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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1927
Page
2
A fragmentary report describes Lefty Crandall pitching twenty scoreless innings as the Pirates push their national lead and threaten the Laughlins in the Industrial League race. Crandall’s strong work, aided by Evans Stoffel and Newell, helps down the Chester team and narrows the season to a pivotal stretch with key rival Laughlin.
United Press reports the Pirates moved a full game ahead in the National League by beating St Louis 6 to 0. Cincinnati shut out the Cubs 5 to 0. Alexander allowed 13 hits for Pittsburgh while Rabat Maranville played in the Cards lineup. The Cubs lost despite Jones’s seven innings of work. The Braves edged Brooklyn 3 to 2. Gehrig belted his 4th and 3rd home runs as the Yankees hammered the Athletics 12 to 2. The Browns beat the Tigers 3 to 2 on late-inning runs. The White Sox fell 7 to 6 to the Indians after using 19 players. Johnny Mostil returned for the first time this season.
Columbus notes detail visits from Mr and Mrs Moran and others, upcoming church events, a community paper launch, school plans, and local social happenings. Mentions guests from Fredonia and Buffalo, tours by families, and weekly tourism at Tourist Lodge. Includes church services and meetings scheduled for September.
National standings list shows Detruit at St Louis Cleveland at Gurato New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Washington in a condensed daily update. The brief line notes matchups across multiple cities reflecting league alignment and team positions.
Ridgway youth, after signing with the Washington Senators, left Ridgway Thursday evening aboard Penns train No 380 for Washington where he will report to Manager Bucky Harris. He has played first base for the Indies this season and, with his hitting, will get a chance to prove himself in the majors. Mr and Mrs Arthur Weidner and Mr and Mrs Daily McCrayett will spend several days visiting Thrente, Dan, and Dinho.
Heavyweight champion Gene Tunney starts light workouts ahead of his September 22 title clash with Jack Dempsey, announcing boxing remains his profession. Dempsey trains nearby at Lincoln Rinks while Tunney’s camp at Getfar Crest Country Club emphasizes conditioning and sparring routines.
Chicago report from United Press notes Texe Bitte day promoting his 21st venture in boxing. The card features five bouts headed by a lightweight title clash between Batting Nelson and Joe. The event marks a milestone in the promoter's career and showcases early 20th century boxing scene in the city.
Spring Creek residents and visitors populated a busy week with family gatherings, travels, and town events. Varying households from Corry to Jamestown hosted relatives, while local clubs held picnics and social hours. a couple from Syracuse wed at the parsonage, and several locals enjoyed weekend trips to Gettysburg Harrisburg and other eastern cities.
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