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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
2
Henry L. Farrell reports the Giants closing in on the National League pennant as most remaining games are at home. The Pirates and Browns loom as contenders with a strong home advantage shaping the race. St Louis and New York battle for lead as endgame scheduling tests nerves and momentum.
National League standings shift as the Giants extend their lead by up to five and a half games while the Pirates rest. Yankees and Browns win in the American League to keep within one game of the top, with Ruth powering a double victory for the Yanks. Relief by Hill and Burns helps New York, and a 15 to 4 Browns win over Detroit highlights the day’s baseball action.
The committee reports heavy entries for the horseshoe tournament with most entries received and preparations close to completion. Plans include Boy Scouts serving as ground keepers to ensure courts are in good shape throughout the contest.
The Independent Ajax battle nears a breaking point as the two clubs prepare for a packed East Washington street stand. Proceeds go to Frank Delury who suffered a compound fracture catching for the Independents six weeks ago. Lineups hint at big league talent for the benefit game amid strong advance ticket sales and local fan interest.
In a mixed recap the St Louis beat Detroit 5 to 4 and Washington topped Boston 12 to 9. New York and Philadelphia also posted wins while notes mention home runs, leaders, and late-season totals though many words are garbled. Team and player names are incomplete due to OCR errors.
A compact item notes yesterday's standout home run hitters Ruth and Vink. The brief mentions their timely blasts and the impact on the game, highlighting their contributions as key moments in the lineup.
Paris dispatch reports United Press notes fury over Johnny Kilbane asking 100000 to meet Eugenio Fus, new European champ, seen as an insult by sports papers. They note the champion’s purse was 11.3 000 and far above receipts of the era’s light weight bout in parts.
Suzanne Lenglen was forced to default from the England international championships after Elizabeth Ryan defeated Mrs. Hannan to claim the title. The report notes fragments of related local notices and event details, including community service and horseshoe tournament information.
Scoutmaster Rhodes led the first meeting at the Methodist church. Scouts showed enthusiasm and plans for larger gatherings were made. W. A. Wall announced a Scout basketball league for registered Scouts this season with a prize for the winning troop.
A study of the fading cowboy myth and the obsolescence of traditional range life in American literature and culture. The piece evokes O. Wister and Twain, contrasting rugged horsemen with a modern world that has no longer kept pace with their chivalric code.
An advertisement lists lace curtains and accessories by J A Lanston, book ends and candlesticks, bed blankets on sale, and a wall paper and rug display. It mentions quantities and prices, including Tuscan Lace Curtains, polychrome book ends, brass candlesticks, and discounted blankets, rugs, and wall coverings with Bell Phone 449M.
Fragmentary OCR item from Corry Pennsylvania area mentioning names and likely a local notice. Readable fragments reference people and places but lack full context or action. This card preserves the available names and place while noting incomplete details for a concise record.
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