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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1923
Page
2
Reports from multiple cities outline a busy sports circuit with trades and lineups shaping title chances. Notable moves include Jimmy O Connell of the Giants at 75000 dollars and Frank O Rourke declining a Pacific Coast League assignment, while Boston and New York teams shuffle rosters amid spring training exhibitions.
United Press report from New York outlines Firpo and Brennan facing off as Latin heavyweight Luiz Apel Firpo aims to prove dominance against the Chicago fighter. The bout description notes aggressive exchanges and Brutto pressure, with Firpo controlling early rounds and Brennan struggling under a flurry of blows.
Carmen Hill joins Indianapolis club as gym movement lingers amid hotel campaign. Chamber of Commerce officials say new developments may be reported but project remains tied to hotel drive and awaits a forthcoming prospectus before resubmission to the commerce directorate.
Corry Hurlers and Chicago's Giants story mix with a local high school basketball clash where the Keeystones defeat the Greenville Cob regions 43 to 20 at the armory. The piece mixes player moves and a brief game summary with lineups, substitutions, and referee details.
The Tannery volley team has practiced steadily for weeks and travels to Presbyterian Gym to meet the undefeated Raymond team for the final time this evening. The day includes noon games and notes the ongoing, lively local sports scene.
The Emporium Rail Squad fights a tight rifle match with Garry, Rod, and Guin in a rising comeback as arrangements are made to host a forthcoming meet next week. Named shooters include Watrous, Nichals, and King with a tally of 79 to 85 in a close preliminary.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions followers of a publication and a list of names with unclear places and dates. It includes garbled phrases about a handwriting print trade and a jailer, suggesting a historical brief but lacks coherent facts or dates to confirm a specific event.
Former champion Dempsey said he is willing to meet Firpo at any time, aiming to stage the bout soon. He dismissed claims about Firpo’s punching power and said Brennan’s performance was tough to gauge, planning a possible match in April if both sides agree. Meanwhile, Teddy enroute from Gaydon visited Mrs. Wilson Smith, and Bonkessle’s illness at Fairview Street home showed some improvement.
A vintage advertisement touts Beechaim's Pills as a pleasant way to aid digestion and provide a restful Pullman sleep. The copy promises a clear head in the morning and renewed energy for breakfast and the day ahead, urging readers to buy at druggists for 25 cents.
The ad promotes Easter dresses for women and misses in street, afternoon, and sport styles with new accessories. It highlights Canton crepes satin cantons paisleys and other silks in fresh spring colors, priced from 16.50 to 37.50.
New skirts offered in fight or dark tans with stripes and checks. Some plain, others plaited. Band sizes 26 to 32 priced from 4.98 to 10.00. Endursements note variety and affordable fashion for current season.
A sale advertises shirts priced at 1.25 dollars each. The garments are described as having marks of distinction and fine tailoring with an array of patterns and sizes from 14 to 16.
The suit plays the leading part in fashion and is a necessary complement to the Spring wardrobe. We are showing a collection of suits worthy of especial interest to women and misses in search of quality suits at low prices. CORSETS 98c One lot broken sizes cor sets, values up to $2.50, while they last 98c.
An early 20th century ad promotes a rug store featuring Velvets Axminsters and Tapestries in sizes 6x9 7x9 8x10 9x11 and 11x12 offering complete stock and prices claimed to be the lowest in the city encouraging customers to visit and compare before purchasing
A wonderful selection of new satins for underwear in ten shades at 75c per yard. Umbrellas of colored silk for sun or rain in navy purple green and brown with wide satin borders and splendid handles priced from 5.00 to 10.00.
An itemized catalog advertises imported jewelry and accessories including belts combs barrettes and pins. It mentions ladies knickers priced at four dollars and suggests additional vintage items and golfing related wear.
A fragmentary report notes Salvation Army Young People activity in Oil City with names including Gare, Bromley, Douneels, and Bruner. The item mentions a Saturday gathering and a group associated with the Torothy Rewneer and Wiler districts.
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