pasadena Vines Pare Fieet

Standings and Scores From Yesterday's Baseball Games

Daily sports roundup lists standings and yesterday’s results across leagues. Highlights include Chicago beating Boston 2 1 and St Louis 7 Washington 4. New York 7 Cleveland 2. Metrolit 2. National and American listings show upcoming games today with Boston at Chicago and Philadelphia at Detroit among others.

Chicago Boatos St Louis Washington Philadelphia Metrolt New York Cleveland Gleyelid Boston St. Lowe Dolyolt Bethiladelphia New

Mandel May Eyeing Lightweight Title Clash in Chicago

Reports suggest Manny Mandel May test his silat style against Tony Canzoneri in August as he seeks to defend the lightweight crown. Sovimy, previously content to outbox, showed marked shifts in sparring, stopping partners early and sparring Ruth, while Canzoneri trains for a planned Sunday appearance.

Chicago Bandy Minndell Tony Canzoneri Sovimy Taro Wis Ruth Canzoneri

Finals Today in Womens Play in Denver

In Denver Colorado finals highlight a trans Mississippi golf event with two rival players set to contest the title Miss May Turple of New Orleans and Hill of Kane County. The match is billed as a ceremonial formality but promises top form and a showcase of talent from both competitors.

Denver Colo Mayah Turple New Orleans Aid Mp Hill Kanesen Gliy Missie Sippi Jookres Tipom

Sparta Boys Face Tough Game Despite Narrow Draw

Rouseville and Sparta battled to a 0-0 stalemate as Sparta prepares for a challenging upcoming match. unclear lines suggest naming issues but indicate Sparta players and a high level of anticipation for a key meeting.

Ear nsha w Wins Hurling Duel with Carroll

United Press reports George Kaenshaw defeated Owen Carroll in a pitching duel. The Detroit game details include a 4 to 2 win for Kaenshaw’s team, with late scoring and notable defensive pitching. The doubleheader led to shifts in standings as New York and Cleveland traded wins. Washington and Chicago games are described with pitching highlights and late-inning changes. A separate wedding notice from Sherman notes Vera Badith Hewitt marrying Clifford Meeder, with small family attendance.

United ‘Press George Kaenshaw Owen Carroll Petroit Hard

Young Filipino Wins Decisively in Hollywood Bout

In Hollywood on July 20 Speedy Dido a 114 pound Filipino fighter scored a technical knockout against Harold Matthews a young Nebraskan after Matthews failed to rise for the seventh round of the scheduled ten round bout Matthews was unable to come up for the round following sustained punishment from the opening bell The result was a decisive stoppage giving Dido the win and the crowd witnessed the finish in the early evening card

Holeywood Speedy Dido Harold Matthews Matthews

Mismatched Text On Baseball Showy Display

A garbled OCR reads like a sports note about a baseball game or batting. Names and places are unclear with many misspellings. It mentions a batter percentage around 28 and delivery details, but key facts are unreadable.

Scottish Language Shift Notable in County Speech Patterns

A garbled note records shifting Scots dialect forms and place names, noting changes in pronunciations and spelling among rural speakers. It mentions local figures and regions with uncertain spellings, reflecting linguistic variation in the county.

Outsider Grabs Metro Open Lead After Round Two

Arthur D. Potter, unattached golf pro, shot an 80 and 64 for a 144 total to lead the Metropolitan Open. Leo Diegel carded 72 Thursday for 145, Bill Mebihorn 146, with Craig Wood, Bobby Grilekstranle, and Kim Bates at 148. Final 86 holes start today with about 60 players.

United Press Lido Golf Club Long Review N.Y Manhattan Arthur D. Potter Leo Diegel Bill Mebihorn Zoli ‘Orsail Craig Wood Bobby Grilekstranle Kim Bates Maurice McCarthy, Jr Gene Enrazen

Automatics to Play Sunday at Meadville

Meadville officials announce an upcoming Industrial League baseball clash at fifth ward grounds Sunday at 8 pm. Corry team, led by manager Dyke Mountain, faces local Meadvill players in a fast, eagerly awaited contest.

Meadville Standard Altomatic Products Company Corry Stratesty Keystone Hose Co Fifth Ward Joent Freien Hive Guy Monechs Formay Meadvilli Oy Stump City Fung City Hive

Net Tourney at Oil City August 12-17

Announced for August 12-17 at Wanna Country Club courts the 24th Northwestern Pennsylvania Lawn Venus Association nets tourney. Over 100 entrants expected from Pittsburgh Youngstown Sharon Ridgway and Grove City with men and women singles and doubles events.

Oil City Pennsylvania Venus To Wanna Onlay 'Thare MNG RB Rent Seit Pittsburet Tiungstown Sharon File St. Marys Ridgway Waninga Worle Hiltny Blanks

Helen Wills to pursue tennis despite Wimbledon entry

Helen Wills will continue to play tennis this season and plans a marriage, while Dot Wgnin competes in Wimbledon. She spoke to reporters before leaving for Southampton to sail to the United States from Agailania, and noted a recent Buckingham Palace visit. The Frithth Wightiiin épip team departed aboard the Aqultunia today.

Yontion Helen Willir Heispaper Southampton Suill Agailania Wis Willy Vis Leu Buckingham Palane Iso

Enamel Sparks and Simple Tools for SUC GESSEUL Work

A fragmented note discusses enamel and ordinary coron as sufficient for SUC GESSEUL tasks. It mentions colorful sparks and the role of enamel in finishing work, implying practical coating steps for a basic project.

Corry Evening Advertises Wheat Market Outlook

A July issue note discusses farm relief amid prolonged drought in the wheat belt. It predicts high prices may persist if weather favors planting, and warns a ruined crop could spike prices further. The piece muses on economic relief for farming and potential business opportunities in commerce.

Drouth Orlen A. Bualnes Gommeree Ami

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