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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1935
Page
7
Auctioneers announce multiple sales in April including Holstein Ayreshires cattle horses pigs sheep and dairy stock. Listed are locations Park, Pa and estate notices with executors Fish and Jelters. More details and dates appear as spring auctions proceed with cash terms and 2 term bidding.
Sports column notes the looming bracket winners in bowling, with pickers and predictions for American and National leagues. Highlights include baseball week’s start, player birthdays, and various regional sports updates.
Nast Company leads the Antler Bowling League with a strong pace as two or three rivals trail closely. Next week’s slate features Blue Ribbons versus Waldorf Beers, Emblem Oil versus Hammond Elevator, and Cahen Coals against Wing-Will.
United Press reports the National Association of Basketball Coaches will urge three rule changes at the New York meeting. They decided not to abolish the center jump, and proposals aim for uniform officiating with a clarified blocking rule. A three second limit in the free throw lane is set, except during a loose ball, plus a restraining circle around the center jump wire allowing only centers to enter until tapped.
Harrisburg May 6 The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association announced a regional tournament schedule for swimming and diving from May 4 ahead of the state championship meet at Pennsylvania State College Eummat Wicht I I A A Secretary said today.
In Rome libraries have spent vast sums to expand and modernize over the past decade. New buildings are rising to house larger collections and improved cataloging. The effort includes more cards, indexes, and expanded services for patrons across the city.
A Chicago group announced the Organization of the Automobile Racing Association to unite tracks in Cleveland Chidez St. Louis Detroit Indianapolis. The body will be known as the Midwest Range Association. Organizers said more than 30 drivers are under contract and races will open May 1.
Al Simmons, Chicago White Sox center fielder, homered for his first on base of the season as the Sox defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 14 to 6 in Fort Worth. Gay Buss was knocked out for a 1h safety pace. Ted Lyon and Jol Michaels also pitched for the Sox. Bill Swift relieved after 5 innings.
Yesterday's results show Boston and Detroit losses for Boston 2 to 4 vs Atlanta and Detroit 0. Cincinnati edged Montreal 1 to 8 in a high scoring game. Brooklyn defeated New York 6 to 12 while Chicago 1 beat Washington 7. Several games were cancelled including Louisville versus Nashville and Birmingham.
New York April 6 reports say Braddock and Baer held talks and clashed over class and fighting spirit. Braddock prefers boxing for money but could agree to a charity or staged bout if it raises a million dollar gate.
The Journal sports department stages a free contest to pick Major League Baseball standings for both American and National Leagues. Entries open today with coupons in Monday’s issue, prizes include 5 to 10 dollar awards for top point totals and season-long or midseason honors, and entries must arrive by April 15.
The Public Service Commission declares a new rate schedule by Brockway Light, Heat and Power Comany, effective April 1, serving 1081 customers in Jefferson county borough. The annual reduction is estimated at 360 dollars.
Track experts and fans across the nation wonder if Glenn Cunningham is feeling strain after frequent appearances. In St Louis last night he barely won a 1,000 yard match race in 2:24.4 over Ellen Brown. Earlier in New York he set a world best in the Lane Distance Mile, while Owens defeated Jimmy Owen in the indoor 51 yard dash. Ed Hall followed for Kansas.
Hansen Bennett claim medals in a Corry Sportsmen's Rifle Club event with Hansen Bennett taking the 200 class medal at an eight weeks average of 221 and Dan Bennett winning the 18 class medal at 150. Other scores include Dewse 2066 Ed 204.2 James Bennett 214.3 Stanley Wright 207.2 and more. Ralph Weicht led practice with 216 while Gates and Bennett tied at 212. Details of prize listings to follow next week as merchants of 16 cities support the club awards. Strub of Erie defeated Wesley Ramey of Grand Rapids on a recent card in Brie with the referee settling the verdict.
Cody High School standout Frank Baressi, billed as one of the city’s best athletes, earned a center field berth on the Daytona Beach Central Southern League squad after a strong tryout. Reports hail his power and speed, noting potential to attract major league interest while remaining a key semi pro asset for the city.
Cambridge scored its second consecutive victory over Oxford in the Thames rowing classic on the River Thames. The race celebrated a renewal of the era, with the shell favored since 1928 and decided by lengths as Cambridge led to the finish.
Timmy Clark won middleweight with aid from Steve Hunt as Jamestown boxers dominated. Art Anderson advanced to semi finals in heavyweight before being knocked out in the third round by James Howell of Salem.
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