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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1925
Page
6
A roundup notes America’s Davis Cup strength and international interest amid costs, Australia’s withdrawal risk, and France’s win. Also covers Warren High football profits, a unique Cleveland boxing show with all knockouts, Meadville football concern in Allegheny West Virginia game, and tennis figures like Davis Cup captain Muse Teougis.
Franklin residents launch a subscription drive to honor Joe Morris by presenting him a gift at the first World Series game, likely in Pittsburgh. Funds raised to date amount to 8650 with committee leader Carry W Rowland guiding tax free gifts via The Grand Leo Beatty’s and Charles H Perrine Pharmacy collection points.
National League results show Chicago beating Brooklyn 8 to 2, Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati and New York games rained out, St Louis rain, with standings listing W Pittsburgh 2 and New York 6 to 6? Cincinnati 68 St Louis 74 Brooklyn 7 Boston 51 Chicago 83 Philadelphia 02. Today’s schedule: Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
Grant refuses to manage Jamestown this season amid reports of a London meeting to form a team. Warren stars Berdine Kneale Paris and others sign with Jamestown, ending Lyons coaching role after a successful previous season.
Washington fans see Bucky Harris hurt his throwing hand delaying his return before October’s opener. Stanley Coveleski pitched well for the Senators winning his 20th game, while Pirates star Harlan Cuyler hot with four hits in four at bats, building momentum toward a potential World Series showdown.
Youthful pitcher Joe Giard led the St. Louis Browns to a 10 to 1 shutout over the Athletics. The Cubs forced 12 innings to beat the Robins 3 to 2. The Pirates won their eighth straight by beating three Philadelphia pitchers 4 to 1. Owen Carroll pitched his first complete game in Detroit's doubleheader sweep over Boston 8 to 1 and 7 to 2. Stan Coveleski earned his 20th win as the Senators topped Cleveland 2 to 1. Bob Meusel extended his homer string as the Yankees beat the White Sox 11 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader. the second game ended 4 to 2. The New York St. Louis and Boston Paine games closed with the usual results.
Princeton's first touchdown of the season came in a scrimmage with Jake Slagle shining alongside Caulkins Dignan and Bridges. Harvard meanwhile held a rigid defense in Cambridge as Al Miller sprinted for a 65 yard highlight.
In New Haven Connecticut Yale's scrubs held the varsity scoreless in a second scrimmage of the year. The scrubs stopped the varsity four times downs, scoring none themselves.
At a September meeting of Colonel Brakes members in Titusville, plans to revive the team were laid. Fred Johnson will manage the driving and has called an evening practice. Francis McDonald was chosen manager and coordinates with North East to secure a fast opening attraction.
Walter Hagen surged into form at Olympia Fields as he stood 8 up on Mike Braty after 18 holes in the PGA Tourney second round. Hagen, who had faltered in the qualifying round, showed sharp play against top opposition including Meusel Ruth and Gehrig, with Hagens steady rhythm lifting him clear of challengers.
The St Edward in cadets basketball team postpones its planned Thursday evening gathering and asks all players to meet at St Edward's hall at 7 30 o clock Friday night for the organized session.
Gerry's horseshoe pitching team prepares to face Clearfield's contenders in a doubles championship series at Clearfield, scheduled for October 7th or 8th. Arrangements are being finalized.
Morgantown officials announce a 3 15 start for a game at Erie Stadium pitting West Virginia University against Allegheny College. Alumni from western New York and West Virginia prepare travel and a 260 ticket capacity is noted as athletic director HA Stansbury fields requests.
Chicago report notes Gene Sarazen’s loss as the only upset in the PCA national championship first round. Walter Hagen defeated Al Watrong in a notable match while defending champion Walter Mayer needed aides to prevail. Matches featured Futurist names and classic contenders in a field led by favorites.
A fragment from a Boston Transcript edition quotes a speaker blaming women for every event and contrasting phrases about the “old Adam” and “old Rye” in a terse, disputed remark. The excerpt hints at social attitudes and personal attribution in a dated discourse.
A local advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the best solution for wavy hair and a thriving scalp. N. F. Ames & Co. and all drug and toilet counters carry it with a guarantee of hair growth and beauty.
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