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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1938
Page
6
Opening day across the majors drew crowds and chatter as Wrigley claimed Dizzy Dean for 185000, while Yankees lost to the Red Sox 8-4 in rain. DiMaggio clashed with Ruppert over pay, and trades loomed as Cubs push for a strong NL start amid Dean excitement.
A fragmented sports column weighs Dizzy Dean toward the Cubs and a possible three-player deal plus cash. It questions why the Cardinals limited Dean’s sale and ponders whether Yankees’ dominance could be checked in a looming World Series, with debate over Lazzeri’s role and league balance.
A fragmented note honors a pitcher linked to Bagby and the Boston scene as a legacy figure during his father’s pitching years. The item hints at Bagby tradition, Yankee parallels, and enduring baseball lore amid family ties and rivalries.
A fragment notes a game involving Sepumea SK and St Francis at Loretto. Details are unclear but mention of April 18 and a matchup with Francis and Mitre Deine Getobor appears. The text is garbled with missing names and outcomes.
Harold Cragg, top bowler in the city league, defeated leader Al Baressi in a nine game individual match at the Recreation Alleys. Cragg totaled 1714 pins, averaging over 190, with Baresi at 1673 pins and about 186 average. Cragg’s games included 190 163 174 215 172 15, while Baresi posted 185 177 703 184 294 276 404 162. Cragg’s season average surpasses 200, though his standings are affected by insufficient matches.
Detroit Tigers open the American League season against the White Sox as Dizzy Dean dazzles yet unsettles. Greenberg Gebringer and Mickey Cochrane question his sidearm delivery and arm fatigue after a spring showing, while Dean hints his overhand delivery isn’t back.
April 19 The first perfect game in Elk Club bowling history was shot by O. F. Boyd at the Warren Elks alleys in a practice session with fellow members. Boyd delivered 12 straight strikes and 8 200-plus counts, ending a two year run of near misses by other bowlers.
Promoter Mike Jacobs said the title fight date will be fixed this week for Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling as a June 22 showdown. Critics expect New York’s Yankee Stadium as the likely venue with Chicago Detroit and Philadelphia also mentioned for the heavyweight bout.
Yesterday American League results saw Washington rout Boston 12 to 4 while Philadelphia edged New York 4 to 4 in a day with only two games. Today schedules list Philadelphia at Washington, Detroit at Chicago, St. Louis at Cleveland, New York at Boston, and in the National League Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Chicago at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh at St. Louis.
Marksmen from the Gun Club will gather at the American Legion range for a practice shoot this evening with expected large attendance. The local rifle team is set to meet Lawrence Park Friday in a Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League match. In the prior league contest Meadville beat Corry 1199 to 1161, with Meadville’s Williams and Corry’s Patterson each scoring 289. The annual Inn Sights match of club members will be held at the range on Tuesday evening, April 26.
United Press reports probable attendance figures for opening day across eight MLB matchups. Cities include New York Boston St Louis Cleveland Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn and Brooklyn games with forecast rain, clouds, or warmth. Grand totals exceed 228000 attendees.
The City Market Bowling Team and Park were level atop the City Bowling League after a tight match. Lunchers fell to the Nemelesg Five while City Market beat Raymonds. Cohen Cowls won twice against Citizens Bank. Tony Joy and Larry Bales posted high averages amid the day’s results.
Ikang Mercurio wowed Painesville fans with a strong bowling performance last night. He rolled two games in the Knights of Columbus series, delivering a high-scoring second game and tallying 28 consecutive strikes in the match.
Boston April 19 A last minute Cronin decision to start Jimmie Bagby, a 19 year old making his first major league appearance, yielded a historic victory over the World Champion Yankees. Bagby, tall and poised, held the Yanks to six hits to power a surprising major league debut win.
In Los Angeles Gal Aprily Stamey Wood defeated Frank Kovacs of Oakland 6 4 6 4 to win the men’s singles championship at the Beyarly Hille midwinter tennis tournament. Alice Marble failed to win the women’s title, losing to Barbara Winslow of Santa Barbara with a 6 3 6 4 result.
The American Bowling Congress closes with 24 785 bowlers after 48 days at the Calisewin Birt Brow Chicago. The Wiseman Geams lead with 8 284 while the Colonial Paper Co 2 010 nets 700. Don Bonlly and others appear in doubles and All Events standings. The Chicago area fills the field with top teams and individual scores across events.
The article notes a new Cubs uniform worn by Deandon in a light workout at Crosley Field as the team prepares for an opening game with Cincinnati. Dizzy Dean leaves his pop-offs in St. Louis and answers questions cautiously. Manager Charlie Grimm expresses optimism about the year ahead for the Cubs.
Art Mooney adds another wagering win at the club house. he nabs 3200 dollars as favorites stumble early. The meeting features bets on Spanish Way and Snark with Mooney’s luck persisting since last year.
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