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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1926
Page
2
The Altoona Speedway event was postponed due to a severe stockie storm over the weekend, delaying qualification trials. A new date will be announced. Mary Browne secures a big contract amid other sport notes of interest.
Downey, longtime coach, will again direct the Resybune basketball outfit as it reorganizes under United Prose club management. The move comes with changes in leadership and plans for a strong season, including a new pair of women players and a slate of trials and matches at Forest Hills.
A fragment describes a hornbird known as the ehator Horn bird whose calls are heard up to a mile away, echoing across the raftered landscape of the great hornbelt.
A Corsica accident left Mrs. W. Jordan of Fi Tawney dead after being struck by a vehicle while parked at the road’s side yesterday. She died in Brookville Hospital several hours later.
The mangled body of TB Lemon, 42, of Pittsburgh, was found on a railroad track near Graveton station after authorities say he may have wandered onto the line while near a candy shop. Police believe he was struck by a train on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie line.
Ballpark chatter notes yesterday's NL results with St Louis routing Pittsburgh 8 to 1 while Chicago edged Cincinnati and Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 6 to 2. Weathered by rain postponements, standings list St Louis and Cincinnati near the top with Brooklyn and Philadelphia trailing.
Carey fans expect Carmen HUM to start for the Pirates in the game against the St Louis Cardinals. Many anticipate the hurler will deliver a strong effort guiding the Pirates toward victory. The Cards won the morning game while the Pirates evened the series in the afternoon. Other baseball notes touch on American League matchups and standings with teams like Detroit and Cleveland in focus as schedules list today’s games: Boston at New York, Cleveland at St Louis, Detroit at Chicago.
The Washington Star quotes a late note on republican ingratitude and returns from patent wealth. It remarks that history shows unfair erudition in praising wealth from patents while neglecting civic cost. Multiple paraphrased lines reference skepticism toward monetary gains from patent republics.
Francis Sullivan of Erie wins the silver loving cup at the firemen’s meet horseshoe tournament. Seven entries, five from Erie and two from North East, faced raindrops but improvised courts kept play moving. Sullivan lost one opener but won five of six matches, averaging better than fifteen ringers per game, with sixteen to nineteen ringers in late rounds. White, Korrell, and Baughman tied for second. White won a playoff to claim the nickel plated horseshoes.
The High School eleven received equipment on Saturday, enabling practice to begin. Heavy rains limited workouts, but coach Owen plans daily sessions at East Washington street grounds to prepare for the opening game against Titusville on Saturday September 1st.
Salida Colorado September 7 violation of orders limiting speed blamed for derailment of the Denver and Rio Grande Limited near Granite. Twenty seven people are dead and four are missing or unidentified with bodies recovered including J D Turner Hastings Minnesota and two women and two children identified. The railroad president J S Py att said the train ran twenty four to twenty five miles late and likely derailed by taking a curve at about eighty miles an hour against restrictions.
Chicago dispatch reports William Hale Thomysons sportsbka alter pettivian Tas offering $10,000 to hire players as ringers for a golf tournament bid. Carlin Whigehtyed, a supply min, reportedly accepted. A secret $50 bet was posted by Philippeout, mayor of Chiew, inviting all comers.
Notre Dame fans anticipate a strong squad led by veterans Crowe and McMullen, with coach Rockne facing a tough schedule. The 1926 roster expects deep depth after graduations, while key players Edwards and Edwards juggle captaincy and positions as the team prepares for September games.
Atlantic City dispatch reports a pivotal confrontation between leading rivals as plans unfold for a forthcoming event at Alger Tir. The scene includes mention of Jacke Prenapany and notable figures, with expectations of a dramatic showdown and strategic moves by both champion and challenger amid preparations and travel details.
The article reviews several basketball and baseball results with numerous team names miswritten. Notable mentions include a Chicago win, Cabin victory, and Philadelphia leaders. Washington Senators extend a streak, while rain forced a third inning delay in a scheduled game.
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