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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1932
Page
2
Kevin Boyd dominated Melvin Cobbeth in straight sets to claim the 1982 tennis championship title. The victory underscores Boyd’s strong position over local contenders, with prospects for continued reign barring major improvements from rising players.
The Corry Athletic Club announces eight bouts for its next amateur card at Athletic Field on Friday night August 12. Secretary Austin Dempsey says top Evie boxers and several Union City prospects are signed, including George Miketa, elder brother of Mike Miketa, with plan to fill cards by midweek.
Rev Gilbert L. Boyd defeated Melvin Cobbett in straight sets 6-4 6-0 6-0 to retain his city tennis title on the Kiwanis Club court on Mill Street. A large gallery watched Boyd dominate, with Cobbett fading after the first set. Dick Powers officiated, with Theo Williams and J. Velzo assisting as line judges.
Titusville boxing card features Young Jimmy Clark vs Mel Grath in main event. Other bouts announced include Rasterdan vs Glenn Duniele, Carl Monroe vs Jack Nichols, Red Recfield vs Walter Lates, Frankie Karnes vs Mike Mikela, and Kid Barron vs John Hiski with several Krotzers stable fighters lining up.
Thirteen of the country’s crank players withdraw from the Sea Bright Invitation, accusing Seabright club of denying expenses. Club officials say the tournament at Seabright, New Jersey, will start as scheduled, claiming a riot and hoard strike and promising ready replacements from a waiting list. In Chicago, William J. Climens defends title at the South Shore Country Club, with eight Americans and four foreigners seeded in the U S professional championships.
A mixed boxing round reports Benny Leonard of New York defeating Eddie Shapiro in a 153-pound bout and Tony Ci rola losing in Brooklyn. Other results include Farrel and Consiglio victories, Mays’s decision, and several knockouts across Chicago Wichita Milwaukee Minneapolis and other locales.
Jiminy Woo led a rough lineup including Aries Baba Ruth Lis Gebbie and Bull Percy as Ile Al Simmons went 5 for 5 driving two runs in a tight contest dominated by late offensive bursts across the local diamond.
In Erie last night the General Blec Wie Athletic Association promoted a show where Sorry’s amateurs again split results. Miketa brothers won their bouts, Mike Mikels and Ralph Yurimer dropped decisions, Vince Reynolds lost a close decision to Burton Leopold, Walter Latos fell to Frankie Swartz, Johnny Zivie stopped Thaler, Cy Dempsey scored a knockout over Trying Laws, and Dempsey drew praise as the best paid on the card.
United Press reports Los Angeles braced for the Olympics with Athletics of 29 countries at the Olympic Village. Japanese and Mexican crowds swelled the city as 100,000 daily fans were anticipated, with ticket lines long and police guiding teams through dense crowds during the 15 day games.
Tidioute Independents, set to oppose the Corry Merchants at Athletic Field Sunday at 3 pm, have impressed by beating several strong local teams. The Merchants face a tougher test after recent strong showings by rival squads and a promising warm-up game on the suburban field.
The DuBois Courier reports no oversupply of deer in central Pennsylvania. Observers note a heavy take last fall reduced herd levels, with few deer seen this summer except in Medix Fun area where locals report rare sightings. Natives rely on deer for subsistence, and the herd appears tightly managed.
Chicago July 23 Equipoler America's top horse faces a stern test as he carries a high handicap in the mile and a quarter race at Whitney’s meeting. The field includes one of the year's strongest rivals. Conditions are tough with deer venison scarcity affecting supplies.
Results show Philadelphia 9 over Brooklyn 1 in a rain shortened game. Rochester 9 defeated Toronto 7 while Buffalo montreal had rain affecting play. Other scheduled games were canceled or postponed due to weather.
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