Softball League Prospect and Local Sport Notes
Today in Sport surveys potential Corry softball league growth amid baseball troubles. City organizations and nearby towns may form teams, with Wattsburg Elgin Spring Cross Clymer Spartansburg among interested communities. Bernard Burkett earns Penn State golf berth as local sports scene shifts to collegiate levels. A big trout catch and Timmy Clark returns to the ring in Buffalo, with Clark vowing another bout after recent Canadian loss.
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Corry
Wattsburg
Elgin
Spring Cross
Clymer
Spartansburg
Minor League Protest Against Radio Ban Demands Action
Minor league officials petition Commissioner Landis to halt broadcasts of major league game descriptions into minor league territories. They argue fans in small cities prefer radio accounts to attending local games and seek decisive action from baseball's top official.
Warn Hunters Against Handling Young Game in Woods
Bannaissunu April 2 rising report warns hunters not to pick up or carry off fawns or bear cubs found during treks. Parents of youngsters flee on approach and return once unthreatened. Game Commission stresses strict state laws shielding young and birds from captivity and warns against such kind acts.
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Runtere
Game Commission
Language Snags in English Phrases Create Confusion for Learners
The text discusses how phrases like to drop up or to drop in cause misunderstandings for foreigners. It notes that word-by-word reading often fails to convey meaning and highlights how idioms complicate learning.
Intersectional warfare opens pennant race with Giants in St. Louis clash
New York Giants invade Sportsman Park to clash with the St. Louis Cardinals in a National League highlight as the opening pennant battles begin. Yankees defend home turf against the Cleveland Indians while other NL and AL games unfold across the circuit with Detroit, Chicago, and Cleveland in early contention. Brevity favored to win Kentucky Derby with Brevity drawing steady support ahead of Churchill Downs action.
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Leslie Avery
United Press
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New York Giants
Sportsmans Park
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New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Bees
Cincinnati
Reds
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St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
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Mickey Cochrane
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Bruce Campbell
Thevenow
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Chicago Cubs
Community Ice Rink Fund Shows $44.17 Balance for Next Year
Howard J. Sneen announced a year end balance of 44.17 remains in the ice rink fund for 1936 37. An itemized account of receipts and expenditures is prepared showing contributions of 146.00 for 1935 36 on hand 48.29 and total receipts for 1935 86 with expenditures and balance carried to April 23 1936 41.17.
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Howard J. Sneen
Corry to Field Independent Baseball Team This Season
Corry will be represented by an independent baseball club this season. A definite announcement of the organization is expected tomorrow. The Corry nine will not join the Erie County Baseball League and will play an independent schedule with potential games against top district teams. Ground repairs are planned at Washington Street, with work to be funded by a works relief project and no Sunday games planned in the city.
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George Kirkley
United Press
Louisville
Kentucky
Crystal Gazers
Churchill Downs
Brevity
C. Barry Shannon
Col
B. R. Bradley
Lexington
Shannon
Banister
Col. Bradley
Hell Image
Jimmie Cabaniss
He Did
Sengreal
Dnieper
Forest Play
Count Morse
Noble Star
the Fighter
Corry
Erie County Baseball League
Tnis City
Washington Street
One Corry boxer wins at Oil City card
One of three Corry amateur boxers on the Oil City card last evening won. Dick Platt of First Avenue A. C. defeated Tony Dome of Oil City in 1 45 of the first round after Dome suffered a shoulder injury. Billy Miller of Meadville stopped George Drana in the first session. Roscoe White of Franklin KOed Schultz in 1 31 of the second. Other results include Hal Dittman defeating Jim Calderone, Tuffy Reinhardt defeating Joe Brillo, Kiki Fisher KOing Tom Hall, Frankie Dunst defeating Tony Libbella, Skinny Velesich losing to Jim Douglas, and Johnny Junda defeating Tony Olearchak.
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Corry
Oil City
Dick Platt
First Avenue A
Tony Dome
Billy Miller
Meadville
George Drana
Franz
Roscoe White
Franklin
K. O. Schultz
Hal Dittman
Cleveland
Jim Calderone
Pittsburgh
Tuffy Reinhardt
Skinny Velesich
Jim Douglas
Campbell
Patty Berg Stars in Matches in England
Patty Berg of Minneapolis, a rising young sensation, and Joyce Withered, a leading feminine player, stole the show in exhibition charity foursomes at Sandy Lodge golf course near Northwood England. Berg helped the winning side and posted a keen putting touch, finishing within two strokes of par for the men’s course. The event featured members of the American Curtis Cup team and British stars.
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Northwood
Eng
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Goit
Joyce Withered
Miss Berg
Sandy Lodge
Balatar Langehill Lands Ashore in New York Welcome Crowd
Spanish bantamweight title claimant Baltasar Langehill, weary of the skyline after four days on Elis Island, was allowed to come ashore today to join the crowd of foreign slug artists seeking American dollars.
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Langchills
New York
Baltasar Langehill
Elis Island
Standings and Scores From Yesterday and Today’s Games
Yesterday in American league Cleveland beat St Louis 2 to 1 as the only game. National league Cincinnati defeated Chicago 5 to 4 in 10 innings. International table Newark topped Montreal 12 to 3 Baltimore beat Rochester 14 to 6 Syracuse 7 Buffalo 4. Today Chicago visits Boston and Cleveland faces New York with St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington’an.
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Newark
Montreal
Baltimore
Rochester
Syracuse
Buffalo
Chicago
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
National
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Penn-Drakes Acquire Another Right Hander
Titusville April 28 The Penn-Drake management announced the acquisition of Casette, a new right-hander to join starters Art Stokes and Pug Mahoney. Manager Moon Mullens expressed confidence the team will be in good condition for the season opener Sunday against the Ford City club on the Titusville lot.
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Torpa
Art Stokes
Pug Mahoney
Pen-Drake m
Cassette
Moon Mullens
Ford City
Yesterday's hero Tommy Thevenow and Canton return
Yesterday's hero Tommy Thevenow of Cincinnati singled in the 10th inning to score the winning run. Patsy Perroni, Canton heavyweight boxer who once boxed Joe Louis, has returned to Canton after wintering in Florida and New Orleans.
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Tommy Thevenow
Cincinnati
Ageman
Canton
Patsy Perroni
Joe Louis
Florida
New Orleans
A C Denied Permit To Hold Bouts In Armory
Bob Franz promoter of the First Avenue A. C. announces the club cannot stage amateur bouts at the State Armory after a conference with army officials. The club seeks another venue and hopes for an outdoor arena.
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A. C
Armory
Bob Franz
First Avenue A. C
State Armory
Army
Allegheny Golden Gloves Tourney Set for May Dates
The Allegheny Mountain Association golden glove boxing championships will be held at Dinquesne Garden main auditorium on May 14 15 and 16. Two rings may be used if entries warrant. All classes from flyweight to heavyweight compete with a team points trophy. Entry blanks available at AAU headquarters 63 VandErqrift building Pittsburgh Pa.
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Allegheny Mountain Association
Dinquesne Garden Main Auditorium
A. U
Vanderqrift Building
Pittsburgh
Krieger Scores TKO Over Anson Green in Eight Rounds
Sally Krieger of New York delivered a technical knockout victory over Anson Green of Homestead, Pennsylvania, in eight rounds at Moose Temple last night. Green endured a brutal beating as Krieger’s blows prompted Referee Red Robinson to stop the bout during the rest period.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Sally Krieger
New York
Anson Green
Homestead
Moose Temple
Green
Deana
Red Robinson
Krieger
Final Matches Tonight in Ladies Keg League
Leaders in the Ladies Bowling League stage final matches at Recreation Alleys to end the season. Van's Aces lead by one game against Fern's Five as Carroll's Vanities meet Alley Stars and Lil's Diamonds face Blue Ribbons in key showdowns.
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Van's Aces
Fern
Carroll'a Vanities
Lil's Diamonds
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