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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1936

Page

6

Bowling meet at Recreation Alleys draws large entry

There is strong interest in the head-pin bowling tournament to be held tomorrow night at the Recreation Alleys with a large entry list expected. Notable results include Joe Waite’s amateur bout at Oil City and several local matches featuring Snooky Brill, Johnny Junda, Roy Perry, Billy Miller, Nick Russo, and others among a crowded list of contenders.

Science Joe Waite Joe Steve Rasky Warren O Oil Elly Snooky Brill Eric Chuck Desanto Kittaning Johnny Junda

Irish Boxing Revival Seen in Free State Talent Surge

Irish boxing seeks prestige as 18 Dublin gym fighters train under Gerald D. Egan to rebuild Ireland’s world prominence. Egan plans to bring top contenders to New York this September and Dublin in July, with matches featuring Bob Olin Stormer, Walter Neusel, and Eric Seelig. Egan expects a national wrestling hero to draw 50,000 fans and over $100,000 in July. Irish wrestlers insist on level matches and genuine competition, avoiding deliberate losses.

George Kirkley United Press New York Imderway Ireland United States Giory John L. Sullivan Ag Trisa Mike O'Dowd Tommy Ryan Jack McAulire Egan Jack Doyle Buddy Baer Izan Bob Olin Stormer Walter Neusel Germany Eric Seelig Dublin Danno O'Mahoney Irland O'Mahoney

Yankees Hope To Play Knoxville In Exhibition Game

The New York Yankees aim to meet Knoxville in an exhibition today after signing Ben Chapman in Nashville. Chapman, who trained with Birmingham for three weeks, is down to 182 pounds, five pounds lighter than at last season's end.

Walted Presse Noxville Tenn New York Yankees Knoxville Ben Chapman Nashville Birmingham

Titusville keg meet entries end today

Titusville Bowling Association reports growing entries for the Invita tional bowling tournament to be held this month. They aim for 86 teams, with today the final day to enter the restricted event offering prizes. Brookyln's interest surrounds rookie pitcher George Jeffcoat as Casey Stengel praises his potential.

Titusville Tiesville Bowling Association Jeffcoat Richmond Casey Stengel George Jeffcoat Leaksville Brooklyn

Ch Sox Beat Pirates But Infield Improves In Portrait of Game

Vicksburg April 7 United Press reports the Chicago White Sox defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 2, ending the Pirates seven-game skid. Spencer Woodill pitched the full game for Pittsburgh as a rookie from Pittsburgh, and Kreoyith led the Sox with three hits including a triple. White Sox used three pitchers Whitehead Hutchinson and Wyat who were effective amid the cold. The Pirates showed improvement in fielding with four misplays, three from Vaughan to Sub and Yours.

United Press Whitehead Hutchinson Wyatt Pirates Yours Vaughan

Connors Injured in School Gym Scrimmage

Joe Connors athletic director at St Josephs high school was injured Sunday when he crashed into a gym wall during a basketball scrimmage. He suffered a deep cut over the eye requiring four stitches a bruised nose and a wrenched wrist.

OIL Cily Joe Connors St Joseph's High School

Louis to Start Training Soon for Schmeling Fight

Joe Louis plans to begin training for the Max Schmeling bout on April 26 in Lafayette New York and Lafayette New Jersey before moving to Lakewood New Jersey. He expects to weigh about 205 pounds for the fight and says he will hit Schmeling hard and knock him out if possible. Louis spoke with Jack Dempsey in Pittsburgh while refereeing an amateur program for Red Cross flood relief.

Lafayette N. Y Schmeling United Pracs Pittsburgh Joe Louis Max Schmeling Louis Jack Dempsey Benefi Red Cross Lewis N.J Lakewood N. J

Joe DiMaggio Aims for AL Batting Honor This Season

Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees contends he will win the American League batting title this season. The outfielder, a rookie in the outfield, seeks the top batting honors as his goal for the campaign.

Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Seson—Ull

Cubs trim roster to 25 after trades and send four to Portsmouth

Chicago Cubs manager Charlie Grimm reduced the squad to 25 players by sending catcher Hal Sueme to the Birmingham Barons and pitchers John Hutchingar and Clawson Vines and infielder Joe Vitter to the Portsmouth team in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Birmingham Ala Charlie Grimm Chicago Cubs Hal Sueme Birmingham Barons John Hutch Ing Arid Clawson Vines Joe Vitter Portsmouth

Horton Smith Wins Augusta National by One Stroke

Horton Smith, the 3 year old Augusta champion, edged Harry Cooper by one stroke to claim the 1936 Augusta National title amid heavy rain and winds. Gene Sarazen finished third, one back of Cooper, with Bobby Jones returning to tournament play and finishing 38th. The weather disrupted rounds, delaying play and costing the committee about $5,100 in prize money.

Horton Smith Harry Cooper Chicago Smith Cooper United Press Augusta Horton Harry Gene Sarazen Agrief Craig Wood Paul Bunyan New York Bobby Crui Sarazen

Floods Save Beavers List 1935 Game Kill Harrisburg

Pennsylvania trappers harvested under 1,000 beavers during a special week season last month, the Game Commission reported. The commission noted a tail of about 9,000 beavers planned, with a possible next spring season. 1984 and 1985 hunting fatalities and totals were also released, including deer and other game counts and a statewide total of 874,680 licensed hunters.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Stats Game Commission

Standings and city scores from a busy National League meet

Five-Man Pabst Blue Ribbon standings list New York, Oak Leaf Motors Chicago, and several teams with high scores, plus Singles and All-Events placers across multiple cities. Dizzy WINS DALLAS: Frisch's Cardinals beat Houston and San Antonio exhibitions. Diaz Deatz hurled 89 to 2 victory over San Antonio.

Pabst Blue Ribbon New York Oak Leaf Motors Chicago Birk Bros Monarch Beers Bowes Seal Fast Indianapolis Slanina-Strake Milan-Kruzich Detroit Bohne-O'Grady Wiggens-Loch Sheboygan Tofanelli-Scherbroeck Davenport Warren Springfield Shaul Syracuse Caruana Buffelo L. Levine Cicero Til Dulin Akron Beth L. Oxler St. Louis Ill Dizzy Dallas Tex Houston San Antonio Frank Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Diaz Deatz Red Birds

Pittsburgh Boxers Score on Inter City Card

Pittsburgh amateurs faced strong opponents from New York Detroit and Chicago on an inter city boxing card. The Red Cross show raised about 8000 for flood relief and seven of thirteen bouts were won by local boxers with one district bout. Jack Dempsey refereed three matches and Joe Loula one.

Petlsburgh Red Cross Pittsburgh New York Detroit Chicago Jack Dempsey Joe Loula

Ladies Bowling League Tonight Matches

Tonight's Ladies Bowling League features Van Aees and Fern's Five, Alley Stars and Carroll's Vanities, and Lil's Diamonds and the Blue Ribbons. Two more weeks of competition remain in the circuit.

van Aees Fern Alley Stars Carroll Lil Diamonds

Mack Returns to A's Leadership Amid Laryngitis

Connie Mack, recovering from laryngitis, is expected to resume directing the Athletics in Asheville today. Lena Blackburne has been handling duties, while George Puccinelli shines with 23 bases in two days of slugging for the club.

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