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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1934
Page
2
In a busy sport page, Ruth's 700th homer lifts the Yankees back to first in the league. Corry billiard exhibition features Matsuyama and Spears amid broader notes on Layden and Pop Warner and a push to strengthen the Corry-Jamestown club for the second half of the season.
Aero Supply pounding Crandall for sixteen hits dominated Corry Jamestown 10-5, securing at least a first round bye in the City Baseball League. Koestner’s seven earned runs and Crandall’s 16 hits led the Aeros to a decisive win as they chase the league flag with key games looming against Washington Lunch and Raymonds.
A local robbery narrative describes a victim in distress claiming a robber of unspecified race forced him to disrobe in an alley. The account includes unclear statements and mentions a phone call and a rescue attempt, with several garbled details.
United Press facts show Heinie Manush of the Washington Senators atop the major league batting race at .403 after Thursday games. Bill Terry leads the Giants at .369 with Sam Leslie closing the gap for Brooklyn. Jimmy Foxx and Bob Johnson pace American League home hitting. Jerome Dean takes NL pitching lead with 15 wins, while Lefty Gomez tops AL with 14 victories.
Henry McLemore portrays a raucous Dublin hurling scene observed from a tree top. He notes violent play with improvised sticks, frequent head and limb injuries, and a chaotic rhythm that resembles a rug beating. The piece lampoons officials, spectators, and the rough, dangerous fun of the sport.
Harrisburg July 4 The State Game Commission reported 1777 dollars paid for predatory animals in June including 1220 weasels 125 gray foxes and three wild cats. Bounties were 1 dollar per weasel 4 dollars per fox and 15 dollars per wild cat. Montgomery County trappers led with 81 foxes and 87 dollars netted.
American Washington 3 Cleveland 2 New York 4 Detroit 2 Boston 7 St Louis 2 Philadelphia Chierzo NATIONAL Boston 7 Chicago 7 New York 7 Piitshureh 6 Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Philadelphia wet INTERNATIONAL Buffalo 11 Syracuse 5 Albany 6 Hoshester 4 Newark 5 Montreal 4 Toronto a Baltimore 2 Today s schedule American Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Detroit Washington at Cleveland Boston at St Louis Chicago at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York St Louis at Philadelphia
Detroit July 14 Lou Gehrig the Yankee first baseman is expected to be in uniform for today’s game after retiring in the second inning yesterday due to an injury and back ailment He has saved 1425 consecutive games by the count but did not extend the streak with yesterday’s withdrawal.
Ruth belted his 700th homer in a Yankees win over Detroit after a long at bat and a high fly that cleared Navin Field. The ball was retrieved by a boy who returned it to the dugout earning Ruth twenty dollars. Earl Coombs scored ahead of Ruth as New York won 14 to 13, with Giants, Cubs, and others also winning in a busy baseball scene.
Wes Ferrell led the Red Sox with a homer and four runs driven in, while Job Moree of the Giants tallied a double and a single in five at bats. Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run for the Yankees, capping a historic day.
Mayville July 4 A bullet issued by John L Zentz State Game Protector outlines the muskelonge taking law on Chautauqua Lake. Zentz defines the rule for fishing parties detailing how many fish each may take and when the fishing must stop per boat. He notes inquiries will be answered regarding conservation laws and clarifies riders and helpers in fishing scenarios.
United Brethren win in Inter-Church Mushball League action as five runs in opening run help defeat St Pauls Lautherans. Standings show United Brethren atop the table with 11 wins and 1 loss. Baptists and M B Dux did not play as scheduled.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Corry and items about individuals and organizations. Readable names are scarce, with scattered phrases about counties, rail and finance terms and possible payments. No coherent event or outcome emerges from the text.
Aye Ari narrowly avoided a setback as it slipped past rivals with clutch late moves. The victory underscores the team’s persistence, with coaches praising execution under pressure and players demonstrating resilience in a tense finish.
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