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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1933
Page
2
A Warren angler criticizes the state fish commission over stocking practices in Pennsylvania streams. He argues smaller fish should be planted above stream heads to nurture native trout, while hatcheries waste funds on oversized fish. The piece also notes Lou Gehrig’s Yankee prospects and related baseball chatter.
Ragged notes report Trout catches by Hendrickson in Warren County and other sport items. Mentions Babe Ruth’s fan passes, George Palagyi’s signing with Dayton Ducks, and local boxing fights under consideration.
Warren Merchants baseball team plans to represent Warren in the Inter State Baseball League. Local business support has grown with information sessions held in Warren. Several key arrangements are resolved and a field lease is being finalized. The team is set to open the league schedule at home on May 22 with work ongoing on the lease card, expected to be released this year.
Henry McLemore surveys opinions on sports stars and teams from tennis to baseball and horse racing. The piece riffs on player selections for Davis Cup teams, the Goachet vs. Davis Cup singles, and debates over college football forecasts. It also touches on the Yankees and Red Sox rosters and public reactions.
Jamestown prepares for a July 5 game with Phillies at Celoron as Stac NS Billy Webb is listed among players to appear. Reference to Red Arm McNamart and Whit confirms Webb and others will wear team uniforms. Nationals have been booked for an exhibition at Gel-Oren Wednesday. Nearby teams Cabin Stars Hiwat Punic Rian Stars and California Blade Sealy are also mentioned in the same context.
Two middleweight title contenders, Jones and Jeby, prepare for a joint weigh in and a disputed claim to the World Championship. The event, held in Cleveland, features rivals Ben Jehy and Monts of Akron, with no title at stake but a contest over who holds stronger claims to the belt.
Chicago's revamped lineup led by Al Simmons Mule Haas and Jimmy Dykes boosted the White Sox to top batting in the American League with a 58 hit pace over five games. Other strong contributions came from Fonseca Kress Grube Appling and proud pitching despite some gaps. The team's hot streak included a 12 to 0 rout of the Tigers, a 2 to 4 win over Washington and a 2 to 1 victory for the Yankees over Philadelphia as NL action showed Cubs and Giants also asserting strength. Rain canceled two games.
A scrambled report from United Press mentions Sam Jones blanking De Troi with eavanits as his Chi ego mates win 13 to 0. Other highlights include Lonnie Wameke guiding Cubs to another season win, Lefty Gomez and Seorg Barkshiw delivering hits in a pitching duel, and Bob Fothergill lifting the Red Sox past Washington.
A peculiar newspaper snippet notes Ringling style showmen Bol Kine Fat Fothergil Dale Alexander Spread Jolley and the need for a famed Southern Seatur umpire Steamboat Johnson to oversee a pageant event while ticketing at 55 cents.
Governor Amilie Gifford Pinchot weighs the proposed Schwartz Sabbath sports bill after a public hearing. The measure would let local communities vote on baseball and football games on Sunday afternoons, with decision to be announced later. Opponents led by Rev. Dr. William D. Forney pressed the issue while supporters urged approval.
Yesterday's scores show Detroit 0 over Chicago 12 and Boston 6 over Washington 4 in the standings. Today Philadelphia visits New York and Boston hosts Washington while Brooklyn meets Boston and New York plays Philadelphia. Fight results list multiple bouts across Plainfield Corbett Indianapolis Fresno Portland Seattle and Newark with KO via six second Powell and other outcomes.
Tony Cannoneri lightweight world champion will sign action Friday with Chicago Stadium Officials for a title bout against Barney Rams of Chicago set for June 22 at Chicago Stadium. Saji Goldman, Cannoneri manager, confirms plans and logistics for the match.
Advisory Board members will assist the Sorry Merchants as they seek funds to place the local team in the Interstate Baseball League. A season pass is offered for a five dollar donation, received at Kelly's News Stand. Ground improvements proceed under Arti Weidner with repairs and fencing strengthened. practice will be held Thursday on the Junior High field for all players seeking tryouts ahead of the May 6 opener against Blooming Valley.
All bowlers of the city are invited to participate in the singles sweep stakes to be rolled at the Recreation Alleys this evening at a stated hour. The handicap tournament is expected to attract a large field. Also a seven room modern house for rent is advertised.
Corry Red and Gin Glib rifle squad dominates the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League in the 1932 38 season. Merle Tsarusson posted a 2878 average over 10 matches, Israelson led high scores with 2878, and the team posted a high score of 180 in the season.
Corry Ward & Montgomery Ward store readies for national event titled The Sale that Millions Will Por. Union buying staff, expanded sales force, and new window displays drive eight day promotions. Similar campaigns roll out from Music to California with nationwide underpricing display. Anticipated shopper turnout in Ward stores expected to dwarf earlier years. Over 20,000,000 transactions projected as merchandise moves. Also an ad seeks a single horse disc harrow from N W Crowell, Corry Pa. 242.
Fragmented OCR text references railroads, roads, and economic themes, noting the role of rail in national prosperity, transportation costs, and industry. Mentions America, dollars, and infrastructure in a broad historical context.
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