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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1937

Page

6

Budge Faces McDiarmaid In Newport Tennis Clash

United Frese Newport reports top world player J Donald Budge of Oakland meets John McDiarmaid of Princeton University in a Newport casino championships quarter final. Budge, off form, endured a fierce struggle as the young ster rallied from drop to win the first set 6 1 then nearly lost the second before sealing a 1 6 1 8 victory.

United Frese Newport R. L J. Donald Budge Oakland Calif John McDiarmaid Princeton University O Day Budge Frank Guernsey Orlando Pla Bunge

New Scholastic Grid Rules Emphasize Safety and Open Play

Scholastic football in Pennsylvania adopts National Federation rules via the PIAA. The changes mandate head protectors, wider sideline zones, and protective arcs around end zones. Substitution rules allow a fourth period entry, and passes can be thrown from behind the line with protection until release. Time changes reduce game length, with longer intermissions.

Pennsylvania Edmund Wicht Wicht Frank McGuire Pevicia

Jumping Star Turns Down Teaching for Circus Air Tricks

In Indianapolis a female parachute jumper recalls quitting a beauty parlor to pursue the sport. She speaks of early failures, later success, and turning down a women's instructor job to keep jumping. She notes the thrill remains, and beauty work draws her too. Helen and Henry Langer plan a jump at Corry’s air circus at Lawrence Airport showcasing tandem descents.

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Burial of John Burroughs Chief Naturalist at Roxbury Farm

The naturalist John Burroughs is buried on a Roxbury area farm overlooking the village. Details imply burial on a local Roxbury farm with notes on his life and connection to the region.

Batial John Burroughs Naturalist Roxbury

Cubs Panic Stricken as Lead Vanishes in Slump

Chicago Cubs falter in a swoon over six days, dropping from a 6 12 game NL lead as Pirates and Giants surge. Pirates win 7 6 in rain with Jurges and Suhr key hits. Giants win on strong pitching while Yankees widen AL lead with DiMaggio homer. White Sox, Indians, and Browns also post wins in mixed results across leagues.

George Kirkley New York Chicago Cubs Pante Strik New York Giants Giants Polo Grounds Cubs Pirates Jurges L.waner Gavarratta Suhr Young Chariie Grimm Carl Hinbbell Boston Bees King Carl New York Yankees Washington Joe DiMaggio Bath Mel Amado Bill Dickey Momer Pan Andrews Yanks Cleveland Pat Malone Vernon Kennedy Chicago White Sox iDetroit White Sox Atlker Athletics Red Sox George Caster St Louis Browns Lemon Solters Indians Hogsett Mel Haree Browns Solters

Lewis and Colonello Fight Delayed by Heavy Rains at Forbes Field

Heavy rains postponed the 77 round non title bout at Forbes Field as John Henry Lewis, light heavyweight champion, and Trara Colonello, Italian heavyweight champion, were to compete tonight pending weather. Lewis tipped the scales at 158 1 2 and Colonetto weighed 200, with Lewis considered the faster fighter. Oscar Rankins faces Bud Mignault in a 10 round bout, Rankins giving away five pounds.

United Press Pitsburgh John Henry Lewis Trara Colonello Italy Forbes Field Lewis Geales ISI Colonetto Oscar Rankins Chicago Bud Mignautt New England

Standings and Results from Yesterday's Baseball Games

Yesterday's results show New York 7 Washington 6. Chicago 6 Detroit 0. Philadelphia 4 Boston 2. Cleveland 5 St Louis 2. Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 6. New York 9 Boston 1. Philadelphia Brooklyn tied. International League Newark 7 Montreal 6. Buffalo 11 Baltimore 2. Rochester 4 Jersey City 1. Syracuse 2 4. Toronto 1 2. American Association Columbus 8 Minneapolis 2. Toledo 5 2. St Paul 4 3. Toursville 6 Milwaukee 1. Kansas City 3 7. Indianapolis 1 19. Today’s games Boston at Philadelphia. Washington at New York. Cleveland at St Louis. Detroit at Chicago. Philadelphia at St Louis. Chicago at Pittsburgh. New York at Boston.

New York Washington Chicago Detroit Philadelpha Boston Cleveland St. Louis Pillsburgh Philadelphia el Philadelphia Pittsburgh SE. Louis Mt Boston Air Cincinnati Philadelpia Brooklyn

Erie Champion Beats Veteran Court Star

In Harrisburg on August 1 Mrs Anne D Saters aged 80 failed to win a 17th Harrisburg women's tennis title. She was defeated in straight sets 6-2 6-2 by former Erie champion John Kalfenbach in the semi finals. Saters reigned 1918 to 1929 and held the city doubles title for three years before a seven year layoff prior to this comeback run.

Harrisburg Anne D. Saters Haringburg John Kalfenbach Erie Sallers

Titusville baseball camp site for Rochester Cards camp

Final approval was given to Titusville as the site for a Rochester Club baseball camp for young players of the International League. The camp runs from August 30 at Carter Athletic Field with scouts from the Cardinals organization assessing local youths aged 17 to 28 who wish to pursue professional baseball. Participants must cover their own travel and living costs and bring their own gear. instruction will not be provided as a school.

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Curing Haddock by Smoking Tradition Described

The curing of haddock began around the mid eighteenth century at Findon Scotland. The product known as Findon Haddie later became Finnsn Hardie. It was salted and dried, soaked, and lightly smoked to finish.

Findon Scotlang Findon Haddie

Dormant Club Victors In National Tourney

In Wichita Kansas on August 19 the Enid Ola Eason Oilers won their third straight, defeating Lisbon Falls Me Indians 16-8 in seven innings. Dormant, Pennsylvania champion, won a second game by beating McWaverly T Black Spiders, the meet’s only Negro team. The game featured 24 hits between the teams, ending 13-6.

Wichita Kins Enid Ola Eason Oilers Lisbon

Yesterday's Hero DiMaggio Delivers in Ninth Inning Victory

Joe DiMaggio belts a dramatic left field homer in the ninth to lift the Yankees to a 7 6 win over the Senators in a tense late innings clash. The game featured a reverse of momentum and showcased DiMaggio's clutch hitting.

Joe DiMaggio Goth Yanks Senator

Two Ball Games This Weekend at Aero Park

Weathered OCR reads two ball games scheduled this weekend at Aero Park. Ray Mortis teams play NPAA League contests while Aeros compete in rum-league games at Midway Park Chaulduqui Lake.

Aero Park Corey Pall Luis Wildie Figuiny Raymortis Aeros Tin Rays Whiestesucy Unten City Erie Shamestown Malleables Midway Park Chaulduqui Lake Warren Ti Depsnients Weve Phin Raymond Union City Lees Rotula Ani Falconer AL Union City

Oldest Customs House in Colonial National Historical Park

The oldest customs house within the original thirteen colonies stands in Yorktown Virginia inside the Colonial National Historical Park. It marks a historic federal building dating to colonial times and remains a landmark in the national park.

Olanst New Colonial National Historical Park Yorktown

New Plan for Semi-Pro Baseball Unveiled in Wichita

Ray mond Dumont president of the National semi pro baseball congress announced a new program. It calls for 16 district tournaments in each state before state championships. District champions receive trophies by commissioner Homis Wagner and qualify for state play to reach the national tie.

United Press Wichita Kan Raymond Dumont Natonal Semi-Pro Baseball Congress Damon Homis Wagner

Attractive program for Great Stoneboro Fair purse grows

A recent announcement says the exciting qaming program at the Great Stoneboro Fair will be the most attractive in the organization's history with total purses reaching 5 400 000.

Complimentary and True in Poland's Cobwebbed Wine

A fragment describes hosts in Poland offering hex wine from cobwebbed bottles to a woman guest. They boast the wine is older than she is, presenting a curious, old world compliment that blends mystique with a chilling tone.

Poland

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