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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
6
Local anglers and officials discuss a future plan to enhance Chautauqua Lake fisheries. Pete Miller notes a rising angler presence and argues muskellunge stocking has benefits, with most stocked fish returning to the lake. Corry anglers view the lake as premier muskie fishing in the area.
In Chicago the Yankees swept a doubleheader 7-2 and 16-4 to stretch their lead to eight games as they toppled the White Sox in two games. The Reds defeated the Phillies 4-0 to extend their NL lead to 54 games despite missing Lonnie Frey and Bern Werber. Pirates, Cardinals, and Dodgers results noted. Harry Craft homered for the Reds, McCormick drove in his 100th run, and Posedel narrowly missed a no hit bid for the Bees.
Yesterday's scores show New York Boston Philadelphia Detroit and St. Louis with mixed results and a slate of today’s games listed. National League standings feature Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Chicago with several matchups on the slate.
Warren Club defeated Irvine 8-2 to clinch the five game series three games to one at Russell Feld Field. Pitcher Dick Hines held the Forgers to six singles, with Elmo Wolfe hitting a homer for Irvine. The Irvine crowd’s early control dissolved as Lefty Kulick and Hank Wise charged the offense late.
Boston baseball team hammered Cleveland 9 to 1 behind a pitching gem by Fritz Oster Mueller who allowed four hits. Oakland Athletics beat Detroit 7 to 6 in 11 innings with Seibert homer, then Chapman single and Lodigian double driving in two runs, Fred Hutchinson the loser.
Kane prepares for a fall grid season led by four returning lettermen Bob Benscoter Ken Valenton Paub Howard Jones and Halfback Bill Hilman. The Wolves start practice Friday with a home opener against Ridgway on Sept 16 and a slate including Warren Sheffield Johnsonburg Corry Titusville Brookville St. Mary's Emporium through November 11.
Yankee rookie Atley Donald snapped a 12 game winning streak, recovered his form, and beat the White Sox on three hits. The performance marked a timely return to peak form for the favored pitcher.
Toby Lyons among fourteen entered in Western Pennsylvania Golf Association 39th annual amateur championship at Edgewood Club Pittsburgh. Benson and Campagno lead field. Lyons 76 amid strong field as national qualifier spots await six low scorers. Basrak wed Basrak to Emma Toth in Duquesne chapel next Wednesday after six year courtship.
The article previews the Grand American Trapshoot at Vandalia with the doubles target championship and preliminary handicap shaping the semi finals. Lindsay of Okmulgee Oklahoma, a 22 year old ice cream maker in his first Grand American, topped Class AA with 200 straight to win yesterday as the $10,000 Grand American Handicap prize event looms tomorrow.
Russ Cassett of Corry led Titusville Independents to a 3 to defeat Hydetown yesterday at Titusville. Cassett fanned 14, allowed two walks, and posted one hit a double, while Jake Jacobs of Hydetown fanned 7 and scattered base hits but could not match the victory.
United Press report from Chestnut Hill Massachusetts notes Australia as a 5-2 favorite to win the Inter-zone Davis Cup final against Yugoslavia as the best-of-five series opens at Longwood. Adrian Quist, No. 2 on the Australian team, faces 21-year-old Drage Mitic as the series begins.
Bowling season begins Saturday with Recreation Alleys opening at noon under owner James Pappas. The city anticipates strong league turnout and a record season while plans for The Elles and Antler Bowling League formation promise expanded play next month.
New York Aug 24 The United States Golf Association announced the 43rd National Amateur Championship will be at North Shore Country Club Glenview Illinois Sept 11 to 16. A record field of 831 players entered with seven former champions. Thirty six holes of qualifying are set for Aug 29 across 38 courses. The field proper will total 170 ten.
In Haverford Pennsylvania the Davis Cup squad conducted secret drills on canvas courts at Merion Cricket Club after Captain Walter Pate ordered spectators barred. Police removed hundreds of concerned fans and players as 160 hopefuls awaited qualifying spots.
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