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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1932
Page
2
Local boxing program plans to stage bouts here with amateur cards. A reader report notes the new park’s impressive completion and future sports use is planned. The piece mentions baseball and billiards figures, and community efforts to promote local athletics.
Mahoney pitched well for the visitors allowing eight scattered hits as the Merchants opened a new ball park with a 10 to 2 victory. Peggy led at the plate with a stick downing homer while Greenings' clan spanked Dmill Village.
Corry Merchants opened their new baseball park on Sears farm with a delayed amateur boxing card called off by last minute changes. About 50 spectators endured wet weather as Mayor Starr and officials led ceremonies before Mill Village and Corry teams clashed in a 4-2 Merchants win highlighted by Downing’s homer and strong pitching from Mahoney.
An Amateur Athletic Union club in Corry plans an outdoor boxing card next week at the new park. A meeting tonight will elect officers, finalize membership, and seek supervisory approval for the card. Organizers aim to avoid last week’s ring issue and ensure lighting and ring setup for the opening show.
Baseball results from multiple games include Detroit 2 St. Louis 0 in the opener and 12 7 later, Cleveland 2 Chicago 1, Chicago 2 Cleveland 1, Washington 5 New York, Washington 12 New York, Philadelphia Boston rain notes, Cincinnati 7 St. Louis, Pittsburgh 9 Chicago 6, Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 11 innings, Boston 5 Philadelphia 6, Boston 1 Philadelphia 0, Brooklyn New York rain, Jersey City Newark Baltimore 21 Seattle 10, Baltimore 8 Reading, Rochester 12 Toronto 2, Montreal 11 Buffalo 4, Buffalo 3 Montreal 1.
United Press dispatch from New York notes the Pirates extend their lead in the National League race with a double victory over the Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh’s pitching staff features Weaver, Meine, Brame, Harte, Swift, French, and Kremer as the likely strong starters. The Cubs fell 6 to 5 in a tight opener, while the Braves swept the Phillies 6-0 and 9-0 with Chuck Klein homering for his 25th. Cincinnati won 7-4 over St. Louis in the opener of a doubleheader. the second game was called after 13 innings due to darkness. Brooklyn’s and Detroit’s games are also mentioned in brief.
Nameless Nine overcame Hydetown 4 to 3 in thirteen innings at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. Calvert’s errant throw at third allowed the decisive run in the top of the 13th. O’Nellis pitched for Hydetown while Kinney and French worked for Nameless. Thirty-five runners stranded as both clubs left many on base. Hydetown 3 Nameless Nine 4 in the box score notes.
Walter Hagen, veteran American golfer, came from behind in the final four holes to win the Western Open at Canterbury, Cleveland. He edged California entrant Olin Dutra with a 287 to 288 final tally on Saturday.
Jamestown Spiders overwhelmed the Corry Merchants 10 to 1 at Celpron Park Sunday afternoon. Erickson pitched a complete game, supported by Brown and Geib in the outfield and a 12 hit attack including Nagle’s triple and McNamara’s two triples. Bannister tried but allowed five runs through the middle frames as Jamestown connected for six extra base hits and aggressive baserunning.
Chicago report notes Equipoise’s undented 108 percent record. Whitney’s four year old thoroughbred wins sixth straight in the Star and Stripes handicap at Arlington Park. Canandohta A. defeats InterCity league at the lake. rain cancels scheduled game with Red Rudins.
The notice discusses corporate taxation and dividends related to Chrysler stockholders and opinions on government spending. It notes past tax burdens and questions whether the corporation should contribute more or less, referencing profits, net earnings, and road-related expenditures in a period of fiscal balance efforts.
The article discusses a global disarmament proposal amid World War I context. It notes suggested allocations for home, navy, marines, and cruisers, with Britain and the United States weighing approval. Public opinion and the Conference’s stance influence potential adoption and impact on costs and security.
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