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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
6
Local notes report a new Washball tournament idea to draw large entry lists. Several city teams including Church Mustball League contenders and Stanford Hose Co. are expected to participate with prizes to be awarded the winners.
Corry All Stars to provide entertainment as the City Baseball League voted to disband for the rest of the season. Lack of fan and player interest plus financial losses in recent weeks led to the collapse. Bills will be collected over the next two weeks and submitted for payment. No games are scheduled for tomorrow.
The first annual district horseshoe pitching championship begins tonight at 6 oclock on West 12th Street with 12 contestants in the fifth flight. Fourth flight action is Saturday at Glenwood Park, third flight Saturday at Malleable courts, second flight Sunday morning, and the championship flight Sunday afternoon on Malleable courts. The automatic seeding system, used in championship golf, dictated the pairings for each fight.
James Red Mason 67, longtime Pittsburgh fight promoter, died last night in Chicago. He trained with Jim Corbett, fought Jack Dempsey exhibitions, and mentored Harry Greb who later rose to prominence. Mason will be buried in Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh.
Yesterday's scores show Boston 3 over Chicago 1 Detroit 6 over Washington 3 Philadelphia 6 over St Louis 3 New York 3 over Cleveland 1 National Philadelphia 9 over Pittsburgh 4 Boston 8 over Cincinnati 0 New York 5 over St Louis 4 Chicago 11 over Brooklyn 3 Today's schedule lists Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York
Baie Aug 1. Original 64 entrant field for the Great Lakes men's singles narrowed to four at Hunter's Lodge. Defending champion Byron Bauer of Erie leads the semis after a 8-1 6-0 win over Abe Cohen. Wingerd of Grand Rapids, Sklarsky of Niagara Falls, and Gordon Robinson of Stamford Ont follow with straight-set wins. Bauer meets Sklarsky and Wingerd faces Robinson in the 2:80 PM semifinal.
Union City will welcome two Erie teams to the new ball park tonight and tomorrow afternoon. The local squad, described as strong, will face the colored invaders who were defeated here earlier in the week. General Electrics from Eve are slated to visit tomorrow, with both games expected to attract Corry fans and offer competitive action.
Mrs D B Sinclair of Dathan Ai endorses San-Cura Ointment claiming it saved her daughter from blood poisoning and aided healing. The ad touts San-Cura Soap for cleansing and treating cuts burns bruises and minor wounds and urges purchase at druggists for 85 cents ointment 25 cents soap.
Harrisburg debate over whether high school athletic events fall under the state four percent amusement tax. Secretary Kalodner will base a ruling on legal advisability after a conference with deputy attorney general Schockley and department officials. College contests are taxed. federal rules differ. The decision hinges on emergency legislation and educational sponsorship rules.
Weekly skeet results list Fogle and Hawkins tying for top with 21 points, Wilson of Erie at 19, Dr O Hare 11, and doubles totals across stations 1 through 7 showing Hawkins 18 and Fogle 18. Raymond Manufacturing employees also posted scores on their first trip to the traps with Martin 16 1, Crapser 11 2, Heerlein 12, Knapp 11, Baker 8, Bder 4, Huntley 2.
Lonniaus Lakh Pa ATZ 16 Although some district stars miss due to National Amateur qualifying, the Tri-State Amateur at Oakland Beach Monday to Wednesday promises big play with entries from eastern Ohio, western New York and western Pennsylvania for a 72 hole medal event Monday morning. Yesterday's hero Umpire Bill Stewart ended a 5-4 Giants win over the Cardinals in the ninth. American all'n scores include St Paul 12 Louisville 2 Toledo 4 Milwaukee 1 Columbus 8 Kansas City 0.
Union City hosts an amateur boxing card on August 28 at the baseball park headlined by Johnny Boyle of Union City versus Johnny Sewn mens in the main event. George Wranz faces Bob Lindquist of Erie in the semi final while Bud Palit challenges Popilyst-Cuona and Harvey Woolstrin meets J B Schl in lead up bouts.
In Pittsburgh on August 10, four golfers advanced to the Western Pennsylvania Amateur Golf Tour semi finals at South Hills Country Club. Jack Krull and Joe Rayton Jr faced off, while Fred Weapner and Fred Grand played each other. Grand and Rayton had notable prior wins, and Barrett Melvin had defeated Jack Benson in a first round match before losing to Brand in the second. Brand later overcame Regis Wolff for another win.
Ralph Chong, Chinese middleweight, arrived in Pittsburgh for a one round main bout against Al Quaill at Hickey Park Millville on Monday. He worked out at a gym on arrival and planned another session Saturday and Sunday to reach peak renown for the match.
SRIB Aug 16 Bill Richardson top amateur at Lake Shore Golf Club tied the course record with 70 after a 42 on the front and 28 on the back. The mark equalizes the existing best held jointly by Carl Moser and Normman Gaylord confirming his place among the club's elite players.
An Orguarawhcon meeting for a mushball tournament will be held tonight at 8 at the Salvation Army hall in the city. A large entry list, about 16 teams expected, with squads from the city and surrounding area eligible to compete. All squads planning to enter must have a representative present at the meeting.
Aug 16 Fred Weppner, Pittsburgh field club amateur, upset Fred Brand Jr. Shannapin in the western Pennsylvania amateur golf championship semifinal, winning on the 17th green 2 and 1. Jack Kraft, a newcomer, advanced to the final by defeating Joe Royston Jr. 6 and 5.
The Stanford Hose mushball team lost yesterday afternoon to Durkeyville by a slim margin at the Later Field.
The St Louis Cardinals push to hold second in the National League as Frankie Frisch plans to start Dizzy Dean against the New York Giants. Dean carries a cold but is in uniform and expected to be strong. The prior day Giants edged the Cards 5-4 and Cubs surged to within 34 games of first place.
A thousand fans filled the stands yesterday to watch Liverly, Oi Guy's leading musher team defeat Barrons 2-0 in eight innings before rain halted play. The win confirms Liverly’s position to advance to the district finals of the Amateur Mugicball Association. Hood and McClerland starred for Liverly while Green, Jordan and Bevington pitched for Franklin.
A fragmented note mentions Mrs and an astern reference tied to Turin field and Mel land. The readable bits suggest a local notice about property or land terms, but details are unclear. No dates, organizations, or named people beyond generic titles appear.
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