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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1924
Page
6
A wide range of sports notes and local league chatter. The piece mentions Wells Gimms setting a scoring mark, controversy over credited points in Warren and Thiers scholastic leagues, and various teams and figures across wrestling, hockey, and boxing. It also notes a Pennsylvania highway project and local civic updates.
Berlenbach fights Delaney at Madison Square Garden as Delaney edges ahead with sharp counterpunching timing. Referee halts Berlenbach after three and a half rounds, giving Delaney a clever victory in a tense exchange.
In Harrisburg on March 15, nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania interns must file annual reports as required by law. The Licenses Commission sets April 30 as the deadline for all report stubs, with strict filing procedures and penalties for noncompliance.
United reports Yoh Shank, a Yankees star pitcher, signed a new contract in New Orleans. Bob Meusel remains unsigned and is expected to arrive today as camp opens in Florida with four unsigned rookies joining the first camp group.
Oil City High meets Greenville High tonight for the NW P A title after both won semifinal games. Oil City edged Clearfield 31 to 26 despite a slow start while Greenville overran Bradford 41 to 15, with a large Oil City crowd in attendance. Tonight’s final begins at 7:45 p.m.
Announcement from the Corry Boxing Club confirms Young Hubert the Ashtabula welterweight will fight Hamsey Chevarotti the Milwaukee welterighter on Monday night March 24 at the States Armory. Hubert, famed for bouts with Kid Rick and the Erie shows, is geared up after rest and will train for the Hybert bout while Red Lyfe recuperates his ailing mother. The card promises a strong following of glove fans, with Earl Lundberg and others likely to appear in preliminaries.
A large crowd is expected at the State Armory as the Keystones open the championship series against St Marys Cadets of Erie. The Cadets boast 16 straight victories and face keen local rival interest with games set at State Armory Tuesday and in Erie Friday, possibly a neutral-site deciding game later.
Arrangements made for a telexraph shoot between the Lock Haven and Corry squads at the State Armory. Local shooters list includes Kinney and Fogle among others with scores around single digits to low teens.
Fire at the Pittsburgh Elks Club caused about 200000 in damage. The blaze gutted the building while surrounding areas were wrecked by water and smoke. firefighters fought for about three hours to bring it under control. The Keystones gear up for their final workout before the series opener against the Cadets.
Buffalo press praises the Keystones after a close loss to the Hewitts in Corry. Art Swarts of the Hewitt lauded the Keystones’ spirit and town support, signaling expected future honors for Corry basketball. The report notes recent Lincolns and Tepwth games and hints at ongoing competition and regional interest.
Phillies coach Fletcher orders heavy practice after defeat to Brooklyn Dodgers. Team will work hard and stay on site until departure, focusing on sharp play and conditioning to rebound in upcoming games.
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