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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1933
Page
2
New York headlines a rough western swing as Washington widens its lead. Senators, on a six-game win streak, beat the Yankees 4 3 to extend dominance while New York staggers with seven losses in 12 starts.
Aug 14 report from Iowa City notes Ossie Solem enters second year as coach with a deep line and star sophomores. Expected key players include Lloyd Hofman and Francis Schammer, plus junior Charles Mau. Sophomore backs Garrri Davis, Jayne, Haltom boost depth as schedule lists Northwestam, Bradley Tech, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa State, Michigan, Nebraska with homecoming Oct. 28.
The report highlights key performances from yesterdays games. Hurst Pattie leads with two Phil wins over the Giants, while Hank Greenberg and Franc Dolkack shine for the Phillies. Tigers contribute a single and a triple in a late rally, Reds feature homer streaks, and Browns pitcher Matté posts two strong showings. A cradle tale from Melrose Massachusetts notes a 00 year old cradle linked to colonial ancestry and historic landowners.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered standings lines for multiple teams and cities including New York Pittsburgh Chicago Boston St Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn and others with partial scores and codes. Hard to extract a coherent event but reveals a tied or close race across several teams in a regional context.
Yesterday's results include Detroit 6 Chicago 1 in 17 innings and Boston 19 Philadelphia 10. Other scores feature Cleveland 3 3, St Louis 3 2, Washington 4 New York 3, Boston 6 0, Brooklyn 2 11, St Louis 3 4, Cincinnati 2 2, Chicago 3 Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 2 New York 1, International 4 1 Montreal Rochester 5 0 Albany 1 Newark Buffalo 2. Today Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland and New York at Philadelphia are listed as scheduled games only.
Sidney Wood of New York defeated defending champion Clifford Sutter of New Grissoms in straight sets 6 1 6 4 to win the Eastern grass court championship at Westchester Country Club. Wood, ranked No.4 nationally, carried the title in the Newsport tournament as the surprise champion.
Aug 4 report from Veterans of Foreign Wars speedway details multiple crashes during a Sunday program in Detroit. Pete Sutton and John Jackie among drivers, plus Bobby Verlsac an injured spectator. two drivers reported in serious condition in hospital.
Helen Moody seeks her eighth national singles crown at the U S Championships in Forest Hills New York facing Dr Esther Bartosh of California in the first round Moody would tie the eight title record if she defeats Miss Helen Jacobs Moody returns to eastern tournament after two years away due to back injury and missed the recent weightman Cup matches Jacobs also advances through a tough draw as she eyes the final.
In Titusville Union City edged Titusville 3 to 2 in 12 innings after a tight pitchers' duel between Babe Haenel and Bill Alderman. Haenel limited the Indies to seven hits, while Alderman allowed 21 singles but was light in the late innings. The decisive run scored on a Staples single after Stan Roy's triple and W. Alderman's single.
In Chicago on August 14 Western polo stars edged the Eastern team captained by Fomyny Hitchcock 16 to 1. Devil Smith led Western with six goals, while Hitchcock assisted with five as Smith and Wilmer Bossecke highlighted a strong Western attack despite an injury to Texam. The series continues with a potential playoff next Sunday if needed.
A packed Madison Square Garden sees Maxie Rosenbloom defending light heavyweight honors in a 19 round clash with Dyna mite Jackson in Los Angeles, while Midget Wolgast faces Pete Sanstol in a 10 round bout at Coney Island. Also Patsy Perrett meets Isidoro Gustanaga in an 18 round summer indoor show as part of the week’s boxing program in New York.
Frankie Bojorski a McKean milk peddler faces a rugged foe in Dublin next Friday night as he seeks to even the score with top lightweight contender Barney Ross. The card features Primo Camera in a four round exhibition, and Jimmy Gilligan of Pittsburgh versus Marty Boyle of Meadville in a six round bout.
National Rifle Association officials announced a major shooting tourney at the Marine Corps range in Quantico Virginia from August 16 to 19. The event will include thirteen rifle and four pistol matches featuring middle Atlantic shooters and units from civil and military organizations competing for the NRA trophy and other honors.
Gene Sarazen, the veteran Italian star, defeats Willie Goggin 6 and 4 to reclaim the Professional Golf Association championship title he held in 1922 and 1923. The victory at Blue Mound comes after a long comeback, with Sarazen defying doubters and joking rivals who claimed he was washed up.
William H. Stocker and Staton Haights opened the West Penn open with a 72 as early leader at West Penn. Stocker shot 87 on the back nine after a 35 on the front. Other notables included Walter Loeffler 73 and Vincent Fidred 73, with several players from Beaver Valley to Pittsburgh and nearby towns posting 74 to 78 as the tournament started.
Clearfield swimmer Jerry Vernon unofficially broke the 40 yard breaststroke record in a Punxsutawney Clearfield meet, clocking 27.9 seconds. His team won 60 to 18 as teammates contributed key firsts and relay points.
The Corry Merchants beat the Titusville Independents as Babe Harel pitched well and Zibby Walters shifted to second base. Canado City hosts the rematch in two weeks while Melvin Cobbet and Dick Powers skip Mine county tennis. The Hi le netters crushed Niagara Falls 9 16 to 1 and other notes cover Tony Can goneri bets, Swede Hansen signings, and local golf headlines.
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