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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
2
Exhibition in Union City features left-handed and right-handed bat throwing and base running contests replacing a City Base ball League double header. Kinney and Dimick tied in a prior event. event aims to entertain with fielding and pitching showdowns.
In a City Baseball League game the Raymond nine, long stuck in last place, exploded for 18 runs against Aero Supply to snap their slide and pull even for league leadership. Sonny Staples and Detary led hitters with three hits apiece as Raymonds pounded Koestner and the Aeros with a machine gun-like attack through six innings.
Madison Square Garden boxing scene recounted with Benny Leonard recounting doubts about Barney Ross beating Jimmy McLarnin. Leonard recalls past fights and warns of McLarnin’s potential rebound, noting Ross’s careful, strategic approach and the dangers of overconfidence in rematches.
United Press reports the college forward pass rule will be used for the Soldier Field game August 1 between the all American college squad and the Chicago Bears. Arch Ward says the college rule limits passes to five yards behind the line, while the Bears are handicapped by not having played under it. Nobie Kizer and George Halas did not settle the rule. Ward decided in favor of the college standard.
In Los Angeles on August 23 Londos defeated Jim Browning of Verona Missouri at the Olympic Auditorium to retain his claim to the world wrestling championship. Londos won two of the three falls with body slams that felled Browning after each entry.
In Germantown Aug 28 with one unfinished match, defending champions George Lott and Lester Stoeffen lead the Nationals Doubles Championship field. They routed Dr. C. Fischer and William Lengelback 6-2 6-4 6-4, and face Greg Mangin and Berk Jey Bell, who beat Don Budge and Gena Mako. Davis Cup veterans Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn await the unfinished result.
A coroner's jury in Erie investigates the fatal auto accident that killed Richard A. Bichenland, 29, of Erie, who died from injuries suffered in the early Sunday morning crash.
Yesterday New York 9 to 4 and Cleveland 10 to 5 led the standings with Washington 7 and Detroit 5 while Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia 2 and St Louis U held positions. Today Montreal Rochester and others announce open international play with Chicago at Boston and New York at St Louis among several matchups.
Fogle topped the field at Corry Roll on Gun Club skeet range with scores 32 and 26. Hawking posted 15 14 14 while Wilson had 13 and Rees Boil recorded 16 and a 1.
The New York Giants face St. Louis at Sportsman's Park with two noted Dean brothers on the Cardinals pitching staff. Giants aim to rebound after a rough stretch as Detroit and Cleveland win, while Gomez and Ruth contribute to a lopsided New York victory in an earlier game. Bernstein and local business visitors also noted.
Bob Johnson drove in several runs as his team shut out the Browns 2 to 0. Wes Ferrell pitched strongly, earning the win with support from Red Sos who homered in the eighth and again in the tenth to seal the game.
Union City visits Corry for the first independent season game at League Park as Wash ington Linch and Corry renew a local rivalry. Haenel of Linch faces Mullison or Popovich in a pitching duel while Johnson shines in the lineup. Barnes, Chase, Coveleski, Marvin, Danvers, Obe and Bennett man the visitors with strong defense and power.
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