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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
6
A chaotic column from a historic paper lists athletes and teams across boxing golf swimming and baseball. It mentions Jin Barnes and a British Open scoop, a New York police team in Toronto, and swimmers headed for national championships, with scattered player stats and upcoming meets.
In a Duluth Herald note on endorsements and credit, the item argues that confidence in wealth and business credibility serves as the strongest moral endorsement of mankind. The short reflection connects trust to economic conduct and societal welfare.
Boston Braves push Giants from first, winning a doubleheader and another game as Pirates close in. McGraw’s Giants suffer lapses of focus while Pirates and Athletics recover. Senators and Athletics swing between slumps and gains in a season of fluctuating form.
Yesterday's results show the Athletics defeating the Red Sox 6 0 as Silim Harris pitched two hits and a shutout. Johnny Morrison beat the Cards for the Pirates to gain a game on the Giants. Max Carey starring with three hits and a steal. NL standings list New York leading. AL standings show Detroit, Philadelphia, and Chicago in tight races. Today’s games include New York at Boston and Cleveland at St. Louis among others.
A small crowd at last night’s basketball meeting approved moving ahead with plans to finance the Regatones season. Leaders mapped out a fundraising approach and expect strong backing from supporters to strengthen the club’s finances and provide an indoor court option in Erie County to challenge for the county title.
Deprived of baseball at home, Garey fans will travel to nearby cities for games tomorrow. The Brie Pros meet PJ Schwert's Angola county in the afternoon, after the Pros beat the New Castle Colored Stars 10 to 0. Meadville Machiners entertain Natrona Triple Linkers on Sunday, while the Machinists play Titusville this afternoon. Warren Collegians face Endeavor today and the New York Colored Stars Sunday at Celeron. Billy Webb's Jamestown team vs Dan Keleher's Erie All Stars tomorrow afternoon. Many games tempt Corry fans to pick a favorite.
New York Jack Delaney of Bridgeport stops Jack Burke of Pittsburgh in the ninth round after Burke was down five times. Burke stood and threatened the referee as the bout ended in New York. Moran of Pittsburgh and Sharkey of New York fought to a ten round draw with Moran floored in the fifth but rallying. In Elizabeth New Jersey Georgie Ward of Elizabeth wins his sixteenth straight by knocking out Wally Hinkle of Philadelphia in the third.
Society guests from Newport and Long Branch attend the Vanderbilt wedding of Muriel Vanderbilt and Fredrick Cameron Church Jr, a formal society affair tied to Robb Ward McAllister era prestige. The guest list includes aristocratic clans and prominent families, reflecting a social calendar of exclusive circles.
New York July 25 report cites use of radio in boxing as prompting a formal etiquette guide for ringside talk. Controversy arose after a mic on a long wire allegedly broadcast inaudible taunts during the Greb Walker bout, drawing protests from Walker’s manager and Mrs. Walker in New Jersey. Critics note ringside chatter can affect morale and even trigger disputed misstatements.
In Pittsburgh July 25 a six year old boy, John Marshall, brother of Rody P Marshall Jr, narrowly escaped serious injury while watching threshing at his father’s farm. He was caught in the machinery but workers halted power after loud screams alerted them.
English and French observers say the American swimmer Miss Gertrude Ederle shows bright chances for success as she prepares to swim the English Channel next week. Trainers report her strong training, steady pace, and confidence despite the perilous distance, with British experts cautious but supportive of her record pace.
Mrs Nellie McQuillan, wife of New York Giants pitcher Hugh McQuillan, files separation in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Allegations include his habitual drunkenness and religious objections to an absolute divorce, with a note mentioning Miss Meter Goebbel of New York.
The article notes Japanese planes departing on a Siberian flight toward Moscow with ten participants aboard. The mission has unofficial backing from the war and navy departments, led by Captain Abe of the Army Air Service and civilian seaforths. The journey, spanning roughly 1940 kilometers, aims toward Harbin and Chita as waypoints.
A terse remark from a roaming tourist at the Grand Canyon warns against dangerous behavior near the edge. The quote highlights the risk of slipping and falling, reflecting a cautious local voice in a Louisville Courier Journal naming style.
United Press reports from Los Angeles that promoter Jack Dempsey plans to meet Harry Greb next, aiming for a September bout in Michigan City. Dempsey says a location is being sought and a boxing conference with the New York Boxing Commission is anticipated to settle matches and Wills plans.
American divorce case involving the Duke of Manchester and his wife Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati faced a scheduled reconciliation meeting in Paris. Neither the Duchess nor her lawyer appeared, delaying progress under French law as they seek finalizing separation.
Eminent biologist Huxley notes flies exhibit politesse in a peculiar observation. A fly devoured a small wheel, a female placed it in a box, and the next insect was killed, then the male saved the "wife" and later offered another insert before memory faded.
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