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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
6
Several Carr anglers joined New York state as the trout season opened across streams high in southwestern counties. Heavy rain expected later. fish sizes noted but no heavy witches anticipated.
LeRoy Edwards, star center of Oshkosh, named circuit’s outstanding player of the season by players across teams. An all star slate includes Howard Cable, Paul Birch, Johnny Lines, and Jerry Bush. Bill McLaughlin and Bill Holland of Warren receive honorable mention.
United Press reports from San Antonio Texas that the Philadelphia Phillies opened their spring northern voyage with a 4 0 victory over the St Louis Browns. Dianae Bassen and Hugh Mulcahy pitched superbly while Heinie Mueller and Morris Arnovich provided timely hitting to fuel the win. In Cambridge Cambridge University beat Oxford in the annual boat race by a margin of about 1847 yards from Putney Bridge to the Mipriane Brewery of the Thames.
New York April 1 Honey Armstrong won by technical knockout in the 22nd round at Madison Square Garden to retain his welterweight title. Day fought with courage despite a swollen eye and a damaged rib area. Referee Billy Moran halted the bout after Day absorbed heavy punishment as Armstrong pressed the attack.
Meadville Eleven announces its 1939 football schedule with nine games listed from September 15 to November 11 including Boardman Sharpsville Hrie Tech Franklin Vincent Gil City Corry Warren and a note of related cage score New York Celtics 46 Waterloo Wonders 38.
Washington manager Bucky Harris predicts the Senators will rise, despite losing Simmons and Bonura, with a young pitching staff led by Masterson, Carracquel, and Ortiz. The club emphasizes speed and left-handed hitting, aiming to challenge Yankees while eyeing higher division standing.
Corry's rifle team from the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rite League dropped a four point decision to the Oj City marksmen at the Carry Redard Gun club range last evening. Bud Shrout led the Oilers with 240 while B Patterson scored 239 for Carry.
Detroit scene reports top-speed delegation at the American Bowling Congress championships with veterans like Timmy Murgle of Philadelphia, noted for consecutive 900s in 193? two years ago, and Jerry Video of Grand Rapids who won the 1934 singles title. Detroit won the 1940 tournament over St. Paul at the 39th Samurai convention. Frank J. Fitzpatrick of Oakland, Cal, was elected president of the ABG.
Billy Burke of Cleveland shot 69 to take early lead at Augusta as Sam Snead and Tommy Armour chase in the Masters Invitation. The field of 46 contends for 1500 first prize with 36 holes remaining after 18-hole second round.
In a scouting review from Tucson Arizona Pirates rookies outhit regulars over 13 games with five wins and eight losses. Fern Bell led with a .323 average while veterans show mixed figures including Bill Brubaker at .500 and Arky Vaughan at .280. The Pirates had an idle day yesterday.
April 1 report from the New York Giants notes Carl Hubbell is absent in a spring game against the Cleveland Indians as he travels to Memphis to consult Dr. J Spencer Reed about an elbow issue. Manager Bill Terry ordered Hubbell to seek medical advice after a previously chipped elbow.
United Press reports Connie Mack planned to rejoin the Philadelphia Athletics in Houston after visiting Dallas. The A's, missing regular outfielder Wally Moses, lost 7 to 1 to Houston as three of Mack's rooky pitchers allowed 18 hits to Texas Leaguers.
The Mle doubles bowling team of Carl Guadagno and Angeline Baresa led the mixed doubles event with a 1047 handicap score at Recreation Alleys. Six teams competed in the ongoing tournament, based on season averages, with play continuing through Sunday.
Avro Athletic association keglers defeated Fisher Young Co. 2709 to 2681 at Titusville Recreation Alleys. Paro led Queen City with 194 average while Kip Anderson headed Aeros at 102. Team totals show strong scores across the thirds with notable individual marks from Dunn, Pero, Forsberg, Cragg and Krone among others.
The Philadelphia Ramblers host the Cleveland Barons in the first of a three five game IAHL championship series. The April 1 matchup sets the stage for a tightly contested title run between the two teams in Philadelphia.
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