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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1937
Page
6
A corry region article reports that fish hatchery tests show little difference between stocked trout and native fish after two weeks in streams. Local officials defend the practice while sportsmen note taste and color variations, urging careful stocking and continued trials.
Baseball report notes Cael Hubbell could push his 16 game win streak to 17 as the Giants open the National League schedule. Cards Cubs Pirates and Phillies Dodgers also start play. Other league games featured 11-2 Pirates over Reds and White Sox 6, St Louis 1.
Monty Stratton of the White Sox is expected to become a key pitching figure for the team. He pitched effectively and contributed five hits in a game for the Browns, signaling his rising role.
The schedule updates show two or more clubs meeting on three or four Saturdays and Sundays with specified fees. The revised plan corrects earlier errors and sets consistent meeting dates and charges for all clubs involved.
Yesterday Chicago beat St Louis 6 to 1 in American league action. National league results show Pittsburgh 4 over Chicago 2 and St Louis 4 Cincinnati 1 with rain affecting other scheduled games. Todays games list Cetroit at Chicago and other matchups including Brooklyn at Philadelphia and Chicago at St Louis.
At a MCA dinner meeting Parks Director Gale Ross outlined that a recreation bureau cannot be created immediately. He suggested the current committee be recognized by the city council to act in an unofficial capacity to supervise Erie's recreational program, with formal board appointment likely later. The move is tied to Community Chest sponsorship and awaits council action.
University of Pittsburgh tennis team led by captain Bobby Mad Jen opened its season with a match against Grove City on April 23 in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh opened the 1937 season at Forbes Field with a home crowd of about 20 000 as the Pirates beat the Cubs 3 0 and 4 2 in two games. Manager Traynor planned to start Big Bill Weaver against Cincinnati while adding Li Handley and John Durksher to the lineup.
Frank Smith of Altoona is named Penn State outstanding senior athlete by coaches, the ninth in school history. A three-sport star, he excelled in baseball and football and track under coach Bill Miller, succeeding the former captain.
City bowlers organize a doubles tournament at Recreation Alleys Monday with fifteen top keglers paired with partners. Event starts at 7:40 p.m. and prizes depend on entries. Tuesday features Corry Jamestown and Citizens Bank in a playoff for third place after a deadlocked regular season. A handicap doubles tourney for women is also underway this week.
The American Bowling Congress tournament features Lary Shotwell of Geneth and Jeeryn Visheor of Chen Bukptils advancing as top contenders. Shotwell cites a strong all time ABC record run aiming toward 1980. Visheor seeks to break new ground as the competition unfolds this evening.
Pittsburgh April 23 ddhwood Rigby promoter offered Fredlit Stevie middleweight champion $25,000 to defend his title here this summer. Billy Cent defeats Vince Dundee May 8 in a bid to earn a title shot. Rigby proposed $5,000 plus 80 percent of gate to face the winner of Dundee Coam in an overs weight bout in early June.
Weather reports aside, Glenwood Kahkwa and Riverside at Cambridge Springs open now. Erie Golf Club Lake Shore and Lawrence Park set to begin play tomorrow as the ice district confirms all courses ready.
Drake Relays begin with 10 000 spectators for opening day as 248 events feature Olympic stars Mark Robinson Archie San Romani Sam Francis Harold Cagle and Lee Orr among participants from several colleges. Finals in seven events and preliminaries in nine attract large crowds with forecasts for 20 000 tomorrow if clear.
Hrip April 2. A new relay mark may fall at Mansfield Relays as Strong Vincent quartetCalisto McCarthy Hunter and McDonald aim to set a meet record in the 11th annual event. Conch Cochranes notes the team has been posting fast practice times and looks to break the distance record.
The 4th annual University of Pennsylvania Relays opens with about 8 000 athletes from colleges and schools. Intermittent showers risk delaying speed marks as 74 events run over two days. Notables like Forrest Towns and Luigi Beccali compete against top runners such as Dave Albritton Gene Venzie Don Lash and Don Federoff in premier invitational events.
Jamestown April 23 Tommy Moores hosted an initial pro wrestling event. Tor Johnson a 385 pound Swedish grappler defeated Charlie Bartush of Chicago in two straight falls with body slams in the main bout.
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