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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1939

Page

6

Yankees Take Two From Tribe Before Large Cleveland Crowd

The Yankees drew 93,064 as they swept the Indians in a doubleheader 5 2 and 6 3. Letty Gomen pitched seven strong innings opening win while Marius Russo allowed six hits in the nightcap. The Bees beat the Reds twice, the Red Sox extended their winning streak to 12, and the Cubs and Dodgers split. Ernie López, Whitey Moore, and other key players influenced the day’s baseball results across the circuit.

George Kirkley United Press New York Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Reds Rhinelanders Giants Cincinnati Hall Cardinals Cinping Bees Milt Sailor BI Josedel Chmbing Dee Grissom al Lopez Frank McCormick Eddie Miller Lopez Whitey Moore Jim Turner Werber Turner Tunners Frankhouse Frey Bongio Venn Billy Werber al Sittmons Morvon Cooper Chbs Dodgers Chicago Brooklyn Clayne Passen Lary French van Mungo Red Evans Cubs Hugh Mulcahy Pnitties Pirates Corsairs Yankees Cleveland Indians Letty Gomen Marius Russo Tribe Red Sox Je Tigers Erry Grove Danny Galehouse White Sox Senators Ted Lyons Dutch Leonard Gana

Regional softball tourney planned in Erie this July

Plans near completion for the Western Pennsylvania regional softball tournament to be held in Erie Saturday, sponsored by the Dispatch Herald. Top teams in the state will compete for a berth in the state finals at Williamsport on August 19 and 20.

Erie Erie Western Pennsylvania Erie Dispatch- Herald Eiph

Dizzy Dean Sent Back To Chicago After Arm Injury

United Press reports Dizzy Dean, Chicago Cubs star valued at $185,000, was transported to Chicago after a lacerated left arm injury from a hotel lamp incident in New York. Wife Mary Dean slept aboard the train while the pitcher explained to Cubs officials he would face disciplinary review for training rules.

United Press Pittsburgh Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs Gabby Hartnets New York Dizzy Chicago Cubs Mrs. Dean Jerome

State Game Commission trap program yields hunting gains

The game trapping effort last winter cost 11,244 dollars but provided hunters with 22 820 rabbits 1 820 linkneck pheasants 88 quail 850 gray squirrels and 35 raccoons, taken from non hunting funds and released in legal areas. Montgomery county produced 1 540 rabbits and 13 raccoons. Berks county led rabbit totals with 1 745. Other counties with 1 000+ rabbits included Allegheny Crawford Centre Schuylkill and Westmoreland.

State Game Commission Seth Gordon Iaid Montgomery County Berks’ County Counies Allegheny Crawford Centre Schuylill Westmoreland

Standings and yesterday's results from early baseball games

The table lists standings for New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington Philadelphia St Leary and Boston with totals and yesterday's results showing New York 5 8, Cleveland 4 3, Boston 9 3, Detroit 2 0, Chicago 3 6, Washington 2 3, St Louis 13 5 and Philadelphia . Today games include New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at St Louis, Boston at Detroit, Washington at Chicago with Cincinnati 6 0 0 and Pittsburgh 2 7 among others.

New York Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia Leary St. Louis

Baseball Results Across Leagues Highlight Variable Scores

Baseball results from the American Association show Kansas City 4 to 3 over Toledo 2 to 4, Louisville 2 to 3, Minneapolis 1 to 4, St Paul 1 to 4, Indianapolis 6 to Milwaukee 9, Columbus 12 to 3. International League notes Baltimore 7 to 8, Montreal 3 to 4, Jer City 5 to 0, Buffalo 4 to 1, Newark 9 to 10, Rochester 2 to 2, Tortinton Syracuse 4.

Kansas City Toledo Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus International Baltimore Montreal Jer. City Buffalo Newark Rochester Tortinton Syracuse

Titusville squad defeats Dunkirk Alcos in 10-1 win

Titusville posted its fourth straight victory yesterday with a 10-1 win over the Dunkirk Alcos. Pug Mahoney allowed only one solid hit, while Moreno, with a first inning single, provided the lone offense in a game dominated by hard pitches and weak blows.

Titusville Dunkirk Alcos Pug Mahoney Mahoney Moreno

Burley Zivic Set to Clash Tonight in Pittsburgh

A star studded fight card at Forbes Field features Zivic versus Burley in a welterweight title bid amid three ten round bouts and two six round prelims. Teddy Yaross faces Al Gainer in light heavyweight action, while Petey Sarron battles Sammy Angott. Frankie Schwartz steps in against Rieti Gregory. Bull Mellinger meets George Hughes in the opener.

United Press Pittsburgh Arthur Donovin New York Forbes Field Fritile Zivic Charley BuMley Homicide Henry Armstrom Zivic Burley Donovan Teddy Yaross al Gainer New Haven Petey Sarron Chamion Sammy Angott Washington Jimmeries Frankie Schwartz Erie Carmen Notch Rieti Gregory Butler Bull Mellinger George Hughes

Picard Triumphs Over Nelson In Brilliant Title Match

Henry McLemore reports Picard defeated Byron Nelson in 97 holes at Pomonok Country Club to win the PGA championship. Picard’s 38 birdies and two eagles powered a 38 under par tournament, while Nelson fought back with a 67 opening nine, but could not overtake the leader. The record match thrilled a huge crowd and gave the tourney extra luster amid ongoing PGA tensions.

Henry Picard Byron Nelson Pomcnok Genitry Club Flushing N. C Picard Henry McLemore United Press Star New York Henry Pleapa Professional Golfers’ Association Pomonok Country Club Nelson Custer St. Andrews Pomonok Sandine Miracle Nassau PGA

Eddie Collins Jr Joins Red Sox as Prospect Outfielder

Following his father Eddie Collins Sr, famed second baseman, and now Red Sox general manager, Eddie Collins Jr begins his major league career with Connie Mack's Athletics prior to moving to Boston. The Yale star is described as an outfielder with professional prospects.

Eddie Collins Nase Mary Bostali Red Sox Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Thas Eddie Colling, Jr Young Collins Yale

Pittsfield Driver Finishes Second in Jalopy Race

The Satan's Bowl of Death at Sugar Grove saw eleven jalopy events. James Town driver Carl Conti won the 15 lap feature, with Pittsfield PA teenager Marvin Rhodes taking second and Jamestown's Donald Okerlund third amid a record crowd. Adrian Walker claimed high point score. Warren Derby noted as a Jamestown birth.

Jamestown Sugar Grove Big ‘Tree Road Carl Conti Marvin Rhodes Pittsfield Donald Okerlund Adrian Walker Warren Derby

Philadelphia businessman wins Public Golfers crown again

Hershey Pa July 17 George Bradley 53 year old Philadelphia businessman captured the Pennsylvania Public Golfers Association title for the second time. Bradley finished the 72 hole medal play event at Hershey Park golf course nine over par after the final two rounds and three under for the first two rounds to edge out younger challengers. Bradley was the 1937 champion.

Unite Brea Hershey George Bradley Philadelphia Pennsylvania Public Golfers Association Bradley Hershey Park Philadelphian

Erie Youngstown split Middle Atlantic League double header

Erie and Youngstown divided a twin bill here yesterday with Erie defeating the Tars 6 to 1 in the opener while the Browns won the seven inning nightcap 9 to 5. Henry Marshall of Erie sparked the first game with a three bagger two runs and a steal of home as Red Bartelsom closed the finale.

ERIE Youngstown Bill Erie Eich the Tars Browns Henry Marshall Tony Archinski Elouth Red Bartlesom

Mike Jacobs plans 20 round heavyweight bout in Detroit

Promoter Mike Jacobs aims to stage a 20 round bout in Detroit around September 21 to defend the heavyweight title against Bob Pastor. Jacobs will bring principals and managers to Briggs Stadium for contract signings in Detroit on Wednesday.

United Press New York Mike Jacobs Detroit Nein Joe Louis Bob Pastor TJ Jacobs Briggs Stadium Summmon

Allan Holds Pennsylvania Amateur Golf Title

Francis Allan of Pittston won the Pennsylvania amateur golf championship at Huntingdon Valley Country Club after a 2 up victory over Steve Kovach of Pittsburgh. Allan, a former Florida and Dixie amateur champion, stayed calm under late Kovach pressure and two-putted the final hole to seal the win.

Philadelphia Francis Allan Pittston Pennsylvania Steve Koyach Pittsburgh Huntingdon Valley Country Club Allan Kovach Kovath

Corry Golfers Trounced at Chautauqua

Corry golfers were defeated at Chautauqua with only one Garry player named Bil Dykes winning his match. The local team faced a tough contest on the Chautauqua course, resulting in a clear regional loss for Corry.

Corry Chautauqua Steong Chautauqua Bill Dyckes Bil Dykes Chautasu Baiurasy Juttexsoon Arai Pearent Sts

National Pro Indoor Ball League Formed

The National Professional Indoor Baseball League was completed today with 12 franchises. The season runs December 1 to March 7, ending with a world series between the two division champions. Games occur three per week at night in eastern cities including New York, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Toronto, with the western division featuring Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.

United Frey New York Brooklyn Boxton Philadelphia Pittsburgh Torouto Chicago De‘tolt Cleveland St. Louis Cincinnati Indianapolis

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