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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
6
Boxing notes recall Gene Tunney's victory over Tom Gibbons and the heated debate afterward about performance under heat. The column mentions suspended players, roster moves, and upcoming tennis and baseball items, with local sports events and notable athletes referenced throughout.
New York Giants collapse from seven game lead as Pittsburgh Pirates sweep four from the champions and Cincinnati Reds win 11 of 12 to overtake Brooklyn. Reds pitching anchors a struggling offense while Walter Johnson powers the Senators in the American League race alongside the Athletics. Major league batters reach the 500 home run mark after yesterday's game.
Hornsby and Meuse sit atop home run leaders with the Cardinals and Yankees. Williams and Hartnett are also noted among leaders for the Browns and Athletics. The piece notes South Africa's mining industry spending about 150 million annually and contributing roughly 40 percent of union and provincial revenues.
A chaotic day of baseball with multiple games decided in the late innings. Wright clouted a 10th inning homer as Pittsburgh defeated New York 13 to 9, while Reds beat St Louis 6 to 4 on Roush’s ninth inning single. Babe Ruth homered and doubled as the Yankees topped the Giants 6 to 3, and the Athletics rallied to beat Cleveland 12 to 7. Washington’s Walter Johnson earned his 10th win by blanking the Browns 4 to 0. Baycroft’s pinch hit sparked Atlanta’s 7 to 4 comeback over Chicago. Boston also beat Chicago 2 to 1 aided by Wind and Flagstead in the outfield flurry.
Time trials by the Pennsylvania Columbia Syracuse and Cornell crews were on the training schedule today as crews prepare for the intercollegiate championships next week. The trials depended on the Hudson River condition which was running heavy yesterday.
United Press reports Frankie Genaro the American flyweight champion won an easy ten round decision over Geo Marks of New York. Ma Pullo stopped Johny Klesch in the eighth round. Pete Latzo won a ten round decision against George Levine in New York.
A bushy haired squat Italian man invaded City Hall and County Building in Chicago and fired at Detective Elbridge Curran while attempting to assassinate State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe. The bizarre pursuit by authorities continued in the loop district today.
New York report notes Gene Tunney must sharpen punch power and stamina to topple Jack Dempsey after his knockout of Tom Gibbons. Analysts cite Gibbons fatigue and age as factors and warn Tunney to improve before challenging other contenders like Slattery and Wills.
Advertises furniture repair and reproduction with customer chosen samples and materials. Guarantees expert workmanship and delivery. contact Ray Payers at 4 Spring Street, Bell & R.
Everett Scott, the famed shortstop who held the consecutive games record, is obtained by the Washington Senators at waiver price and will join the world champions lineup today in place of Roger Peckinpaugh who is sidelined by a bad toe.
Baseball standings show New York tied Pittsburgh 1 1 and Brooklyn 8 Boston 7. Chicago 11 St Louis 6 and Philadelphia 4. New York 0 Pittsburgh 2. Brooklyn St Louis Chicago 25. Philadelphia Boston results. Today Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago.
Summary of American League results with Boston Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit New York Washington St Louis and upcoming games listing matchups Chicago at Boston St Louis at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at New York and other notes from the standings and scores.
M. H. Weiss of Ene rents part of the Corry Wrenen Co. property on Eagle street opposite the Condensery to buy junk copper brass rags and paper stock. Second hand cars a specialty. Your patronage solicited. MS H Weiss Bell TSW. fOBH
Howard Crandall of Crandall city pitches for Scranton in the New York Pennsylvania League. He has a strong start with a reported 7 8 0 batting mark and a victory over Shumpkin, boosting the team as local readings show.
The Cosy Country Club hosts a ladies golf tournament on Saturday afternoon run by the Lidtew Tournament Committee. Approaching and putting contests are planned with prizes for winners. Open to all women who are members of the early and 18 stars of twelve. Howard Ehmie of Silver Creek is a noted pitching ace for the Red Sox.
Corry County Club hosts Erie golfers in a Nassau match aiming to rebound from a Titusville defeat. Local players push for a home win on their front nine as visiting veterans seek edge. dinner and buffet events follow play.
The Industrial Mushball League plays on East Washington Street grounds this evening with the Garlets facing Radiator. Starting next week two games will be held each Wednesday evening.
Fragmentary report describes a barge accident near Erie with a quarrel or dispute at the scene. Names and details are largely unreadable, with police being contacted and a morning incident noted.
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