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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1926
Page
2
Spor t notes report rough officiating during the Electric Keystone basketball game at the State Armory, with calls debated and suspicions of bias. The piece also covers related baseball and high school basketball events, player injuries, and upcoming spring activities across Erie and surrounding areas.
Sportsmen gather for opening of the Pennsylvania trout season on April 15 as Downey Drug Store announces a fishing contest with a $160 prize package from Jaca Sports Store. Awards cover Brook trout Rainbow bass Walleye and Perch categories with multiple Shakespeare reels rods and lures as prizes. Entry forms available next week, with rules similar to last year to attract anglers from Brownell Run and nearby streams.
The Keystones defeated the Erie County Electrics 42 to 20 in a semipro basketball skirmish at the State Armory. Hammermill led with strong defense and scoring, while White, Rich, and Pitts anchored a tight Keystone lineup. The game, a Kiwanis benefit, drew a large crowd and raised hopes for substantial proceeds toward special education programs.
Two wide open pennant races loom as major league teams depart spring training and head north. Forecasters split on favorites with Pirates Giants and Cardinals seen as strong NL contenders while Senators Athletes Browns Yankees loom in AL mix. Officials anticipate spirited competition across leagues as rosters solidify and spring report dates pass.
Heavyweight contender Butch Carr of Barberton fought in Erie and knocked out Birch Carr in the third round of a ten round bout. Joe Hagley and Whitey Stevenson also had actions, with Stevenson drawing after a strong showing. Indian Curly Hicks lost to Joe Colenski in a four rounder, and Alec Gibbone defeated Dutch Chandler in the first round. Bud Taylor defeated Woe Snetl in the main event at Toveal Cleveland.
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Cambridge won the Thames Classic by pulling ahead of Oxford in thick water and shifting tides. The Cambridge crew led from the start, finishing about a length ahead as Oxford struggled to match pace and stroke rate. The race showcased Cambridge speed with a final time near 1 minute 2 seconds per 500 yards and highlighted the strong performance of Cambridge's shell against Oxford.
Erie East reaches state titular finals after a narrow semifinal win. Nantienke shocks Harrisburg Pech 30.39 while Erie Hae afi bag threewiinig May dale 30.25. Meien And Doraraleki lead a fast attack as the Tart twin battles to a final showdown.
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