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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1937
Page
6
Today’s Washington hosted All Star exhibition draws national attention as a colorful fan event. Cubs and Yankees lead their leagues while Giants and Pirates challenge in the National. Warren Moose chip game and local boxing notes add regional intrigue with several players switching sides.
SUTLAR Pa July 7 Miss Mary Kuhn of the Pittsburgh Field Club scored 87 to win the Women's Golf Association Western Pennsylvania one day tournament at Butler Country Club. Mrs H W Christie of Butler and Mrs J R Murphy of St Clair Country Club tied for low net prize with 81 3.
Promoters Ramey McGinley and Bill Tracey in Pittsburgh launch talks for a return bout between Bill Conn and Teddy Yarosz. Conn, 18, from Pittsburgh, defeated Yarosz, former middleweight champion, by a decision in eight rounds, as reported by United Press.
Welch boxer Farr sails to the United States for a world heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis after New York boxing commissioners name him the No 1 challenger. Promoter Mike Jacobs plans a star-studded show featuring four current or former champions to defend crowns in a single night. Farr, a Welsh miner’s son, recently rose from obscurity to top contender as he embarks on a voyage carrying a guaranteed 50 000 dollars for the anticipated bout.
Cambridge Springs star Tony Lyons tuned up for the state amateur defense by shooting par on all 18 Lancaster Country Club holes in his first visit to the short layout. He will defend the title at the state amateur starting Thursday with rounds through Friday and Saturday while other scores from American Association games filter in.
Pittsburgh promoter Jake Mintz hosted a ten round bout at Hokey Park in Millvale. Williams, a 48 pound Louisville? negro welterweight from Pittsburgh, stopped Camden Indiana’s Johnny Lacag in the first round. Jimmy Clark of Jamestown New Jersey knocked out George Baratka of Cleveland in one minute of the opening round.
Harold Vanderbilt's undefeated Ranger will defend the America's Cup against Sopwith's Endeavour II in a four race practice series starting July 1. Other defense contenders Rainbow and Yankeeack acknowledge Ranger's superiority as they prepare to race in free-for-all trials staged by George Nichols. This marks the first time an undefeated defender is chosen after one trial race, a rare event in Cup history.
Pittsburg July 7 bud Mignault New England heavyweight will meet Oscar Rankins of California Monday night in a ten round sparring event at Thiskey Park. Promoter Jake Mintz announced plans to later pit the winner against John Henry Lewis for a potential title clash at Forbes Field Tate later this summer. Also listed are scores from the International League games and a stray note on butter types.
At Griffith Stadium on July 7 the American League stars hammered two ace pitchers, Dizey Dean for the Nationals and Gabby Hubbell for the Americans, to seize a 5 1 lead after four innings. Key hits include DiMaggio and Gehrig homering for the Americans, while Rolfe tripled in a three run fourth inning as the Americans build a commanding early lead.
United Press reports the All-Star rosters for the National and American Leagues with players from New York Chicago St. Louis Boston Detroit and Philadelphia. The squads include Gehrig Mize Averill Ott Hartnett and Jox among others with managers McCarthy and Tobin and umpires Bary Pinelli McGowan Quinn.
Nelson and Snead led the United States contingent with 75s as play opened under overcast skies at Carnoustie. Reading’s Byron Nelson and Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs posted 75 while Bobby Cruickshank and Charles Lacey each shot 76, with Shute at 73 after a shaky start.
The Warren Moose Club extended its winning streak with two decisive home victories. They shut out Buffalo Corner-Flynnss 8-0 on Saturday and followed with a 9-3 win over Buffalo Pro-Jays on Sunday, boosting their record for the week.
Errela strong Fourth Ward Fire men beat Croscut's softball team 14 to 4 at Washington Street Grounds last evening. Croscut's has four losses in ten games. Batteries Brie Koons Rebuck Corry Jordan Pier mentioned.
Daniel Boward Sawyer, a long-time amateur golfer once regarded as a top figure in American amateur ranks, died yesterday after an illness. He collapsed during a return from an eastern business trip and did not regain consciousness.
Henry Huber of Plumer Pennsylvania was bound over to the Venango county grand jury for the August term on charges tied to alleged dynamite distribution used in bombings in Warren Nilesy district. He faced breaking and entering larceny and possessing and transporting stolen explosives after a brief hearing before Magistrate Foster L. Dale.
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