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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1936
Page
6
A Wichita style column surveys prospects for ex Pirates star Burlher Hill and local semipro pitching goals, advertising stunts on fences in Corry Jamestown area. It notes quail and grouse abundance, Kane winter resort plans, and sport chatter on throwing, Olympic bans, and a City League doubleheader with Babe Haenel and Melvin Cobbett.
Haenel and Cobbett faced off in a standout mound duel with Haenel blanking the Raymonds and Cobbett giving up one run as Corry Jamestown defeated Raymonds at Aero Park in last night’s action. The Yankees threat looms as a big batting spree nears from the visitors.
Cleveland Indians surge into second place with a 12 win in 14 run, 197 hits, led by Campbell Averill and Wart Averill among others. They routed Philadelphia 16 3 as Yankees idle widening or narrowing the pennant race with Red Sox and White Sox results noted. All National League games were rained out.
America's fastest boats compete in a grueling 90 mile Gold Cup contest on Lake George today. El Lagarto, a three time champion owned by George Reis, faces six challengers including a Canadian entrant, in three 90 mile heats. Notre Dame’s speedster, held since 1933, is carried by Herbet Mendelson of Detroit.
Berlin July 25 United Press reports Mrs Elea nor Holm Jarrett the 1982 Olympic backstroke champion has given up her bid for reinstatement to the U S Olympic team She accuses President Avery Brundage and officials of wanting to save face and says she will stay in Berlin indefinitely though she has no good reason to do so The former team member was expelled Thursday for training rule violations mainly attending cocktail parties and was unsuccessful in appeals for another chance.
In a tight seven inning game at the new field Corry Jamestown defeated Raymonds 4 to 0. Cobbett walked three batters in a row in the second inning allowing Chase to score on a fielder’s choice. Haenel fanned seven while Cobbett struck out three. Sprovers and Crandall contributed for Corry Jamestown, while Raymonds threatened only in the first and sixth innings.
WARSAW July 25 Zygmunt Hellasz former Polish shot put champion was dropped yesterday from Poland's Olympic team for breaking rules.
Max Schmeling, former heavyweight champion, said in Berlin he has not made any deal to fight Jimmy Braddock in New York. He noted Col John R Kilpatrick informed him only of the Garden's negotiations with the 20th Century Sporting Club. Schmeling plans to return to the United States around August 10 and hopes to sign a contract to fight Braddock on arrival.
Washington July 25 Wilmer Allison veteran Texan and former Davis Cup captain said he would stop playing serious tennis and would not defend his national singles championship at Forest Hills in September He added he doubts he will ever play in the nationals again and that international tennis is out.
Cleveland, Ohio July 25 Favorites at Thistle Down dominated several races as they won four of eight, posting a .500 batting average on a fast track. Courtney's Pet and Tarpon provided the best cheer for bettors, with Courtney's Pet storming to a four length victory after a 6 to 5 start. The day drew a large crowd and mutuel players cashed in on daily doubles worth $16.60.
Corry’s Independents seek to raise their standings with two weekend games against Oil City’s Corecos, a top Venango League club, and Zaeffield’s Merchants visiting today. Kip Anderson era continues with patching issues, the locals hold five victories in nine outings, no additions expected for the slate. Oil City is considered a strong foe likely to challenge Venango’s best effort in the 3 p.m. Wednesday start times.
American results show Washington 10 over St Louis 4 and Cleveland 16 over Philadelphia 3 with Boston 7 and Detroit 4 in a rain impacted slate. International scores list Syracuse 6 7 Rochester 3 6 Toronto 4 8 Newark 1 2 Baltimore 9 Montreal 2 Buffalo Albany with rain. Today teams schedule Washington at St Louis Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland New at Chicago Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York.
Pittsburgh authorities confirm Ed Skoronski captain of Purdue, ruled ineligible for playing at Georgetown before joining Lafayette, will join the Pirates this year. President Art Rooney announced the move as the Big Ten ban triggers a new team alignment.
July 26 in Ogden Utah Max Baer former world heavyweight champion won in the first round of a four round comeback bout at a Pioneer Day celebration. Baer weighed 217 and opponent Bob Williams 225. Buddy Baer knocked out Fay Ferrecki of Pasadena in the first round weighing 245.
Barrett Melvin of Wanango and Judd Pollock, both juvenile members, faced off in the West Penn championship final at Oakmont Country Club. Melvin, Franklin High School graduate and two time holder of the Pennsylvania interscholastic golf title, defeated Pollock 7 and 6 in the 18 hole finale, marking one of the event's most decisive junior victories.
Luke Appling veteran White Sox shortstop tops American League batting with 17 hits in 38 at bats boosting his average from .363 to .382. In the National League Joe Medwick of the Cardinals leads at .360. Lou Gehrig has 28 home runs while Mel Ott has 19 in the circuit.
Wimbledon July 25 Anatralla challenged Great Britain for the opening Davis Cup singles. Anatralla sent Allvian Quist to face Fred Perry while Quist, with a twisted ankle, was not favored to win. Jack Crawford was set to meet Henry W. Austin as England’s No. 2.
Gino Garibaldi of Italy defeated Ernie Dusek of Omaha while Harte Barber of Cambridge and Emil Dusek of Omaha wrestled to a draw in New York.
Berlin July 26 Avery Brundage head of the American Olympic committee ordered Secretary Frederick W. Roblen to withdraw the entry of Mrs Eleanor Jarrett in the Olympic 100 meter backstroke Her entry had not yet been withdrawn from the official list despite her dismissal from the American team Thursday night for putting pleasure before business Brundages action stands removing any hope she might compete in the games opening next Saturday Under Olympic rules a competitor cannot be reentered once his or her name has been withdrawn Regardless of the AOC move Mrs Jarrett cannot compete if Brundages order is carried out She said she would fight and that friends would help as long as there is any chance of getting back on the team She expressed a single wish to swim for America and planned a leisure breakfast with milk and a crepe de chine dress with a black ribbon in her hair
Columbus July 25 President George M. Trautman of the American Association banned seven inning games in daylight double headers. The move affects schedule formats and aims to speed up doubleheader play across teams.
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