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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
2
London August 30 Gene Tunney prepared to depart for Paris to begin a continent tour with Thornton Wilder after a London drawing room appearance. He spoke to leaders in drama sport and letters, sharing philosophy on boxing and fame and recalling his Dempsey victory with modest reflections.
Baseball standings from yesterday show Philadelphia 6 Chicago 2 and St Louis 4 Boston 3. Cleveland 9 Detroit 5. New York 82 44 leading, followed by St Louis 88 BH Washington 57 69. Today’s schedule lists New York at Washington, Cleveland at Detroit, Boston at Philadelphia.
Eight American amateurs faced eight Simon-Paré golfers from Great Britain at Chicago Golf Club. Bobby Jones led a strong American team with several former U S champions while the British pairs, opening the foursomes, faced tough matchups as the Walker Cup began on a hot August day.
Joie Ray, fifth in the Olympic marathon, met with Madison Square Garden officials in New York about a professional marathon race. Returning from Amsterdam, Ray said he was done as an amateur and would seek coaching work. Efforts target Quad, the Arab, winner of the Olympic marathon, to come to the United States.
In Cape Grizney France on August 30 Miss Anna Magnell began at 6 45 p m and quit at midnight while Dutchman Alexander Bakker was three miles out but not seen at dawn and presumed abandoned. Georges Pouillet postponed his attempt as rough seas and unfavorable current hindered progress.
News from Chestnut Hill reports George Lott Jr and John Hennessey will meet Henri Cochet and Jacques Brignon in the nationals doubles semi finals at Longwood. Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn face Paul Hawkes and Gerald Patterson in the other semi.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 0. Claude Willoughby allowed five hits and the game was halted after seven innings so Philadelphia could catch a train. No other games were played that day.
New York August 30 John McGraw manager of the New York Giants is bedfast with grippe from Abbots Field on Sunday. Roger Bresnahan will run the club in McGraws absence. McGraw missing as Boston Braves take the three game series from New York.
Walter Hagen holds a one stroke edge over Johnny Farrell after 36 holes in the unofficial world professional golf championship opening match. Hagen finished 1 up while Farrell trailed by one stroke at the 27th hole before Hagen’s late surge.
The Corry Country Club hosts a caddy tournament tomorrow morning with a tee off at o clock. J H Patterson versus R A Ott will meet Saturday in the final match of the first round. Upsets include Karl VanTassel over Charles Keating 5 up and John Walraven over Himer Gilbertson 2 up. Howard Sheen lost to Bert Olting 1 up while Raymond Sandburg beat Charles Shuse 4 up. The Butters Morrow match was won by Morrow by forfeit and G A Shen defeated Mr Anderson 1 up.
Toronto reports former Detroit pitcher Rip Collins completed a remarkable 16 innings with only three hits allowed as Toronto defeated Reading 2 to 0 in the opener and 4 to 1 in the nightcap in the International League yesterday.
Philadelphia Athletics beat Chicago White Sox to close to 2 1/2 games behind the idle New York Yankees. St Louis leads the NL, while the Giants sink after a third straight loss to Boston. Standings show Chicago and Cincinnati in the NL chase and New York and Philadelphia atop the AL.
Panny Deluny veteran ball player of the city will serve as arbiter for the series of games in the Industrial League between the Merchants and associated teams. Delury will wear the mantle of official, handling duties as the organizer and host at the event. A Saturday 2:30 PM start, Labor Day afternoon, marks the key match with other farm teams noted in the local celebration report. FOR SALE Four acre and two more held of silage cord.
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