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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1923
Page
7
A scrambled digest covers boxing results with Phil Logan and fighter James, with comments on Urban hocker and Shecker for American League baseball, plus Harvard football schedule prospects and a Ridgway High forfeit in a Northwestern Pennsylvania title chase.
Nov. 27 report notes football's peak season as crowds reach new highs with more than a million attendees on Saturdays. The piece highlights Interregional interest, rising gate receipts, and hopes for stability amid concerns about betting and amateur leadership as 1924 ends.
The page lists several boxing results including bouts featuring Voring Stribling, Leonard, Joe Gana, and Natiling Barness with various decisions and counts. A school district notice from Corry Pennsylvania seeks bids for general heating plumbing and electrical contracts for a junior high building with specifications by W. Ge Belles Company due by Wednesday January 20 1028.
Philadelphia reports Penn and Cornell clash delayed as veteran tackle Frank Graf dislocates a shoulder in scrimmage and misses Thanksgiving prep. Ithaca notes Captain George Plang drills Red squad before travel to Philadelphia for the Thanksgiving game. Syracuse eyes a potential Christmas Day game with Southern California after a win over Nebraska.
Thanksgiving football at Titusville is canceled as Corry Independents will not oppose the Colonel Titakos. Manager Francis J. McDonald Jr reports talks with Herk and Jamestown, NY. Corry aims for a holiday contest elsewhere while basketball routines occupy the squad.
Hartford report says Dr George Sutcliffe, key witness in a grand jury probe into medical practices in Connecticut, resumed testimony behind closed doors. Authorities anticipated he would appear again as proceedings continued this week.
Washington November 27 The fate of a pardon for Craig of New York hinges on Attorney General Daugherty returning tomorrow. The President wants the Justice Department bench to deliver a final opinion before any decision is made.
Notice is given that letters testamentary for the estate of Catherine Morley late of Corry Erie County Pennsylvania have been granted to Mary Agnes Morton executrix. Debtors are warned to pay and creditors to present claims promptly to Morton at 708 Chestnut Street Meadville Pennsylvania.
Peck’s Bisons visit to challenge the Keystones in a holiday basketball clash. Allendorf Cortelis and Seelbach will rotate at forward as Peck likely centers with Repp Russell and Fleinchorn on defense. Keystones hope 1 win and strong spirit tilt the balance against the New York invaders.
The article notes rough surface conditions on millennia old Roman road surfaces impeding early vehicle travel. It references stone subsplitch forms and a fall in activity or use due to the challenging terrain. Noting long historical road-building practices, it highlights durable yet uneven ancient infrastructure.
The Independents wrap up their season while Warren eyes a potential showdown for the championship. Earlier in the year Warren and Independents considered meetings, but scheduling conflicts and player shortages stalled several proposed games.
Disjointed notes describe a game setup days before the match with Corry Athletic Club reportedly favored. The text hints at decisions about players and a possible shift in momentum toward a victory, mentioning Charlton and Corey in relation to the championship.
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