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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1930
Page
2
Youngsville High edged the Beavers on the track as both teams showcased growing form. Reports note Beavers showing promise across events while facing a tough junior high contest and season prospects across the western conference.
Corry High School hosted a wet afternoon Junior High field meet against Youngsville High. Reid Pierce led an eight-event sweep with standout performances by Houghtaling in sprint events and Hovey and Rae in field events, while Corr y and Youngsville shared top spots in pole vault and shot put.
In a rain affected set of games Cleveland defeated Detroit 7 to 1. Other results show Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 5 to 3 and St. Louis overwhelmed Chicago 11 to 1. Several matches were postponed with pairings including St. Louis at Chicago and Cleveland at Detroit.
Major league play limited by weather as 17 of 33 games were completed. Hallahan pitched the Cardinals to a 11 0 victory over the Cubs, with Sparky Adams driving in the lone Cubs run on an error. Pirates beat the Reds 5 to 1, Indians top Detroit 7 to 1, and a slate of day games set with the Yankees opening at Boston while Washington meets Philadelphia and St Louis visits Chicago.
Chicago April report says featherweight contenders Buddy Taylor and Fidel La Barba trained together after Ugas and Bat Battalino. a ten round elimination bout is planned by promoter Mable Campaty for an outdoor summer event.
The California Athletic Commission plans a special session Monday to suspend Primo Carnera and six associates over the ring incident that let the towel fly in the fight against Leon Ghevaer. Charles Traung recommends banning Carnera from California boxing. others tied to the bout face suspensions or license revocation.
Ohio State University and University of Pittsburgh track squads open the season in Pittsburgh. Star runners George Simpson and Pete Bowen headline sprint events including the 100 and 440 yard dashes. Announced rivals tackle the short sprint and relay segments with expectations for fast times and early-season form.
Avon Minnesota native George Fisher bursts onto the major league scene with the Chicago Cubs after substituting for an injured Ernie Orsatti. In four games through April 18 he collects 11 hits including three singles and a double on April 15 and 16, two singles one double and a walk on April 18, drawing fan cheers as he earns early acclaim.
New York reports prospective limits on winter golf tourneys with invites only. Pros seek more open competition and larger fields. owners may cut purses or limit entrants to ensure gate receipts. Albert Gates to weigh plan for next season as players voice opposition and discuss traveling costs.
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