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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1938
Page
6
The Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 in 12 innings after losing the opener. Bill Atwood homered for the Phillies, while Gabby Hartnett’s Cubs dropped the nightcap 1-3, as Pennsylvania closing laws halted play in the seventh.
Corry Country Club defeated Jamestown's Maple Hubst squad by a golf score of Bb to 044ver amid delays from rain. The Presidents Club tournament weekend featured Leo Hoylen beating Cassia Sears 4 and 2 and several first round results including Nast and Dunlop, Sheen and Skinner, and Burkhardt advancing by default.
Vaughn's City Market baseball team of Corry won its sixth straight, defeating Kellettville 16 to 2 at the Kellettville picnic. Pitcher Sonny Staples led the win as the local squad, with players Mile Sprover and George Sprovers among others, plans local games before season end.
Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club awards its silver trophy to Alice Marble after she wins the 41st annual tournament singles title. Marble defeats Dorothy May Bundy 6 2 6 0 to retire the cup, the first retirement since Helen Jacobs in 1982.
Nation-wide poll lists ten leaders for College All-America coaching staff to face Washington Redskins at Soldier Field. Harry Kipke unattached tops with 1,767,852 votes, followed by Bo McMillin Indiana and Raymond Pond Yale. others include Bin t Luyden Notre Dame, Stub Anderson California, Lynn Walder Northwest, A J Robertson Bradley, Bob Zuppie Illinois, Pat Hantey Boston, and Harry Stuhldreher Wisconsin.
Schenley defeats Vandergrift 8 to 7 to clinch state elimination and earn a spot in the National Semi-Pro tournament in Wichita, Kansas, August 12 to 24. The win follows a 9–7 victory Saturday, continuing the team’s bid for the national title. The Journal offers subscription details and gift options.
Byron White the University of Colorado All American will play for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season before Oxford University Rhodes scholarship. The $15 000 contract covers camping season only with Oxford delayed until January.
Yesterday's results show Chicago 1 3 and St. Louis 7 10 in the American games with Boston 6 2. Brooklyn 4 3 beat Pittsburgh 3 while Cincinnati 7 edged New York 6. Philadelphia 6 3 over Chicago. Newark 5 Buffalo 1. Toronto 6 Jersey City 4. Syracuse 4 1 over Rochester 2 6. Spud Chandler pitched eight hits over 12 innings to beat the White Sox.
Melvin Cobbett former city tennis champion wins four matches in a round robin city championship on Saturday afternoon defeating Ed Becker 6-1 8-6 Kenneth Jackson -1 7-6 Kirk Sawyer 6-0 6-2 and Berliner 6-0 6-1 Becker beats Lyons 6-0 1-6 6-0 while Lyons defeats Carl Hobon 3-4 6-8 and Olin Simmons 6-4 6-2 Bracken also defeats Simmons 6-4 6-2 A hospital match between Corry Warren State at North Warren was rained off with a makeup set for Sunday August 14 Titusville team visits next Sunday at 2 for a four man match.
Aug 1 report: Charley Burley, a Negro welterweight, meets Leon Zorrita of Los Angeles in the ten round main bout at Hickey Park. Burley seeks win as local crowd expects competitive action and title implications in the meetup.
Johnny Revelta of Evanston Illinois captured the St Paul Open at Keller Course with a 72 hole total of 276 strokes one under Goggin of San Bruno California and Sam Snead both made dramatic bids for the $18,800 top prize as Goggin three putted 17 and failed to eagle the last, Snead ended five under par with an 82-35-07 final stretch.
Australia and Japan meet in the North American Zone final in Montreal with the winner advancing to the inter zone. Australia completed a 5 0 victory over Mexico in Kansas City while Germany moved into inter zone with a 3 2 win in Berlin.
Tony Galento, a ranking heavyweight contender, worsened after a relapse from pneumonia. Dr. Joseph B. High said the fever returned and the infected left-lung lobe failed to clear, with temperature reports unconfirmed. Visitors remained barred from his room.
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