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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1925
Page
2
Prominent figures debate betting in boxing after recent recounts and protests over decisions. Tex Rickard warns gambling harms boxing and suggests banning decision bouts except title fights. Meanwhile, local teams preview upcoming games and notable players are highlighted across college and pro circuits.
Henry L Farrell notes how expectations in 1925 shifted with upsets. Yankees Robins rose while Cubs collapsed and Boston Braves reformed. Absences like Babe Ruth and JoeDiMaggio’s pace altered outcomes, with Doak leaving to pursue real estate.
Tag day for the Keystones was postponed because favorable weather did not arrive and several girls could not assist. The sale will be rescheduled for the next sunny day when possible, with hopes for better participation.
Journal promises full grid results for Corry fans with football scores from major college games to be distributed in the business section.
A meeting of town representatives from Abily section and surrounding areas attends to organize a league pool. The Keystune Boosters' committee and Warren leaders plan the gathering at the Watreh Times offices with invited towns Corry Isrie Tinsley Jamestown Gj City Franklin Shefide Kane and Bradford to send reps. The event aims to establish a league structure and coordinate participation across western Pennsylvania and adjacent regions.
Yale football suffers heavy injuries in a game against Pennsylvania with key players Tafale Kline Dan Alan and others sidelined. Coach Couchus guides the team as starters Tenney Cutler and Wittigom face doubtful participation while Randolph Snyder Hutterworth lead the defense amid a large home crowd in New Haven.
Adherents of Pellington University and the United States Naval Academy gathered in Baltimore to witness the annual gridiron clash. The scene featured the Tiger and the Navy goat Cloudy, with a rain-soaked turf at the Baltimore stadium as both sides arrived in formation behind the Naval Academy band.
The North East High football team walked off the field during a game with the high school team from North East. The rivals led 12 0 before the forfeit, awarding the contest to the Orange and Black.
Mr and Mrs Francis Stakelum of Warren were shaken and Mrs Stakelum was bruised when their Nash house car left the pavement on a wet road between Torpeio and Garland. Police investigated and the wrecking crew towed the damaged vehicle to Warren. The couple traveled home in another car after clarification by officer Weav er of Youngsville.
A huge crowd of about 70,000 is expected to watch Notre Dame face Army in a highly anticipated game. The article notes Notre Dame’s typical game plan and lists probable lineups with key players and captains, including Amy Baxter Vy Smith and Avan, with Avan returning after two weeks away.
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