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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
2
The era's boxing talk centers on Leonard naming Sharkey Paolino Loughran and other contenders as top heavyweights. Eric Diehnist's piece hints at league plans and season splits, while Babe Ruth eyes home run milestones as Yankees press toward record goals. The Venango league shortens second half schedule as clubs adjust to five meetings each.
Baseball game notation shows Huth Wenthitlesa and Himes at bat with runs scored and errors noted. The text records several at bats, singles by Rogerr Harhiby and Waners MouWed, and two runs via Himes, Cobb referenced in a “Ty Cobb Tale” context.
United States victory in the 200 metre final at Amsterdam Stadium marks the Americans first win of the Olympic games. Jay Barbuti of the United States led from the stretch and won by a foot over Ball of Canada with Buehner of Germany third. Barbuti’s time was just under the Olympic record. Finland’s Ritola won the 1000 metre event, Nurmi second, and Lermond of Boston A. A. placed in the medal mix as the U.S. leads the Olympic point standings after multiple events.
Chicago August 3 Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis earned a decision over Les Marriner former University of Illinois football star in ten rounds at Mila Stadium. Wiggins improves with a clear victory while Marriner suffers his first defeat in his fifth heavyweight bout.
WPLARNIN AGAIN WITH MANDELL DETROWW Aug Baby Face Janes McLarnin of Ireland Canada and California proved again last night but is the outstanding contender for Sammy Mandell’s lightweight title by knocking out Stanislaus Lowry South American champion in the fourth round of their ten round scheduled bout. Bacha idne manager of Mandell tentatively urged altering the match to the fall here McLarnin and his manager Pop Wester believe the Gael lost his first fight to Mandell because he tried to “bos” Instead of his usual style This mistake will be corrected in his next bout with Mandell McLarnin said today.
Promoter Freddy Dailey announces the Erie card is complete. Fhanitit Rol of Cleveland meets Tony Brown of Jamestown in the six round semi final. Maxie Strub of Erie faces Eddie Walker of Philadelphia in a one round main event. Ray Collins of Warren meets Leslie McGrath of Jamestown in six rounds. Art Fairbanks of Jamestown meets Len Bargulski of Erie in a four round curtain raiser. Heavyweights are featured.
National League yesterday Pittsburgh routed Philadelphia 18 to 4 and New York beat Cincinnati 7 to 5 while St Louis topped Boston 6 to 1 and Brooklyn defeated Chicago 2 to 0. Current NL standings show St Louis 36, New York 54, Cincinnati 59, Chicago 49, Brooklyn 48, Boston 32, Philadelphia 28, Pittsburgh 40. Today’s NL games include Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, St Louis at Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn. American League yesterday Philadelphia 6, Cleveland 0 and New York 4, St Louis 8 with Chicago 6, Boston 8 and Detroit 4, Washington 4 in twelve innings. AL standings list New York 98, Philadelphia 66, Chicago 58, Cleveland 45, Detroit 41, Boston 38, Washington 45, 58. Today’s AL schedule shows New York at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit.
Tom Heene y of New Zealand wed Miss Martin Dunn of Port Washington New York last night. The ceremony took place here with Margulies, justice of the peace, officiating at a local general store setting. Heene y reportedly defeated Lin Hervyweight boxier Gene Tittmey last week.
The Warren golf team with eighteen players from the Conewango Country Club will visit Corry to play the Gorry club on the local course. A dinner will follow the 4 30 start, and officials list Corry players available to report by 2 o clock Saturday morning.
Gorry Amusement Company announces complete pictures of the Tunney Heeney heavyweight championship bout to be shown at Rex Theatre on August 15 and 16. Shamburg notes the films include a full final two rounds and are described as the finest footage of the event available.
Chester August 8 The speedboat Bogie driven by Leroy Druun began a run up the Mississippi from New Orleans toward the record for Robert Less but crashed into a log in fog thirty miles below here and was forced to abandon the attempt.
Chautauqua August 2 Over 1000 spectators from 0 illus of 150 miles watched a golf exhibition featuring Walter Hagen and Jack Cawsey versus Aubrey Boomer and Compston. Hagen and Cawsey pressed early, but Boomer and Compston claimed first honors after a tightly fought match. Hagen rallied with rare birdies to near parity, while Boomer and Compston posted best scores of 69 and 70 respectively, with Hagen equaling the course record at 69.
Walter Stewart of the St Louis Browns delivered a run scoring single in the 15th inning to beat the New York Yankees as Blue, O’Rourke, and Schang contributed in the Browns' late rally. Bob Mousel sparked with four hits in the early set.
Workmen at St Helen's church Darley England uncovered a painting of a galley ship showing rowers in remarkable preservation. The church, built around 600, is believed to have concealed the image for at least a thousand years, suggesting it dates back to early medieval times.
New York Daily News reports Gene Tunney suffered a severe head injury during training leading to withdrawal from a camp. Boxing details include a sparring incident with a partner, memory loss, and confusion before the bout in Chicago.
The report lists home run hitters and players from both leagues, names Ruth Gehrig and others, notes Yankees and Athletics figures, and gives brief game pairings for today including New York at St. Louis and Boston at Chicago. It also mentions league totals and a shortened summary of yesterday’s outcomes.
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