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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1927
Page
2
Regional notes from Champaign Bloomington Minneapolis Arbor Northwestern Chicago and more report college football practice. Indiana Minnesota Michigan Notre Dame Wisconsin Georgia Tech Illinois Ohio State Yale Harvard and Dartmouth are mentioned with injuries lineups and upcoming games.
Victor Garner Yonkers won the Empire City bout title in a close finish over Mack Garver, securing a $1,175 prize at the Empire City venue yesterday. The event featured a tense matchup and a strong performance by Yonkers, with Garver delivering a notable challenge.
Industrial basketball league plans a four team lineup similar to last season. Representatives from three clubs met in the Municipal building to finalize plans while U.S. Radiator and Raymond firms express strong squads. Competition officials oppose expanding beyond four teams to avoid weak teams. William Myers leads Raymond, with Dit Gilson, Stowe, and Loveland as core. Company A, Journals, and Radiators poised to field near identical rosters, practice sessions set for next week, season slated as Bine and Gold games begin.
United Press reports results from multiple boxing bouts. George Manley Paavatay defeated Joe Burke in Denver to win ten rounds. Anke Ray Seltur beat Biloxt Missy and Buster Brown in Mott rounds. Tilly Wallace won a ten round decision over Tommy Muryky in Cleveland. A Corbett was knocked out by Philadelphia in the fish round. Freddie Mueller won a decision over Jimmy Goodfield in Buffalo. Harry Fuller KO’d Trooper Devapio in Michigan. Tom Crowlex and Sid Goldstein fought a ten round draw in Pittsburgh. Pete Neto won a newspaper decision over Hubert Gillis in Trenton. Sammy Mandell defeated Wildcat Monte Drum Wright in Tulsa.
United Press report from Pittsburgh dated Oct 25 describes a chaotic scene at Motor Square Garden after a boxing program. referee Kenedy and Jim Jennings of Niles were involved. Red Mason, former manager of Harry Green, was suspended. Jennings was knocked down on points. police separated fighters and held both in custody.
New York court records show Mrs. Kresge, wife of Sumsian S. Kresge, filing for divorce amid a long marriage and prior separation. The case tests New York jurisdiction over marital litigation. outcome uncertain as legal arguments unfold.
Corry High plans a key clash as the Orange and Blue face Queen City Reserves on October 20 at TeWell Field. Frank Baressi is out with a broken collarbone, while quarterback Allestat remains in doubt due to scholastic ineligibility.
Itch White returns as a key player for the Keystones in the coming season. The Buffalo flash star, known as The Kid, may rejoin the pro quintet and lead a strong forward line alongside Schmidt. Training has continued through October in the Buffalo Y League setup with late October and November games against Titusville Youngsville and Union City on the schedule.
Johnny Dundee, once a featherweight champion, loses despite a bold attempt to defend his title at Madison Square Garden. Tony Canzoneri outpoints Dundee in a ten or more round bout, widening the gap between past glory and present form. Canzoneri claims the featherweight contention while Dundee eyes retirement after a fading career.
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