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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1928

Page

2

Pyles Derby Promoted But Runners Claim Poor Conditions

Jamestown Journal reports Stew MacGhuire notes discontent in Pyle Dinion derby. Runners describe long mile stretches, thirst from desert routes, and alleged foul play aimed at thinning the field. Complaints accuse promoter G. Pyle of harsh, unsafe conditions.

Pyle Erie Howe G. Pyle Stew MacGhuire Jamestown Auys Bradford New York City Stretc

Opening of Industrial Baseball League Season Delayed

The Industrial Baseball League starts with a single Decoration Day game between Company A and Merchants, while High School Nines plans to join after roster recalls and practice sessions. Corry Jamestown, Merchants, and Company A squads sketch tight schedules as ground repairs continue and bleachers are planned for season readiness.

High Decision 9 Company A and Merchants’ Wines Muncos Ben F Stare Trig Speaker Bing Millers Wil- Singnese Uv Merchants Company A Corry-Jamestown Arch Patton Corry Tamestown Lily Fmithe Tel Outfit Wut Jy Wesley Just Gone Greening Youngsville

Multisport Highlights From Early 20th Century Racing and Golf

Hyanco Georgetti wins a 30 mile paced cycle title amid 1028 season chatter with survivors from past champs. In golf, British amateur championship third round opens at Prestwick as Douglas Grant risks elimination against A R Moccallum after Cyril Tolley falls 7 and 6. Hubby Vogt sets course record at Glenwood with 60 31 61, aided by Ray Welch and Alex Hitz as Vogt eclipses Carl Wendel’s 31 22 63 mark from 1945. In scholastic play, Pitusa ble Tizh meets St Tits High while Brady’s squad posts a seven-inning win. Parade of batting averages noted as Farmer Mend’s player drops to zero for 8 at bats.

Prestwick Scotland Douglas Grant London A. R Moccallum Sout Stafordshire Wim Cyril Tolley Lmya Hubby Vogt Ray Welch Alex Hitz Vogts Carl Wendel Elonwood Profisional

Home Run Club Briefs From Baseball Standings

American League figures Ruth and Yankees lead with homers as Yarkers Tayeor and others spark Athletics and Red Sox activity. National League includes L Wilson and Cubs amid Bissonells Robins Bottomley Caramual Harper Cardinets. Yankees show strong immediate homer output yesterday with Ruth among leaders.

Ruth Yarkers Tayeor Athletics Geng Yankees Poitt Red Sox Wilson Cubs Bissonells Robins Bottomley Caramual Harper Cardinets Menisel Batt Senators Bj Senators

Umpire Wins Damage Suit in Pro Baseball Row

Los Angeles reports former umpire Mal Baston of the Pacific Coast league won damages of 1000 dollars after a controversy with Frank Hragill, a former third baseman, over a decision. In Jersey City, Le Perfetti of New York defeated Ridgeway in a ten round lightweight bout.

Los Angeles Mal Bast Puenie Coast Eagus Frank Hragill Hecheult Eason Jersey City le Perfetti Newe York Ridgeway Union

Bantamweight Title at Stake Tonight in New York Fight

Frank Getty reports a bantamweight world title bout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn pitting Bushy Graham against Izzy Schwartz. Schwartz seeks to win two titles but faces Graham’s weight and reach advantage. The card also features Sammy Baker vs Nick Testo, with promotion by Humbert J. Fugazy and Boxing notes on Ruth, Gehrig, Heilmann, Cobb, and others.

United Press New York Charley Phil Rogenburg Bushy Graham Ebbets Wield Brooklyn Ball Park Grahams Tey Schwartz Schwartz Utica Pate Ovey Graham Rosenberg New York State Athletic Commission National Boxing Commission Bud Taylor Terse Haute Buddy Plass Rene Wising Caae Bushy Prancis Ajian Bantam Gresham Humbert J. Fugazy Sammy Baker Mitchel Field Nick Testo Troy Dundee Baker Testo Octewsion Tex Rickard Sammy Mandell Omy McLarnin Tugaay Richard

Rainy Derby Start In Middletown Leaves Many Behind

In blinding rain at the Pyle's Derby, many riders fall away on lap as Liberty-Italian runner Lopes takes the lead off. James T. Powers writes for United Press Spealah.

Pyle Liberty Lopes Middletown James Powers United Press Spealah Tin Giusto Umek Trieste Italy Mojave Umek Andy Payne John Salo Passaic NJ Salo Tim New Jersey George Uhle N. J White Sox New York City Indi Sunners Jane

Eddie Collins Shines In Pinch Hitter Role

Eddie Collins entered as a pinch hitter in the ninth and doubled to tie the score, then drove in the winning run with a single in the eleventh as the Athletics defeated the Senators 7 to 6, sending Washington to last place.

Eddie Collins Red Sox Reds Senators Athletics Val Picinich Pirates

Last Night Fight Results Highlight Regional Boxing Actions

In New York Van Herlenbach, former light heavyweight champion, defeated Larry Stridge by technical knockout after seven rounds of a ten round bout. In Portland Que-Abs Hudlins beat Billy Lane in a middleweight bout, winning in the second round after Lane was floored. in New York K O Pull Kaplan stopped Pink Mitchell in the fourth round with Mitchell disqualified after two knockdowns.

New York van Herlenbach Charmpion Larry Stridge Portland Abs Hudlins NeWinska Mucklyy Walker Enowary Ed Oll Billy Lane Los Angeles Pull Kaplan Y Mitchell Millraukee Mitchell

Standings and results from National and American leagues

Yesterday results show New York and Brooklyn active in the National League with varied scores. American League games include Chicago 4 Cleveland 8 and New York 14 Boston 4, with several standings notes and upcoming matches listed for today.

Cinembatl Piuubuygt Heaton Philadelphia New York Brooklyn St. Louie Chicago New Yorks Philadelphie Boston Cleveland Detroit St. Loui Tileven St Louis Washington York Washington St Paradelphia

French Tennis Championship Feature Match Highlight

The feature match at Roland Gassos Stadium May 23 pits Argentine Davis Cup stars Boyd and Rabon against Brancis J. Hint er of New Rochelle NY and partner Mor Troan R Broder. American Helen Villa, the reigning champion, is favored in singles. Doubles see Villa paired with Penelope Anderson of California against La Furie and Dey, the top French women’s duo. Only American entrant Mrs Molja Mallory is eliminated.

United Press Roland Gassos Faria Boyd Rabon Brancis J. Hinter New Rochelle H Ils Austréllin California Gil Mile la Furie Dey France Mra Molja Mallory Hal Aati

Fragmented Verse About Gardens and Names

The text presents a garbled meditation on gardens and plants, mentioning olives and flowers, with unclear person names and phrases. It lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable events.

Jurado Faces Pressure In Early British Open Rounds

United Press reports from Newark describe Jose Jurado of Argentina making a strong start at the British Open, leading after 18 holes but facing mounting pressure as Walter Hagen looms behind. Jurado shot 78 in the third round and finished 80, slipping to a sixth place after a tense finish.

Jurado Frank Getty United Press Jose Jurados South Americ Buenos Aires Sundwien Jose Jura Walter Hagen Jurady Joao Miniselt Vernirktl United Pres Newark J. Pai Goldstein Pittsburgh Sie Hagen Poavossea Hagin Fenn Sirazen Nime New Mel Walter Jurado Foor

Merica's Hope Eliminated in Prestwick Match

In Prestwick Scotland on May 23 John McHugh of San Francisco, chief American rope in the Br list amacest olf championship, was eliminated in the secant round by the British Sir Mirnicst Holdernass, a former champion.

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French Creek Clymer Pupils In Field Meet

French Creek and Clymer pupils joined a large field meet at Culver with over two hundred students in running, walking, and field events. Winners included John Reed and Maxine Weight in various races and Katherine Gaynor in girls events, under Mrs. Dorothy Connelly and a large staff of helpers.

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Police Sign Pardon Plea for Robbery Convict

A petition signed by Mayor George Lyslo and other McKeesport officials urged clemency for Jon Hond, sentenced to four to eight years for robbery. The victim was shot in the hand during the hold-up and urged a fair outcome as a pardon was sought.

United Prose Marrirburg Muykh George Lyslo Sya City Pokemmn McKeesport Wlale Jon Hond Gemarey Satla Pla

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