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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1928

Page

2

Cory High Eleven Holds Warren to Tie in Scrappy Game

In a tense matchup yesterday, Cory High reserves and Warren played to a 0–0 tie after a back and forth effort. Warren threatened late with drives to Cory’s five and seven yard lines but could not break through, as Cory’s defense and punting kept the scoreless stalemate.

Mirror Corry Warrah Warren McCall Corry Varatty Wren Fish McCell Toungstiile Muoh Werten Andresson Creal Dengan Chevy Tyard

End life in chicken house near York

Pennsylvania report states John D. G. Pry a York cigar manufacturer and poultry timencier was found dead in his chicken house shortly after a shot was heard. Pry reportedly believed to have died by self inflicted action, with his wife frightened to investigate.

United Press York John DG. Pry Yorknna Ciger Eleieen Fryward Pryi

Cubs Weigh Trade For Roger Hornsby Rumor

Rumors say the Chicago Cubs are pursuing Roger Hornsby from the Boston Braves. Reports indicate Cubs president William W. Veeck in Boston and New York discussions with Emil Fuchs involve cash and multiple players.

Cub Renova Thikt Wi. Vek Cubs Boston Hornsby Veeck Emil Fuchs Braves New York Chicago

College Football Prep Across Nation This Week

Pittsburgh prepares for Washington Jefferson College as Carnegie looks to fix passing issues. Allegheny challenges Pittsburgh while Dartmouth tests Fordham and Harvard refines for Army. Yale and Columbia drill for Dartmouth and Harvard A Navy session aims to recover from Notre Dame defeat. Cornell works on pass defense and Princeton begins regular practice after a Virginia game. Penn’s Jim Peterson reports for the Quakers with versatility noted.

United Press Pittsburgh Carnegie Pech Washington-Jefferson College Bob Waddell Carnegie

Cochrane Named American League MVP for Athletics

Gordon Stanley Cochrane catcher for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics was named the American League most valuable player with 63 points, edging out Henry Manush of St. Louis. The award voting listed Lazzeri and Judge among top finishers and noted absence of Ruth and Gehrig due to eligibility rules.

Chicago Gordon Stanley Cochrane Pepper Box Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Cochrane Henry Manush St. Louis Babe Ruth Lon Gehrig Jimmy Foxx Athletics Manush Proap Tony Lazer Waite Hoyt The Yankkees Lazzeri Toe Judge Washington Wille Keam White Sox Quilielders Leon Goslin Earl Combs New York Costin Paul Shannon Boston Post Harry Neily Chiago American Ed Bang Cleveland News H. G. Salsinger Detroit News W. B. Hanna New York Herald-Trihae James Isaminger Philadelphia Inquirer J. Ed Wray St. Louis Post- Dispatch Dean Thompson Washington Star Philadelph Manlish Judge Hamre Goslin Combs Gehringer Detnoit Myer Boston Hoyt Vexa Philadelphia J. Seswell Cleveland Sewell Playstead Fe Morris Heilmann Detroit

Indies' Game at Sheffield Reviewed

Sheffield's Bulldogs clash with Cloverdale. Miller leads drives for York Htom side while multiple first downs and key passes build a high tempo score. Both teams trade punting and interceptions as the period unfolds with steady forays and strong defense.

Shepiield Shefield Sadler Mates Tira Igi Tapi Lyapds Grms Potter Taleng Nover Miller Ritonte Pth Hugh Corry Sisitory

Big Trains Back to Senators as Their Manager

Walter Johnson, famed pitcher and longtime figure in Washington baseball, is hired to manage the Senators on a three year contract. The move is seen as restoring life to a club that declined after its 1925 pennants, with Johnson returning to the seat that had long driven his ambition.

Big Senators New York Walter Jahrkch Dee Wwen Washington Senators Johson Washington Forbes Field Pittsburgh Pirates Walter Tohnson Clank Grifith Grifith Johnson Ala Vista Maryland Ohinson Bucky Har

Important Meeting of Corry Rod and Gun Club

All premiers of the Corry Rod and Gun Club are asked to attend this evening's meeting in the Municipal building. Plans will be made for the indoor rifle season and a bangé officer will be named with other arrangements for the resumption of indoor shooting. Members urged to attend at 8 o'clock.

Corry Rod and Gun Club

Favor Brown As Bantam Champ World Title Candidate

Brown a Panama negro is recommended for the bantamweight world championship by Thomas Donahue of the National Boxing Association. The association recognizes titleholders Frankie Genaro Sammy Mandel Toe Dundee Mickey Walker Tommy Loughran as current champions in other weight classes.

United Press Toronto Brown Thomas Donahue Natunal Boxing Association

Peterson to Meet Paolino in 10 Round Brooklyn Bout

Big Boy Peterson of New Orleans heavyweight rivalry Paolino Uzendun Basqué wood enhopper will clash in a 10 round bout at Ebbels Field Brooklyn. Peterson will replace Roberta Roberti who withdrew with two fractured ribs. Peterson arrives from Minneapolis tonight after a win in Grand Rapids Michigan last week.

United Press New York Big Boy Peterson New Orleans Paolino Uzendun Basqué Woodehnopper Ebbels Field Brooklyn Peterson Roberta Roberti Minneapolis Grand Rapids Mich

Greenbacks as legal tender in public and private debts

The article states that United States notes known as greenbacks are legal tender for all debts public and private, with some exceptions noted. It mentions gold as receivable and addresses treasury policies regarding use in public debt and private obligations.

United States

Verne Groups Winning Hurler In Series Final

The Polish Falcons won the third and deciding game of a series against the National Boilers 8 to 5 at the P R R diamond in Brig. Pratt started for the Boilers but gave up eleven hits in six innings as the Falcons took the lead early. Mahoney closed out the win allowing one hit the rest of the way. Verne Group started for the Falcons and despite eleven hits, left the bases loaded at times and kept the iron in their offense to secure the victory and side bet.

Brig Fints P. R. R. Dimond Polish Falcons National Boilers Falcons Slim" Pratt Pratt Pug Mahoney Ossie

Hard labor for drunks declared in Ridgway

Ridgway, Oct 18. Chief of Police Kirk announced that anyone found on the streets intoxicated will receive ten days hard labor. No fines or jail sentences. The chief also said two Ridgway men were placed at hard labor Monday for intoxication. The law will be strictly enforced.

Ridgway Kirk

Swindler of Erie Women Makes Escape

Alleged to have swindled five Erie women of their commissions after hiring them to solicit orders for Minnitone polish. The suspect, William Keefe, fled after checking out of a downtown hotel with the women left unpaid. Reports say the ladies earned $10 to $14 for three days of work.

Flan William Keefe RIB Get William Kevie C. M. Parsons Pearce Park

Alathians to Serve Supper at Annual Church Dinner

A large crowd is expected for the Alathian supper to be served in the M. I. church dining room on Wednesday at 6 P.M. Tickets cost ninety cents at the door. The menu includes roast beef with gravy mashed potatoes escaloped corn sliced tomatoes hill sauce jelly pickles brown and white bread pumpkin pie cheese and coffee. Proceeds benefit the MCE church.

M. 1 Tia P.M

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