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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1932
Page
2
Babe Didrikson Zaharias leads Texas optimism toward Olympic glory with a second triumph cited as a hallmark of her rising dominance. Sports notes trace pitching trends in the National League, new meets, and local club actions as Jamestown events loom.
The James town Orioles plan a Sunday 8 pm showdown against the Corry Merchants at the new ball park. Stan Carlson may start for Corry to face Babe Haenel. Orioles bring a star roster after a strong May, having won 24 of 31, with Red Arm leading hitters and a deep pitching staff including Davison Mikey Reynolds Larson and Peterson.
Pitts burgh Crawfords, world renowned colored baseball club, make first appearance at Celoron Park on Sunday August 7 in a 4A doubleheader against the Jamestown Spiders. Team funded by a Pittsburgh millionaire, with a $150000 stadium, draws heavy demand as Jamestown strengthens with Mike Martinek and Joe Rigge. Includes ULec joining as Jamestown second baseman.
At New York Ray Nupatitang of Williamsburg defeated Ralph Landis of Brooklyn by decision in an eight round bout. In another result Tnyin of Texas defeated Johnny Gali of Brooklyn by decision in an eight round fight.
In Los Angeles a flagbearing clash marred the 5000 meter final as Ralph Hill of Oregon and Law Aleksander Lehtinen of Finland battled to the finish. Lehtinen won in a new world record time while Hill also finished near the mark amid crowd booing and a lengthy judges' decision. Billy Carr won the 10000 meter race in a fast time, Eastman set a record for Stanford, and the decathlon standings lingered as more events were planned.
Report lists baseball scores with Newark defeating Toronto 6 to 3 in the first game and Newark 10 to Toronto percentage, plus multiple other results including Baltimore 8 Buffalo 2 first game and Buffalo 10 Baltimore 1 in extra innings. Rochester and Jersey City appear in first and second rounds with mixed outcomes.
Corry golfers fall to a 1 1 2 out of Moon Brook Country Club near Jamestown for an opening loss in the Allegheny Valley Golf Association event. Moon Brook and North Penn lead Class B while Warren and Titusville top Class A as Meadville forfeits. Moon Brook defeats Meadville by forfeit and Corry loses to Moon Brook in Class B afternoon play.
Union City lad Chesley from near Union City set to debut on amateur card at Corry A C facing Johnny Ame from Erie trainer Dempsey organizes the weight bout. Chesley in fine trim after workouts and aiming to reenter the ring for Friday night show. Zivicin matchup promises a tough rival in Jol y Zivie, a capable foe with strong punch. Dempsey hints at two more hopefuls possibly added, subject to program changes.
Reported Olympic 40 meters record by William Cams and Ales Wilson with Finland and Canada rivals. 5 000 meters results show Lauri Lekgin first and Rath AM second. A game between Corry Merchants and Moose was canceled due to weather with plans to reschedule later.
Curry A C supporters push for a wrestling card at Athletic Field to back a boxing program. Plans center on promising local talent Weed and a return match with a New York state mat artist, with two or three additional wrestlers to bolster a potential show on a percentage basis.
Eighty thousand fans saw the opening game at Cleveland Stadium last Sunday. Out of town fans will get another chance tomorrow to see the Indians in action in the world’s greatest stadium featuring a bargain bill with two games. Al Altrock and Schueth will perform comedy acts and a Canity Caddy stunt. Cleveland and Washington vie for third place as New York leads. Yankees are due for a slump. Jimmy Mays homered and singled in three trips, while Baby Ruth and Low Gebrig show in the Yanks-White Sox game.
Fragmentary text discusses Arthur Colegrave and national adverts with references to taxation, government efficiency, and public safety. It mentions a new bureau, government experts, and disputes over spending. also notes a Rockaway display and plans for Radio City style broadcasting facilities with a $20,000,000 budget, plus references to police and crime.
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