Corry Country Club plans extensive improvements for 1989 season
Tentative May opening for Corry Country Club while extensive improvement work is launched. Leo Alderson to arrange Eli House opening. membership may exceed last season’s 180 with 110 signed so far. Landscaping, better greens, more caretakers, and new kitchen equipment to support a series of events and leagues amid enhanced club facilities.
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Corry
Leo Alderson
Jamestown
Eli House
Cassius Sears
Walter Scott
Pred J. Kinley
Columbus Avenue
U S Open Net Meet Attracts Leaders
A star studded field lined up for the third annual United States Open tournament at White Sulphur Springs starting Tuesday. Entries include Berkeley Bell of Texas former Davis Cup player and Capt. Valerian Yavorsky senior pro at White Sulphur Springs and former Russian champion. About 80 competitors expected. Bruce Barnes defending champion from Humble Texas and Kate Wozelis who won the first time have entered.
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White Sulphur Springs
Berkeley Bell
Texas
Valerian Yavorsky
Bruce Barnes
Humble
Tex
Kate Wozelis
Yesterday's Hero Senooipoy iKoWwe Debuts Quiet Major Hit
Venroka one time pitching ace Senooipoy iKoWwe, sent to the minors with an ail fig arm, returned in 1939 with a four hit shutout against Indiana to mark a strong debut.
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Senooipoy iKoWwe
Venroka
Indiana
Luke Sewell 15 Signs by Indian Management
Luke Sewell, veteran catcher and brother of Joe Sewell, signed with the Cleveland Indians as a player and coach. He had been released by the Brooklyn Dodgers, who had bought him from the Chicago White Sox, and returns to the Indians where he previously played from 1931 to 1938.
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Luke Sewell
Cleveland
Duke Sewell
Indians
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago White Sox
Tribe
Joe Sewell
Luke
Antler Bowlers Move Banquet to Wednesday Evening
Antler League keglers will gather at the Wks home Wednesday evening for the annual banquet. The event, moved from Thursday to 7:30 PM due to other city competitions, will be hosted by President James Carrig, Sr. Turkey dinners will be served and all league bowlers are invited.
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Antler League
Wks
James Carrig
League
Atlantic Loop Opens On Sunday In Middle Atlantic Debut
RIE April 24 seven teams begin a bold drive to dethrone Portsmouth Redbirds in the Middle Atlantic league opener. Sailors at Canton and Youngstown’s revival debut in Akron highlight the first day. Springfield goes west to face the defending champs while Dayton wings meet in Charleston. May 6 features Jocko Africh steering the Ters against the Akron Yankees at Ainsworth Field.
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RIE
Portsmouth Redbirds
Dice Lators
Canton
Youngstown
Akron
Springfield
Redbinds
Dayton Wings
Charleston
Jocko Africh
Ainsworth Field
Akron Yankees
De Correvont Good But Not Sensational
Evanston April 24. Bill De Correvont, once the nation’s most publicized high school football star, played well but not sensationally as his Northwestern halfback squad lost 12 to 4 to the white jersey team in a regular campus game.
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Evanston
Bill
Bud) de Correvont
Northwestern University
Golf Leaders Welcome Meet Pittsburgh
April 24 The Dapper Dan club underwrites a $10,000 Open golf tournament at Wildwood Country Club in August 1914. District golfers acclaim the event, one of the richest in the country, with West Penn golf groups cooperating. Dave McKay, secretary treasurer of the TriState Professional Golfers Association, endorses the tournament and pledges support.
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Pittsburgh
Dapper Dan Club
Wildwood Country Club
West Penn Golf
Daigper Dans
Dave McKay
TriState Professional Golfers’ Association
Earthy
Associatiom
Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Scores
Baseball standings show New York 7 over Washington 4, Detroit 8 over Cleveland 0, Philadelphia 12 over Boston 8, Chicago 17 over St Louis 4. Yesterday results include New York 1 to Boston 2 and Chicago 6 to St Louis 5. Today Philadelphia visits New York and other matchups scheduled with no repeats.
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Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
SL Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Reddish Dorazio Clash For Pennsylvania Title Fight
Philadelphia based welterweight clash headlines a 10 round windup for the mythical Pennsylvania heavyweight crown. Willie Reddish, unbeaten by eight five bookmaker’s odds, battles Gus Dorazio who defeated Bob Pastor last winter. Earlier, Tony Cisco of Norristown and Jesse Pierce of Philadelphia meet in a former bout that ended in a 10 round draw.
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United Press Philadelphia
Willie Reddish
Gus Dorazio
Philadelphia
Arena
Pennsylvania
Reddish
Roscoe
Tales
Detroit
Dorizio
Bob Pastor
Tony Cisco
Norristown
Jesse Pierce
Von Cramm Meets McNeill In Elevated Eastern Meet
Baron Gout fried Cramm of Germany and Don McNeil of Oklahoma City advanced to the Urban round of the Eastern Mediterranean tennis tourney. Cramm defeated Charles Harris of West Palm Beach 6 1 6 4 6 1 while McNeil beat Karle Schroeder the Swedish international 6 0 6 3 6 2.
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Baron Goutfried Cramim
Germany
Don McNeil
Oklahoma City
Cramm
Charles Harris
West Palm Beach
Fla
McNeil
Karle Schroeder
Bucs Bow 7 102 to Cincinnati Tigers Triumph
In New York April 24, the major league pennant races open with strong showings. The Yankees, led by Lou Gehrig in his 2,126th consecutive game, beat Washington 1 4 while Gehrig struggles at the plate. Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 7 2, and Chicago defeats St. Louis 6 5 to share the early NL lead. Giants, Phillies, Dodgers, and Tigers also post wins, highlighting early-season power across the circuit.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Yanks
Reds
Cubs
Giants
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
Washington
Bowling Leads Fluctuate In A B C Tournament Weekend
Cleveland April 24 Detachments of out of town keglers chase the American Bowling Congress title after a fast shift in singles. Carl Nagle of Gowanda N Y held the top total for 38 days but was topped twice in two hours by Wally Szykowny of Chicago 717 with series 14 266 297. Don Johnson of Indianapolis rolled 720 in the next squad and with Fannie Snyder earlier won a doubles crown last year in Chicago. The five man event shows miscues and notable names from Detroit Elizabeth N J Old Reading Harleton Budweiser Chicago among others with Johnson Szykowny Nagle Testa Bel sner Willman Radeki Breckle and others listed.
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Cleveland
American Bowling Congress
Carl Nagle
Gawads
Init
Wally Szykowny
Chicago
Don Johnsoni
Indianapolis
Johnson
Fannie Snyder
Opening Day Roar Meets Baba Ruth at Yankee Stadium
Baseball drew a wary welcome for Baba Ruth as he arrived at Yankee Stadium on opening day. The crowd's murmur grew into a roaring acknowledgement while he took his seat, the scene reflecting the enduring connection between the legend and the game.
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Baba Ruth
Yankee Stadium
Detroit and Chicago file NBL franchise applications
Akron Ohio April 24 Detroit and Chicago filed applications for National Basketball League franchises at the annual spring meeting held at the Mayflower Hotel under league president Lonnie Darling. Several last season’s clubs were represented though Pittsburgh Pirates did not attend. The meeting approved a rule delaying college player signings until after the college season ends.
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Ohio
Detroit
Chicago
Mayflower Hotel
Lonnie Darling
Pittsburgh Pirates
Alcon Firestone
Akron Goodyear
Indianapolis Oshkosh
Sheboygan
Hammond
Cleveland
Toop
Derby Field Reduced with 2 More Eliminated
Two Kentucky Derby contenders Temulac and Easy Men from Calumet Farm dropped from the May 6 race picture. Trainer Frank Kearns said neither horse measured up to Derby caliber and he decided to pass. Temulac cost $26 000 as a yearling.
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Kentucky Dery
Easy Men
Calumet Farm
Frank Kearns
Warren Wright
Lexington
Nova to Battle Baer in June amid title talk
New York April 24 Lou Nova the rising heavyweight, trains for a June 1 bout with Max Baer and says the fight is a stepping stone toward a later title bid. Manager Kitty Carlen backs the plan, while Bay area promoter Tim? Fred claims a bold approach by Baer and others.
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New York
Lou Nova
Max Baer
Joe Dallist
Louis
Lew
Barr
Kity Carlen
Tony Galenito
Tanuis
Eda Adonis
Neva
Slapsie Muxle
Chilfornian
Lou
Bob Paster
Baseball Scores From Major Leagues and Associations
Baseball scores across American Association and International League show Indianapolis 8 to 4 over Southeast Paul in a 2:9 game, Montreal 4 against Syracuse 2, Buffalo 7 to Newark 3, Rochester 5 to Jersey City 4, and Toronto at Baltimore with additional results.
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SE. Paul
Moledo
Kansas City
Minnipolis
Loutaville
Columbus
Milwikee
International League
Montrea
Syracuse
Buffalo
Newark
Rochester
City
Toronto
Baltimore
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