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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
2
In a busy sport round up, Drakes fielding a possible strong lineup against a rival semi pro squad, with Koestner delivering decent five innings. Other items feature Jesuit and Loyola football prayer practices, local baseball officiating plans, and upcoming games including Dunkirk Alcos at Marien.
Raymonds and Washington Lumich, favored to win the second half, clash in the opener of tomorrow’s doubleheader. Aero Supply faces Gerry Jamestown in the second game as Kip Anderson’s Ways seek a late push. Coates and Haenel expected to start for the Aeros with Koestner available in relief. the Raymonds aim to rebound after a rough start to the second half. In a second brief, Howard Setzler Jr. is noted as the youngest Sigma Gamma member at four months old, celebrated by about 200 fraternity members.
Bernard J. Nilles argues fans question if dissension and weak hitting plague the Pirates as manager Pie Traynor bears the blame. A box-score study shows unsteady pitching, stifled bats, and mediocre fielding while aging stars slow progress. The piece urges youth in the battery, more chances for youngsters, another big hitter, and a reliable pinch hitter to reverse a pennant slide.
Shute of Philadelphia shot 77 in the second qualifying round of 18 holes at the Canadian Open to reach a 36 hole total of 148 and secure a spot among the final 60 for medal play. Parks Jr of Pittsburgh stood at 146 after 36 holes with Diegel and Armour leading. Zurlinden of Erie appeared earlier.
Henry McLemore surveys a bustling London scene with Derby drama as Windsor Lad nips Colombo and Australian star Shields defeats Viking McGrath. The piece notes Ascot wins, Perry’s flair, Cyril Tolley’s pink-ball brilliance, and London as the world’s sports capital with wide crowds and varied events.
Leo Diegel of Germantown built a four stroke lead after the opener in Toronto as the Canadian Open began its second qualifying round. Diegel shot 66, four ahead of Tommy Armour, with Sarazen, Hagen, and Laffoon far behind. The field included stars Gen. Garezan and Walter Hagen, who trailed by 12 strokes with 77s.
Aug 4 report from Pittsburgh on the 1st annual national public links championship. Hawaiian Arthur Armstrong, a 1 year old Honolulu entry, is favored to win, facing Lorain Young of San Antonio in the semi finals after two upset wins. Dave Mitchell of Indianapolis and Jos Goria of St Paul meet in the other semi. Armstrong is noted for long drives and strong form this week.
Boston, now fourth, trails by nine games as Grove’s underachieving arm raises questions about Connie Mack’s winter sale. The Red Sox beat Washington 4 and lost three to New York, while other league action shows Gerrish and Gehringer sparking rallies for Detroit and Chicago’s Hagl ish powering a Cubs win.
Corry Grange No 54 plans a regular session Saturday evening with all members urged to attend. An 1A program inseen arranged.
Yesterday in the American League St Louis beat Detroit 3 0 and Cleveland won 0 0 with New York scoring 12 against Boston while Chicago beat St Louis 6 2 and Boston topped New York 8 0. In the International league Toronto 7 18 Baltimore 4 5 Syracuse 7 Buffalo 6. Today Philadelphia visits New York St Louis at Cleveland and Chicago at Detroit with other games listed. Yesterday heroics include Lou Gehrig with a four for four day, Debs Garris driving in the winning runs, Al Lopez homer to help Dodgers beat Phillies, and Ed Brandt shutting out Gianna for Braves.
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