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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
6
Dick Harrington reports on St Louis baseball chatter about relocating or realigning major league teams. Officials weigh territorial rights and patronage as All Star talks loom, with decisions possible at December meetings and echoes of past realignments.
Elwood Cooke the Portland, Oregon rookie, tops Henner Henkel to reach the Wimbledon final against Bobby Riggs of Chicago. Cooke credits coach Tom Stow for developing his backhand, surpassing Henkel’s volley game en route to the 59th all England title showdown.
Agreement on a neutral referee clears the way to move the Tony Galento Lou Nova fight from New York to Philadelphia Municipal Stadium on September 7. Promoter Jacobs is guaranteed at least $125,000, with the winner slated to fight for the world heavyweight title next June.
Yankee rookie Atley Donald extended his unbeaten streak to ten victories by defeating the Senators 6 to 4 yesterday.
Tommy Speigal of Uniontown Pa loses an eight round decision to Johnny Belius of New Haven Conn in New York last night. Buffalo bookmakers trying to ply their racket inside the track are shoved out. A pickpocket mob is rounded up and credited to Frank Condon for stopping the incident after thefts including two $100 bunigoll from a government employee are recovered.
George Kirkley reports Atley Donald of the New York Yankees stretched his streak to 10 wins with a 6-4 victory over the Washington Senators. The piece traces Donalds rise from Louisiana to Yankee camp, noting his persistence and key performances including seven hits against the Senators. The column also summarizes other AL results and highlights from around the majors.
Baseball results show Buffalo 3 over Newark 2 and Montreal 3 against Rochester with Montreal winning. American Association game Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 9 completes the schedule.
The standings show New York leading the American League with a 4 2 4? record, followed by Boston and Detroit. Yesterday’s scores include New York 6 Washington 4 and Boston 6 Philadelphia 4. Today’s schedule lists Detroit at St Louis and Washington at Philadelphia among other matchups. In the National League Cincinnati beat St Louis 6 2 and New York won 11 7 against Boston with Brooklyn and Philadelphia also posting wins.
July 6 report notes a Cleveland Jockey Club reorganization today after a costly racing meet at North Randall. Authorities estimate the event cost up to 100000 dollars and costly renovations to convert the Grand Circuit trotting plant into a modern track.
A record field is expected for the city tennis meet opening next week. Many applications have been received from players who wish to compete in singles doubles and mixed doubles. Entry fees are 25 cents and registration occurs at Theo P Williams on East Main Street.
Greensburg Pennsylvania executives say lack of 19 major league sponsors and falling gate receipts forced a citizens committee to turn the Greensburg team over to the league. The committee ended obligations at midnight but left Offut Field with ten paid for the season. The Greensburg club was a league charter member starting in 1934.
Lawson Little of Bretton Woods New Hampshire making his first Atlantic appearance since titles failed to qualify for the final two rounds of the 79th British Open at St Andrews. He scored 40 40 80 for 159 after 72 holes, well off the pace.
July Fourth saw Irvine Piladers deliver a decisive 14 hit assault led by clutch work from Preddie Gagiiardi to beat Warren. The Pittsburgh Pirates presence drew a large Russell crowd as Irvine earned its third straight victory over the Tridies in a rain of runs and excitement.
Johnny Allen seeks his fifth win in the Indians White Sox series second game. A revived feud follows Allen's May beaning of Gerald Walker in Cleveland. Jack Knot is slated to work for Chicago.
Vanderbilt's Vim de feated Tomahawk owned by T M Sopwith in an international 12 meter class race held at Torquay England. Harold 5 reported the win for the American entry.
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