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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1927
Page
2
Opening day of the bird and small game season drew thousands to Erie County and surrounding areas. Over 4,500 licenses issued in the county, with 30,000 plus in Allegheny and thousands more in Jefferson and Clearfield. Rain overnight improved hunting conditions, prompting large crowds along highways and at popular hunting grounds.
Greenville gridiron fans await a big clash as Thiel College faces Allegheny next Saturday. Allegheny’s strong past and Pitt’s thrashing of the Blue and Gold frame expectations, while Thiel’s young lineup hopes to upset the favorites in a rivalry that has long drawn large crowds.
Fragmentary OCR text records a disputed or denied meeting involving individuals named Rickard and Dempsey and mentions signage, a company or group SeWeTA and a person Jack Beinp. Details are unreadable and uncertain.
Industrial Basketball League teams inaugurate practice as others plan a Journal office organization meeting at 7:30 tonight to lay groundwork for the season. Dictated by Max Hoenes and William Myers, with James Sullivan steering the Radiator basketeteers, the league promises a battle royal from opening game onward.
Hunters flock to Erie County Treasurer’s office as the 1927 license sales surge with an estimated 4 500 licenses issued already and a goal of 3 000 more. The season opens with pheasants, grouse, quail and woodcock plentiful, deer runs December 1st to 5th, wild turkeys from November 1st to 150, and licenses cap at five per day or 30 per season.
This Early United Press story highlights Pinky Grange and Red Grange on the Illinois team defeating Michigan. It notes Pinky’s key plays on opening kickoff, a touchdown pass, and a blocked punt, with Red Grange contributing as an offensive threat and brother Harold also mentioned in this college football recap.
In New York, Eddie Martin of Brooklyn defeated Edie Audorson of Wyoming in a one round decision. Referee Thom Harry Mills recorded scores 141 to 128 in favor of Martin.
A garbled note mentions actors aiding railroad training rankings and a Strasbourg sculpture deal amid praise for a church scene. The text is unclear but signals collaborations between performers, rail work, and art installations.
Hagen powered to the top of the Pro Golfers Association tour field in Dallas as the qualifying round began. Magda led early with 11 strokes while players from New York and Ohio chased, including Sarazen and Burzell. Strong opening put Hagen as the favored title contender, with others like Espiacani and Turnes delivering solid scores.
Majestic AG in Erie hosts a six bout program led by Jacinto Valdes and Johnny Ryan with notable foes. Valdes fought hard opponents including Shyes and Van Onsers, while Ryan defeated Johnny Vacca and LaBarba era contenders. other bouts feature Joe Cannell, Young Denica, and local talents in six and four round fights.
The report argues that balanced rosters without standout stars outperform star-driven squads. Substitutes at Michigan, Northwestern, Purdue, and Illinois teams show depth, with reserves filling key roles as regulars exit. Big Ten and Missouri Valley teams demonstrate comparable strength, while Wisconsin and Minnesota dominate their rivals.
Harding Association set a Wednesday meeting featuring a program by the school music orchestra and a list of performers including Kay Kovach and Dahlstrand. Members urged to attend with guests.
Mickey Walker, world middleweight champion, meets Mike McTigue in Chicago in a catchweight bout that could test Walker's hope of moving to light heavyweight. The pair previously fought to a twelve round no decision in 1925. Both are noted for hard right hands and McTigue aims to profit financially.
Belgian heavyweight Jack Vunhenke and Italian Arthur De Kuh are slated to box on November 2 in New York. It marks De Kuhs first appearance in the city and Vunhenkes debut at the venue.
Pine Champa won the Hastings Handicap at Empire City yesterday, the feature event on the first day of the final week of the 1927 season at the Yonkers track.
The first puff explains why P.A. earned the nickname National Joy Smoke and how this single brand became the world's largest seller. Each subsequent puff promises equal pleasure, urging readers to begin.
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