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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
2
A wide sample of sports notes covers a fresh baseball scandal with calls for strict penalties by Judge Landis and updates on the Senators and Giants in the pennant chase. Other items include Walker Morris as Washington’s mascot and football highlights from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel.
Corry High, orange and black, edged Union City 20 to 6 yesterday. Bud Sloan sparked a late surge with a 15 yard reception for a touchdown after a long pass, while Ross added the extra point. Earlier in the game Ross scored from the left end for a 45 yard gain, and Shoop contributed a late punt return touchdown.
Washington reports preview of baseball drama as the Giants and Phillies contend for pennants. O Connell, Dolan, and key players stir debate while ballyhoo grows over possible World Series matchups and a pivotal pitching and lineup shift. Local officials note fan fever and city interest in the outcome.
United Press reports that outfielder Jimmy O Connell and coach Coney Dalen from the New York Giants are on the ineligible list amid a game fixing intrigue. An accusation from Sanews claims intent to throw a game against Heine Lind and the Philadelphia club, with Landis and Milowell investigated.
New York reports that 1924 rookies show remarkable promise with a surge of young players shaping major teams. Veteran stars balance youth, as Brooklyn Robins and others field aging icons alongside rising talents in a notable shift toward youth across the league.
The report describes Allegheny's upcoming game at Morgantown and a rough offensive showdown expected against West Virginia. It lists other Saturday matchups including Amherst at Princeton and Pittsburgh hosting Lafayette as part of a busy program.
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