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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1938
Page
6
New York Yankees routed the Cleveland Indians 6-1 as Bob Feller struggled with wildness and the Yankees tallied early and late. Bump Hadley held Cleveland to two hits while New York exploited the mistakes for a comfortable win. Weather delays and other AL and NL actions filled the day.
The Corry Country Club reports strong financials with receipts near 41,946 dollars and expenditures around 1,078 dollars, plus a healthy cash balance and rising course improvements. It notes the men’s baseball contingent heading to Cleveland for a Yankee-Indian game and highlights Yankees’ resurgence and White's rising star status.
Chicago's Bobby Riggs and New York's Sidney B. Wood Jr. clash in the Meadowl Club's annual men's invitation final, a key eastern tennis season event. The winner may contend for the No 2 singles spot on this year's Davis Cup team as selection looms.
A flawed autopsy report from Lexington Kentucky on August 6 reveals that the famous Whitsry atcebore died from inflammation of the lower intestine. Autopsy performed by Dr. Charlee Haygard with colleagues from the University of Kentucky present.
Babe Ruth returned to the Brooklyn coaching box after a hospital day where he donated blood for a transfusion to Julia Ruth, his 22 year old daughter by a prior marriage. The operation occurred at Manhattan Eye Ear Nose and Throat hospital with Ruth nearby in the stands at Hobbets Field, urging the Dodgers in their game with Cincinnati.
Harrisburg Aug 6 The Game Commission announced the revocation of 242 hunter licenses for periods from one to ten years in a campaign to curb careless handling of firearms. The commission said drastic measures are needed to deter persistent violators and protect public safety.
Anxious to extend their winning streak beyond two straight, Meadville Titusville prepares to meet Hookles Tulona of Mentyiliu at Gar ter Field tomorrow afternoon at two.
In yesterday's results New York beat Cleveland 1 to 9 and Boston 9 to 1 while Detroit 8 and St. Louis 8 tied after 10 innings. Philadelphia and Washington played Chicago to a draw as did New York and Pittsburgh. International play saw Toronto 6 Baltimore 4 and Buffalo 0 8 Syracuse 4 2. American Association reports Milwaukee and Minnesota game notes plus Louisville 10 Columbus and Toledo 7 0. Today features New York at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit among others.
Hollywood Aug 6 Maxie Rosenbloom said he would retire again if he cannot secure a fight with Joe Louis. He defeated Bob Pastor in a 10 round bout, using smart tactics to outbox the younger challenger though labored at times. Pastor started strong, but Rosenbloom took control, leaning on experience and elbows as Pastor faded.
Knox Young Jr. defeated Mike Evans two up to win the West Penn Amateur Golf Association championship at Shannopin Country Club. Young led early with two birdies on the first two greens, Evans tied around the turn, and Young regained the lead on holes 14 and 15, holding on to finish two up.
Former city tennis champion Melvin Cobbett extended his undefeated run in the city championship with four victories including a straight set win over Dick Lyons. Cobbett also defeated Paul Meerdink and The Williams, while Bob Bracken remained undefeated with a win over Larl Hixson. Lyons, also at 14 matches, beat Carroll and Taylor and downed Whippa. A four man Tuanville team will face a local squad tomorrow on Third Avenue Court in doubles and possibly singles.
The Pittsburgh Pirates football team gathered in Pittsburgh preparing for a move to their Loretto training camp. Up to 45 players are expected, with 35 already at camp tonight and light workouts scheduled tomorrow. Whizzer White, new Colorado star, is expected next week as the team rebuilds around him.
Union City Pa August. The Titusville American Legion nine defeated Erie 5 to 4 here last night despite being out hit 10 to five. Titusville capitalized on four Erie errors to plate all its runs in the second and third innings. Erie tallied three runs in the first and one in the sixth.
Yesterday’s hero Bob Seeds, newly called up from Newark, belted a two run homer in the seventh to lift the Terrymen to a 5-3 victory over the Pirates. Seals’ late swing sparked the win as New York maintained momentum.
Bill Harris, bought by the Boston Red Sox to bolster the Beantowners pitching, gets another major league chance at age 12. He has likely a record for traveling, having appeared with 20 clubs since starting in 1821.
Chicago August 6 T Smith Perebee tired but determined played 144 golf holes from dawn to darkness to claim a $2,500 cash prize and a half interest in a $40,000 Virginia plantation. He set a strict limit of 5 strokes per hole, with his best round 90 and highest total 290 as he faced rival Fret Tuer in a wager to settle management disputes over the Princess Anne County land.
New York Aug 6 Boston first baseman Foxx tops American League with .358 average to seize batting lead from Cleveland’s Averill who slips to .355. Lombardi of Cincinnati holds NL crown at .356 as Berker and McCormick post high marks. Pitchers Clanton and others post wins. leaders list includes runs, doubles, triples, homers, and steals with players from Boston New York Detroit Cincinnati Philadelphia and Cleveland.
Warren Aug 6 The wearhee nan weather continues to hamper Warren Munse ball club as heavy rain washed out the second attempt to meet Homestead Grays. A new date is set for Sunday afternoon when the St Marys Colts visit, seeking a game on clearer ground.
George Pipgras, former Yankees and Red Sox pitcher, will make his first American League umpiring start in three years today. He will work behind the plate with Willian McLowan and Joe Rue in a Washington Chicago White Sox doubleheader, postponed yesterday due to rain.
In the President's top tournament at the Corry County Club Marvin Naat posted 13 and 2 victory over Howard Sheri Murry Qida beating Horton Davis 2 jip and Paul Burlarut losing 14 Robert temper 2 and 1.
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