Johnnie Neckers Slow North East With Six Safeties
Johnnie Neckers, an 18 year old from Olympia, pitched strongly as Merchants beat North East A.C. 6 to 3 at Loveland Field. Corry opened with two men on base but Neckers and the defense held. North East failed to score until late. The Merchants pulled away in the sixth and seventh, scoring three then three more to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C
Reelney
Klep
Kinsey
Williams
Rizzo
Merchants
Bushhhree
Corty
North East
Woits
Polite
Neckers
Langer
Young
Sheridan
Johnnie” Neckers
Coiry
North East A
Murry
J. Rizzo
Bradley
Gartner
G. Politz
Corry
Cassett
Reckner
Zalko
Dumas
Kennedy
CESTAC IMPRESSES AS HE LOSES TO THOMAS IN NEW YORK
Abel Cestac, in his United States debut in New York on July 28, showed flashes of potential despite a loss to Thomas. The Argentin e heavyweight boxer displayed early signs that with proper training he could develop into a fighter akin to Luis Angel Firpo, under Firpo’s sponsorship and Dempsey’s management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cestac
Thomas
New York
Abel Cestac
United States
Luis Angel Firno
Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Gestac
New Richmond to Play Corry Merchants Tomorrow
The Corry Merchants meet the New Richmond horseball club at Loveland Field tomorrow at 2 o clock Vern. New Richmond, run by Doc Bertram, features Meadville and Titusville players with Dusty Eimon as pitcher, a veteran from the Ordnance Works. The two clubs match evenly, promising a pitched battle on a warm afternoon with equal hitting and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Merchants
Richmond
Loveland Field
Richmond Cub
Doc” Bertram
Meadville
Titusville
Tans Ss
Meadville Pioneers
Irvine
Keystone Ord
Ance Works and Corry
Dusty’ Eimon
Eyetone Ordnance Works
Merchants
The Kick That Adds Speed In All Swimming Run Records
An AP feature explains the crawl kick technique to add speed. It covers body position, leg motion from the hips, knee and ankle flexibility, and a downward thrust about 18 inches below the surface. The article notes six-beat rhythm and gradual practice, with fatigue easing as coordination improves. Tomorrow: Lesson No. 3 on coordinating kick, arm stroke, and breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP News
Byron Nelson Leads All-American Open at Tam O'Shanter
Byron Nelson held a four stroke lead in the All-American Open after two rounds at Tam O'Shanter, with a 194 10 under par halfway total. Gene Sarazen trailed, Ralph Guldahl joined the chase, while Nelson aimed to break 278 and tie the 1941 All-American record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Tam O'Shanter
Gene Sarazen
Nelson
Sarazen
Ralph Guldahl
Boxing Bout Highlights and Baseball Leaderboard Mix
Major League leaders list shows Holmes and Cooper in Boston dominating batting and pitching while Walker and Schoendienst lead in runs and steals. A Madison Square Garden co feature ends with an awkward Kimber sone fighter losing to John Thomas as Cestac lands a brutal right to spin Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Boston
Case
Myatt
Washington
Ferris
John Thomas
Port Lauderdale
Madison Square Garden
Firpo
Cestac
Thomas
Pitching Plays Important Role In Flag Races
In a 1945 era summary, pitchers dominated early games across the league as Cubs and Giants defend against Reds and Dodgers. Notable performances include Hank Wyse and Clade Passau facing Myrlle and Borowy, with Hal Newhouser, Dave Perris, and Hal Grege among key hurlers. The article highlights a season where pitching depth decided several games, including a 10inning duel between Passeau and Donnelly and a Pirates-Red Birds clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gubs
Hank Wyse
Clade Passau
Borowy
Charley Rill Bartell
Ken Burchard
St. Louis
Grady Ag
Hal Grege Ari
Rin Lewis
Pittsburg
Mane
Dave Perris
Boston
Loti
Detroit
Hal Newhouser
Lolly
Ueely
Pirates
Blix Donnelly
Red Birds
Cesalies
Buster Adium
Donnelly
Oscar Judd
Wat Voiselle
Brekken
Vince DiMuPio
Judd
Chicago
Cay Ginnati
Grogay Reds
Borowy Waived to Cubs in Surprising Deal
The Chicago Cubs acquired Borowy on waivers after a brief, high profile chase by New York Yankees and others. The cost was not officially disclosed, though reports suggest around $100,000 plus players, with Cub manager Charley Grimm noting no players were yet available. The deal reshapes pennant race talk as Borowy joins a veteran Cubs staff amid mixed league reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Hal Newhonxey
Detroit
Charley Grimm
Steve O'Neill
Cubs
Larry MacPhail
Yanks
New York
Boxing results from New York Camden and Baltimore shows
Last night in New York Sal Bartolo 127 pounds from Buston outpointed Presidio of Rye. In Camden Jackie Floyd 125 stopped Vinne Del Ort of New York. Baltimore bout declared no contest after a mixed result with Yanery Henry 194 facing Larry Line 181 in a ring side event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sal Bartolo
Buston
Presidio
Rye
Rahway
N. J
Camden
Jackie Floyd
Vinne del Ort
Baltimore
Yanery Henry
Larry Line
Chicago
Aintroupe
Corry Country Club Hosts Dual Golf Tournaments
Two golf tournaments are planned at Corry Country Club with a reverse handicap event starting at noon and a no handicap Scotch Four score format set for 2 PM. A Turkey dinner will follow around 6 PM with prizes to close. The fairways are freshly cut and greens in prime condition as a record crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Jayem
Rallies Decide Four Pony League Games Last Night
In Buffalo July 28 late inning rallies decided all four Pony League games. Batavia beat Lockport 7 during Jamestown defeated Erie 20 with two runs in the seventh. Hornell tallied nine times in the seventh against Wellsville, Wellsville won 6 4. Wellsville pitcher Alvin Reisig starred on the mound. Tonight's schedule lists Lockport at Wellsville Batavia at Hornell Erie at Glen and Bradford at Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danieli Buffalo
Uty
Batavia
Lockport
Vinnie Hrillen
Willy Jamestown
Towice
Erie
Bradford
Se Hornel
Deat Wellsville
Alvin Reisig
Hornell Iyuier
York
Faji
Furnal
Jimitine Wellsville
Lockman
Wellsville
Hornet
Glen
Jamestown
Arlington Futurity at Washington Park crowns 70 cash prize
Eleven horses contested the Arlington Futurity at Washington Park in Chicago with a favorite delivering a strong stretch drive to win by a length and a half over two rivals. The $50,000 added event drew heavy betting with odds around 3-2 overnight and paid $52,150 to the winner, Mighty Story owned by Olin Aursech of Chicago, with other contenders including Fighting Prank and Barack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thal
Washingta Park
Rvy Tak Wall Eatry
Cernteles
Rey Sole
Charles T Pleher
Bowral
Butyrly
Olin Aurseh
Alu
Tree Straight
Mira
Hollis Dynovan
Wan Uvo Shewiebl
Ant Barack
Elizhbeth Gra
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnnie
Cassell
Kinney
Zolko
Kane
Vanssens
Crystal
Coal & Ice
Maple Avenue
NEW Richmond
mAarnah
Lumorrow
Cuccinello
Stimweiss
R. Johnson
Binks
Stephens
Blondie
BY Chick Young
Alexander
Kaswwood
Phillies
Giants
Reds
Bevens
Yankee
Meresson
Tre Tar Awas Cubs
Ty Associated Press
Shicagg
Tilly
Bulow Jusk
War
Chicage
Cutis
Tv Yankees
Cube
Sie
Hank Wise
Paul Dorringer
Clyde Pasni
Ray’ Prim
Hy Eli
Amerieas Lewme
Gieley Walters
Harry Longgy
Phil Cagaretty
Bookia
Hireh Mmarved
Boston Saxuh
Dice Walker
Miti Wilk
Chigagy
Hikeefilier
Yiu
Iin
Homer Aind Newhouses
Ny Bengels
Washingley
Btn
Balkdohrso
Wolf
Red Sox
Floyd Tevans
Philadelphia
Bell
Christopher Fe
Gromek
Melson Porter
Louis Wii
Al's Clothes Shop
Bernstein Bros
Erates
Arlington
Senour
East Main Street
Racerv Stores
Clapp
Patterson
Sarokut Rauntel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!