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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1926
Page
2
Pete Latzo earns welterweight title by defeating Mickey Walker in Scranton by decision. Latzo avenges a prior loss to Walker from years ago, clinching the crown in a decisive bout that shifts the welterweight standings.
In Scranton, Mickey Walker defends his welterweight title amid a charged crowd while rival fighters like Pete Luteo and a nearby contender circuit shape the night. Spectators recall earlier bouts, including a Newark clash, as Walker's dominance is tested by relentless challengers and local enthusiasm soars.
Three Corry players will join the Spartansburg squad for the season opener Sunday afternoon one mile north of Sparta on the road to the city. Spartansburg will face an Ere club with Danny Déburg Frank Déburg and Main Rich in its lineup.
National League standings show Manta Citta and Chicago in front. Tonight’s schedule includes Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at St. Louis.
Sophomores win the track battle led by standout performances from Bair and Sickler with top showings in the 220 yard dash and 440 yard relay. Juniors place second as Westone, Shphontar, and Akers post strong legs for their teams in a tightly contested meet.
Yesterday the Chicago White Sox routed Boston 18 to 4 while the New York Yankees defeated St Louis 5 to 1 Detroit beat Washington 6 to 5 and Philadelphia topped Cleveland 10 to 5. Philadelphia leads with 20 wins, Washington 16, Detroit 15, and New York 15. Today's schedule includes Boston at Philadelphia, St Louis at New York, Detroit at Washington, and Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Garbled copy reports The Markmen three point play and Cleve falters as pitchers toil The Junior Highlightm to tackle stiff opponents next week Wednesday action looms Giants Pirates and Robins are mentioned in scattered notes including White Sox 18 inning walk miss and Moraga reference
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