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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1935
Page
6
Corry All-Stars expected Erie Empire A. squad at Washington street grounds Saturday but arrived late or failed to confirm. Frustrated officials postponed plans as Corry management believed the contest was off. Football shifts to fall prep as major leagues face waning interest and Davis Cup criticism stirs tennis fans nationwide.
Pittsburgh Aug 19 Prospective qualifiers for the North and South Park public links championships prepared for preliminaries ahead of the title match play. Rout 20 aimed at the South Park qualifier while up to 10 competed at North Park. Carl B. Kauffman, former public links champion, shot 72 at Bath Park with six birdies and a two under par back nine.
Detroit, riding a strong banner of batting and fielding, widened their American League lead to eight games over the New York Yankees as the Tigers swept further in the pennant race. Schoolboy Rowe pitched a 6-0 win over New York, tallying three hits and a homer, while Detroit’s win kept the Yankees reeling in the western swing.
At Longwood Chestnut Hill five nations compete for top tandem rankings as Johnny Vari Ryn and Wilmer Allison lead Americans in a week-long drive to crown new doubles champions. Former champion George Lott has turned pro leaving strong rivals from Czechoslovakia Spain and Britain. Ryn and Allison face Menzel and Maier as key challengers.
New York Aug 19 The party for control of Madison Square Garden, previously undercover, was dragged into the open by a stockholders committee led by Board Chairman John S Hammond. They accuse President John R Kilpatrick of extravagance causing about 100000 in losses over two years and say boxing profits are slipping as rival groups threaten Garden control.
The United States defeated England 4 to 3 at Forest Hills to win the Wightman Cup for the fifth straight time and the ninth in 18 years. England led Friday night after Dorothy Round and Kay Stammers won two early singles matches, but the U S A rallied Saturday with three decisive wins on the green turf.
Two Corry players Verne Group and Zinny Landers starred as Sherman defeated Mayville 9 to 1. Landers collected four triples in the third and driven in two teammates while also scoring, and hit a homer in the fifth for seven total bases. Mayville's lone run came on a homer in the eighth.
Titusville's Penn Drakes defeated Sherman Merchant 9 to 3 in the first game of a doubleheader. Parks took the loss for Sherman and Verne Group held the Oilers to four hits after entering in the fifth. Walter Swantek hit a solo homer for Sherman, while Group and Sanders contributed hits for the Chautauqua club. Titusville also beat Steenville 10-2 in the nightcap and yesterday's hero Frankhouse drove in runs for Boston as St Louis fell to Chicago. American All'n scores noted from multiple matchups.
Pittsburgh reports a middleweight showdown at Hickey Park Millvale as Halph Chong from New Orleans and Quail! meet to decide once and for all who is the better scrapper. Their previous bout ended with Quail! earning a split decision and fueling tonight’s rematch.
Ed Dudley, 32, of Philadelphia, shot 71 in the final round to seize the True Temper Open with 285 total. Ted Luther of Youngstown tied for third at 287, while Walter Hagen finished fourth at 288. Babe Ruth’s baseball fame is noted among the field. Prize money of 74,500 was shared among the top 24.
Erin Aug 19 Gordon Robinson of Stanford Ont defeats Byron Baur in a five set thriller 7-5 2-8 4-6 6-8 6-2 to seize the singles title at the Great Lakes tournament staged at Hunter’s Lodge Niagara Falls amid a large crowd. Toe Schmid and Bauer defaulted in doubles as the crown was to be decided later. Robinson dominated after a midmatch break and captured a dramatic victory.
Jamestown overwhelmed Buffalo Bisons 20 to 3 in a one sided game at Celeron Park yesterday. Strong Jamestown bats produced early runs as the Bisons pitching struggled, with steady hits and fielding missteps widening the gap throughout.
Corry boxers join Union City hopefuls in an amateur boxing card at Union City’s new ballpark. Four Corry amateurs meet Union City rivals in a six bout program led by K G Schulte vs Harold Parker. Openers feature 180-pound class and 135-pound matches. card starts 8:30 pm with travel expected from Corry fans.
Chicago August 19 Frank Thom as head coach of the college all star football team was released from Passayant hospital after a week with arthritis If his condition is satisfactory he will take charge immediately The all Americans who meet the Chicago Bears August 29 will have light workouts through midweek when scrimmage begins They wore a vest after a regulation game at Dyche Stadium Saturday
Corry Mushball League members the Methodists will face the West Indies tonight at six at Washington street grounds in the opening game of the Corry softball tournament. Tomorrow night Ridges Corners meets Lutherans and Thursday night Spartansburg battles the Tri-Charen club. More teams are expected to enter for the local title.
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