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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1930
Page
4
Corry Evening Journal reports a bustling sports scene with talk of the National League pennant race, Giants and Pirates, and nearby cities. It covers local ball, horseshoes, tennis upset at Wimbledon style, auto races, and upcoming summer matches while noting anglers and other sports interest around town.
Boxing results from Dayton Newark Allentown and Morristown list multiple bouts. Notable outcomes include Boh iin of New York losing to Sekyen at 171 pounds and Bud Garin of Newark earning a victory in Germany era reports.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars outline a full day of athletics and competitions for a Fourth of July observance. Events include children's races at City Park, boxing elimination bouts, and a Brig County big hall baseball game at Harborview.
United Press reports in New York that Joe Jacobs seeks an exclusive MSG option on Max Schmeling for another year while delays hinder signing Ron Leants. Schmeling and Sharkey plan appearances as Jacobs resists, with Bruen pressing for renewed exclusivity as talks drag.
Paris report cites promoter Richard Kioxin stating that Dempsey could reclaim the world heavyweight title within three months with minimal prep. He believes Dempsey could beat top contenders like Schmeling Sharkey or Phil Scott using faster gloves and light training.
United Press dispatch notes Americans Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs and Elizabeth Ryan among Wimbledon women's singles quarterfinal survivors. Pairings include Helen Willis McKay vs Phyllis Mudford and Joan Ridley vs Rene Mathieu as action continues. In doubles Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn team with H Bunny Austin and John Ollit to face stiff competition while standings in men's play unfold.
Amestown tossers travel to West South Street courts for an inter city horseshoe series. Jamestown singers expected to invade the city for a home series with matches starting around six, featuring five or six players per side and possible singles events.
American League leaders Philadelphia and New York hold slim margins as Chicago Cubs and Athletics top their leagues. The standings show Cubs and Athletics maintaining pace while Giants and Pirates battle for position, with Washington and St Louis making late charges as in early 1929.
Scores from yesterday list New York 15 Chicago 4 and Chicago 10 New York 3 in the National. Boston 6 Pittsburgh blank in one line. other city results include Cleveland, St Louis, Philadelphia, Detroit, Brooklyn, and Washington. Today’s games feature Chicago at New York and St Louis at Washington among others with wet grounds noted.
Un iontown Pa July 1 Perry Delvechio of Greensburg led the professionals in the Uniontown Country Club tournament with 68 for 18 holes. Pete O Hard of Westmoreland was second with 69 Devlin of Nemacolin third with 70 and Brand of Uniontown fourth with 73.
Babe Ruth, speaking to United Press, says he will keep hitting long balls as long as pitchers keep feeding him. June brought 19 homers, giving Ruth 30 for the year and 12 days ahead of his 1927 pace for a record 60. He notes his best monthly total remains 17 in 1927, and he eyes potential new records with 20 games left in the season. He connected off AL Thomas of the Chicago White Sox in the Tid inning with two on base, sending the ball to right field bleachers as he pursues No. 80 and beyond.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a historical view of the world extending from the British Isles across to the Dur ost region, reaching the Scandinavian peninsula and the northern coast of Africa, outlining early geographic knowledge.
Perry Delvechio of Greensburg topped the Uniontown Country Club tournament field with 68 for 18 holes in the leaders list. Pete O’Hara of Westmoreland was runner up at 69, with Devlin of Nemacolin and Brand of Uniontown following. pro-am divisions saw Delvo win best ball with E Goughenour as partner.
The article reviews politics on limits to a wage bill and spending amid broad criticism. It cites opposition to the measure as constitutional concerns arise about delaying progress and triggering changes to office, while advocates emphasize bread and necessities. The piece mentions tax fears and education funding debates across the state with varied public sentiment.
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