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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1935
Page
6
Corry’s notable golf figure Luther, 27, fresh from Hershey Open and National Open showings, is highlighted as the district’s top talent with recent records. Also noted are Russ Byler named athletic supervisor at Corry High, and a Soldier Field clash between the Chicago Bears and College All-Stars drawing wide attention.
Henry Super reports New York Giants trailing St. Louis by a half game as Chicago presses. Terry threatens a house cleaning if attackers fail to wake up. Fitzsimmons returns to allow one Pirates run in five innings but Pittsburgh wins 10-2. Cubs idle, Babe Herman delivers ninth inning run for the Cubs. Tigers pull 18-7 win then 8-2 loss, Yanks split with Chicago, Cleveland tops Boston 4-3, rainouts for Washington and St Louis.
Over 30 candidates for the 1935 high school football team are expected to answer the opening drill tomorrow afternoon at Washington street grounds. Equipment will be issued at 10 in the Industrial building dressing rooms. Coach Russ Byler will lead preliminary work before scrimmage sessions as training rules take effect with the drill. Wattsburg opens at home September 14. other foes include Wesleyville Albion Youngsville Titusville Sheffield North West and Union City. The Fourth Ward Beavers face a lighter task than last year and expect a solid season.
United Press reports the 1935 American doubles tennis champions. Men Witmer Alison and John Vanryn claimed the title after a five set win over Stacy, Budge, and Mako. Women Helen Jacobs and Saran Fabyan beat Babcock and Andrus. Mixed champions Fabyan and Enrique Mater defeated Stammers and Menzel. Veterans Bidwell and Bishop won, and William Clothier with his son Philadelphians claimed the father and son title.
Zanesville overcame an early Dayton lead to score five runs in the eighth inning and beat Dayton 8 to 2 in a MEITLEA League game played last night in Zanesville.
Corry's young golf pro Tony Joy shared top honors with Fred Baroni in the Greenville layout event. Joy posted 33 37 for a 70. Baroni had 35 35 for 70. Third went to Jack Keil with 74. others scoring 75 included Harsmith Waren Claughlin and Toby Lyons with William Bright. Field of 20. Next tournament set for DuBois on September 5.
Purdue football figure Noble Kizer is photographed in New York City as fall football season nears. The note notes a first practice set for Lafayette Indiana on September 10 and references Purdue discussions ahead of the season.
Greyhound took the final heat to win the $8,000 championship stallion stake at Syracuse after losing the second heat to Lawrence Hanover, his only conqueror this season. The Hambletonian winner trotted the third heat in 2:11-2.
In Zavagoza Spain archaeologists uncovered a Roman stone sepulchre lined with lead containing a skeleton. Nearby they found fragments of work and remains of ancient pillars suggesting a larger site.
For the first time in Canadian history a Roman Catholic church has been seized for nonpayment of its debt. The Superior Court issued a writ to seize the church of the parish of St. Basile.
Standings show Chicago 9-5 Newark 8-7 Detroit 13-2 Philadelphia 7-2 Cleveland 4 Boston 3 Washington St Louis and Pittsburgh 10 New York 2 Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 8 Brooklyn 4 Buffalo 5 Montreal 1 Toronto 1 Rochester 5 Only games scheduled Today list New York at Chicago Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston.
In Millvale Pittsburgh August 27 a light heavyweight bout at Hickey Park ended in a unanimous decision for Gainer of New Haydn Conn over Billy Ketchel of Philadelphia after a rapid beating Ketchel endured. This marks Gainer’s second victory in as many meetings with Ketchel with the prior win by knockout. Ketchel claimed a sucker punch caused the loss.
Corry fans prepare for a Sunday test as a city squad travels to New York state village to face the Sherman Merchants. Sherman has one loss all season and an 18 win run, while Corry, managed by Raymond Gilson, seeks revenge after a prior defeat. Ginny Landers joins Sherman as a added asset for the showdown.
Forest Hills August 27 The possibility of a second meeting this year between Helen Moody and Miss Jacobs was dashed when Helen decided not to participate in the Pacific Coast championships at Berkeley next month. Mrs Moody was expected to enter Berkeley, Ming Jacobs American national champion said she would like to but cannot. Jacobs said business and plastic work keep her here, adding she has many duties and is writing a book.
The Stanford Hose battles the Spartansboro Firemen tonight at Washington Street Grounds at 5 o'clock for a spot in the District Softball Championship finals. Tomorrow Lutherans and Methodists clash, with Virters and Sat urday starting the three game series in the finals.
Ray Mangrum led Pittsburgh entries in the sectional qualifying for four spots in the National Professional Championship at Edgewood Club. Perry De Vecchio Johnny Capobianco Dick Shoemaker and Paul Brath also competed with Shoemaker earning a berth after a tiebreaker. Sam Parks of Pittsburgh automatically qualified by winning the National Open.
Olympics flyweight finalist Lou Batica won a 16 round decision over Six to Hsenbar of Porto Rico to claim bantamweight recognition in a capacity crowd at Dyckman Oval. The bout was described as a popular decision in a packed New York venue. A separate item notes two bandits kidnapped and robbed Alphonse White of Watertown, taking six cents as their loot in Waltham Mass.
Erie high schools opened preseason practice under PIAA rules with workouts across locations. Vincent Tech, Academy and Prep conducted sessions at Conneaut and North East while East sat out. Hast schedules one daily 8 to 11 session until Sept. 7. Labor Day features motorcycle and speedboat races at Conneaut Lake Park.
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