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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1932
Page
2
Old-timers led by Ernie Bachomer Wesley Bieres and Dan DeLury will face Concord Hollow All Stars in a free Wednesday exhibition at Ath Tittle Field Scare Farm. Merchants' club veterans add Corry residents for a lively practice and home entertainment.
United Press reports misfortune tests the New York Yankees pennant push as key players suffer injuries. Ruth pulls a muscle at Yankee Stadium, Dickey faces an 80 day suspension, and Brue Ruth out with a “charley horse” while pitching ace falls sick. Despite Ruths injury the Yankees beat the White Sox 6 to 4 to extend their lead, Gehrig Sewell and Lazzeri homering. Athletics vault to second place by beating the Browns as the pennant race tightens.
The Corry Athletic Club convenes this evening at 7 in the Municipal building to review Friday’s opening boxing card at Athletic Field and plan the next event. A ring debate dominates planning as Amateur Athletic Union limits two boxing programs monthly and local ring construction may be pursued to cut transport costs.
Babe Ruth left with a leg injury after going hitless in three at bats as Lou Gehrig hit a homer and drove in a run. Al Simmons doubled and singled with two RBIs, Hack Wilson doubled and scored twice, and Bill Terry added two singles, pacing the lineup in a rough nine inning game.
New York July 19 Babe Ruth America's famous convalescent is laid up with a barley wound in his right thigh and misses the game against the Chicago White Sox. Club physicians expect at least one week away, possibly three, as he rests the leg while Joe Dugan fills in.
Erie Sunes pitched the Sailors to a 4 0 victory over the Tars in the first half championship opener. Lee was defeated by Kiddie Lee in a slab duel. The Soult Bend Twine took the series opener 3 to 2 yesterday.
James S Sheehy reports in Portland that Chan Egan, the Pacific Northwest amateur champion at age 4 and 8, wins the Northwest title again after a long career. Eddie Hogan, winner of the Ballantine national amateur in 1904, praises Egan as a great final opponent, underscoring Hogan’s enduring skill.
Johnstown Pennsylvania July 19 Blair Snyder aged 2 died when rock fell at the Paris Hill coal mine near here. He was the sixth member of the Snyder family to perish in accidents in two years, officials said.
Yesterday's scores list Detroit 2 Washington 1 and Chicago 44 Boston 4 with other results including New York 6 Chicago 44. Today includes St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston Detroit at Washington and more games faded in.
Pittsburgh July 19 Tom Barr of Schenley Municipal and Jack Freund of Westmoreland Country Club tied for first in the inaugural left handed golfers tournament in the district. A playoff is planned next Sunday if necessary to determine the prize. Bach had 677 by Shannopin source. The best score belonged to B G Livesey president of the National Lefthanders Golf Association who oversaw the event and ensured eligibility for the prize.
May Schmeling returned home after losing the heavyweight title to Jack Sharkey in a controversial decision. Supporters argued Schmeling was robbed, while others noted the era’s boxing norms. The piece also touches on German athletes, including Olym pic contenders and Helene Mayer, highlighting fencing and weightlifting figures tied to Los Angeles and Amsterdam.
Local tennis scene shifts as Melvin Cobbett meets Rev G L Boyd for the 1932 championship at Kiwanis Club courts on Mill Street. Cobbett earned a straight set win over Timmy Lewis 6 2 6 3 to reach the final, while Boyd seeks a comeback after last year's dramatic five-set title chase.
Titusville July 9 Jammy Clark Titusville's favorite son amateur boxer will headline the Elks clay card next Tuesday night. Matchmaker Wad McDonald said the bout is firming up and a suitable opponent is sought among several contenders. Clark defeated Henry Oldach in Oil City Golden Glove finals and may face Charley Smoke Robinson if a match is arranged.
In Clearfield Pennsylvania the tax collector failed to post the required bond for a second time in a month, prompting the governor to suspend collection. Roy C. Kindig was named receiver of taxes as Edgar Markel resigned after inability to secure bond, with George Ralsten replacing him. Total obligations exceed $40,000 across the unsettled offices. A separate Los Angeles dispatch reports Florenz Ziegfeld’s condition noted as “better” by a Lebanon Hospital physician.
Sullivan has won the Class A prize in both prior tours and is favored to win again as he faces Kinney Keefer Staples and other top locals in the Wednesday evening event. Class E prizes were won by Ray Sperry and Gore Akintien, who will compete tomorrow night at the ring lit courts, with entries open to county residents and locals. Matches start at 7 o'clock Wednesday with filings at the courts.
In New York Berg, 137, England defeated Kid Chocolate, 180, Cuba, in a spirited major bout. Johnny Jadick of Philadelphia retained his junior welterweight title with a decision over Tony Canzoneri, while Wesley Ramey outpointed Battling Gizzy in Pittsburgh. The season sees rising tempers as White Sox clash with umpires and Cubs Giants tensions flare amid league-wide feuds.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Bill Jurgea will miss Friday’s game against Pittsburgh after a third bullet was found between his ninth and tenth ribs. Dr. John F. Davis reported the weapon was fired last night by Violet Popovich and had caused two prior injuries to Jurgea’s right hand and side. Jurgea is expected to be idle until early August.
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