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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
6
A solid attendance at Corry’s booster game sparked optimism for City League, with fans craving top quality baseball. The piece notes steady interest in tennis revival plans, upcoming Negro National League exhibition by the Homestead Grays in Evidenton, and local coaching news for Westminster.
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Van Mungo pitched a three hit game to defeat the Philadelphia club yesterday. The win showcased his strong control and late-inning dominance, securing the road victory for Brooklyn.
Dimick drove in five with four singles to pace Aero Supply's 14 hit attack at Aero Field. Skipper Anderson added three hits, including a double, as the Aeros beat the Raymonds 9 to 4 despite Raymonds star Roberts homering and Mountain doubling. Dimick's two late runs pushed the Aeros ahead, with Coates and Conrath combining on the mound for the win.
Yesterday's scores show American league results with Washington Cincinnati and others, while international standings include Syracuse and Newark. Today's slate features Detroit at Chicago and several cross league matchups across major teams and cities.
Helen Jacobs of Berkeley California reached the final round of the all England tennis tournament for the third straight year by defeating Jadwiga Jedrzejowska of Poland 6 1 6 2 in a semi final. She will face Hilda Krahnwinkel Sperling of Denmark who beat Simone Mathieu of France 6 3 6 2 in the first round of four engagements.
President Roosevelt conferred with Army engineers Public Works Administration and Soil Conservation Service officials on preliminary surveys for flood control projects funded by the 320 million Omnibus Flood Control bill. The report mentions a baseball game sequence with players Conrad Costes and Coates, umpired by Stroup and Jacobs.
American League slugging runs high as six games yield 109 runs and 169 hits. Ruiffing shuts out Red Sox 5 0. Ferrell takes loss. Tigers crush White Sox 21 6 to climb to second. Indians lose 12 5 in opener of doubleheader. Senators sweep A’s 18 5 and 14 4, 32 hits overall. Dodgers split doubleheader with Phillies. Van Mungo shines in first game. Cardinals lead with strong hitting in late results.
All-Stars improve with workouts and aim for first home win as Corry’s team hosts Falconer’s strong independent club at Aero Field Saturday afternoon in July. Falconer is viewed as one of the strongest Jamestown district teams and recently beat a Corry squad. Verne Group will handle mound duties for the All Stars, bolstered by Babe Huenel. A large holiday crowd is expected for a high‑profile game starting at 4 o’clock.
Pittsburgh July 7 A five year ring association ended as Teddy Varosz former middleweight champion failed to renew with manager Ray Foutts of East Liverpool C The Monaco fighter had faced 80 opponents under Foutts and beat all but four of them The contract expired last week and Varosz did not offer a new one.
Greenweed native Slats Hardin, a LSU athlete, has trained four years for the Olympic 400 meter hurdles title. He spoke after a Princeton workout about his goal to win at the Berlin Games in August, following his 1982 Los Angeles race. In other news, Taj Aldbar edged Omaha by a neck to win the Princess of Wales Stakes at Newmarket.
Opening day for bass and muskellunge season yields few catches as weather muddy creeks and cold nights hinder fishing. Reported successes include Dick Alfred, a 30 inch muskalonge at Findley Lake, with Sidney Geertson and Brosty Pearson also among the few anglers who landed muskies and five bass while camping at Findley Lake.
Berlin reports that on July 2 German sports writers assigned to cover horse races will be fired if they bet on the ponies. Dr. Josef Goebbels, minister of propaganda, decreed the measure to ensure accurate reporting and uphold press discipline.
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