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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1923
Page
2
A cluttered sport column outlines offers by Tex Rickard for Wills against Dempsey and other challengers, plus Firpo and local boxing notes. It tracks plans for bouts in New York and Omaha, touches on college basketball moves, a Canisius College visit, and hints at a tackle dummy purchase for the NFL team as the season nears.
Youngsville defeats Corry High 7 to 0 as the locals struggle with a weak field pilot and a string of mis plays. Chapel’s flashy backfield artfully exploits gaps, with a forty yard score and successful extra point sealing the visiting victory amid a game dominated by Youngsville in the opening period and late quarters.
Wilkes Barre Pa. The Armory showcases a boxing card led by Jimmy Goodrich of New York who defeated Nohnby Brown in ten rounds. Allentown Joe Gane featured as a standout, with Wendell in the semis. Plumes Are Valuable notes discuss osier feathers and crop value, citing Nature Magazine on feather quality and breeding practices.
Papyrus and Bar Gold led a crowd of over a thousand at Brewery Park Racetrack for a final workout before the International Purse race. English Champion Papyrus impressed, sprinting the stretch strongly while trainer Donoghue commented on his speed and desire to run.
Princeton reports Notre Dame inspired plays exposing weaknesses in the forward pass. Sophomore Yeant joins regulars for a heart game as Hunt MeHaca and Al rolds integrate into the squad. The Waveock unit shifts focus to the forward pass while Troneny moves from guard to tackle and another lineman steps up from the second team.
An entrant from Gloucester is set to compete in an international fishing event off Halifax beginning October 37. The American promoter announced the lineup for the championship contest to be held Saturday in Gloucester.
Eastern critics study Notre Dame style under Knute Rockne as Army and Yale tests loom. Notre Dame's attack impresses, Princeton shows defensive cracks, while Navy eyes Brown to fill injured end role before the big Princeton game.
Washington reports the administration stands squarely behind Wood of the Philippines. Secretaries affirm support amid friction with Filipino leaders as War Department probes allegations of overstepping legislative powers. Governor General terms not extended, and Wood faces critics asserting misused authority.
The text describes tiny dots on twigs as breathing pores through which a tree exchanges gases. It notes winter and summer differences, with the tree taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide, and explains that spring and summer need more breathing space for the leaves to support growth.
Princeton refuses to tip rivals about Harvard of Yale plans, risking defeat to keep the Big Phe secret. The Tigers, under pressure, aim to shield tactics while facing Chicago in a season showing stubborn persistence and tactical sacrifices.
Carrie hi reports unclear text about a local event or person named Arthur Cale in Pennsylvania with references to Mark and dates.READABLE fragments suggest a brief notice but specifics are missing.
A garbled OCR transcription lists scattered names and phrases about people and places without clear context. It mentions individuals such as Je Wal and Mort and references local events or items, but lacks coherent dates, actions, or outcomes to define a standalone news item.
Heap and Jie win the round in a local wrestling meet as rivals clash for top placement. Officials note close scores and advancing contenders amid a crowded mat lineup.
A fragmentary note mentions an aided rite for ten bottays at a locale named Vrosi Al A, with sparse legible details and no clear participants or outcomes.
A damaged OCR fragment appears to reference a public report about a mother and child case with unclear details and missing names. The readable bits indicate concerns over neglect or a welfare inquiry, but specifics and actions are not discernible.
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