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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1934
Page
2
Local sports notes highlight Aero Supply’s strong players Hall Dimick and Jimmy Staples and a big weekend lineup. Corry misses entry to Northwestern Pennsylvania tennis championships after a late form failure. Mayor Moores and Director Hindman invest in local sports funding, while baseball fans back the Tigers for the American League pennant amid broader regional chatter.
In a City Baseball League doubleheader Gerry fans saw the Aero Supply defeat the Washington Tanch 1 to 0 on the nightcap, extending a string of consecutive wins. The Corry Jamestown Raymonds game followed, Maroney’s shifts gave their side a 13 to 9 win, with heavy hitting and errors marking a rugged afternoon.
A crowded evening at Nagin Field featured Aero Supply overpowering Washington Lunch 6 to 2 with Koestner allowing only four hits and two by Cobbutty. Jimmy Staples and Pier made standout catches in left and right as Koestner and Haenel matched eight strikeouts each. The Corry Jamestown nine added a second City League win, led by Austin’s three hits and a strong defense from Swantek as they defeated the Raymonds in a late rally.
Report from Wattsboro notes Beaverdam won yesterday with a 222 to 2 score after a disputed game. The bank was allegedly manipulated to inflate the Cor Fy bors appearance to 2500.
Fourth inning details show Aeros-Dimick out by Sproveri and multiple plays at plate including Cobbett's injury and substitutions. Fifth to Seventh innings record fielding, batting and base running from Acroa to Abtes with numerous outs and advancements, ending mid inning with Mountain singled but runner out attempting reach.
Beaverdam's Beaverdam nine fell 12 to 2 as Jackson struck out 22, allowing four hits. Oc Kinney powered the win with bases loaded, adding two more hits. Teammates Al Baressi Jimmy Staples and Jackson contributed two hits each. Beaverdam players included Bob Owens George Sproyers and Cun nings.
In a Saturday skeet meet at Hate Creek range Shoemaker and Sulivan led with 18 points each while Dr O Hare Kepel and Depew trailed. Many muffed plays and fanned batters marked the chaotic score sheet with several errors and misreads as the semi weekly contest produced a flurry of outs and singles.
Detroit riding a twelve game streak and bidding to extend their lead as they face the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mick Cochrane will start for Detroit as the Tigers seek three wins in four against New York, while Babe Ruth’s last regular appearance at Beantown’s Be Beantype Park is noted with an even split for Boston.
A fragmented sports column by Henry McLemore mixes boxing and golf chatter from augmented reports. It mentions Mickey Walker, Jitte Trish man, Corbett TM, Jess Sweetser, George Dunlap and George Lett among others while noting Belmont track sprint features and Frank Shields Lester Stee len cannonball services.
Penn-Drakes split Saturday games defeating Valvolines 17 to 3 after crushing Petrolia 14 to 2 at Chatter Pie. Gardner starred on the mound with eight strikeouts as Butler's nine hits clustered in the second inning. The article also notes a judicial bid in Portland to interdict sale of alcohol to a husband.
Pacific coast pitcher Osborne, from the Missions, is set to join the Pittsburgh Pirates on a future delivery basis for 1935. He is 21, 5 feet 11 inches, 180 pounds, right handed, with a strong fastball and curve. Born in California, he now lives in San Francisco and is expected to contribute immediately if given a shot.
United Press reports Noble Rise of Purdue will coach a college eleven facing the Chicago Bears at Soldiers Field on August 31. Dick Fanley of Northwestern and Bob Zuppke of Illinois assist, following a nationwide voting poll where Ku ver earned top honors with 261,485 points.
Saturday results show Jamestown 13 over Raymonds V Aero Supply with Wash Towel 0. American league scores Detroit 5 Cleveland 4, New York 7 Boston 1, St Louis 2 Chicago 1, Philadelphia 1 Washington 1. National league Chicago 7 Cincinnati 6, Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston New York. International Baltimore 9 Buffalo 0. Today’s schedule open with no fixed matchups. Chinese History authentic laws noted for year 2807 BE.
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