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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1929
Page
2
Leaders announce a meeting next Wednesday at 8 PM in the Presbyterian Sunday School parley to organize basketball and volleyball leagues. Committees of three will be delegated to all chairchy organizations citywide to enter two sports with support from church groups and a central coordinating structure.
Four key sectional games headline the lineup Yale faces Georgia while Notre Dame battles Navy Vanderbilt meets Minnesota and Syracuse and Nebraska clash Georgia’s Yale host and the hoopla centers on big matchups Yale, Syracuse, Notre Dame, and Minnesota are favored with Georgia eyeing a home crowd and a potential upset Yale may lose to Georgia after a cross country season opening. Ty Cobb hints at baseball plans while coach McCann’s football squad aims for a close victory.
United Press reports Dick Shikat, recognized by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission as world heavyweight champion, defended his title by defeating Kolo Kivarinn of Russia in one hour ten minutes before about 10 000 fans. preliminaries featured Hans Steinke beating Joe Komar in thirty minutes, Jim Clinstock defeating Frank Brinwich in eighteen, and Kuti Pojedo tossing Angelo Roberti in a minute.
Eddie Reed of Adelphia defeated Jimmie Read rie in a ten round main event at Erie. Harry Foley of Hot Springs Ark won a six round decision over Nick Newman. Young Hardtack Erie beat Nick Severo of Meadville over six rounds. Johnny Willard of Philadelphia beat Taoki Login of Jamestown N Y in six. Frank Bojorski of Exle won by decision over Leo Santi of Warren Ohio in six.
Rochester news details Kansas City Blues manager Dutch Zuvnline lining veteran Long Tom Sheehan to seal the junior world series title with one win over the Rochester Red Wings. Also mentions St Mary’s College Galloping Gaels nickname and various college football notes and player mentions.
In a 1929 World Series game Philadelphia Athletics trail Chicago Cubs two games to one as Charley Root faces Philadelphia. Mudville spirit is absent as Cubs seek even the series. Foxx and Dykes falter while Gly Bush’s relief struggles spark the Chicago comeback in Chicago.
Purdue eyes a major test with high powered Michigan in a key Western Conference clash. Purdue relies on speed and a strong aerial attack to offset Michigan’s larger line and powerful backfield. Star players Welch Hameson and two sophomores Yundlineh and Fucina are expected to start as Purdue challenges the Wolverines known for a heavy passing threat from Truskowski.
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne misses opening parade due to injuries from Indiana game. Tom Lieb leads the squad at Venable Stadium as Navy and the Nomadic Gaels scheduled for the third intercollegiate football game. Crowd of 72,000 expected. lineups hint at first-string starters to follow.
New York October 12 Gabby Zazzarino, the New Jersey junior lightweight, was stopped in the sixth round by a opponent at Madison Square Garden. Referee Danny Boyd halted the bout after one minute forty four seconds of round six after Zazzarino took a hard knockdown and failed to rise. The crowd of 19,000 booed the decision but the referee ruled it a knockout for the winner.
Chicago totaled a 4-2 victory over Philadelphia in nine innings. Key hits included Hornsby, Cuyler, and Stephenson doubles with Wilson driving in runs. Pitching by Bush. Time of game estimated. Umpires Moran, Kiem, Van Graflan and Tinden. Help Us Help Others campaign note.
United Press reports Cubs pitcher Gy Busch a lean swarthy southern hurler held off the Athletics in the third game. He described pitching as easy after bungling the lead earlier, saying he kept the ball on the outside and relied on speed. Foxx and Hines faced him as the Cubs battled to advance toward the World Series.
Lakewood High School, in a hard fought game at their camp site, defeated Fredonia 20 to 13. Captain Charles Nichols led with key runs as Levon Wale and Louis Grant earned honors, while Pela Wad returned after a shoulder injury to contribute to the Lakewood drive. A separate note mentions a campaign to raise 61 000 for a new industry in Tinquille, with optimism for completion.
The report covers game one of the World Series with Chicago facing an Athletics lineup. Highlights mention pitchers, bats, and early scoring with expected names like Taylor and Bush tied to key plays as the Athletics take an early edge. The text preserves period tone and references to Chicago players and rivals.
A muddled column cites temperance, prohibition, and national debates, contrasting American public sentiment with Canada and Russia. It notes Soviet machine tools exports from 1928-29, then shifts to archaeology, asking readers questions about a famed aviator and wartime losses, with fragmented Q&A at article end.
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