Corry City League urged to end season early
Corry city sports notes urge league action as Ei cos and Raymonds game called off due to no players. Writer urges league officials to fold the league, noting lack of interest, fan disappointment, and inability to pay regular salaries. Also covers Dempsey predicting Baer Louis bout, Grand American trapshooting at Vandalia, Ohio, and local prep football and golf notes.
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Giants Open Series With Cardinals Today
The league leading New York Giants start a crucial five game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at the Polo Grounds. The Cards, in second, seek to trim the Giants NL lead as Chicago trails. Yankees also pushed closer to Detroit with decisive westward wins.
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United Press
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Cadets of West Point to Attend Pitt Game
Army will bring 1200 cadets to Pittsburgh for the November 9 clash with the University of Pittsburgh at Pitt Stadium. Major L D Worsham and Lt W J Reason guided plans. cadets will parade on the field 45 minutes before kickoff and depart after a charity party at the William Penn hotel.
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University of Pittsburgh
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W. Don Harrison
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Wiliam Penn Hotel
American Assn Scores Roundup From Indianapolis to Columbia
Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 2 0 and Louisville 9 8 while St. Paul and Milwaukee loss to Toledo 2 0 and 4 2. Kansas City defeated Columbia 4 2. Noted players Gus Sonnenburg and Jim Browning, former giants of the world championship, contributed to the tally.
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Columbia
Ago
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Boxing manager apology read in Corry Armory note
The boxing manager Frank Walters of Irvine sent a written apology to Joe Fazio and the Corry boxing team and fans. He expressed deep regret for actions last Friday night and praised fair treatment by the Corry paper and sports editor.
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Yale
Corry
Corry Armory
West Penn Amateur Tourney Opens Today
In Pittsburgh on August 14 1938 Jack Benson defending champion and George Trainor of New Castle Field Club head the field as 74 amateurs tee off at South Hills Country Club for the West Penn amateur championship 18 holes qualify with 14 advancing to match play tomorrow and Friday Trainor and Benson posted strong showings in the West Penn Open at Wildwood Country Club earlier.
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United Piece
Pitsburgh
Jack Benson
George Trainer
New Castle Field Club
Western Pennsylvania
South Hills Country Club
Trainor
Benson
Wildwood Country Club
Pension cuts restored to Spanish War veterans
Roosevelt explained World War care differed from earlier wars with new benefits including compensation for dependents insurance hospitalization and vocational rehabilitation. Observers called the plan brave but ineffective. Senate leader Robinson expects a January vote on the bonus. Roosevelt likely to veto again. The House previously approved the vetoed bill and will push again. a two thirds vote seems likely in an election year. The president reluctantly signed away most Spanish War economies, anticipating a larger bonus battle next year.
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Congress
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
House
Greyhounds Favored to Win Harness Event
GOSHEN N August 14 A long lean horse Hanted Grayhound completes a harness racing card as bettors favor Greyhounds to win the featured event.
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Greyhound Favored In Hambletonian Renewal Stakes
Greyhound, a grandson of Peter the Great, dominates betting as a clear 1 to 2 favorite in the Hambletonian Stakes tenth renewal. Owned by E. J. Baker and driven by Ley Palin, the unbeaten trotter was set for a strong post and a notable ride after Baker’s agent urged against a large sale.
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Seo Palin
Baur advances to third round in Great Lakes tennis tourney
Byron Bauer of Erie, favored to win the singles title, moved to the third round by defeating Ross Mayer 6-0 6-1. Seeded entrants Joe Schmidt Erie Gorton Robinson Stamford Ont Healey Silar Sky Niagara Falls Harold Newman Jamestown and Paul Graebner Cleveland also won. Stafford of Niagara Falls edged 11-year-old Stanley Lerner of Cleveland in a dramatic match 4-6 26-19 11-?
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Great Lakes
Ross Mayer
Joe Schmidt
Gorton Robinson
Stamford
Healey Silarsky
Niagara Filla
Harold Newma
Jamestown
Paul Graebner
Cleveland
Wd Stafford
Niagara
Golf tournament at Corry club attracts large field
The Corry club hosts a major golf tournament with up to eighty players expected as both leading professionals and amateurs enter. After nine holes play was brisk despite cloudy skies with a favorable course, six prizes promised to top finishers.
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Corey
Sini
Corry Club
Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today’s Games
Yesterday's results show Boston 9 over Chicago 5, Philadelphia 14 over St Louis 1, Washington 4 over Detroit 3, New York 8 over Cleveland 4, and Montreal 7 over Baltimore 0. Today’s schedules include Boston at Chicago and Philadelphia at St Louis with several intercity matchups.
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New State Plight May Force Special Session
A stalled issue prompts bids and a rejected group of 14 bidders as officials plan readvertising with sinking fund amortization. A special session may be called to authorize borrowing to cover 1985 revenues through May 331, 1827 for old age and blind pensions, debt service, and repayment of special firms.
Senate Debate on Anti Nazi Question Stirs Congress
Washington Aug 4 The Senate weighed a proposal urging American athletes to withdraw from the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany over Nazi persecution of Jews and Catholics. Senator Gerry proposed the idea amid questions of how a Jewish athlete might fare in the German event.
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United States
Oklahoma scouts eye young players in sandlot tourney
Oklahoma Aug 1 reports scouts, called ivory hunters, attending the annual sandlot tournament to spot promising players for major leagues. They target young prospects, joining past stars Pepper Martin and Carl Hubbell as examples of country output. Perry arrives in New York amid tennis interest and possible engagement rumors with Helen Vinson. Temple University announces 41 football candidates report for practice Sept 3, led by veteran Dave Smukler.
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Ohio
R. Thompson
Dainsville
Charles Young
Springfield
Okwahoma Wty
Pepper
Martin and
Carl
Hutchell
Perry
New York
England
Helen Vinson
Warner
Philadelphia
Temple University
Doach Glenn
Pop) Warner
Dave Smukler
Ace
Gloversalle
Bryan Grant Among Leaders In Tennis Meet
Chicago August 14 Bryan Bitsy Grant is highlighted as a leading tennis contender as the national championship nears its September finish at Forest Hills. The profile notes his modest appearance and unorthodox style, praising his strategic aim to avoid errors by keeping the ball in play and relying on accuracy rather than power.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
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Forest Hills
United States
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Bitsy) Grant
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Atlanta
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Noel Coward
Bitsy Grant
Jealous Wife Kills Husband's Secretary in New York
In New York City on August 14, Mira Reismann shot and killed Virginia Leigh, 28, the secretary to her husband, Albert Reismann, a wealthy beauty parlor operator. After seven years of cohabiting with the secretary at home, Mira killed the young woman as her husband prepared to leave.
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Virginia Leigh
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