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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1934
Page
2
Bur rand and Schryver dominated the doubles event, capturing the top prize while setting pace in a 1264 pin total. The parade of pins and the uniform live ball sparked a record pace as batters across leagues pushed toward historic marks in early-season play.
A crowd of 18 000 to 20 000 was expected for the Pittsburgh Pirates home debut against the St Louis Cardinals. Caplan Pie Traynor will miss the game due to an arm ailment, with Tommy Thevenow filling in. Rookie Harry Lavagetto, 19, debuts at second base, while Heine Meine may start on the mound against Bill Hollahan.
A Corry City meeting plans discuss league organization and financing as bowling and baseball activities draw focus. Reports cite Wing Wil five’s 247.6 pin average and tight standings, plus college conference talks in Harrisburg and local court actions affecting sports clubs.
Juniors routed the Freshmen 13 to 8 in the Inter slags Baseball League on Monday at Junior high grounds. Sears, Bell, Tolinson led a Juniors attack while Freshmen Sears and Taylor were saddled with the loss. Buds and umpires Purpura and Hasbrouck noted the contest.
Chicago April 24 United Press Stair Correspondent George Kirkley reports the Cubs open the season with an unusually strong outfield. Four regulars blend solid power and patience, led by Babe Herman and Clyde Cuyler, while rookie Tide Stainback adds a promising arm. If these three hold form, Chicago will field a formidable unit with composed averages and strong defense across left center and right field.
The record lists yesterday's results for Stand 5 and today's schedule with matchups including Cleveland at St Louis Chicago at Detroit Boston at Washington Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at Chicago J Louis at Pittsburgh Benoklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia.
U S golfists on the Walker Cup team may use either the American or smaller British ball in matches aboard the Caledonia at sea. Captain Francis Guimet of Boston notes the decision could affect selections as weather and course conditions are weighed. Players will practice with both balls during voyage and assess their use.
In St Lens Oregon Gharikeny Hannitt welcomed a baby girl at Pelton maternity house. The infant possessed two visible teeth on the lower jaw and weighed an estimated weight at birth noted in the report.
King Tut, long a welterweight boxing figure from Winneconne Wisconsin, shifts to professional wrestling. He plans a main event appearance against Masher Marvel in San Prange with a history of 4 wins 7 knockouts and 27 decisions, plus 11 losses. Tut says boxing is behind him as he debuts as a wrestler.
Ray Surr and H L Schryver totaled 1264 pins to win the doubles sweepstakes. Burr posted 634 as Schryver hit 171 184 275 for 680 pins, top score of the night. French added 266, Krime and French won money with 1110 pins, Bjorkquist Miller tied for third with 1062 as green captured the all-bit.
The report lists wrestlers New York Herman Hickman from Tennessee and Tony Morelli from California as winners. Other notable outcomes include Mayes McLain of Iowa and Sandor Szabo of Hungary scoring decisive throws, with mentions of Hans Kampfer and Hans Steinke from Germany and Jentge Zahariics from Colorado.
In Chicago Lea Roiak defeated Liddie Shen on points after ten rounds while Davey Day earned a technical knockout over George Hagle. In New Orleans Johnny Miller stopped Billy Thom in Louisville in round eight.
A fragment recounts travelers checks and spending for a hero’s journey, noting WS Ai A 18 figures around 604 dollars versus 2000 previously. Max Marston of Philadelphia voices criticism, mentioning a $20 tip for a nicer stateroom in a context of treasury balance concerns.
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