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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
6
The column blends boxing and baseball chatter with references to Babe Ruth’s absence, Dempsey vs Madden, Greb, and rising stars. It notes team selections for a Western East split, gambling crackdowns in Philadelphia, and a peek at upcoming bouts and weight classes. It mentions Johnny Weismuller and a 100 meter freestyle record and previews a Coney Island show with Rosenblum and other fighters.
A fragmented account describes young creatures escaping danger as a boat pursues them. The text mentions rapid movement over a surface, water healing, and winged movement, with unclear references to people and events.
Gertrude Fiesta, a young American swimmer from the New York Athletic Club, plans to swim the English Channel next Tuesday with national support. Experts praise her courage but warn that success depends on battling water, tide, and currents, not just swimming distance.
National League results show Pittsburgh 1 Yorke 10 and Chicago 3 unimi. Philadelphia 0 and Brooklyn 12 over St Louis. Standings list Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia with respective records and percentages. Today's games include Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
American League results show Chicago topping Washington 10 to 5 and 6 to 4 in two games. Detroit beat Philadelphia 6 to 4. Cleveland trounced Boston 16 to 7. New York and Boston posted 55 and 3 respectively. Today’s games include Chicago at Washington and Detroit at Philadelphia.
United Press reports Tornsley leads home runs with the St Louis Cardinals, closely followed by players Williams of the Browns and Hartnett of the Cubs. Other noted sluggers include Meusel of the Giants and Kelly of the Giants with several across teams.
Seabright New Jersey hosts five feature matches as Helen Wills faces Marion Jessup and Elizabeth Ryan meets Eleanor Gers in a strong lineup. Anderson of Australia plays Chapin of Princeton while Pasterson meets Vasnte Richards. Dick Williams faces Jack Janks as William Johnston tops a surprise list.
United Press reports show Ruth leading the Yankees to victory with five runs, his eleventh homer, and two singles. Giants beat the Gulf 10 to 3 with Trish Mouse and Gowdy leading with homers. Tigers top Athletics 4 to 1 as Luque hits 18 strikeouts over two games. White Sox sweep Senators 10 to 4 and 6 to 2. Reds win fourth straight, 24 to 10, while Robins top Cardinals 12 to 0. Pirates beat Braves 4 to 3 with key hits. Indians win 7 to 1 as several pitchers struggle.
New daily coal loading record set in northern West Virginia with 1,001 cars loaded. Nonunion mines produced 1,474 tons while union mines loaded 217 cars, illustrating the production split between the two systems.
Members of the Belgian fight funding commission left for France to embark from Cherbourg for New York. A commission member said they hope America will be generous now as in war times and cautioned that rigid taxes and new obligations would be disastrous.
Retired Rev Henry Hussman of Bt. Louis takes to the skies in spare time and finds flying through clouds like faith in flight. He calls aviation a form of worship and says it opens new spiritual vistas as he pilots a lightweight craft.
Charles Eagan a 40 year old oil business owner valued at $150000 was found dead in a grove near Miners Mills Wilkes Barre after ten days missing. He left a note to his mother explaining he could not resist temptation and attributed death to overwork and mental strain.
Cape Gris Nez France July 20 Star swimmers from three nations plan a time trial across the English Channel next week Miss Gertrude Ederie will represent the United States Miss Lillian Harrison will swim for Argentina Ancust Sion will carry France colors Weather conditions may delay start and coaches oppose the plan Min Sign may start Monday Harrison Wednesday and Bettie Thursday plans remain tentative
Thousands of sleepers in Cleveland's congested East Side awoke to a turmoil as a water main burst with a roar. The rupture sent water racing along a street for about 100 feet, shaking buildings for blocks and plunging the neighborhood into panic amid fears of an earthquake.
Peter DePaolo remains committed to Altoona on Labor Day as the champion joins the Grand Prinf meet in a bid for the $25,000 prize. The Altoona-Apestiyay Association confirms DePaolo will defend his title with his 12 racing chariot, while Toss Mitton trails in points.
Two Mushball League games are on the schedule. Radiator from thigeshor faces Wing Wilt in the opener, while Shop's All Stars meet the undetested unit in the nightcap. Wins, losses, and standout performances could shape the standings.
A convicted killer, Tale 2 Falyatie Cantante of Vineline, received a life sentence at Hie We jy prison for the murder of bangle Francearo. Captania wis alleged to have slain war Plikulelpluwdur, with jurors and officials in attendance during the dramatic proceeding.
A youth was detained after a string of burglaries in Camden areas including a home and two stores. Detectives led by Jaspbet Dyitering investigated the incidents, with officers noting the suspect denied knowledge of the store robberies.
A quillwright named John Baker was killed at the Bennison Frode tannery in Girard yesterday around 9 PM. The pump used to push water into the tannery apparently ran idle. warnings given earlier by Superintendent Biddle were ignored. Baker, 1 year old in age unclear from text, held a position installing pipe fittings when the accident occurred.
An American observer voice the familiar surprise at London’s abundance of parks and open spaces, noting a city built around green areas and leisure. The account hints at a broader urban landscape where parks define daily life and urban planning.
English actor and dramatist Charles Macklin, famed for accuracy and longevity, created a demanding role at age ninety in the eighteenth century stage piece The Master of the World. The venerable performer, nearing a hundred, showcased a strikingly bold interpretation of Macsycophant in the tragedy.
Closeout offer on 175 ladies broadcloth dresses left over from a prior sale with regular prices from 1.98 to 2.25 now reduced to 1.69. Also featured are men’s jumbo blue chambray shirts with double back and shoulders and double stitching priced at 0.69.
Fragmentary text shows garbled names such as Mrs Thun and Charles, with references to hospitals and deaths. It lacks coherent events or dates, making attribution and context impossible from the readable content.
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