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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1934
Page
2
Baseball fans and players are reminded of a meeting at the Municipal building tonight to discuss the summer baseball league. The report also notes Eddie Moore with the Cleveland Indians and a broad look at basketball rule changes and local sporting figures from Warren, Canton, and Erie.
The Corry Evening Journal reports on U S net stars selected to train for international competition. The piece notes coach Mickey Cochrane's possible surgery impact on the Tigers and outlines team expectations for pitching, infield, and batting. It also mentions other sports notes from New York and various figures in baseball and beyond.
United Press reports IW B A featherweight champion Preikilp Miller will fight Moon Mullins in Vincennes Indiana in a ten round non title bout. The boxing schedule lists bouts across the country with many regional matchups and notable names such as Dempsey Tunney Londos and Walker in surrounding events.
Pittsburgh April 2 South High School, state basket ball champions, drew praise for matching past title squads. South defeated Reducing Light 4242 at Pitt Stadium last Saturday, with Eddie Spotovich scoring 23 points as the Eastern entry slipped after a strong first half, while Reading fought hard to a 12-12 halftime.
Los Angeles reports veteran National League umpire Reardon is scheduled for a glandular operation and a blood transfusion to aid recovery. Several baseball friends are donating blood as medical teams monitor his condition, which is described as not serious.
Tampa Florida scene reports the Cincinnati Reds releasing two players, outfielder Harry Riva and catcher Frank Crouch, sending them on loan to Toronto for IL play. Pug Bank moves north to fill Rice’s spot with Whe Fails’ second squad.
Cleveland plans an unusual spring training schedule, facing the New York Giants in 15 games. Manager Billy Evans shifts to earlier tests, aiming for stronger pitching against Hubbell and a lineup featuring Schumacher Fitzsimmons and recruits. April 14 and 15 at Cleveland’s League Park will showcase early form.
In Pittsburgh on April 2 the Canadian duo Toredy Peiun and diffes Auily swept the International six day bike race at Tuquesne Garden finishing at 181,000 prize after 2268 miles. Piet Vin Kampen and Frank Bartell earned near top money with 1000. Reggie McNamara and Tony Beekman took third for 750. Henry Lebuge and Zenon St Lalivent placed fourth to win 500 and 450 respectively.
Chicago Cubs wrap up spring stay with a 11 inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Archy Vaugha and Bioya Wanepales led the Pirates with hits, as Dolph Cayailh contributed a late homer. Cubs substitute first baseman Whi ’cago homered for Cleveland.
Peoria Illinois April 2 The argument over the three quarter round is settled and officials of the ABC believe the result will be beneficial in meets. Affecting about ten million bowlers nationwide the change goes into effect August 21 1935. It will lower scores about 11 pins a game per Baumgarten. The adjustment aims to preserve fairness while changing gutter moulding size from one and a half inches to seven eighths of an inch high and three fourths of an inch wide at pin one, expanding gradually to one and a half by three fourths of an inch near free pins.
The Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates break camp and begin an exhibition tour ending in the coast league. The Pirates and Sox will play several games en route to the East. Paul Gregory released to Sacramento. Milton Bocek to join the same club later.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association names five players Lester Stoefen Francis X Shields Wilmer L Allison George M Lott Jr and Sidney B Wood Jr to report May 14 at Merion for Davis Cup prep. More players may join as practice begins May 24 in North America with Canada as the opener.
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