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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
2
A bustling sports summary notes crowded track action and basketball form. Mentions anglers and boxing matchups, minor league concerns, prep track plans, and regional runners with references to Warren, Carry, Corry, and Pittsburgh circuits.
Announcement from Oil City that the Oil City Merchants Five will play in this city next Wednesday evening stirs interest in local basketball. The Keystones meet the Merchants in a bid to revive crowds as talks of a county championship game with the Erie County Electrics progress slowly. Jiggs O'Dell and Teddy Feldt of the Butler club may join the Oilers, with post season games planned and booster ticket sales under way.
United Press reports France is favored to win the national indoor championship in New York as Jean Borotra leads the field. Notable absences include Vincent Richards Frank Hijter and Bill Tilden who focus on other events or activities. Meanwhile the Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets beat Eyelets Arrowheads 4 0 to start the Western group playoff in the TS Amateur Hockey League with a rematch set in Pittsburgh Saturday night.
Charles Greening announced securing Est Washington street parks for baseball. He plans to form a strong team to compete with Titwillville and Meadville, using grounds delayed by a plant project by Gerry Jamestown Manufacturing. Early meets and roster assembling are underway to field a competitive squad.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquire rookie infielder John Sherlock from the Oye hee Oxfarid Varmoyt circuit. He will be tried at second base for Pittsburgh when they meet the San Francisco Saale todney. The Pirates beat the Seats yesterday by a score of 9 to 15 to 8.
The Senators and Giants schedule a March 27 preparatory game as both teams travel, following a recent 6 to 5 loss by the Senators to the Maris yesterday. The first game is set for here, with teams to depart for alternate venues.
Sarasota reports renewed Reds efforts to remove W Riese Kaseman from the New York Giants failed. Offers were made for Gisorge Rally or Bil Terry but the Giants showed no interest. Grimes signs with Robins in Clearwater for two years, earning a $2500 signing bonus and potential $3300 if a rookie performs, amid other club moves.
Savannah report notes Yankees manager Milieu Wiewing celebrated his sixth birthday with a pep talk to the club. The New York Yankees faced the Rochester International League in an exhibition game as Huggins urged memory of the moment and urged players to rise to the occasion.
Vague OCR fragment references Jer Win the Well Penn Laspas sionslip last night at Ellwood. Mentions Shelby Social Club with unclear details and numbers, making a precise summary difficult.
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