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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1936
Page
6
Old ball promoters are missed as softball adopts 60 foot baselines and a 27 feet 8 12 inch pitching distance. The sport’s expanded action aims to boost local engagement and revenue, while debates swirl about dedicated promoters and the balance of school finances.
The Lindbergh kidnapping case moves to the Hunterdon county grand jury calendar for April 14. Paul H. Wendel, a former Trenton lawyer who confessed to kidnapping the Lindbergh baby and later recanted, is detained in Mercer county jail. Prosecutor Anthony M. Hauck notes possible statute of limitations issues and the case’s placement for grand jury action.
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Former Corry pro Luther, after a winter wait for prize money, posts 74 at Augusta in the $5,000 National Invitation. Harry Cooper shoots 70 to lead, Espinosa 72, Luther tied for third with Burke and Smith amid a brutal wind and cold. Jones falters to 78 as a pack of contenders hover around 75 to 79 while many miss 80. The article notes other top players like Shute, Warrell, Sarazen, and Armour near par scores and lists several 76s and 77s. A separate item reports a Gonzalez High School theft that cost the district its 32-passenger bus, prompting a vacation for students.
Westminster College in New Wilmington reports the resignations of basketball coach John D. Lawther and football coach Gilbane. Lawther, 33, led Westminster’s Titans for ten seasons to national recognition, while Gilbane steps aside to pave the way for a redesigned athletic program at the school noted among Pennsylvania’s small colleges.
Two title contenders Newport Township High School and New Castle High meet to decide the 1939 40 schoolboy basketball championship in Pennsylvania. Newport Township holds 16 wins in 18, while New Castle rebounded from an earlier slump to challenge for the title.
McPherson Oilers, tall Kansas seven footers hailed as world’s tallest basketball unit, defeated Temple 66 48 at Madison Square Garden to lead Olympic hopefuls. Semifinalists include Washington Wilmerding U M G C Ay and Universal Pictures. Final set for Sunday with two winners meeting for Olympic spots.
Pilot Traynor says the Pittsburgh Pirates look dangerous if pitchers Blanton and Switt mature, with Schulte and Todt adding strength. Kept questions linger over third base and outfield, while rookies Tising and Corth compete for roles and Cobb may serve as a pinch hitter.
Cambridge defeated Oxford in the annual eight-oared race at Putney England on April 4 marking the 13th consecutive Cambridge victory. Led by stroke W G I M Lawrie Cambridge finished five lengths ahead as Oxford tired in the long contest between the ancient universities.
Brig, a New York battler, fouled out in the sixth of ten rounds with Maxie Strub at the Auditorium. A low left hook sent Strub to the canvas and led referee Jerry Cole to disqualify Zedda for repeated fouling. Purses held up pending final action by Commissioner W. D. McClelland.
In Chicago on April 4 the Olympic year pressure pushed marks higher as day five of the National AAU senior championships closed with new marks. World records fell, with five set, alongside six American and 11 national champions. Notable performances included Weaner Holm Jarrett in women's backstroke and Johnny Higgins in the 220-yard breast stroke final, edging Ray Kaye.
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