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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1937
Page
6
Denton J. Moon resigns after long service since 1926, ending a standout era in Jamestown High athletics. His teams won 58 and 32, with a strong basketball record of 127 wins and 36 losses. Mathematics teaching role continues. successor unnamed.
Golf fever spreads as Corry Country Club prepares to open around April 20th. A decisive membership survey and new fee plan are set to shape the season with plans for weekly winner, junior options, and renewed enthusiasm for the game nationwide. The club expects favorable weather to allow spring play by late April, with a renewed focus on member involvement. John Henry Lewis knocks out Babe Davis in Indianapolis boxing results.
Falconer Merchants announce entry into the New York Pennsylvania Baseball League with a 1987 squad from Jamestown area set to debut in a first workout this afternoon pending weather. Key signings include Roque Rosean Leo Squinn and Stan Carlson, with veterans Red Alm Clem Redmond and others returning as Stan Carlson Mel Vanderwar Merlin Peterson and Les James join the roster.
At Yale Payne Whitney pool on the final day of the national AAU championships, college freshmen led by Uni State Buckeyes and a Texas Longhorn swept titles. Al Patnik and Johnny Higgins claimed multiple wins, while Josolph Kiefer added to Texas honors as Michigan briefly led the team race after a 400 yard relay victory in world record time. Higgins defended the 220 yard breast stroke and won the 800 yard medley, with Charley Hutter of Harvard taking the 220 yard freestyle crown. Patnik secured the low board diving title, promising strong showings in tonight's final sessions. Yale coach Bob Kiputh praised Higgins as a future great diver.
Manager Burleigh Grimes dismissed circulating trade rumors about the Brooklyn Dodgers saying there is nothing to them. The Dodgers resume their series with Jacksonville this afternoon after beating the Sally Leaguers 8-4 to even the set.
Detroiters led the American Bowling Congress team standings with a score of 11878, 78 pins ahead of Kinson Furniture’s team for fourth title opportunity in 37 years. The field includes top bowlers and teams like Carner's No. 1 of Erie, as the 25 day tourney continues with key matches and potential shifts in leadership.
Don Shamone of Lincoln Market led Otway s, posting a 170 pace in six games to top individual averages for the 1936 season recap. Miller and Wiinger trailed, while Loblaws topped team pinfall for the season with Recreation WPA and Lincoln Market close behind in a crowded, data heavy standings entry.
Pittsburgh prepares for the six day bicycle race at Duquesne Gardens with top amateur heats and a star-studded field. Twenty world renowned cyclists are entered as Hans Vopel and Gustave Killian vie apart, while George Harvey notes the split may affect the defending team’s cohesion.
In Fort Worth April 10 Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Waner returns to the lineup after signing a new contract in California following a meeting with manager Pie Traynor. Waner will play several innings in today’s game versus the Chicago White Sox after a holdout since March 3.
The Washington Senators reached the 23 player limit by relonging outfielder Taft Wright to Chattanooga. Manager Bucky Harris may leave pitcher Jack Salveson as the Nationals press north. A Senators Lookouts game was canceled by cold weather yesterday. Reds Over Savannah. Reds beat Savannah 11 to 8, preparing to meet Binghamton of the New York Pennsylvania League.
April 10 Memphis report says the Indians beat the New York Giants 5-3 to seize a 1 0 lead in the series. The game featured key plays by Parry and King as the teams shuffled rosters and prepared for remaining games, with dates noted for subsequent matchups in Decatur and Little Rock.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club held its annual dinner for members and sportsmen of the district in the Grange hall with about 120 guests. A wine chicken dinner was served by the Corry Grange women, and 35 additional women attended. Dr J J Roehler, head of the Hile County Sportsman's League, Elo, spoke on the club’s benefits and county achievements, while Mr Engler, survivor of Erie county game protectors, discussed wardens duties and laws affecting mil sportsmen. Carl VanTasuel of Erie offered remarks as films of hunting and fishing were shown by Erie League members. Lloyd Meardinis, president of the Corry Rod and Gun Club, presided at the banquet, described as a very enjoyable gathering of local sportsmen.
The world pocket billiards championship in New York heads into the last two days of play with $8,000 in prizes. Defending champion Jim Carag of Wilmington, Del leads, followed by Onofrio Lauri of Brooklyn in second and Ralph Greenleaf of New York in third after breaking ties for the top spots.
Joe McCarthy and the New York Yankees swept a 12 hit attack to beat the Telsa Oilers 83 to 0 in an exhibition at Little Rock. The victory marked the Yankees 18th straight exhibition win after a tour of the Texas League.
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