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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1926
Page
2
Today in sport reports the Eric Cooney Game and Fish Protective Association announces the annual meet on the Willis farm near Wavford road starting September 25. Organizers anticipate a large program with two to three days of preliminary trials and events, naming committees from last year.
United Press reports on the British Open at St Annes on the Sea with details on the Lytham and St Annes course conditions and golf play. The piece notes the course in good condition and describes key holes and greens as well as overall difficulty and layout.
Old style boxing plan faces New York opposition as Rickard targets a September fight in New Jersey. Terms include a $150,000 purse for repairs and a potential Dempsey-Wills challenge, with officials hinting at a state clash if Tunney stays away.
Washington crew shows strong performance in a long-distance test, with local coverage noting key strokes and team endurance as they prepare for upcoming races. The report highlights individual contributors and the overall stamina of the crew squad.
The record shows scattered results from National League action with teams like New York and Philadelphia leading, Pittsburgh and Brooklyn in pursuit, and standings updating after yesterday's schedule. Key mentions include Boston and Philadelphia activity and references to pitchers and batting efforts across multiple venues.
Baseball results from yesterday include Washington and Philadelphia scoring while New York and Cleveland losses appear. Standings show teams like the White Sox and Phillies with varying records as schedules list upcoming matchups.
Fragmentary report lists multiple player moves involving Dodgers Reds Giants Phillies Pirates and Indians. Names such as Taylor Hartnett Motente Pierce Wenfie and Barnes appear amid unclear positions and teams in a chaotic OCR pass.
In Canton on June 3 Edward Pinitkrod and Lewis Packard, Pyewbold boys, caught a large snire DruWil fish seven pounds and twenty six inches long. The report notes it as the largest since a woodlands event, with details of length and weight.
Heavyweight contenders Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney, both undismayed by Gotham action, plan a title bout possibly in September. Reports say talks exist to stage the match, with training underway and travel to potential alternate sites if needed.
Partial sports blurb recounts several uneven results including Tigers over Browns, Yankees and Pirates actions, and tied standings. Text mentions Glenn Wright two homers and rough references to St Louis, Robins, and Cleveland with unclear dates or venues.
A fragmented report describes K P L upsetting Dope Victors over Raymond in a hard fought game. It mentions players like Elmer Giffertson and Nel Wheeason, with youthful performers from Raymonde’s side and local recreation groups, all amid a Mushball League setting and tentative entrance attempts for Keystone Midgets and Radittor squads as the upcoming week looms.
In Ayr and nearby regions, transfer talks ripple through the league. Key figures contemplate a move, with possible destinations including Algoony and Tr Wincor, as officials weigh implications for schedules and alliances.
Mrs Nina Matteson of Box 396 fond N Via reports recovery after taking Lyla Finkhan’s Vegetable Compound. Mrs Ernest Taveuny of Adal Mass credits relief and better sleep to the nightly use of the product. The ad touts the compound as a trusted household remedy used by four generations and claims it eases ill health and restores strength.
A chaotic sports update describes serious pennant threats involving Alexander and several teams. The text blurbs mention Cubs and Indians amid scattered names, calculators, and era jargon, with unclear scores and a tense race.
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