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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1937
Page
6
Baseball notes profile Clint Brown of the Chicago White Sox, praised for clutch bullpen work. The column surveys major league clubs with terse, period-voice sketches, noting Yankee night games, minor league experiments, and varied team fortunes across the Americana and National Leagues.
United Press reports Boston Bees extend six game win streak, climbing within one game of fifth place as pitchers combine for a 6-1 victory over the Dodgers. Cubs beat St Louis 6-3 behind Rip Collins three runs batted in. Yankees top Athletics 12-7 as Selkirk injures an ankle. Tigers top White Sox 14-8. Dykes goes 4 for 4. Giants beat Phillies 8-6. No other games played.
Wally Berger emerged from the dugout in the ninth inning to base two and drive a two run homer at the Polo Grounds. His blast kept the New York Giants within a run of the Cubs as the game swung late.
At Oakmont Country Club Pittsburgh on July 2 the National Intercollegiate golf tournament began its semifinal round with LSU and Tulane representing the South and Michigan the lone Western survivor. LSU paired Paul Lesiie against Bul Barclay of Michigan and Fred Haas Jr against Vincent Dantoni of Tulane.
At Westbury New York July 2 foreign drivers dominated the Vanderbilt cup race qualifiers with six of the first seven spots held by Europeans. Rex Mays of California remains the lone American in front line contention as Caracciola and Rosemeyer lead a German contingent with high speed averages.
Milwaukee July 2 The National A A D track and field championships open with the 10,000 meters where Don Lash of Indiana vacated the title due to appendicitis. Lash’s teammates Jimmy Smith and Tommy Deckard along with Bino Pentti of Millrose Athletic Club are top contenders for the crown.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis will defend his title against Tommy Farr in the United States, likely September. Promoter Mike Jacobs announced a two option deal and a one guarantee with Farr’s manager Ted Breadribb, as plans for a star-studded York Yankees Stadium card unfolded with multiple title bouts.
Yesterday's schedule shows American games with New York 12 over Philadelphia 7 and Chicago 15 over Detroit 8 while St. Louis tied Cleveland in wet conditions. National results list New York 8 over Philadelphia 6 and Chicago 8 over St. Louis 3 with Brooklyn edging Boston 1.
Two baseball games are set for the holiday weekend between the Aeros and the Raymonds with Sonny Staples starting Saturday for the Rays and Russ Cassett sidelined. Mike Popovitch and Art Stokes are expected to pitch for the Raymonds, who visit Union City Sunday, while Carl Coates will toe the mound Monday as Union City hosts. A booster day at Agro Park features throwing drills and performances by players, with a large crowd anticipated. Games begin Saturday at 3 oclock and Monday at 2 15 oclock.
The Buffalo Donner-Hanna baseball club, champions of Buffalo and western New York, will meet Warren at Russell Field at 5 o'clock Saturday evening, as announced by Manager Gerry Archibald.
Sports score roundup lists Rochester lead 10-1 over Montreal 6-3 and Buffalo 1-0 with Newark 7 and Syracuse 3. Also Baltimore 3 Jersey City 0 and Boston at New York plus Brooklyn at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at Chicago. Classifieds list furnished rooms at 608 Concord Street and cows for sale this July to September with contact R H Keller Corry Pa.
Donald Budge, 21, from Oakland, California, defeated Gott in straight sets to win the All England tennis championship. He became the first American winner of the unofficial world amateur title, with post match presentations to Queen Mary and royal acknowledgment.
City-wide open tennis tournament planned within two weeks by WPA recreation supervisor Thomas Roelofs with several top locals signaling entry. City champion Bob Bracken rumored to defend title as AWPA to provide balls and trophy arrangements underway.
Thousands fished the Pymatuning Reservoir opening day as anglers flocked to the state lake. Sunfish bullheads and carp were taken while many boats remained in use. Charles A. French noted over 3,000 visitors as Dr James F Bogardus led ceremonies and highlighted the lake’s triple purpose for water supply flood control and recreation. Plans were outlined to establish a game preserve on state land and a leased lake section.
Interest in a town meet grows as organizers seek a suitable site among several local courts in poor condition. Dates will be set within days and participants are asked to contact Mr Roelofs, WANTICD office work by a high school graduate, at the Journal office.
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