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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1937
Page
6
The column lists fishing stock plans for Sparta Pond and notes shifting MLB managers including Roger Hornsby’s Browns ousting ripple effects on several clubs. It mentions Micky Cochrane likely to manage the Tigers by August, OWeil rumored to leave Lidlang, and other items from boxing golf and bowling including Joe Louis and Sam Snead.
Chicago Cubs rout the Giants 11 8 to move two games ahead as Charlie Root delivery steadies the Cubs with the bases loaded in the first. Paul "King" Hubbell’s effort falters late while Chicago’s 18 hits fuel the win. Redbirds, Reds win elsewhere and White Sox topple Yankees in their clash.
Cubs beat Hubbell 11 to 3 as Melhorn set the pace in the Chicago golf meet opening. Falconer Merchants defeated the Raymonds 5 to 2 in NYPA league action, with Reynolds blanking the Rays through eight innings before Falconer rallied.
July 24 in Roowwood Pittsburgh manager Jack Laken said he would claim the world 125-pound title for Jackie Wilson of Pittsburgh, amid a muddled featherweight scene. Laken later withdrew the claim as the field of contenders remains unsettled with Sharron, Armstrong, Belloise and others having contested recognition.
Pittsburgh July 2 Ken Stead a junior golfer from Punxsutawney club won the West Pennsylvanian championship by defeating Dick Semple 2 and 1 in the semifinal, then beating Billy Martin 4 and 2 in the 18 hole final. Stear led after the first nine holes and extended his margin to four holes on the back stretch.
Pittsburgh July 24 promoter Jake Mintz scouted a new foe for heavyweight Sandy McDonald of Texas. Big Jim Thompson, a West Coast colored heavyweight, withdrew from his scheduled bout with McDonald due to an infected hand.
Donald Budge of California defeated Charley Hare 15-13 6-1 6-2 to give the United States an early lead over England. Bunny Austin overwhelmed Parker 6-3 1-2 7-5 as England returned serve, with 1,001 fans watching on center court.
Yesterday's hero includes Charlie Root a 39 year old Cubs pitcher and Jess Haines a 44 year old Cardinals pitcher who guided their teams to important victories. Both veterans delivered key performances securing late leads and critical innings in tight games.
Yesterday’s scores show Chicago 9 over New York 1 and Philadelphia 16 over Detroit 4 plus St. Louis 8 and Washington 0 with other results. Today’s fixtures include American games Boston at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Detroit with multiple cross league pairings.
Touring in Conn Washington July 24 the national duck pin bowling congress announced its next United States sweepstakes will be held January 8 SSR 9 Waterbury.
Aeros and Rays renew their feud in an NYIPA League tilt. The game is set for tomorrow at ten o'clock with the Rays at home. Aeros aim to rebound from a tough season and regain prestige with a victory. Other league contests include Lamor Row Falconer at Givi and Ray mans at Union City.
Pitt unveils 1928 grid slate with Duquesne on the open date arranged by AD James Hagan. The ten game schedule lists West Virginia Temple Duquesne Wisconsin Southern Methodist Fordham Carnegie Tech Nebraska Penn State Duke with home and away designations for each matchup.
Simeon Velar, 82, former negro star halfback at Duquesne University, died yesterday after a week's illness. Velar, who graduated from Duquesne's school of pharmacy in June 1928, never practiced his profession. Pneumonia caused death.
St Marys July 17 Differences between Rogers Hornsby and St. Louis Browns officials were settled as Hornsby surrendered his two year contract valued around 57 000 The deal covered 1937 and 1938 with 20 000 per year and Hornsby handed the agreement to Tonald Barnes at a conference yesterday He indicated the settlement reflected the balance due him for this year.
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