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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
6
BAND returns to saddle and anglers prepare for season as readers note Saratoga jockey Burl Sande’s return to workouts after injury. Jamestown and Warren sport items discuss trout season opening and local matches, with names like Riggin, Greb, Tunney, Gibbons, and Mystics highlighted in a packed local sports roundup.
A playful note on literature notes and letters drawing a jury’s favorable reaction. The remark hints at the impact of personal correspondence or literary epistles on judgment or opinion.
An advertisement promotes Marmola Pre mption tablets as the simple way to lose fat without dieting or exercise. It urges readers to buy from their druggist or send for Marmola Co. General Motors, Detroit, Mich. delivery and promises quick, easy slimming for both men and women through a convenient tablet regimen.
New York March 4 Jack Dempsey may be added to the ineligible list by the New York Boxing Commission for inactivity. He lacks a New York license and would be barred from fighting until accepting the Harry Wills challenge, with a suspension tied to others awaiting fights. Kearns and Dempsey resist commissions, urging action on the Wills agreement.
Waterford Gems meet Union City Coleman Tose five in the deciding intercity championship game in Corry with Main J. Rich as referee. Preliminary at 10 o clock, main event an hour later. Waterford plans 480 fans, Union City similar turnout, rivalry heightens expectations for a close, priced contest. In other boxing news, Jack Zivic of Pittsburgh outpointed Chub Brown of Rochester in nine rounds with Brown floored in round nine.
Unutoa Press reports A A U grants Paavo Nurmi permission to compete in 18 events and exhibitions across America. Planned stops include New York Buffalo Pittsburgh Boston Ottawa Montreal Detroit Chicago St Louis Los Angeles San Francisco with tentative dates in Minneapolis St Pauls and Omaha. Nurmi plans to stay for several outdoor track meets in the East.
In Newark Jack Renault Canadian heavyweight champion out pointed Quinton Romero South American champion over 12 rounds though Renault was not in top form or condition and failed to impress as a title challenger. In Boston Johnny Dundee lost to Red Chapman in ten rounds as Chapman outboxed the former featherweight king. In Philadelphia Bobby Garcia featherweight from Baltimore won a ten round decision over Billy Petrolle from Fargo. In Baltimore Alex Hart of Philadelphia lightweight won a 12 round decision against Clyde Jaskle of Columbus.
United Press reports a wide-scale quashing of liquor charges tied to the Cincinnati graft probe. Indictments of 48 policemen and 28 special dry agents threaten many cases, with police prosecutor Josep O Connell saying justice cannot be obtained in at least 25 major cases due to implicated testimony.
A jumble of early spring baseball notes from Florida reports on rookie Kent Greenfield and other Giants hopefuls, plus trades and spring training results. Mentions Kent Greenfield with a remulip price, Yankees spring camp, and multiple game summaries from Bradenton and St. Petersburg.
March 4 1931 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion was placed on the ineligible list by the New York State Boxing Commission. The move follows regulatory action amid ongoing disputes within boxing governance in New York.
Meadville High School plans a Wednesday basketball event as a fundraiser for the squad. With six returning seniors, the team aims to halt a losing streak and boost morale ahead of June graduation, led by Captain Raymond Eastmad and forward Rod Eisewhite as key veterans. The game versus Cory is set after a prior 30 to 28 setback, hoping for a comeback win and audience support.
Manager Young of the Keystones in talks with Manager Hennarker of the Oil City Merchants for a Friday contest. The Oilers roster may include O Dales and Teddy Keldt, aiming to form a strong lineup. Albert Norin, longtime Jamestown Electric Light engineer, is recovering after a 2800 volt shock in an accident that temporarily disabled city street lights.
McIntyre plans to rotate entire substitute lineup as the season opens. Reserved seats cost ten cents each, with Keystone peat tickets valid for the game. Only the first five rows on each side of the armory will be reserved.
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