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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1923
Page
2
Warren Mirror covers college football highlights with Corry and Penn State star performers, noting scorers and standout backs. It traces basketball prep as Colgate University schedules and mentions boxing match setup with Mike McTigue as well as regional track and field plans and a real estate listing at 22 Went Main Street.
Keystones prepare to host the Erie Vikings in the season opener at the Armory Thursday night. Coach Dowsey reports strong material and expects a tougher test after last year’s opener loss to Erie. Local sports organizers plan bleachers and reserved seating support for the crowd.
President Coolidge may attend the Army Navy football game on Saturday in Annapolis. Navy star back Shapley and Army’s Zuber were noted in early reports, with Harvard warmups and other teams preparing for upcoming scrimmages and conflicts.
Boxing card in Philadelphia featured several bouts with mixed results. Bobby Wolgast from Atlanta City fought a competitive eight round match with Pete Sur, while Conny Coney defeated Trey tan Kehewapht in eight rounds. Mile Ballerina of New York fought Markie of Philadelphia in a six round bout.
Sill of Upfon City died at Cotry Hospital after a two week illness. He was a brother of Ellunia Miller of West Wayne Street. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM with burial in Anion City. Also an ad notes eight red brick houses for sale in a desirable community with coach opportunity.
Robertson, of the University of Pennsylvania, is named coach of the American Olympic team amid AA convention discussions. The decision is expected to be approved by the American Olympic Association executive committee, with Charlie Paddock reportedly opposed.
Corry Boy returns on a radio program with Amphion Mole Quartet and several performers. The schedule lists Wednesday night events at ClevaPinn and Thunder Temada, with appearances by Balieet Ream Wistar Joseph Mewev and Misa Chara Sharp Telecompanitt.
United Press dispatch from New York reports concerns over the American team for Paris with Colonel Robert Thompson guiding a committee aiming to select athletes of good character and sportsmanship. Plans include a lean delegation traveling on the steamship Amarillo and cost projections around 3500 with accommodations for 200 traveling athletes and staff.
Reported collapse occurs 800 feet from tunnel mouth trapping three workers who perished. Police and firemen rescue two others as investigators begin work on the site tied to a municipal project in Milwaukee.
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