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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
2
High Nine at Sheffield delayed as field conditions forced postponement of a scheduled game with Youngsville High. Coach Glen Owen’s squad travels to Sheffield tomorrow hoping to play a game between showers that battered the region this week. Local prospects expect a strong battle despite limited knowledge of the Sheffield club.
The article outlines a proposed set of heavyweight bouts with Dempsey, Tunney, and Malone as options, noting magnitudes of purses around 4.6 million and 2.5 million. It mentions Tex Rickard showing confidence in securing big dollars while hinting at possible friction with the New York boxing commission.
The Sunday School Baseball League finished organization at a meeting on East Washington street, electing officers headed by Rev W B Bartlett of First Mychurch as president. Plans include practice and readiness for the season opener next Monday evening on the East Washington grounds, with mergers across local denomination day schools.
Courier Joe Harris breaks into the Pirates lineup as manager Bush retools the infield. Harris settles at first base while George Grantham moves to second, with early attention on his debut at the plate and a scoring chance that unfolds as the defense adjusts.
Cy Williams hit a double in the seventh inning driving in two runs as Philadelphia defeated Chicago 6 to 1. Babe Ruth and the Yankees beat St Louis while New York Giants and others chased early leads. Western horses and Churchill Downs entries generated racing chatter and field guesses for an upcoming event.
Historic baseball notes highlight Babe Ruth and peers in a profile of the era. Mentions Ruth’s hitting prowess, notable home runs, and the era’s top performers among the four leaders. References pitchers, averages, and game moments shaping early Major League lore.
United Press reports a mixed field for the Kentucky Derby with Western contenders like Roll Stockings and Harrish colt SW. Grats Fred Jr among favorites alongside Whitney entries. Sayin, Man O War line, Saxons Waste and other stalkers figure in open stakes discussion as analysts weigh sprint tendencies and Derby suitability.
Fragmented readable lines mention a girls sextet receiving letters and names like Foreman, Dawgherty, Wils Theins, Lewin, and Hen ry across a local pageant or event. Readable parts suggest a school or club activity with tied remarks to a week’s notes and performances.
Treasury notes indicate Federal government cannot force silver or oil output changes. Mellon and Standard Oil executives discuss market power and supply versus demand as the era considers intervention. Observers cite potential policy responses from authorities and industry leaders.
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