Group Pilohing League Star Returns as Manager
Former Cory pitcher now manages Pleasant Gap in the Center County League and will not pitch for the Cory Merchants on a visit home. He plans to alternate on the mound as the league resumes, hoping to guide Pleasant Gap to the county title. The piece notes the league’s strong attendance, past performances against House of Davia and Homestead Grays, and a controversial Reynolds Dickey incident with Bill Reynolds and Sewell. A fish story from the Kané Republican is included, followed by a note on Allentown’s acquisition of George Colbert and upcoming opportunities for a young catcher with Gacby from Cleveland. Also listed are Pittsburgh fight results involving Baxter, Randall, Grove, and Reed.
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Corry
Pleasant Gap
Avall
Cory Merchants
Lewistown
York Roses
New York Penn
Butlock
House of Davia
Homestead Grays
Kané Republican
Bridgeport Conn
Almond
Informam
Saltuman
Allentown
Hartter
Gacby
Cleveland
George Colbert
Indians Back in Second Place as Cissell Shines
New York July 4 The Cleveland Indians climb to second in the American League thanks to strong hitting and stellar defense led by Bill Cissell at second base. Bam Babe Ruth and Jo Crosetti powered the Yankees to a 10 to 8 win over the Browns as Philadelphia and Detroit also jockeyed for position. Cissell drove in the decisive runs in Cleveland’s 7 to 3 victory over the Athletics, marking their fourth straight win over Philadelphia.
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New York
Creteland Indians
Rogers Peckinbaugh
Philadelphia
Chief Peck
Yanks
Perrinpaugh
Washington
Cissell
Elis
Roger
Athletics
Indians
Simmons
Lefty Grove
Cleveland
A's
Tigers
Red Sox
Babe Ruth
Crosetti
Cubs
Cardinals
Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati
Bill Cissell
Voamire
Morgan
Spiders to Meet Crawfords at Greenies Field Stadium
Jamestown Spiders travel to Greenies Field Stadium for two games with the Pittsburgh Crawfords, part of a series against rivals once known as the Pittsburgh Colored Stars who routed Jamestown last season. The clubs also have plans to play Homestead Grays in a later schedule, with a return trip to Celoron on Sunday.
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Jamestown Spiders
Greenies Field Stadium
Pittsburgh Crawfords
Grawfords
Homestead Grays
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Colored Stars
Jamestowners
Spiders
Celor
Warren
Babe Ruth to quit playing in 1934 and become manager
New York July 14 United Press Babe Ruth plans to retire as a player in autumn 1934 likely becoming a baseball manager He would play two more seasons with the New York Yankees if Colonel Ruppert resumes his services and keep his glove ready at age 40 He will have 21 years in pro baseball with one more year on a 75000 salary and may target the Boston Red Sox as manager timeframe uncertain
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United Press
New York
Babe Ruthans
Bitter
New York Yankees
Jacob Ruppert Desirod
Jeen
Boson Red Sox
Yanks
Ruth
Yankees
Walsh tale stirs Olympic circus with mock oath
Henry McLemore reports on Stella Walsh facing Olympic muster in Los Angeles while jokes link her oath to a dinner of T bones. He notes Walsh’s career moves and potential scope within amateur rules, citing Article X on eligibility and offering editorial quips about national service and appetite.
Gunn Medalist in Oakmont Play
Oakmont Pa July 14 Gunn entry of Spring Haven Club near Philadelphia did not clinch medalist honors in state amateur golf qualifiers at Oakmont Country Club yesterday. Lloyd Beyer Pew State College last year’s champion qualified with 178. Wilson Marks Eastern liter scholastic champion also qualified.
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Oakmont
Will Gunn
Spring Haven
Philadelphia
Oakmont Country Club
Lloyd Beyer
Pew State College
Wilson
J. Denny St. Clair
Western Pennsylvania
B. B. Weppner
Fred Brand, Jr
Shannopin Country Chul
Jack Benson
Chris Brinke
James T. Lappan
James G. Wyman
Sid Carson
Joe R. Royston
R. L. Batcock
M le
Baseball legends and the iron woman of track mix in lively chatter
A raucous column recalls Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig’s hits, Hack Wilson and Bill Terry's plays, and pivots to Stella Didrikson Zaharias as a marquee multi sport star. The writer notes America’s athletic depth and hot weather vibes.
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Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
al Simmons
Hack Wilson
Bill Terry
Nurmi hype boosts Olympic ticket sales at village
George H. Beale reports that Nurmi’s presence stirs crowds at the Olympic Village for the 1932 games. Ticket offices show strong sales as thousands visit the village from July 30 to August 14. Athletes train on fields while locals and fans gather around the administration building amid flags from 16 nations.
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George H. Beale
United Press
Los Angeles
Johannes Nurmi
Olympic Village
Hunner
Yesterday's Scores and Today's Games Across Leagues
Baseball and hockey style scores listed for multiple cities with teams like New York St. Louis Washington Boston Detroit and Philadelphia. Notable results show St. Louis 6 New York 2 and Boston 10 Pittsburgh 9. Upcoming American and Chicago games include St Louis at Washington and Chicago at Boston.
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Washington
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Meveland
Philadelphia A
National St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Lois
Doloro al
Cleveland
Washington St Louis
Cincinna
Girard Club to Meet Merchants Saturday at New Park
The Girard Legionnaires face the Corry Merchants Saturday afternoon at the Sea's Farm field in a scheduled Erie County League contest. Forestville meets Greening on Sunday at the same park. The Merchants defeated Girard earlier this season, and Girard seeks a decisive rematch to force a deciding game.
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Corry Merchants
Girard Legionnaires
New Park
Sea's Farm
Forestville
Greening Clan
Legionnaires
Cory Fins
Merchants
Girard
Iocals
Legion Nine
Gdsne
Jerry Cole to Referee Here at Corry Club Card
Well known referee Jerry Cole will be the third man in the ring tomorrow night at the Corry Athletic Club event. The amateur split card takes place at the new baseball park on the Sears Farm and Cole's involvement excites local fight fans.
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Gerry Cole
Corry Athletic Club
Sears Farm
Cole
Prize Horseshoe Tourney Postponed To Next Wednesday
Showers late yesterday forced a postponement of the prize horseshoe pitching tournament on the Journal courts. The Class A and B flingers will resume their contest next Wednesday evening, with the event now scheduled for a fresh start.
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Senators
Bill Dickey
Dickey
Reynolds
Sewell
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Manush
Duly Deinion
Charley Baxter
Sammy Bortman
Joe Randall
Davey Grove
Mose Butch
Alan Reeds
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Ferend
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Bligh
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Diaeapolis
American Association Rec Ano
Setind Place
Meanville Weyune Republican
Ragamich
Garback
Meadville
Juniior High
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Allerheniay
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Schesler
Babe Roth
Henry McLemore
Stella Wlassiewicz
Walsh
Miss Walsh
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United States
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Andalusia
Root’s Furniture Store
South Center Street
Corry, Pa
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Texas
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Normi
International Newark
Toronto
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Reading
Rnchester
Jersey City
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Newhouse
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Jerry Cole
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Slinsisam
Treasure Island Teas
King Taste
Japan
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Rinso A Sm. Phys
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Orry PA
Corry Evi
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W. Rott ‘Tribune Toy Chamber
Kangaa
Hampsoll Rapids
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