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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
6
Harvard athletic officials expect the Dig stadium to fill on Friday as Paavo Nurmi aims to set a new mile world record. Ticket demand exceeds that for Yale football, with many applications processed by the athletic committee.
National League scores yesterday include Cincinnati 7 over Huston 3, Chicago 8 over New York, Brooklyn 9 over Pittsburgh 6, Philadelphia 8 over St Louis 4. Standings show varied records with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh mid-pack. Cincinnati leading at times, Boston and Chicago trailing. Today’s schedule features Cincinnati at Boston, Chicago at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, St Louis at Philadelphia.
The American League results show St Louis defeating Boston 8 to 2, Detroit beating New York 11 to 6, Chicago defeating Philadelphia 9 to 4, Washington over Cleveland 4 to 3. A stray hunting note mentions Elwin missing a squirrel twice then tagging it in the same play.
Glenna Collett of Provitend Rhode Island lost to Inge Wethered in the British ladies open golf championship at Troon Scotland. Wethered led early and finished one up after halving the front nine and pulling away after the tenth. Collett squandered several chances including a missed two-foot putt on the fourteenth while Wethered clinched the match with a decisive nine-foot putt on the eleventh.
The American League of Horseshoe Pitchers stages its second round of matches Thursday evening at Journal Courts. Five games are listed including Kurtz versus Ajax, Climax versus Radiator, Auer versus Mohawks, Ik versus Danil Corry, Chair versus Tanner and Raymond.
New York May 20 Babe Ruth is set to rejoin the ailing Yankees when they return east May 28. He will likely bench with daily workouts at Yankee Stadium under doctor orders to pace himself. Ruth’s presence, even off the bat, is expected to boost morale and alter opposing pitchers’ strategy, while the team struggles in the early season.
In a yardage golf match at the Central fire station Moll defeated Marker 50 to 45. Marker pitched 22 fingers with four doubles while Moll pitched 20 fingers with five doubles, apparently setting a county championship mark.
Titusville hosts a Kiwanis club track meet with about 14 schools expected to enter. Notable entrants include Ross from Curry’s dash team and Eckert from Franklin High, with Ludwig of Cambridge Springs and Himurat among favorites. Eight events are planned, and Titusville High aims for strong showings despite limited training resources.
The National Semi Pros of Cleveland will oppose the Bie Pros in two weekend games. Paddy Livingston, once a Connie Mack aide, handles the Cleveland outfielding duties and appeared in Meadville with the Meadville Machinery Company nine a year or two ago. Providence, which took over the Newark franchise in the International League, is advancing at a lively pace after blanking Baltimore in three straight games.
Local players are urged to enter the city tennis tournament supervised by Will Shields. Matches are planned on the Tannery courts with early June rounds and Saturday afternoon play scheduled.
Lock Haven High School swept to 65 points at the state interscholastic track meet at State College, besting Carnegie Tech and Penn State, Franklin and Marshall, and Rochester. The team claimed the James Gilbert White trophy for one year with a strong showing in hammer, hurdles, pole vault, and mile, led by Larry Brownlee who scored 11 points.
Coach Sheen of the Hots Beloal trick equid leads his charges against Youngsville in a noon meet. Ross fh Tusk week's scholastic Mest at Meadville set the stage as select workers boost the team for an afternoon away meet. Warren County fans plan a big turnout despite athletic constraints as Garhy High and Meritt Sheeley, Erie visitor, attend the events.
Reports show Cubs beating Nehf and the Sox, Reds held six innings then faltering, Yankees edged by 1 0, Browns defeat Red Sox, Athletics rally over Ted Lyons 4 3, Phillies rally past Pirates 8 4 with Harper's bases loaded homer, and various pitchers delivering clutch saves and runs. Strong mix of games across leagues with multiple named teams and players in action.
Albany dispatch reports Teaser achieved a rare speed on the Hudson railboat line today. The craft cut the trip to about 20 hours and 40 minutes, averaging roughly 67.0 miles per hour. The engine left ten miles between Casterton and Albany in five minutes.
Disjointed lines mention states, pennant, Weir, top, and a parade. References to Dynck and JEW costume appear amid garbled text. No coherent event or clear entities beyond scattered names and items.
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