Armstrong trains for title bout with Ambers at Polo Grounds
United Press reports Henry Armstrong, who has won 36 of his last 38, trains for a 15 round decision bid against Lightweight Champion Lou Ambers next Wednesday night. Manager Eddie Mead says Ambers is the toughest opponent yet, and Armstrong is improving his footwork with moonlight pantomime boxing against Lou Feldman to sharpen his moves and timing.
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Yankees and Indians meet in pivotal three game set
The Yankees travel to Cleveland for a crucial three game series that could decide the American League pennant. Bob Feller faces the Yankees in the opener, Johnny Allen starts tomorrow, and Mel Harder is slated for the final game as rain affected schedule changes loom.
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Pirates Near Pennant Talk as Fans See World Series Hope
Pirates fans increasingly expect a pennant as Corry followers admit a strong Buc outfit could clinch down the stretch. Despite not yet clinching, many foresee a World Series bid with the team showing rising late-season drive.
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Ball player dies in New Castle historic league era
William Aspery, 5, a professional ball player in the Ohio Pennsylvania League in 1906 and 1907, was found dead in a vacant lot in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He apparently suffered a stroke.
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Pirates Hold Big Lead Yet Lose In Wide MLB Day
New York and Pittsburgh plagued by losses as Pirates drop 4-3 to Bees while Giants and Cubs stumble. Yankees push AL lead to 214 games with an 8-4 win over Detroit as White Sox sweep Athletics in a doubleheader. Bonura homered for Washington in a 10-4 win over St. Louis.
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Rosenbloom to Meet Pastor in Hollywood Bout
Maxie Rosenbloom the 24 year old light heavyweight veteran and former 360 fight veteran meets clever young Bob Pasor in a Gilmore Stadium bout billed as a near sellout with about 30000 expected. Rosenbloom plans last ring appearance and will stage theatrical antics between rounds as he pursues acting engagements and nightclub appearances.
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Quarter Final Golf Matches Start Next Week at Corry CC
The Corry Country Club launches quarter final golf matches in the President's Cup early next week after weekend play. Contenders include Charles Shuss, Harry Wrone in the indoor death match, Horton Davis vs Murray Olds, Bob Waite vs Jack Krone, and R Kemper against Paul Burkhardt. Current quarter finalists are George Orcutt, Howard Sheen, Melvin Nast, and Leo Hoylen. The club's board approved forming the Corry Tennis Association and upgrading courts. membership is 50 cents for the rest of the season with clubhouse privileges except golf play. Women’s match play begins Sunday in the Ladies President's Cup. Local ladies at Warren Country club include Mrs Mabel Larson, Miss Joe St Clair, and Mrs Howard Sheen. The Corry team visits Maplehurst at Jamestown Sunday and North East teams play here Wednesday with Meadville and Erie Lake Shore clubs arranging matches.
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Baseball fan injured in near riot after Akron game
August 5 Erie report details a late ninth inning melee at General Electric Field during the Middle Atlantic League doubleheader with Akron. Harold Taylor of Lawrence Park suffered a deep scalp wound when struck by a mask used by umpire Charlie Whittle in self-defense as he advanced. Akron won 8-7 after Erie argued a close call at home plate fateful to the outcome. Sailors took the opener 6-3. Police kept Taylor from re-engaging Whittle after treatment by Dr. George S. Durbin.
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Antonio Crowned United States Southpaw Champion
RYM New Jersey August 5 Alex Antonio of Roselle Golf Club Linden New Jersey won the United States southpaw golf title today. He defeated Alvin Everett of Rome Georgia one up in the 36 hole final, avenging last year’s semi final loss.
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Yesterday's Hero Larry Frenich Shuts Out Giants
Larry Frenich, the Cubs' youth pitcher, returned to form after an uneven season to blank the Giants, delivering a standout performance. The game showcased Frenich's regained control and key early strikeouts that sealed the shutout.
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Yanks and Indians in Single Game Sunday in Cleveland
Corry fans traveling to Cleveland Sunday will see the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians play a single game instead of a doubleheader as reported last night. If rained out, today or tomorrow could swell the program to a twin bill. Msi Harder is slated to start for Cleveland against the Yankees in this key early season clash.
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West Penn amateur final set after semi finals
Knox Young Jr and Mike Evans advanced to the West Penn amateur golf final at Shannopin Country Club. Young, the medalist, defeated Frank Souchak 1 up while Jack Walmsley also fell by the same margin as Evans earned his place. A separate brief notes golfer Hanna, 48, of Jamestown, N Y, died of a heart attack yesterday while playing golf. The funeral will be held in Jamestown.
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Soose Hand Injury Keeps Boxer Out Two Weeks
Pittsburgh Aug 5 Billy Soose of Farrell Pennsylvania middleweight boxer says injury to his right hand will keep him from action for at least two weeks He injured the hand while defeating Al Quaill here and aggravated it Tuesday night by knocking out Eric Lawson at Clearfield Pennsylvania
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Yesterday's Results From American and National Leagues
Scores from yesterday include New York and Detroit with 4 runs each, Washington 40 over St. Louis 4, Chicago 8 7, Philadelphia 2 3, and Boston 4 over Pittsburgh 3 in the National section. International games list Montreal 4 over Jersey City 2 and Toronto 8 over Baltimore 2. American Association results show Kansas City 7 1 and St Paul 2 2, with Indianapolis 3 over Toledo 2 and Milwaukee 4 over Minneapolis 2. Remaining fixtures include Louisville Columbus and Pittsburgh at New York plus Cincinnati at Brooklyn and St Louis at Philadelphia.
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Thunderstorm hits Olympia Fields golf marathon
A thunderstorm at Olympia Fields Golf Course disrupted J. Smith Ferrebse's bid to capture undisputed rights to an old Virginia plantation and $2,500 in side bets during a long golf marathon.
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Frattini Wins Narrow Over Mexican Rival in New York
Mike Frattini, Italian welterweight, defeated Bobby Pacha of Mexico in a ten round upset at the Fort Hamilton army reservation New York. The bout featured heavy infighting with Frattini bleeding Pacha’s right eye from the third round onward. No knockdowns occurred. Frattini weighed 147 pounds to Pacha's 145.
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