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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1926
Page
2
A chaotic sport page notes Joe MeCurthy planning a spring bout to settle a west title dispute while Metinrthy trains. boxing results include a KO in the eighth round and several draws. High school teams vie in Syracuse and local towns. Derby and Ridgway debate a disputed game officiating with a district meeting to follow.
United Press reports Charley Hoff of Norway Troll Ushorne and Em Norton of Georgetown University will compete in seven events the yard dash running high jump discus shot put and others at Madison Square Garden tonight. The meet showcases versatile athletes in a Columbus games style test of speed and field events.
In Pipersburg Pa on March 1, the Wetsburgh Pirates defeated Ottawa 2 to 0, sealing a third place finish in the NHL and advancing toward the championship playoffs.
Local report details a pivotal fourth game as the Keys face the Electrics with boosters promoting a mammoth crowd. Fans from Keystones and supporters pack reserved seats while managers prep the same squad for a big Friday showdown.
Nationals manager extols Joe Harris as a standout prospect. Harris expresses confidence as he eyes an outfield role, noting his readiness to adapt and contribute.
Henry Farrell reports Washington’s improved batting and fielding as Joe Bash joins Tobin and Harris trades bolster the Senators. Harris praises Tobin’s eye and predicts Johnson to win multiple games, with Goosie Goslin Rice Tobin and Harris forming the outfield core.
Bradford hosts a college basketball tilt as the road team invades McKean County Thursday night. The visiting squad seeks a second win this season while Brad ridge hosts a potent foe, with both sides aiming to repeat a prior victory in a tense road matchup.
The Bisons and St Ann's opened the Ballad City basketball championship with decisive wins. St Ann's defeated the Genral Tres 45 to 1 while the Bisons edged the other team 12 to 1, marking a strong start for both clubs on the city court.
Fragmentary report describes a police raid and questioning of several people including a George W Kollt from Pittsburgh and mentions a city in decayed terms with mis-spelled names and uncertain actions.
A city wide foul shooting contest will crown the champion with a silver trophy. Top entrants include Corey, Jimmie Lew, Bruce Smith and other junior high players. entries are open to current and former players. The event, held at the Armory, will feature a scoring timer and strict rules. the winner earns five free throws and the trophy.
A fragmented account traces Bob Cannefax and his boxing dreams amid illness and past battles. It notes his long stay in New York and Arizona roots, describing a legion of fans and rivals while hinting at a life shaped by sport, travel, and personal struggle.
Local basketball notes say Layden and Providence clash after recent games with Mavaillon Hauton and Erie. Report mentions coachs and players from Franklin and Ol Vivy High, with Geno cited and a hospital visit noted for Mr and Mrs Buyden.
Union City girls held off Clymer as the Union team edged ahead late in a tense playoff game 21 to 15 in the high school high court contest. Clymer was strong early but Union City clinched the win in the final period, with key plays by Weigle and Jafar.
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