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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1924
Page
6
The National League announces the Most Valuable Player ballot results with a $1,000 prize for the winner. Notables on the panel include Jatin A Heynlen and Paul Shannon. Charles Rigler will return as arbiter.
Auctioneer Frank Laurie offers a sale of farm assets at the Gea Pillotson farm in Wayne township Monty on June 2 at 1 p.m. Terms cash. Estate of Geo Tillotson deceased Mr Heuvelick goods listed with many items including cows veal calves horses hens plows cultivators cutters shotgun wagon milk vessels cider press and more.
New York May 28 Johnny Dundee, veteran junior lightweight champion, fights Chilean challenger Vincentini in a bout that tests Father Time as pundits debate a possible upset. Odds favor Dundee who aims to extend his title run despite advancing years.
Boxers Jack Le of Olean and Jack Dewey of Salamanca meet in a six round preliminary while Young Sharkey of Mt. Jewett fights Toy Brown of Falconer in the other six round bout. The Corry Athletic Club presents the event ahead of a ten round main and a six round semifinal. Betting is lively as fans expect quick action.
Mr and Mrs John Beethoven welcomed a new baby on May 28 with mother and babe doing nicely. Radiator Johnny was seen passing cigars and congratulatory wishes poured in from many friends.
Baseball scores recap from yesterday showing Boston defeating Philadelphia 5 4 and 10 6, plus St Louis 4 Cincinnati 9 and 3 1, Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 4, New York Brooklyn rain, and standings notes with multiple club win totals and rain affected games. An outline of today’s slate lists Philadelphia at Boston Brooklyn at New York Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St Louis.
The Tannery and Kurtz volleyball teams opened the National League with two victories on Journal courts despite weather delays May 19. The Farts squad also posted two wins, with matchups including Tannery 50 Raymonds 60 and Climax 49 Radiator 50. A fan died after a Daubert homer in the second game, as crowds watched barnyard golf and late pitching.
The Corry team postpones its season opener after heavy rain drenched the grounds. Manager Shoop says poor conditions hindered practice and that a later start will allow two or three workouts to ready the squad for a competitive debut against Jamestown Salisbury.
Baseball gossip notes recount Williams and Browns achieving notable home runs yesterday while Daubert starred for the Reds. Details of plays and exact game contexts are not provided.
Louis Gravino new stable member of Tommy Moore headlines against Jimmy Cauvel of DL City in the main event at the State Armory. Gravino is touted as one of the top fighters at his weight nationally and this Thursday clash promises a high profile bout.
The Boston Braves rose to fifth in the National League by sweeping a double header from Philadelphia 5 to 4 and 10 to 6. Timely hitting helped Pittsburgh edge Chicago 5 to 4, Bert Cole earned his first win, Detroit moved to third with a 5 to 4 win over St Louis. Cleveland beat Chicago 7 to 2 as Uhle outpitched three Sox pitchers and Larry Gardner appeared at second for the Indians.
The Youngsville track squad heads to Corry for a dual meet set for Decoration Day afternoon at 2 o clock at the fair grounds. Corry strong in field events may face a well matched rival from the Herald team with Warren results cited as evidence of their sprint speed.
Sox lose a time run by Ween with one on base in the ninth inning giving the Athletics a 20 to 1 victory. Edmie held the Athletics to two hits while Joe Morris pitched nine innings.
London dispatch from United Press notes Selén Wills, retired from pre Wimbledon critics, yet still drawing praise for her form. Observers in California judge her as the harder hitter compared with champion Jacs Lenglen, though Lenglen remains the sharper brains of the game.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a patient admitted to a medical facility and later moved within the hospital. Details about timing and reason for transfer are unclear due to damaged text.
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