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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1928
Page
2
Heavyweight Jonny Risko meets Jack Sharkey in a fifteen round pro league semi final at Madison Square Garden. The bout dominates a busy sports card with college and professional action across Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, including Pitt basketball and local league showdowns.
Boston’s Sharkey is favored to defeat Johnny Risko of Cleveland in 15 rounds or less at Madison Square Garden tonight. Betting odds favor Sharkey and a possible stoppage could set up a later title bout with Tunney. Risko, once a heavyweight champion hopeful, aims to derail Sharkey, who vows to prove his readiness for the championship stage.
Corry Highs basketball squad, not yet Joop members, prepares for a tough Tuesday game against North East. After a 8% to 41 win over Waterford, Coach Hollobaugh tightens practice as the grape-pickers from Whyllotte, Lyte, and others brace for a strong home defense.
The Electrics look to take the series from the Keystones in Bres next Saturday night. A divisional Herald summary notes early season losses, but Electric players expect to rebound at home. Key matchups include Cory Teme and Shoir Hone against Blyntnies and Keystones as both sides prepare for two-game sets.
A collignally described wagon used by emigrants across the prairie, a Hing canvas covered wagon noted for long journeys. The item highlights its role in early migration and its distinctive design for cross country travel.
In the preliminary to the Keystone Nordic game on the State Armory floor Thursday evening the Stanford Hose team and Company A clash risks deciding the first round. A victory for Curley Williams five would place the teams in a four way scramble with each squad holding two wins and two losses. The Stanfords beat UlA earlier. a Hose win would square the standings after Thursday’s game. Donn Maloney’s absence hurts Meadville’s hopes while Pay’s status remains uncertain.
Al Kellett of Philadelphia and Williams of Brooklyn headline an All Stars lineup facing the Keystones on the State Armory court. Jones, negotiating with manager Young, aims to field three Keystone nucleus players plus two Pro League veterans Frost and Ah. Frost, formerly of Carbondale, is slotted as forward with Kellett at center and Jones at guard, facing a Keystones squad led by Schmitt White and Brower.
Keystones defeat Eldred Tadypendents 47 to 22 in a Saturday game at Loy Phe. Lineup shows Elidhed matched against HP TP Brown and Howden, with Walle Ws, Smith, Shirks, White, and others contributing as Keystones secure the victory.
Officials finalize plans for a playoff between Brinton and Penn State in a 5 March 1 game. The event, to be held at the Palestre, features expectations of notable scoring, with Sam Pate and Teague cited among the standout performers in prior Alamet scoring tallies.
James Powers reports Newton, Wayland, and South Africa veteran rival Andrew Payne in a 208 mile transcontinental race nearing Arizona. Newton maintains a tireless pace with a 44 hours 40 minute elapsed time, aims for the $4 000 prize in New York, while Payne and Gronils follow in the pack toward the Mojave desert stage.
In a San Francisco setting Mayville High shows form as Jake Schaefer looks to claim the 50 point title. Westfield’s efforts include a 82 to 18 loss while Greenleaf advances in a Chicago national power event with Ralph Green leading Philadelphia.stern
The Italian cyclist Corgetti and teammates Bulgin and Gerard competed for a $9,000 purse in a New York event. The race, held at Madison Square Garden, drew a strong field, with about $75,000 in total prize money awarded among top finishers led by notable riders.
United Press reports Livy Huha Verio's distance run to close the indoor season at the 162nd Armory event in New York Wednesday night. After the meet he plans a brief rest before outdoor prep for the Olympic trials and summer meets.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a personal note mentioning four children and a reference to Alito, suggesting an uncertain legal or familial context without clear details. The fragment lacks coherent actions or entities to confirm a specific event or claim.
Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs Eig, Stary Felgis Wright, and Roe Funeral home. Assorted garbled names imply a notice about a death or service date at a local Rochester address, with a Tuesday timing and a possible funeral arrangement.
The readable portion shows garbled words and unusual spacing, making it unclear what event or subject is described. No identifiable persons organizations places or dates are present to anchor a concise newspaper card.
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