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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1924
Page
2
fragmentary sports notes describe interest rising for the forthcoming World Series. Mentions Walter Johnson and other pitchers, teams like Red Sox and Pirates, and looming matchups with vague references to venues and players. The garbled text implies early-season buzz and rivalry buildup across major leagues.
Henry L. Farrell reports New York Giants and Washington Senators near even odds to win the world series. bettors favor the Giants due to experience. Johnson and Harris noted for Senators. Team lineups, exhibition plans, and series logistics outlined as McGraw ponders two rotations.
Bowlers of the city are organizing a league open to the public, with plans to start its season on East Main Street around October 20. Five man teams will compete, entry fee is 5 dollars per team, and various awards will be offered. Interested bowlers should contact JN Schischii or Jim Pappu, proprietors of the alleys, at Washington 2 02 New York. Boog Detroit 85 OR St. Louis 78 Philadelphia bi aT Cleveland 8 Boston. Chicago 5 Today's Games.
United Press in Washington reports a playful wager involving John J McGraw and Muggsy McGraw about trading for rubber boots if the Giants fail to field enough players. The scene includes By United Press staff and commentary on the League race as Connelly and others exchange bets amid a noisy crowd.
By United Press Nick Altrock of the Washington Senators achieved a perfect batting display this season. He batted 1000 with a single at bat, a triple, and scored the run that set the league’s best average in the final Washington game against Boston.
Merchants Five basketball team to be organized this season under coach Shoop with Rennacker Lakehart and Chacona returning. Jiggs O'Dell departs. three new players from dualtown expected. Practice to start soon. opening game likely during Christmas season. Team has built a strong reputation in past two years and aims to surpass previous efforts. Rain caused cancellation of a doubleheader between the Athletics and Yanks. Yanks finished second for first time in four years.
Erie Pros, a team mainly made of former high school luminaries, will not open their season at Athletic Field. The Flier Titusville bail game caused a postponement. Coach Cm fur Hib prokeses Whrensh the usual Kitmy practices and signal rehearsal. Members urged to write to Rei, Ctige, Wesleyyilte, Pa.
Ally Wilkes defending welterweight title faces arrett in a ring tonight in Jersey City. Proceeds aid the Big Brother Ford fundraiser while Dennis Nehlenbach and Tony Gill of Yonkers are listed among the other challengers.
Local prep squad outlines plans for the 924 opener with workouts on East Washington Street grounds. Booster contests, ticket sales at 5 dollars, and a 2 o'clock game time are noted. practice sessions set for 6 to 7 PM with public attendance encouraged.
unclear readable text notes a Red Sox connection with Washington, a two-team clash, and a 134d score reference amid tense play. The fragment mentions Oni ConA and Lita the Red Sox, with references to si pyurle threstatse and Mites sustaining a challenge on a sunlit day.
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