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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
2
The Today in Sport column notes a boxing card in New York with Joe Willard and opponents, plus boxing events elsewhere. It mentions arena plans at Yankee Stadium, expected attendance approaching 79,000, and potential linked bouts including Dempsey-related interests and Machinations around price and scheduling.
A garbled clipping discusses famed home run hitters and a Maine figure promoting a foot care remedy. It mentions baseball stars, upcoming games around May 9, and local officials in Clinton street with references to legal actions and visits from notable residents.
Former champion Joe Willard and contender Primo Firpo are favored in the Gotham bout card. Willard, the 13 to 1 favorite, is expected to win over Floyd Johnson while Argentine challenger Firpo meets McAuliffe in another key lightweight matchup.
The report notes Jos Edwards staving off Uy tanvne as Witt, Dugan, and Rath lead a 13 to 4 score. The piece mentions Leon and Ty with multiple events, cites a 10 to 7 figure, and references Dyk, Stagnt, Whalines, and White Sox related actions and penalties.
Yesterday in the National League the St Louis 7 Philadelphia 0 game is listed with other sparse results noting Boston and New York. Standings show scattered team positions with Pittsburgh and St Louis near the top and Philadelphia and Brooklyn labeled in the mix. Daily notes also mention American League clubs and a few upcoming games including Philadelphia at St Louis and New York at Cincinnati.
A bustling local program showcases a late afternoon water theme with woodland sprites and nymphs, presenting a series of dances led by Loy Sprig and performers including Kim Keister Joan Brown and Elizabeth Blakeslea. The recital features whimsical costumes, nature-inspired tableaux, and group dances culminating in a Moonlit finale.
Saturday only May 12 sale of 500 pairs of men and dress suits at regular price 25, offered in heavy work and dress styles, with discounts 25 per pair for two pairs.
N. Cohen and Sons, a local firm, are described as aligning with The Miah amid a winter matter involving a wide array of parties. The text references Tim Aih, Blatey Broth, and other names in a cryptic, OCR corrupted note.
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