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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1936

Page

6

Clark in German Olympics and Odell as white hope

Timmy Chirk of Jamestown, a sensational national amateur middleweight, eyes the Olympic title with trials for the UWS team set next month in Chicago. Clarke is deemed virtually sure of Berlin, possibly turning pro after the Olympics. Odell, praised as a red threat to Joe Louis, is a former town grid star and track man.

Clark Odell Timmy Chirk Jamestown UWS Chicago Clarke Berlin Cantwell Ty Cobb Max Baer Grant Rice Fealph Odell Gene Tunney Joe Louis

Birds trick bees with beak taps to lure them

Reports from hive keepers describe a new feeding trick by jays. The birds tap on hive boards with their bills to attract bees, then strike as the bees rise to inspect. The behavior affects hive activity and foraging patterns in the area.

Roy

Veteran squad to defend U S Wightman Cup at Wimbledon

United Press reports an all veteran U S team led by Helen Jacobs will defend the Wightman Cup against England at Wimbledon in June. The lineup includes Jacobs, Sarat Palfrey Pabyan, Carolin Babcock, Marjorie Glassman Van Ryn, and Moody, with Moody possible if she chooses to play. Moody, last in 1932, says she is practicing in California and hopes to compete if feasible.

Stuart Cameron United Press New York Helen Jacobs England Unite States Lawn Berkeley Cal Sarat Palfrey Pabyan Cambridge Carolin Babcock Los Angeles Marjorie Glassman van Ryn Philadelphia

Clint Brown Shines in First Major League Relief Appearance

Clint Brown, a Craft County native sold by the Cleveland Indians to the Chicago White Sox, appeared in his first major league game of the season in relief. He pitched one inning against Detroit, allowing two hits as the Tigers won 5-0.

Clint Brown Craft County Cleland Indians Chicago Walts Sox Monte Stratton Detroit Tigers Brown

Erie Team Sets 3205 in Centre Major League Bowling

Erie Team posted 3205 in a postponed match with Owl's Club to break their three game circuit mark of 3138. Les Lytle led with 702, supported by Johnny Donovan 66 and Eddie Hewh 52. Earl Hewitt and Stan Deptula led Gwls with 615 and 602. Earlier Ross Greider sparked Kendall Oils to a two game win over Girard Cigars with 699.

Stan "Mona" Deptula Ross Greider Kendall Oils Girard Cigars Jim Allaurn

Yesterday's Hero Chuck Kiem Shines With Two Homers

Chuck Kiem of Chicago Cun outfield hit his second and third home runs of the season, delivering a standout performance yesterday. The display boosted Cun outfield offense and highlighted Kiem as a key slugger in the lineup.

Chuck Kiem Chicago

Red Sox Show Mound Power Poised As Contenders

Boston arms Grove Ferrell and three backups deliver steady starts early in the season. Ostermueller falls 3-2. Marcum to return after tonsil surgery. Yankees and Giants win. White Sox stumble as pennant race unfolds with Cronin optimistic about backing staff.

Red Sox Henry Super United Press New York Manger Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Lefty Grove Wes Ferrell Cronin Grove Perrell Boston Ferrell Yankees Johnny Welsh Fred Ostermueller Letty Gomez Ostermeller Worrell Preddy Johnny Marcum Sox Errell Philadelphia Athlets Gordon Rhodes Cleveland Ihgians St. Louis Browns Browns A's Chicago White Sox Schoolboy Rowe Detroit Tigers Rowe New York Yankees Washington New York Giants Boston Beas Hal Schumacher St. Louis Chicago

Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues

Scores from yesterday show Americans Detroit over Chicago 2 1 and Boston 2 Philadelphia 1, Cleveland 13 St. Louis 6, New York 9 Washington 1. National Chicago 16 Cincinnati 6 St. Louis 7 Pittsburgh 3 New York 4 Boston 1 Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 1. International Baltimore 2 11 Toronto 2 7 Montreal 3 Syracuse 0 Rochester 8 Albany 1 Newark 5 Buffalo 2. Today St. Louis at Detroit New York at Philadelphia Cleveland at Chicago Washington at Boston

New York Boston Cleveland St. Louis Washington Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh National Chicago

Fat Dittmann To Box Jimmy Calderone In Troy Card

Fat Dittmann a 160 pound Cleveland fighter is set to meet Pittsburgh slugger Jimmy Calderone in the main event of the Troy A C amateur card. Cubs beat Cincinnati 15 to 6 and the Brooklyn Dodgers edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 on Van Mungo’s six hit pitching.

Oil City Dittmann Cleveland Jimmy Calderone Pittsburgh Troy A. C's Cubs Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia van Mungo

Golf Links Not Damaged After Severe Winter

Testing on the foothills of Lie Allegheny Mountains, Corry’s Beautiful Shale golf course survived the harsh winter and will open soon. May 20 Memorial Day is likely the official start for the 193 golf season with an opening tournament at the Country Club. Tony Joy, the youthful pro, expects a strong season amid planned local and district events and a possible Corry Golf League revival.

Allegheny Mountains Cony Corry Tony Joy Corry Gof

Steele Touted as Uncrowned Champion

Freddie Steele, a 23 year old Tacoma middleweight, gains fame after defeating Eddie Risko in a non title bout, with Seattle fans dubbing him the uncrowned middleweight champion. Risko, battered, rejects a 25000 dollar bid to defend the crown, seeking at least 35000 in a future Steele bout.

Symamea Press Seattle Freddie Steele Tacoma Eddie Babe”Risko Pacific Northwest Steele Risko

Brevity Favored as Derby Favorite After Early Previews

New York April 20 Brevity gained favor in Derby future books after a sparse set of Derby previews. J B Widener’s colt did not appear at Arlington Downs Havre de Grace or Jamaica but rivals’ absence strengthened Brevity’s status as the betting favorite for future wagers.

New York Bne J. B. Widener Ardington Downs Havre de Grace Jamaica

Difficult Crossword Puzzle Snarl Stumbles Over Clues

A jumble of OCR like clues mixes across and down entries, mangling words and mixing languages. The grid appears garbled with partial spellings and stray symbols, challenging solvers to decipher proper nouns and thematic answers from a damaged panel.

Ladies Keg League Still Active in City

Bowling interest in the city centers on the Ladies league with two weeks of competition left. Van's Aces lead Carroll's Vani ties and Lil's Diamonds by one game, with Fern's Five out of contention. Tomorrow evening at Recrea Hon Alleys the Aces face the Diamonds, giving the Vanities a precarious edge as Blue Rib Bone and Alley Stars compete in the United division.

Van Carroll Vanities Lil Fern Blue Alley Stara

Grimm says Klein back to old form with Cubs

Chicago April 6 United Press Chuck Klein leaps from the Cubs bench and regains the sensational punch of 1933. Through a short season start he hits .409 with three homers and nine RBIs, and has an iron streak of hits in every game. House and flat listings plus lost pocketbook notices fragment the page.

United Press Chicago Chuck Klein Chicago Cubs Cubs Charley Grimm Kiein Chuck

Corry Baseball Situation Still Is Big Problem

Corry faces ongoing baseball woes with no clear plan for the season. City leaders debate site options on Fast Main street and East Washington Street diamond while Erie County League entry delays push action to a meeting set for tomorrow in Erie to form a district circuit.

Corry Ibasha Tunior High School Washington Street Main Street Cody Erie County League Erie

Promoters Still After Armory For Boxing

Negotiations continue for the State Armory as George Franz of the Pranz promoting group says boxing cards here depend on securing the armory. Army officials are to confer on the matter early this week with a decision expected before Saturday.

State Armory George Franz Pranz First Avenue A. C

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