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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
2
Snow flurries clouded Corry as Warren prepared for a return game amid uncertain field conditions. By noon local hopes faded but Warren reports clearer weather later enabling a 2:30 start. This contest marks Corry’s baseball season opening with Warren visiting for the afternoon clash.
Managers of the 1928 Industrial Baseball League are called to a 7:30 PM meeting at the Municipal Building to discuss Joop reorganization and whether to attempt another feature this year amid uncertainty that some teams may skip the loop. The session follows reports of possible league changes and aims for a clear decision. Howard Sheen tops Recreation Alleys with 254 in a match against Jimmy Jenkins. Corry bowlers travel to Titusville to face the local city club team in a series at the City Club alleys.
Sydney dispatch reports Southern Cross landed at Derby after being forced down March 21 amid a perilous dash from Sydney to England. Captain Eingstornsmuich and three crew endured fear and starvation before rescue by search planes returned to civilization. Mary Wisdill, 38, of 8248 Poplar Street, stabbed herself after a domestic incident, suffering a deep neck wound and blood loss.
Auction notice for the D. Wilcox grocery business and adjoining properties on Washington Street and the adjacent block. The store, known as Washington Market, and the building may be sold together or separately to settle the estate. Inquiries during business hours at Washington Market or evenings at 315 North Center Street.
New York April 18 Helen Wills national tennis champion and Glenna Collett golf titlist sail aboard the Cunard liner Aquitania bound for Europe to pursue links and court honors. Wills travels with her mother and a entourage while Collett departs with Mrs Ada Collett, after a busy farewell. Also boarding were George Von Elm Bill Melthorn and Tommy Armour as they seek further titles.
In New Brunswick new jersey, April 18, George Kojac, Olympic swimmer and Rutgers sophomore, was elected president of his class and will also serve as honorary captain of the Rutgers swimming team next year. The standings show yesterday's scores with notable American league results and upcoming games listed.
Cleveland rookie Earl Averill bursts onto the majors with two early home runs for the Indians after coming from the Pacific Coast League. Manager Roger Peckinpaugh backs him as a potential first division player, noting Averill’s confident start and remaining humility.
New York April 15 Tommy Loughran, light heavyweight champion, will defend his title against James Braddock of Wesley City at Ebbets Field this spring. Braddock accepts a 71 percent share of receipts offered yesterday by Jack Dempsey.
Ed Chow lat of Cuba is slated to meet Fidel La Barba, former weight champion, at the New York Coliseum on May 21. Bushy Graham, Utica Kantan, disqualified for fouling Chocolate last week, remains under indefinite suspension. Paul Berlenbach, ex light heavyweight champion, debuts as a professional wrestler against Fred Grubmeier of Germany at the 71st Regiment Armory Monday night.
At Annapolis April 14 and Paris April 18, two French boxers are favored in a direct boxing match against Frank Genaro of New York. Paul Moret of Jacksons is chosen captain with Joe Sable of Detroit as manager to lead the 46 round fight. French boxing writers expect Pladner to repeat a prior victory as the American press notes a sale of a living room suite nearby.
In New York on April 73 a crowd of about 50 000 fans awaits Babe Ruth as the World Series champions begin their season. The Babe, newly married to Claire Hodgson, is expected to emerge for a public greeting after a quiet ceremony earlier in the week.
In Milwaukee last night Tomny O Brit of Los Angeles defeated Sheraday Wilson of Donville by decision in eight rounds. Vries Touching beat Charley Coaches of Trod Maus in a 8 round bout 120 to 8.
Chicago April 18 Leading boxers from the country will compete at the annual national A A U boxing championships at Chicago Stadium next week. About 190 entries include Peter Pauligh from the University of Minnesota lightweight. Pat Johnson middleweight from the Indiana Kentucky division with a record of 12 knockouts, 22 decisions, five defeats. Barney Hoss Chicago featherweight. Mau Hushaver and Hikry Ditton featherweights. Don Arkel lightweight. Roy Surkey welterweight. and Frankie Connors middleweight. The meet spans three days starting Tuesday with about five fights each day.
A fragmented list shows players like Averill Cleveland Yostonlay Foxx and Griffin among others. It cites league totals and season totals with unclear figures, referencing National and American Leagues and team names such as Athletics White Sox Cardinals Cubs. The text mixes player names with partial statistics and league categories.
Regular 2 inch mesh 12 inch roll priced at 1.28 per 150 feet. 18 inch roll 1.88. 24 inch roll 2.39. 36 inch roll 3.42. 48 inch roll 4.34. 60 inch 50 foot roll 5.42. 72 inch roll 6.50. Prices shown for standard lengths in a simple catalog entry.
Catalog listing shows mesh rolls for poultry netting in multiple widths. One inch mesh twelve inch rolls priced three dollars, eighteen inch rolls four dollars thirty four cents, twenty four inch rolls five dollars fifty two cents, eighty inch rolls six dollars fifty nine cents, and thirty six inch rolls seven dollars sixty three cents.
A sports writer offers predictions for the 2020 season with proposed winners in both leagues. The National League picks include Chicago New York Philadelphia St Louis and other teams while the American League names New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland as contenders.
New York April 18 The board of athletics control of New York University in consultation with the French hospital has deemed it inadvisable for Alfred Lassman a former football captain to resume studies at this time He will return today to the hospital for observation and treatment and defer scholastic work until after the opening of the next term Lassman was injured in the 1928 game with Carnegie Tech last November and has been under treatment for several months The announcement follows his long illness and recovery prospects
In Knightstown Indiana Johnny Sala Peter Gayurel and Ward Gardner dominated the Pyle cross country event as they moved to Indianapolis. Sala won Wednesday’s race in Richmond with 4 25 15 but trails in elapsed time while Gardner and Jayuzz push the lead. At Washington Pennsylvania Andy Kerr resigns after three years as football coach at Washington and Jefferson to take same post at Colgate University per the United Press.
Rogers Hornsby delivered a key homer as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2 to 1. Hawk Wilson added four hits and Mintony pitched well, preserving Chicago’s win with a bases loaded eighth inning. President Hopyer attended the game amid a large crowd.
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