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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1933
Page
2
The Rideway Service Company defeated St Marys Colts in the first round of the Interstate Baseball League, surprising local fans who expected St Marys to win after Erie’s Desertion and prior setbacks. The defeat altered early league standings and hinted at a lively season ahead.
New York middleweight champion Jeby retained his title with a decision over Trenton’s Terry, despite an ankle injury sustained in the first round. The crowd of 12,000 at Dreamland Park saw a decisive finish as Jeby outboxed the Italian-Yerry in the late rounds. A postponed rematch looms with Lou Broniflard at the Polo Grounds.
Henry McLemore reports a boxing spectacle set for July 12 at a marquee near second base in New York. Petrolle, famed puncher of Fargo, faces Myn heer Bop von Klayern of Rutgersdart in a high-stakes bout. Local officials and fans debate the event while pre-fight workouts draw attention amid colorful, rumor-filled hype.
Montreal July 11 plans for the longest bicycle race in the world a trans continental event through Canada and the United States for the world championship will cover over 4000 miles in 88 days. start august 1 at Quebec finish september 3 in Montreal with 33 laps of varied routes. entries include riders from Canada the United States Belgium Poland and France among others.
Butler July 1 Nine amateur fights went full three rounds with no knockouts at Butler Athletic Club. Notable results include Glenn Dunkle defeating Wick Rossi in welterweight, Johnny Perotris from Youngstown beating Jimny Clark, and Arden Herrem of Gil City defeating Steve Majune of New Sensington.
Jim Londos of New York retained his title after two falls against Milo Steinhorn of Germany. Jim McMillen of Illinois defeated George Zatrias of Colorado and Paul Harer of Texas won by decision over Abe Bashey of New York in an Indianapolis card.
By Jack Cuddy Cleveland center fielder Averill snapped a batting slump with a 12th inning triple that drove in Wille Kamm and gave Cleveland a 3 2 win over Washington, halting the Senators seven game streak. The Indians edged Washington for first in the league as New York and Chicago also posted wins in a busy day across the majors.
Perry Delvecchio of Greensburg and Roger Patrizio of Butler led 46 players in a Western Pennsylvania amateur tourney at Butler Country Club with a 65 total. Melvecchio, a three time West Penn champion, shot 69 and led a field that included Peter O'Hara and WA Green among others, while Charles Manning and M A Bortimer finished tied for third with 67.
Corry Merchants travel to Athletic Field Wednesday to face the Ripley Merchants in a 5 30 o clock twilight game. Poor turnout last week is blamed on a holiday observance and open businesses. If attendance covers expenses, midweek games may continue weekly at Athletic Field with Howard Crandall likely pitching for Corry.
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia 1 edge Chicago 2 and New York 10 over Detroit 6 and St Louis 9. National Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 2. International Rochester 6 Newark 1. Toronto 6 Jersey City 5. Albany 14 Buffalo 8. Today’s games list St Louis at New York, Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at Washington, Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St Louis.
Paris July 1 France faces a gloomy Davis Cup outlook as millions worry over whether France can defend the trophy this July. Public opinion is split on Cochet Borotra singles roles while fans and sports writers debate a winning strategy against potential invaders from America Britain or Australia.
Seven boys injured in a Pittsburgh Pirates versus Philadelphia game stampede at Forbes Field after a ninth inning surge. As Freddy Dindstrom hit a sharp single scoring Gus Suler, excited fans surged toward exits. Police and staff aided casualties. some were taken to hospitals with non serious injuries.
Warren, July 11. The Ridgway Service Company team clinches the first half pennant in the Interstate Baseball League after a weekend of games. On Saturday Ridgway defeated St Marys 7 4 as St Marys dropped a costly loss to Bradford. Sunday Emporium beat Bradford 11 0 while Ridgway won 7 4 at St Marys. Warren Merchants rise to a tie for second with St Marys Colts.
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