Corry Athletes Face Mixed Start In Local Sports Season
The Corry sports scene opens with fans hopeful after a week of practice and some promising performances by Kin Anderson and local talent. Despite tough losses, organizers expect improvement with a new drive to engage crowds as Corry residents follow Wilk Edinger’s racing legacy and prepare for upcoming district events.
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Armstrong Beats Ross In Brutal Madison Square Garden Bout
Hammerin Henry Armstrong defeated Ross in a brutal 16 round match at Madison Square Garden. The welterweight champion dominated with heavy blows as Ross, though pummeled, stayed on his feet until the final bell. Armstrong now aims to unify titles and challenge Lou Ambers on July 26.
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Donkey Ball Night At Aero Field Tonight
Donkey Ball returns to Corry this evening at 6 30 P M with teams riding donkeys across the field Bouts include players mounting beasts to field the ball and returning it while avoiding donkey induced delays Authorities warn base runners must touch the player not the donkey and no pushing or carrying the donkey is allowed A decent crowd is expected for the weekly attraction.
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Angott and Eldridge Fight for Title Chance
Sammy Angott of Washington meets Irving Eldridge of New York at Hockey Park Bowl tonight with the winner earning a possible shot at Lightweight Champion Lou Ambers crown. Promoter Jake Mintz says Ambers' manager has been telegraphed on the Pacific coast for a prompt reply.
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Yesterday's Hero Lou Gehrig and Arm Strong Fight Tale
The report hails Lou Gehrig as yesterday's hero for a 2,000th straight game milestone and compares him to Armstrong in a brutal bout. It describes Armstrong overpowering Ross, swelling his eye and bleeding his mouth across rounds, with Ross refusing to quit and the bell signaling Armstrong's continued attack.
Corry High Relay Team Wins in Night Meet
Corry High School relay team members Gene Hasbrouck Bred Christensen Joe Lorence and Bob Morton won a two lap relay at Meadville night meet with Union City. The event was among special outdoor track races in the Meadville meet. Time posted 1:21:8.
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Westerdan's Scores American and National League Notes
Westerdan's reports New York 12 Boston 5 in a Western crossover. Washington and Philadelphia listed as later, with no further scheduling. International League totals Mantrem 6 Rochester 7, Toronto 5, Buffalo 14 Baltimore 2, Syracuse 9. American Association slate shows Detroit at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at Washington, St Louis at Boston, New York at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at St Louis.
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Lou Gehrig Seeks 2500th Straight Game Record
The Yankees star Lou Gehrig marked his 2000th consecutive game played, a streak begun after Miller Huggins moved him to the lineup. He aims for 2500 straight games, with a 343 lifetime batting average and 2,559 hits in 7,455 at bats. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 12 to 5 in Boston as Gehrig contributed a single and solid defense.
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Endorse Midget Racing at Erie Grounds Half Mile
Supporters praise a midget racing event at the old Erie Position Grounds half mile track. More than 4000 fans watched the swift midget machines perform on dirt, admiring speed, craftsmanship, and driver skill as the cars reached high speeds on the straightaways.
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Dizzy Dean Declares Arm Cured Awaiting Return to Cubs
In Chicago on June 1 Dizzy Dean announced his pitching arm is cured after rest and medical examination by Dr. John F. Davis. The Cubs expect him back in ten days to rejoin the rotation as Wayne Pennant or team officials noted improved strength and a lack of soreness near the right shoulder. Dean expressed optimism and said he has anticipated a quick return to the mound.
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Pau Dean Returned to Cardinals by Houston Club
June 1 report from St Louis says Pau Dean, brother of Dizzy Dean and former Chicago Cubs hurler, has been sent back to the Cardinals by Houston. Dean will confer with Cardinal officials to decide his fate after a poor showing this season with the Houston club.
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Dives For Sponges Like Ancient Phoenicians
Natives dive with a rope tied stone ballast to reach the sea bed and fill a bag with sponges before surfacing. Some divers stay under as long as four minutes. Freshly gathered sponges look like raw meat and decay after a day. washing makes them market ready.
Open Golf championship eyes Denver event as pros vie
Ex-Corry pro Tony Joy of Philipsburg and Toby Lyons Cambridge Springs led qualifying for the Denver Open with scores around 79 to 84. Amateur qualifiers included Payolla and Shenks, while notable pros like Payolla and Schweikher posted strong marks as 17 amateurs competed in the field.
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Big Gate at Title Fight Promoter Reports Attendance
Promoter Mile Jacobs announced last night's Henry Armstrong Barney Ross title bout drew 26 480 paid, with a gross of 28 200 and net of 186 015.58 dollars. The gate totaled 180 4 dollars.
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