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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
6
Local sports column recaps varied items from city boxing and baseball scenes. Mentions hospital talks, boxers in amateur bouts, umpire Finucan’s resignation, player injuries, league changes, and upcoming events with a mix of humorous city anecdotes and regional sports chatter.
In a tight City Baseball League game Aeros edge Elios 3-2 on a ninth inning squeeze. Koestner earned the win as Kinney, Anderson and Group fueled a late rally while Matt Chase homered for Elios before the Aeros sealed it with a bases loaded sacrifice.
Elcos and Aeros clash at 2 30 on Washington Street grounds in a key standings battle. Prof Long expected to pitch for Elcos with rookie Rod Taylor for the Aeros as the teams chase important points.
Baseball standings show American League results with Cleveland over Chicago 8 to 3, Detroit 6 over St Louis 3, Washington 9 over Boston 5. National League games list Pittsburgh 6 over Chicago 1, St Louis 7 over Cincinnati 5, Brooklyn 4 over Boston 2, with today’s matchups including St Louis at Chicago and Cleveland at Detroit and New York at Washington. additional NL games Chicago at Cincinnati, Boston at New York, and Brooklyn at Philadelphia are on schedule.
Freddie Miller of Cincinnati, after 111 months abroad, arrives back in America planning his next bouts and a possible lightweight title challenge. He wants frequent fights to stay in shape and earn more money, with a goal toward Canzoneri or defending his featherweight title in Europe or the U.S. He will resume fighting August 14 in Cincinnati against Roger Bernard, with Maurice Holtzer as a potential next challenger. Miller’s European record includes 34 wins in 87 bouts across seven countries with about 300,000 spectators and roughly $40,000 in purses. He trained via photo-guided instructions from manager Pete Reilly during his stay, a method that aided upon returning to the ring.
In Southampton New York on August 2 the Meadow Club invitation tennis event reached the semi finals after suspending doubles. Top seed Brunkie Parker of Detroit faced Glifford Sutter for a finals berth while Henry Culley of Santa Barbara met J Gilbert Hall of South Orange for the other final spot.
Pittsburgh August 2 threatening weather forced postponement of the Greenlee Field exhibition featuring heavyweight champion Jimmy Braddock. Officials planned to fix a new date for Braddock’s next appearance to avoid conflicts with his heavy barnstorming schedule.
Detroit Tigers sit 21 percent better than their 1934 pace on Aug 2 as they ride a sweeping lead over the Yankees. The squad, powered by stronger batting and aided by Yankee struggles, moved to 31 games ahead after a 6-4 win over the Browns while Cleveland and Chicago results shuffled the NL and AL standings.
In Indianapolis on August 2 four golfers advanced to the semi finals of the Lit annual links tournament. The field started with 196 players, and none of the four previously reached this stage in competitive play. Contenders are Joe Cotia of St. Paul, BI Russel of Indianapolis, Robert Toms of Long Beach, and Frank Strafu Byoollyn.
Veteran Pittsburgh pitcher Waite Hoyt entered in the ninth with Chicago Cubs threatening and halted the rally, securing a tense relief appearance. Hoyt, noted for his long career, preserved the game's late lead and earned decisive support from the bullpen.
A dozen or more leading golf stars announced their entry for the Hershey Open at Hershey Country Club on August 24 28 and 24 with $4000 in prizes. Players include Walter Hagen Jimmy Thompson Henry G Picard and Johnny Regolta.
Jamestown fighter Tuch, known as a pre Olympic welterweight champion, enters Selaron Park ring at 9 pm to clash with Akron’s Harry Dettmad. Dettmad’s reputation as a foe to champions cited, while Clark’s win over Irvine Pease, a Canadian middleweight champion, has him favored.
Boston Aug 7 A formal resignation ends Fuchs long run with the Braves. He waives his rights to majority holdings after meeting financial obligations and cleans out his Braves Field desk. Tribesmen he leaves behind esteem him as he departs the organization that valued his leadership since 1925. Sherman favored to take Union City Athletics game tomorrow, rosters include Corry players.
Indianapolis defeated 4 to 10 while Milwaukee led 1-1 and Louisville posted 10. Kansas City 5 and Toledo 6 showed varied results with St Pauls the only scheduled game.
In a March issue a commitment is noted in Roan Democrat wood parish section. The brief item mentions Becratar and other names linked to local civic affairs.
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