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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1930
Page
2
Today in sports notes major reforms to basketball rules were outlined with minor edits kept to a minimum. The reform aims to restore infractions to their former standing, reduce constant changes, and standardize the game akin to baseball, sparking renewed fan and player interest for the 1980 schedule.
Washington expects a festive opening with President Hoover and a star-studded ceremony. Weather uncertainty looms as 25,000 fans prepare for the Senators and Red Sox debut, while veterans indicate plans for the rest of the schedule and fresh lineup changes in Boston and New York.
The International Joint Basketball Rules committee met in New York and voted 330 to 122 to abolish the center jump despite broad debate. A key change lets a fouled shooter keep the field goal if made but only one free throw. Other rule edits center on the jump ball and use of officials as experiments proceed amid financial considerations.
United Press notes from diverse cities on April exhibitions. Wally Berger shows promise for Boston, while St Louis players Stewart and Coffman star in a 4-0 Browns win. Reds prepare for Pittsburgh opener. Giants chase final tuneup before Army clash. Yankees look to Hoyt or Pipgras for opening day against the Athletics.
The North South tennis championships began with many leading players entered. Notables include Fras New Rochelle Johnnny Dees George Lott John Van Ryn Prim Mercur Wilmer Worth Berkeley Gell Gregory Mangin and Eugene Dixon. Women entrants include Mario Jessup Virgina Huleary and Dorothy Audis.
New York authorities canceled the speed trials for a proposed West auto speed record. The American Automobile Association panel urged formal cancellation and recommended resuming attempts in January and February 1991.
Opening day foresees favorable conditions as streams across the state are stocked with many brook trout. State Hatchery distributed thousands of legal size fish, with Supt A G Buller predicting a banner season. Enumerated streams include Curry, Hickory Creek, Meple Creek, Marienville, Salmon Creek, Little Coon Creek, Keldenville, McKean Wast, Tunengwa Creek, Sugar Run, Willow Creek, and others across Bradford, Smethport, Galeton, and surrounding areas.
An inquiry by the National Losing Association into Primo Carnera's one and two round knockout tour is launched to examine potential collusion. The investigation, led by Secretary Walter Ligingen and Chairman Jon V. Clinnin, sent questionnaires to commissions in 14 states where Carnera appeared to determine if managers colluded with opponents.
Washington April drills mark opening baseball game between Senators and Boston Red Sox at Griffith Stadium. Secretary Hurley ill. Tassie and Secretary Day will pinch hit. Hurley missed last week and may be out several days. Early ceremony to hoist colors canceled or moved.
Baseball season opens with Athletics and Cubs as logical favorites to repeat as champions. Teams across the American and National Leagues face uncertainties from new managers, injuries, and rookies as pennant races begin. Star players like Ruth and Hartnett loom large while others deal with health and lineup changes shaping early expectations.
Mulwaukee Wis April 1 King Tut will appear before the Wisconsin plate basing commission to give his version of the foul that cost him the bout with Brung Powers New York negro Here Pris Gay aight Tut was suspended after the bout and his share of the purse was held up.
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