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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
2
Manager Cobbett plans for Corry Merchants baseball club for the 1932 season with early practice soon. Union City and Corry aim to field strong outfits, revival of Corry James Town rivalries, Pebble Brook and Ritz Five in league play, with a busy summer schedule and title at stake.
Rogers Hornsby the Cubs manager and former star rates the National League pennant race as tight with four to five teams in contention. He praises the Cubs pitching staff led by Grimes and Warneke and predicts 93 to 94 wins, noting a faster game with speed, base stealing, and more sacrifices.
Wilmer Allison and Ann Aus f n Tess at John Van Ryn of Philadelphia, both United States Davis Cup players, meet tough opponents in the Mason and Dixon Lemnis tournament quarter finals at White Sulphur Springs. The event includes other notable players and a hurricane coverage note. A public meeting at Hunter’s Lodge, not far from Erie, discusses outdoor sports and fishery issues with Ernest Harwood and M Deibler addressing listeners.
Henry McElmore previews Top Might, a Whitney debutante, as racing fans weigh her chances in the Derby. Analysts debate pace, staying power, and whether she can sustain speed to the final stretch, with Boys and girls split over her prospects.
Titusville High played at Outer Metd yesterday with a 4 run margin over Tidoute 619. The Brown and Golf teams combined for nine hits while Pieter Lewis starred on the mound. Errors plagued the game but Brown and Golf overcame them to secure victory.
United Press reports Boston Marathon winner Paul De Briyn, a blind German youth, credited good German quaking and a beer for stamina. Tad, the leading local firefighter finishing close behind, flew to New York to resume duties after shedding three pounds, weighed 168 at the start.
New York Giants depart for Philadelphia to seek a change of environment as they aim to climb out of the National League cellar after a 1-5 mark in six starts. In the American League the Yankees and Red Sox split, while Philadelphia defeated the Giants 10 to 2 behind Glenn Wright and Ray Benge.
Meadville April 20 report that six schoo ls held in Chamber of Commerce rooms found no applications for membership in the Crawford Venanzo circuit for next season. Cambridge Springs Latok Wareon Gerry showed possible bids earlier, but none sent representatives last night. Leaders indicated it is unlikely any changes will be made to the league lineup next winter, aiming to keep the circuit intact.
Al Miller captained the Recreation Riley bowling team at Corry City Bowl ing Tamque to win the top prize of $4 in last night’s local sweepstakes. Miller posted games of 211 201 and 212 for a 208 average. Gusmer earned second with a 203 average after a 219 game. McLean finished third with 200 and 204.
Paul Debruyn, 21, German Marathon champion, outpaced Jimmy Henigan to win the Hopkinson Boston Marathon in 2:33:86. Willie Hyronen finished third, with Whitey Michelson fourth and other runners including Bleiner, Burnside, and Goliing among the top finishers in a tight field.
McKean lightweight Tony Jaico trains hard for Frankie Bojorski in Philadelphia Friday night. Promoter Louis Norman reports strong advance ticket sales as Falco’s team vows to press the attack from the opening bell. Bojorski seeks a bounce-back win after recent setbacks, while Jaico aims to seize control early and carry momentum to a victory. Washington area boxers weigh in with spring football news also noted, including injuries during practice.
A meeting of the Nameless Nine baseball team was called for Thursday at 7 30 PM at the home of Patsey Notte on West Wayne Street. AML members are urged to attend as plans will be made for the inauguration of practice for the 1982 season.
Yesterday results include Cleveland 4 over Chicago 2 and Washington 7 Philadelphia 4 with Boston 6 New York 5 in extras. Philadelphia 10 Brooklyn 2. Today Diego visits St Louis and Boston hosts Washington with Philadelphia at New York and New York at Philadelphia as the only scheduled games.
A fragmented report outlines Leonard Colegrave as a driving figure in city development and wartime industry shifts. It notes municipal budget debates, tax concerns, and a push for wage and department changes as officials consider rate increases and staffing in wartime to postwar transition.
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