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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
2
Readable sport notes report ongoing squad organization amid prep camps. Mentions Yale football talent Bruce Caldwell and baseball player Red Solomon, with Cubs amid cradle-stating controversy and commissioner Landis, plus college coach Joe Wood assessing Caldwell’s prospects.
In St Louis Aug 22 Heinie Manush of the Browns was injured in a collision with Shortstop Ed Schulte after a French's bat incident in yesterday's game against the Athletics. Schulte was unconscious for several minutes but later reported not seriously hurt. Wrenched homerun noted in the same game.
The Titusville Indies edged Corry 7 to 5 in a loosely played game delayed to darkness after seven innings at the Junior High grounds. Brady and Baressi starred for Titusville with strong defense and timely hits as Crandall pitched for Corry and Faunce fanned ten in a hard fought nine inning effort.
Cubs rout Giants 9 to 2 with homers from Cuyler and Stephenson as Wilson and Hornsby pace the attack. Pirates slump fourth straight. Phillies beat Pirates 10 to 5. White Sox top Yankees 1 to 0. Indians thrash Senators 8 to 1. Tigers crush Red Sox 13 to 2. Wells, Ferrell, Ihle, Dudley shine in varied outings. McNeely helps Browns over Athletics 7 to 5 in another noted finish.
Wile sans, Bronk junior lightweight, 47 to 5 favorite to beat Chocolate of Cuba in 12 rounds at Melo Grounds. Singer training at Hoosick Falls. Chocolate weights about 125 and based in Sulphur Springs. Fight expected to draw a record gate. crowd around 50 000. Also notes readers search the Classifieds for quick bargains.
Charley Grimm, star first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, is lost for a month or more with a broken bone in his left wrist after an accident in foul fly pursuit at Wrigley Field. An x ray confirmed the injury and Grimm will be replaced by Clarence Whitman at first base in the immediate doubleheader against the New York Giants.
New York reports conclude evidence of a lively ball era in a string of shutouts and tight games. Cubs, Giants, Cardinals, and Dodgers each played in two series at Polo Grounds, Ebbets Field, and Hoboken with low scoring games and close margins. Pitching and fielding drew praise as fans debated the ball’s influence on power hitting and run totals.
Veteran Meibald fired 82 and 87 for 169 to top a windy Western Open field as Bob McDonald Chilean, Philchinsen Chicago, and Achmutte tied 88s for 276. Hawke ranks tight as wind-swept course tests 450 players with only one breaking 75.
Local notes outline a forthcoming league game featuring Wesleyville with camp plans and a picnic theme. The report mentions team lineups, preparation in New York and Ebbetts Field, and publicity from Campolo and Scott as promoters work to strengthen the roster for a Saturday match.
Fragmented report on a Canadian golf championship victory. Names appear garbled but reference to Alla Parb and Lanman, a close finish with springing scores, and a winning stroke sequence. Indicates a home course win with final holes decisive amid unclear OCR.
United Press reports Lawless defeated Tommy Freeman in a ten round welterweight bout at Tay Nor Bow, winning seven rounds and scoring a first round knockdown. Lawless and manager Don Netro plan to travel to San Francisco for an engagement with Young Corbett after the fight. Prelim results list several local boxers winning on points or by stoppage.
On Tuesday September 10 1929 all exchange offers for Associated Gas and Electric System securities will end. Securities must be deposited or mailed to be postmarked by that date to participate. No further voluntary exchange offers will be made during the current year.
A column discusses education in columned form focusing on teachers roles and pay. It questions why educated teachers earn less and calls for greater compensation as youth education advances. It contrasts gender roles and child care demands with industrial needs and remarks on wartime Allied plans and military movements in Europe.
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