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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1928

Page

2

Navy Notre Dame Clash At Soldier Field Draws 120000

Chicago notes the Notre Dame and Navy game at Soldier Field expected to draw a record crowd of about 120000. Navy arrives late after rain softened practice. Knute Rockne and Bill Ingram prepare varied lineups as kickoff approaches. Strong bets favor Notre Dame despite Navy’s two earlier losses, with emphasis on key backs and kicking. The outcome may not affect national title hopes but excites regional fans amid flags and ticket sales.

Frank Getty United Press Chicago Notre Dame Navy Sith Bend Bill Ingram Elevens Soldier Foot Fall Lake Front Midshipmen Knute Rockne Johnny Miemlec Trish Annapolis South Bend

Yale versus Georgia clash sparks gridiron chatter in New Haven

A vivid preview notes Yale and Georgia facing off in New Haven with Georgia boasting a powerful backfield led by Johnson and Dudley along with McCrary at fullback. The piece highlights Georgia’s Notre Dame lineage and an offense likened to Knute Rockne era, while Yale counters with a strong line and star ends Shiver and Nash. It also surveys other major games and mentions Vincent Richards’s tennis triumphs, including his Olympic doubles title and professional circuit success.

Yale Grorfla New Haven Isaule Rockne Nour Horsemen Yeas George Kirksey United Press Welt Ex Tan Backfeld Jimmy Crowley Iron Horsemen Notre Dame Johmsom Dudley Halfbavles McCrary Johnsom Crowley Georgia Bull McCrary Fafrett Smith Harry Melove Fizzy Wood- Hilf Knute Rockne Vincent Richards New York Karel Jozeluh United States Kovelih Forest Hills Richards Kozelih Howard Kinsey Paul Heston Palm Batch Florida Thas Aimateur Big Bill Tilden Fe. Norrig Williams Pichards Henriet Phmber Jacques Brugnon Henri Cochet Jean Bornira Rene Lac Cost

Comer Killed on Speedway Near Rockingham Race

Local racing fans learn of the death of veteran auto racer Fred Comer of Los Angeles after a crash at the Rockingham Speedway 200 mile event near Salon N H. Comer’s car failed and overturned, fans watched as the field crashed at lap 46 and the race was halted.

Fred Gomer Los Angeles Altoona Lawrence Mass Ann Rockingham

Rod and Gun Club Meeting Called for Tuesday

Corry Teal and Gun Claw schedules important meeting Tuesday evening at 7 45 in Municipal building. Aim to arrange indoor rifle shooting during winter months. Attendees urged, selected by Bill Wemuter former All American guard at Yale.

ROD and Gun Club Corry

Indies Return Meeting at Sheffield in Second Tilt

The Corry Independents travel to Sheffield for a return game against Bull Dogs after a narrow loss at home. Local fans expect a stronger defensive effort and a full lineup, with large crowds anticipated for tomorrow’s clash in Warren County.

Sheffield Corry Independents Bull Bull Dogs Pric Invaders Corry Eruldores Warren County Allie

Slippery Field Looms For High School Battle Today

A soaked field after heavy rains favors the moleskin wearers as Tidioute and Corry meet at 2:80 PM on the Junior High field. The well drained surface may deflect footing but drainage will still challenge both offenses. Coach McCall plans to rotate seconds, keeping starters fresh for Warren Monday.

Tidioute Corry McCall

Godfrey Wins In Two Minutes

George Godfrey, a Philadelphia Negro, scored a one round knockout of Bennie Hill of Los Angeles in a scheduled ten round bout. A right cross ended the fight at 1 6 into the first round. In a separate incident J Elzar Elder, 50, of Erie, was found drowned in Lake Erie near a jetty in the peninsula and coroner Hanley ruled accidental drowning.

Buppalo George Godfrey Philadelphia Bennie Hill Los Angeles Hill J. Elzar Elder West Ninth Street Erie Lake Erie Hanley

Yale Faces Tough Battle With Georgia

United Press reports three powerhouse teams Georgia Virginia and North Carolina invaded the East to challenge for gridiron supremacy. Georgia coached by Harry Mehre and Jimmy Crowley crushed Yale 40 to 14 at New Haven as Crowley a Notre Dame alum mentors the backfield. Virginia meets Princeton at Princeton while North Carolina eyes an upset at Harvard in Cambridge. Pittsburgh defeats West Virginia in a key clash at Pitt.

United Press New York Georgia Virginia North Carolina Notreame Yale New Haves Conn Knute Rockne Harry Mehre Jimmy Crowley Une Charlesworth Png Max Bay Johngou Mt Hooks Dudley McCracy Notre Dame Four Horsemen Crowley Notre Diamvl Princeton N. J Roper Tigers Harvard Cambridge Mass Pittsburgh Pitt

Mountaineers and Pitt Lock Horns in Classic Tilt

Pittsburgh faced West Virginia in the season opener at Pitt Stadium as 10,000 Morgantown fans and 20,000 more expected lined up for the rivalry. Pittsburgh, after beating Thiel and Bethany, aimed to prove its strength while Western Pennsylvania’s scarred history with the Mountaineers added edge to the anticipated clash. Elsewhere Carnegie Tech and Thiel prepared, Duquesne joined Washington Jefferson for a cross-state tilt, and Notre Dame’s Elmer Layden was set to bolster his coach’s plans.

Harry Gamins United Press Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh West Virginia Mounalaeers Pitt Stadium Panthers Thiel Bethany Iin West Virginia Mountaineers Davis Elking Virginia Morgantown Carnegie Tech Thiel College Washington Jefferson College Carnegie Duquesne University Washington - Jefferson College Washington, Pa Duquesne Elmer Layden Four Horsemen Notre Dame Andy Kerrstiff

College rivalries echo through Pitt area grid matchups

Duquesne displayed creditable football while Geneva was favored to beat Waynesburg at Waynesburg. Davis-Elkins eyed an easy win over Bethlehem at Elkins as Mountaineers prepared for clash with Davis. Allegheny faced Dartmouth after moving to Hanover. Westminster and Carnegie Tech drew officials to a key test with Beede and Donahue coaching. Grove City meets John Carroll at Grove City with likely home win. West Virginia Wesleyan vs Concord at Beckley outlined amid regional schedule.

Duquesne Geneva Waynesburg College Waynesburg Pa Daviv-Elkins College Bluefeld Eikins W. Way jAulde Theiy Mountaineer de Ruiph Davis-Bikkins Midshipmen Annapolis Mel Myrtitt Allegheny College Hanover Dartmouth College Dartmouth Allegheny Carnegie Tech Dike Beede Westminster Bill Donahud St. Francis Gredhaburg Th Wastminster United Presbyterians Grove City John Carroll West Virginia Wesleyan Concord Beckley W. Va

New Marathon Star Revealed in Port Chester Victory

In Port Chester, New York, Arthur Gavel of New York University won the 26 mile race in 9 hours 57 minutes 87 seconds to succeed Jose Ray and Clarence De Mar as the era’s leading marathon figure. De Mar finished second, about a mile back, as a new star emerges in the annual New York to Port Chester event.

Port Chester Ni Y Jose Ray Clarence de Mar New York

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