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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1937
Page
6
A collage of sports items and poems covers racing dog Philander and his tail theory, Sunday fishing bills, bowling feats, Bob Feller’s training form, intramural free throw contests, and Cleveland’s ABC tournament hopes. Local counties, players, and venues are named with regional tone.
Ripley pulls out of the New York Pennsylvania Bossball League entry as organizers meet in Union City to discuss plans. Officials hope for a six team circuit with May start and potential entries from Warren HyVis Oils Titusville and others.
Jimmy Clark outpointed Paulie Mahoney in a six round middleweight bout in Buffalo. Henry Adamick scored his 27th straight knockout in the semi event, defeating Sgt. Johnny Snyder in two rounds. Charley Devens stopped Lou Presto in 45 seconds of the final round.
United Press reports Mrs Walter Hagen, a top golf widow, warns women against marrying confirmed golfers. She cites her own divorce on grounds of desertion, saying a wife must avoid a golf addict, as her message reflects the life she knows from golf devotion.
Across exhibitions on April 6 the Indians led the Giants 4 3 in Cleveland as Hale hit a bases loaded triple and Solters had three hits. In Dallas the Yankees beat the Steers 13 2 in a 67 hit attack, five homers boosting their total. Dodgers manager Grimes admitted no Moe Berg deal as Phillies and Dodgers prepared for final spring game. In Winter Haven Timmy Wilson’s team continued training while the Philadelphia Nationals beat the Reds 6 8. In San Bernardino the Pirates began a barnstorming tour after Southern California workouts. Chicago White Sox defeated the Cubs 15 9 with late rally to clinch the fourth of six exhibitions.
Aero Athletic Association boosted its City League lead with a three game win over Citizens Bank while Second-place Waister outfit stuttered. Corry Jamestown won twice against the Aeros as Anderson and Baresi top the leaders with 180 averages. Cimgg posted 197 for the evenings high. Only two weeks remain after a postponed match.
Rosa Byler, amnader at Conry High School, has turned the Beavers into a strong athletic program. The Board of Education approved Byler’s retention plus a $2000 salary increase for the coming year, noting his success in football and basketball. Re-elections of athletic leaders and staff were also approved to maintain stability.
The New York Rangers meet the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden in the opening game of the Stanley Cup series. New York, finishing third in the season standings, are heavy favorites to win as they ride a record winning streak and seek the cup against last year’s champions.
The National League champion New York Giants announced plans to train in Baton Rouge in 1937 after discussions involving Gov Richard M. Leche and Bill Terry. The team had considered Jersey City and Hammond, Indiana, before finalizing Baton Rouge as the site.
New York April 6 United Freen reports a boxing decision in which Puerto Rican Montanez edged Lightweight Champion Low Ambers by unanimous decision after 15 rounds. Montanez appeared dominant early with body work. Ambers rallied late but the Puerto Rican secured the crown on the judges scorecards.
The readable fragments reference a local farm incident and a named person, with mentions suggesting a theft or loss. Details are sparse, but the item hints at property or equipment associated with a rural setting and individuals connected to the farm.
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