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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
2
Mixed notes on revival baseball plans at Libor Day, Canadohta Abn, and games against Cuban Giaats in Buffalo plus potential shifts to Tonal Herd. Football preparations in Ridgway, indepedents reforming, and rising female anglers in Pennsylvania reflect broad regional sports activity as 1933 season approaches.
A husky young bush league southpaw, Albert Minor, struck out 19 Cleveland batters in an exhibition, guiding the Zanesville club of the old-Atlantic League to a 7 to 2 win over the Indians under floodlights. Minor, not yet 20, is property of the Indians and expected to join spring training with the tribe.
In Pleasantville last night Titusville rallied to tie the Merchants 5 to 5 after eight innings. Pleasantville built a 6-2 lead with a five run third inning before three hits in the sixth by Booker sparked Titusville to within one. Verne Group and Holden pitched for the rivals with Group allowing seven hits and Pleasantville's pitching limited the Indies to three. Sensational Welding stood out for Pleasantville as the game ended in a tie when darkness halted further play.
In Los Angeles, Maxie Rosen bidom defeated Leroy Haynes in a light heavyweight contest by decision. Billy Parke beat Mickey McFlatland, while Babe Triscari stopped Jige Martin after 41 rounds. The card also featured other bouts with featherweight and heavyweight matchups highlighted.
Readable fragments note Lefty O'Doul and Babe Ruth amid retirements and talk of big league changes. Mentions include Jimmy Wires Lou Gebtig Chuck Steindnd and Buster Jordan with scattered references to sluggers and exhibitions. The tone hints at Ruth potentially joining other clubs, amid speculation about the management and league shifts.
Oil City football candidates drill at Camp Coffman under Head Coach Bud Wells and Assistant Coach Calling. With three lettermen back, the squad faces a tough schedule and many inexperienced players. Planned scheme includes Pete Ball at packfield, Stafrap at quarterback, and Martin anchoring the line as the team prepares for Erie High opener.
United press reports Helen Wills Moody will pause competitive tennis for about six months after August 31 in San Diego. She cites recent health concerns and aims to recover fully while remaining with her husband Perry and her family. Moody did not express regret for withdrawing from the national championship, and supporters hope for a strong return later in the year.
New York Giants and Boston Braves open a crucial six game set in Boston as they fight for National League lead. Giants aim to extend a six game gap with Braves, while Pirates chase from third. Chicago splits with Brooklyn as Cubs slide to fourth. Lefty O'Doul keys Giants comeback with a bases loaded single in the ninth. Ralph Kiner?
Yesterday scores show Amana, New York, St Mouly, Chirag and Hinoya among others with uneven results. Today’s card lists Detroit at St Louis, Cleveland at Chicago, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and St Louis and Brooklyn visits.
Canadohtas prepare for a doubleheader versus the Cuban Giants at Athletic Field on Labor Day. The 10:16 a m forenoon game and a 3 p m afternoon game mark the remainder of the 83 season. Cantadohtas seek wins as pitchers are arranged, with local merchants contributing to the team’s Sunday play in Canadohie.
New York witnessed a controversial start as Bill Brown, the outspoken new boxing commissioner, shook up the board. He faced resistance from General John J. Phelan and Colonel D. Walker Wear over press access and the “clean breaks” rule, with protests from officials and writers who feared loss of tradition and control.
English champion Jamid Wilson, age two, to face Charlotte Glutting, age seven, in a third round match at the national women's golf championship in Exmoor. Wilson seeks revenge for last year's 1 up defeat and to claim the world’s greatest woman golfer title while Huntington Park hosts.
The Babe, King of Swat, concedes his days as a regular will end after this season. He cites failing legs and fading speed as his reason, but hints at possible managerial or exhibition roles. Unconditional release or trade by the Yankees looms as the next move, with Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers among potential destinations.
A garbled text fragment references a form of gold and a multinomial approach, but the meaning is obscured by errors. No concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes are recoverable from the readable portion.
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