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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1929
Page
2
An assortment of boxing chatter highlights Bucky Lawless facing a potential clash with Jack Dindewfields winner while Auburn Lad and Hig week figures loom in Des Moines. Baseball notes discuss McKeehne managing Rochester in the International League, Cardinal ups and downs under Southworth, plus players like Lefty Grove and Tony, with forthcoming matchups and pennant hopes shaping the season.
Albion beats Legionnaires 14 to 4 as Haenel Kinney and Gilson lead with triples and homers. Coates held Albion to scattered hits, while Walters fielding shone. Burns and Tipton driven by strong hitting, four-run rally in fourth.
New York July 22 United Press reports Max Schmeling the German heavyweight is expected to be named today as Jack Sharkey opponent for a September match. With Schmeling barred in New York, Phil Scott may replace him in Chicago Detroit or Jersey City. Also Bud Taylor of Terre Haute to meet Andy Martin in a one round bout at the Boston Garden.
United Press reports Jones edged a field in a weekend handicap tourney with notable scores and names such as Ostergard and Anderson among many. The event featured strong performances from players including Day, Clough, and Otting as teams and individuals vied for top honors in a dense, multi-entry format.
The Pittsburgh Pirates regained a lead with a top victory over Newport Club as Ray Keeler earned his twelfth win of the season. The Boston Braves took two from the Cardinals, 4 2 and 4 8, while Red Lucas pitched for Cincinnati in a 5 to Be win over the Phillies. The Athletics defeated the Tigers 10 to 7. Police reserves were bailed out during strikes at Detroit. Silent notes on Hawks, Vance, and Wilson paint a chaotic baseball round, with Chicago and New York games mentioned amid a torrent of names and scores.
Wesleyville wins the first round title in Hirle County league after a pitching duel with Girard. Lefty Scott struck out many, held the opposition to few hits, and powered Wesleyville to a decisive win at the San Domini field. The standout performance included a six inning stretch of dominance and key defensive plays to seal the victory.
Cleveland scouts expect Clint Brown to develop into a key pitcher for the Indians as rookie teammates Resye Lawson and Tim Finley push for immediate big league play. Brown, acquired from Harrisburg in the New York Pennsylvania League deal, already posted strong minor league results and could become a cornerstone in 1930.
Meadville firemen, led by Boyles with five hits, defeated Corry 10 to 7 yesterday. Meantime, Gorty pitched effectively for Meadville, while Corry collected ten hits but could not overcome a late rally.
In New York on July 22 the state athletic commission considers a plan to organize a fall tournament to determine the champion. If Tommy Loughran faints as expected, commissioner Witlaulon would oversee the event to crown a new champion amid ongoing disputes among contenders.
Pirates arrival in Pittsburgh triggers loud ovation as Donie Bush and players disembark at Penn Station. team departs to William Penn Hotel for breakfast hosted by Chamber of Commerce. Brooklyn Dodgers series looms as Praynor returns to action after several days out.
Sid Torus plots a comeback against George Baldie in a rugged lightweight clash at Dexter Park. The New York lightweight contenders recently seated victors over Petey Mack and Joey Abrams in a dynamic bout series.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a group and an event with pledges or divisions, but readable facts are minimal. The source lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes to form a concrete summary.
A garbled Plymouth-Cleveland era clipping outlines scattered notes on Pacific exploration, crime studies, and a fatal airplane incident with misread details. It mentions Arthur Colegrove, Fred Kimba, and Pacific aviation topics alongside a city crime study and a tragic plane crash with three dead.
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