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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1924

Page

2

International racing bets and sports notes headline

Pierre Wertheimer plans a 600000 francs wager on Epinard to beat Sir Gallahad over a 1300 meter straight course, with twelve pounds in his rival’s favor as the French horse targets international matches. Babe Ruth joins New York National Guard. Dempsey eyes a Los Angeles charity bout. various updates on golf, pentathlon trials, and local teams.

Piérre Wertheimer Epinardian Sir Gallahad Sir Galahad Babe Ruth National Guard National Guard of New York 10Th Field Artillery Babe

Corry Card Promises Major Ten Round Lightweight Bout

Corry Athletic Club schedules May 29 at the State Armory in Corry Pa. Lightweight contender Louis Gravino of Montreal to face Jim Canver of Oil City in a ten round main event. Also features Emil Luedberg versus Eddie Green in a six round semi final and three additional bouts.

Corry Jim Canver Oil City Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Louis Gravino Montreal Canada Cane Grayino Canvel Boston Philadelphia New York City Corty Athletic Club Emil Luedberg Eddie Gresn Lockport N.Y Grean Lundberg Hay Tater

Pirates and Giants Stifle Scoring to Fall Behind Cubs and Rede

In a tough game the Pirates and Giants were unable to halt Dean Mann and Jonnard, losing 12 to 3 and dropping to third behind the Rede and Cubs. Vic Keen struggled at first before the Cubs defeated the Phillies 4 and weather disrupted other matches in the region. Rocky eight edged Freddy is England in Binghamton, while Eddie Burnbrook of New York won a round decision over Paul Stavis in army welterweight action despite a knockdown in round two.

Dean Mann Jonnard Pirates Giants Rede Cubs Vic Keen Phils Binghampton Freddy England Jacks New York Eddie Burnbrook Paul Stavis Burnbrook

Amateur golf opens with notable pros at Georgia tourney

The opening round of the Open Amateur golf tourney at Georgia features famed player Hobby Jones and Georgina Mateon among leaders. Local high schools from nearby cities like Weibane Watres Franklin Ridgway Fowkville Dullois Punesitawney Sambleville Brockwayville Rov Kittanning Clearfield Parkers ling Ementon Knox Titusville Imbnirg New Bethlehem head strong to compete in a big meet, with Maud Shean observing and vendors offering trick ware.

Maud Shean A. Ham Wtare Marlon Citiea Weibane Watres Wranklin Ridgway Fowkville Dullois Punesitawney Syambleville Brockwayville Rov Kittanning Clearfield Parkersling Ementon Knox Titusville Imbnirg New Bethlehem

Kiwanis Club Awards Horseshoe Trophy to Winners

Corey's Kiwanis Club announces the Silger Towing cup to be awarded to the winner of the Horseshoe Pitching Leagues. Scheduling notes suggest postponements this week with barnyard golf enthusiasts set to compete next week for the coveted trophy.

Corey Silger Towing Barn Vard Kroph

British Press Warmly Hails U S Tennis Lass

London May 2. Miry Tessa Wills sixteen from California arrived with her mother to play tennis in England. British papers praised her beauty and charm as rapid crowds and editors lauded her. She praised competition and eagerness to meet top players while avoiding predictions about outcomes.

United Press London Tessa Wills Anteriois Chase Pion Bartell United States Papen

Hurtswood Wins at Newmarket Stakes Race

At Newmarket on May 28, Hurtswood won the three year old stakes from a field of eight. Derby favorites Aga Khan's Latin Rent and Lord Derby's Saysaying finished third and near the back, with several others fading in the stretch.

Newmarket Eng Tattersenl Meladuek Fuyerdl Aga Kahn Lord Derby Saysaying

Fight Over Player Write Rile News Nears Ruling

New York May 2 United Pros staff correspondent Henry L Farrell reports plans for a broad push by George W Wightman Halomade Ward and Tony We Myrick to win support for reconsidering the player write rule. The executive committee won t reconvene before June 4 to decide on a special meeting and potential rule change.

Henry L. Farrell United Pros New York United States Lawn Tenis Association Sare George W. Wightman Provident Halomade Ward Axnatenr Vile Wwe Willian “D. "Pie Tohan Myrick Wightman and Ward Chicago Aginst Tyldon Vlvo Ge Hie Nis The Asociation Iest Sliyerwinger Ediwrad & Conifty Ko Fattion West Side Clavinis Stavat

Fragmentary note on names and events at 8 00 a day

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a procession or event at eight in the morning with scattered names such as Megis Here and Mebiene Thilye. It references a baby and a possible transfer of property or fines, but details are unclear.

Eiglay Lodlowetttyy Therinn Cwirer

Beetshoven Back on Card Here in Jamestown Bout

Radiator Johnny and NE Corey’s abasements headline a boxing card with Beetshoven making a debut on the bill. Hennen of Jamestown avoids upset as Johnny struggles through a tough opening frame and fails to finish before the towel is thrown.

Johnny Corey Jue Hienen Jamestown Hoxay Mide Tilly Corry

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