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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1938
Page
6
Strikes and Spares details league standings and upcoming matches across divisions. It notes player averages, near-term key matchups, and potential shifts in first place with mentions of Cohen Coalers, Nameless, Raymonds, and AIBC tournament plans in Cleveland.
City Market bowlers came within one game of the leading Park Lunch team in the City League last evening. The Lanchers dropped three games to Citizens Bank while Lily Market won two from Nameless Five and the Raymonds won two from Cohen Coals. Harold Cragg had high average for the match, 220, on games of 223, 215 and 222. Walter Shannon averaged 29 on games of 246, 186 and 224.
White of Kittanning light heavyweight will meet Red Bush of Cumberland in a four round bout at Duquesne Garden on Thursday night. Bush, a tough and experienced fighter, is expected to give White a severe test of his brief pro career. In the double wind-up Rich Gregory Buller faces Tommy Daniels of Pittsburgh and Freddie Lenn of Pittsburgh meets Lee Sala of Donora in six pound bouts.
Litch's outstanding six day bicycle racers will return to Ducane Garden for the sixth annual event on Easter Sunday night April 17. George Harvey of New York, former racing champion, will direct the race with Charles Wolfe and Joseph A. Tobin promoting, coming from Indianapolis after the Butler University Field House six day meet.
Branch Rickey announced in St. Petersburg that Sammy Baugh was released by the St. Louis Cardinals while Paul Dean signed a contract and transferred to Houston of the Texas League. The text notes a Thursday evening tournament with about thirty-five men showing interest and cash prizes for team and individual scoring.
Fort Worth Texas April The New York Yankees halted their pre season tour facing local Texas Leaguers. Yankees lost 7 6 to Houston’s Buffaloes in a prior game. Beaumont Lake City may host Giants Indians exhibition. Cardinals beat Senators 11 8 in Florida. White Sox and Red Sox opened in Savannah. Tigers sought 12th win in 15 starts as Dodgers spoiled two prior starts. Athletics aimed for a fourth straight win over the Atlanta Crackers.
Individual averages in the ity Bowling League, excluding matches rolled last night, were as follows. Cragg posted a 198 average after 20 games, leading the field. Other bowler scores are listed in the continued report from the city league.
In Bosinon on April 6 Ralph Costa of Meadville loses in the 118 pound division to Fred Yasui of Honolulu in a close first bracket bout. Frankie Dunst overcomes a beating from Toe Moyer of Portland in the 135 pound group as Johnny Seamon of Brioe remains in contention after a second round KO over Guy Coremo of Mechanicsville. Twenty seven coaches have enrolled for Gus Dorias football coaching course at Hast High near Detroit University in the week of June 20.
In Chicago the National Association of Basketball Coaches concluded a round of committee reports. The group anticipated changes discussed in tomorrow's final session with a preliminary report on rules and scoring, aiming to streamline the indoor game.
Augusta Ga Agel Honey Picand wins the Masters with a 285 three under par for 72 holes. Picard led by a stroke at the three quarter mark and stretched his margin to two, sharing the top score with nearly two dozen players as Cooper Guldall and others trailed. Reed Nelson and Sarazen faded from contention.
Pittsburgh, April 5. Billy Conn, rising Pittsburgh fighter, earns light heavyweight status with a ten round win over Dominic Ceccarelli at Motor Square Garden. Conn dominated from the start with multiple knockdowns, including a solid right to the eye and a body shot that dropped the Italian.
Barney Ross of Chicago welterweight champion wins on a technical knockout from Henry Schadt in Minneapolis. Schadt weighed 149 pounds to Ross 142, pressed in the third round but Ross avoided his swings and dropped Schadt for an eight count before the stoppage in the fourth round.
The University of Pittsburgh hockey team saw its title hopes shaken after a 4-1 loss to John Carroll of Cleveland. The best two out of three series resumes tonight in Cleveland with a deciding match possible Thursday if needed.
In Hollywood April 5 Baer declared no rematch with Schmeling for the heavyweight title this year or next. He dismissed a September bout and said Schmeling would likely fight Joe Louis for the title. Baer predicted a fall meeting with Schmeling unlikely and warned he could beat the winner badly if he faced them.
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