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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1937

Page

6

Boxing Braddock Louis saga plus Wattsburg midget autos

Boxing turmoil centers on Braddock Louis clash with New York Commission still arguing title status and possible rematch while Wattsburg hosts a saver point midget auto racing program Sunday with time trials at 12 and seven feature events starting 1 30. Cars from Erle Jim Saurbarn Didge Wilson Lotis Fabian and others race in multi lap heats plus a helmet dash. Local notes cover Frank Walker golf gadget and early season track chatter from regional sports pages.

Airt Wattsbone Wattspire Erle Jim Saurbarn Didge Wilson Lotis Fabian

Pirates Bow to Bees as Fette Wins Sixth

In New York on June 4, Lou Wette pitched a 6-0 shutout for Boston Bees over Pittsburgh. Wette, a 10-year-old rookie, blanked the Pirates as Wally Berger hit two homers, aiding the Bees to their sixth win in seven starts. Carl Hubbell leads National League with eight wins. Yankee ace Mel Harder beat Cleveland 6-2 in the American League.

Leslie Avery United Press New York Boston Bees Louis I Henry William Wette Poole Lou St. Louis Bill McKechnie Bees Te American Association St. Paul Pirates Bues Carl Pubhell Wally Berger New York Yankees Cleveland Trdjans Mel Harder Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Vernon Kennedy Heston Red Sox Chichto White Sox

Miley Berg Stars in Langley Mississippi Tourney Start

Eight women experts began the annual Mississippi tournament with strong play on opening day. Marion Miley of Lexington faces Lucile Robinson Mann of Milwaukee, Curtis Cup veteran, while Patty Berg of Minneapolis draws Pan Chandley of Dallas in a clash of top contenders.

United Press San Antonio Marion Miley Lexington Lucile Robinson Mann Milwaukee Patty Berg Rolear Minneapolis Pan Chandley Dales

Rays Host Union City Aeros in Weekend Series

Russ Cassett likely to start for the Rays as they host Union City Athletics, leaders of the NYPA League, at Aero Park tomorrow afternoon. Union City has rebounded under new manager Vern Group after Anderson resigned. The Aeros travel to Falconer with Anderson or Group on the mound and Lefty Johnson slated for Sunday back home against Raymond. Union City also hosts Erie GB on Sunday. all games at 3190.

Russ Cassett Hamer Union City Athletics Aero Park Rays Union City Iip Anderson Beth Aero Supply

Standings and Scores From Yesterday and Todays Games

Standings show Cleveland 6 New York 2 Washington 5 Detroit 4 Chicago 11 Boston 4 Philadelphia St Louis rain Boston 4 Pittsburgh 0 Chicago New York rain Bt Louis Brooklyn rain Cincinnati Philadelphia rain Buffalo 4 Roeheater 0 Toronto 13 Montreal 3 Jersey City Baltimore main Todays games New York at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis Pittsburgh at Boston Chicago at New Orleans St Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Topesters note a potential heavyweight bout between Bob Pastor and Max Schmeling despite Braddock chatter, a single real chance for 1 000 000 tonight.

Cleveland New York Washington Detroit Chicago Boston Philadelphia-St. Louis National Boston Pittsburgh Bt. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia International Buffalo Toronto Montreal Jersey City St. Louis National Pittsburgh Ous Louis Braddock Bob Pastor Max Schmeling DAL Lustainsburgh i Nas

German Paper Attacks Action Over Braddock Suspension

United Press reports Merlin’s Voelkischer Beobachter harshly criticized the New York Boxing Commission for suspending heavyweight champion Jimmy Braddock after he failed to appear against Max Schmeling. The front page attack calls the suspension fraud against Schmeling’s rights and questions the commission’s involvement, labeling the maneuver a farce and irony in the sense of justice.

Jimmy Bray- Weck Max Sshmeling New York State Boxing Commission Jim Joe Louis Chicago Schmeling Madison Square Garden Sthmeling Chicas Louis Max New York State Commission Stags Braddock Uias New York State Winds Commission Douis Braddock New York Commission United Press Merlin Dine Voerkischer Beobachter New York Boxing Commission Today Jimmy Max Schmeling Panner Boxing Commission Isound

Conn and Yarosz Ready To Clash At Forbes Field

June 4 Pittsburgh The middleweight natural for months awaited finally signed. Billy Conn and former champion Teddy Yarosz agreed to a 12 round bout at Forbes Field on June 30. Ray Foutts, Yarosz's manager, confirmed the deal last night. Conn, the Liberty sensation, is tipped to become the world’s next middleweight champion.

United Press Pittsburgh Young Billy Conn Teddy Yarosz Forbes Field Ray Foutts Yarese Conn Liberty Ibe

Beavers Edge North East Ball Club 18 to 8

Corry High School beat North East High 18 to 8 in the first season game at North East yesterday. Bud Gumbleton and Red Taylor pitched for the Beavers, holding the locals to 8 runs while Corry collected 16 safeties off Meyers. Becker starred with two doubles and two base hits, as the Beavers pulled away after several innings. The clubs meet again Monday afternoon here.

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Yesterday's Hero Wins Amid Big Boston Win

Wally Berger hit two home runs supporting rookie Lou Fatte who earned his sixth win in seven starts, delivering a standout performance for Boston.

Wally Berger Boston Kec Outmenter Lou Fatte

Reinstatement of Dizzy Dean by National League

New York June 4 Dizzy Dean ace pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals was ordered reinstated within 24 hours by National League president Ford Frick. Reinstatement occurred at 1 25 p m EDT three hours and 20 minutes after Dean sought Frick at league offices. Dean had been suspended on charges of making derogatory statements about Frick and umpire George Barr. He refused to sign any document offered during the talks.

United Press New York Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Ford Frick National League Dean Frick League George Barr Yeater- Jay Ao Wlong Elementa

Dutra and Sarazen Lead Two-Man Teams in Ohio

Min Dutra and Gene Sarazen led a field of eight two-man teams into the second round of the Inverness tournament in Toledo Ohio four June. The pair shot 87 to card a three point lead while Tammy Armour and Timmy Thomson stood behind with 70. Ray Mangrum and Jimmy Hines took second with an 83 as Cooper and Smith posted 35 in defeat. Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta edged Ky Laffoon and Paul Runyan 1 up after a 65. Denny Shute and Lamson Little, 1935 champions, beat Sam Snead and Ralph Guldahl 1 up after 84 in a two-day round.

United Press Toledo Min Dutra Gene Sarazen Dutra Sarazen Tammy Armour Timmy Thomson Ray Mangrim Pittsburgh Jimmy Hines

Ewis Retains Title With K. O. in 8th Round

John Henry Lewis of Pittsburgh retained the World’s light heavyweight title with a technical knockout of Bob Olin in the eighth round at St. Louis. Lewis, champion since October 1995, battered Olin with body work and rights to the head, knocking him down three times. Olin suffered a fractured rib near the heart in the fourth. Attendance was 12,128.

United Press ST. Louis John Henry Lewis Pittsburgh Bob Olin Worll Lewis Ohio New York Twce Jefts Olin Joseph Mayes Missouri Athletic Commission

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