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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
6
Corry opens the season with Wattsburg and a slate of district games, while Tony Joy headlines a Hershey entry Sept 3 4 5 6 against top pros. Other notes include boxing disputes under scrutiny, regional beaver reports near Waterford, and local prep teams plotting 1935 schedules and exhibition results.
Raymonds baseball team fought back to edge Corry Jamestown in a two frame finish at Aero Park last evening. Paul French, the big right hander, delivered a pivotal performance as Raymonds closed to within striking distance of Aeros top place, setting up a regular league clash Friday that could decide the city title.
Jullie Wilson, Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder, remained in serious condition at St John’s Hospital after a pitched ball fractured his skull during the Brooklyn at Pittsburgh game. He was knocked unconscious in the fifth inning and revived briefly in the clubhouse. Doctors said there is no hope he reenters the lineup this year.
St Louis announces Sam Breadon confirmed Frisch will continue as manager of the Cardinals for the 1987 season after signing terms. Raymones suffer a defeat at Sportsman’s Park as Conrad limits hits and support falters for Corry Jamestown. Leonard and Owens drive in runs for the D Js.
Irvine’s strong club returns to Avro Park for Sunday game after weekend matchups with Lalco five and a busy slate. Park Walters, a longtime figure in Warren county, fronts a veteran nucleus with three players hitting over 400, as the district club looks to extend its recent form against Corry Independents and the Sheffield squad.
In Vandalia Ohio on August 27 Joe Hiestand a Hillsboro farmer shone at the 37th Grand American as the preliminary handicap and North American event began. He posted the first perfect four score of the meet, breaking 200 targets to win the AA class championship, his third title after claiming the International Open on Sunday and retaining the North American championship on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh August 27 ex hibition golf match set for South Park course featuring Sam Parka Jr Jimmy Thompson Lawson Little and Horton Smith in a four man display event.
In Painesville, Carl Parquarelli toured his garden and found a cucumber curled in a strange way, an apple shaped like a bird, and two corn ears fused together. The second annual Oil Men's Institute opened there yesterday afternoon with a small turnout at the opening session.
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Yesterday's results list Boston beating Detroit 7 0 and St. Louis 5 to 2, Washington routing Cleveland 14 to 1, Chicago 6 over Philadelphia uncertain, and a national section showing Chicago 4 7 Philadelphia 2 4 Boston 10 St. Louis 4 New York 6 Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 10 Pittsburgh 8.
New York Giants win their 14th straight, riding a Terry inspired revival begun July 15. The club, in 6th place, has surged tolead the league, winning 21 of 22 this month and 34 of 39 since mid-July. Terry, sidelined to pain, managed a pivotal game as he powered the team in a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Reds.
The Rod and Gun Club will launch plans for its second large field meet at a Friday evening meeting at the Corry Water Office on West Pleasant Street. The event, described as the feature of the year for roval and vicinity sportsmen, will include committee appointments to run the various entertainments and activities. All members are urged to attend.
Ray Mangrum, Pittsburgh pro, defeated Wichita amateur George Maison 2 and 1 in a match worth $5,000. The event, arranged weeks ago by backers who posted $1,000 forfeits, drew support from George Maison’s advocate Jack Vickars, an oil executive and employer.
Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants won his ninth straight decision helping the Giants maintain their winning streak, improving team morale and reinforcing Hubbell's role as a key pitcher in the stretch run.
Chicago Aug 27 news reports revive discussion of the famous long count in the Tunney Dempsey rematch. Referee Dave Barry, who officiated the bout, has died, renewing scrutiny of the tolling count and its impact on the heavyweight championship outcome.
In a spring exhibition, Pittsburgh Pirates were routed 10 to 3 as the three leading AL clubs suffered defeats. The Yankees fell to St. Louis 5 to 2, Washington overwhelmed Cleveland 14 to 1, and Boston shut out Detroit 7 to 0. The Chicago White Sox were the sole first division winner, beating the Philadelphia Athletics 3 to 0.
Dick Lyons advances to the finals of the city championship Challenge tournament at Kiwanis Court on Mill Street after defeating partner Becker in straight sets 7 3, 6 3. Becker and Lyons earlier won their boys doubles, while Bracken awaits in the final match against Lyons as Simmons withdraws ill.
Spen cer Woodill twenty year old Pittsburgh youth hurled Greensburg to a no hit no run victory over Monessen in the Penn State League. The no hit game came in six innings of a night contest with one runner reaching second base. The win kept Greensburg in first place.
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