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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
6
The Journal reports Cory Byler, newly elected athletic director for Senior High, arrives with a calm, positive demeanor and plans fall practice in two weeks. Dizzy Dean’s status cooled after a road incident, while boxing and golf notes focus on Braddock Baer clash prep and counterfeit tickets at Oakmont.
Jimmy Thomson of Long Beach and Sam Parks of Pittsburgh shared the National Open lead mid third round at Oakmont after Parks dethroned Thomson by one stroke with a 73. Ray Mangrum and Henry Picard trailed by one under par as Denny Shute and Gene Sarazen pressed in the 36-hole final segment.
In American play Washington defeated Philadelphia 11 to 4 while Chicago beat Detroit 9 to 8 and Boston edged New York 2 to 1. National action saw New York win 3 to 2 over Boston in 10 innings as Brooklyn lost to Philadelphia 9 to 1 and Chicago tied St Louis due to rain. Cincinnati routed Pittsburgh 18 to 4. International results had Baltimore 10 over Montreal 7 as Albany? 7 and Buffalo 5. Rochester and Syracuse rain delayed. Toronto and Newark postponed.
Ted Luther formerly of the Corry Country Club now of Youngstown remains in contention for the National Open at Oakmont as the final 36 holes begin. He posted 156 after two days, ten behind leader Jimmy Thompson, following a late start and a four-stroke improvement yesterday amid brimming rain and wind.
Asbury Park NJ June 8 Max Baer says his right hand, injured in an exhibition with Eddie Simms, will be in good shape for the title bout with James J Braddock. He has undergone electric treatments and hand baking with the doctor’s assurance. Baer trained 12 rounds yesterday and sparred without using the right much. Loch Sheldrake NY June 6 Braddock nears end of training for the bout, boxes six rounds today and eight tomorrow before leaving for New York Monday. previous weigh-in 196.4 pounds.
Rain postpones City Baseball League doubleheader pitting All-Way Electrics against Corry-Jamestown. rescheduled for today with All-Ways facing champion Aeros and D-Js meeting We Raymonds. Also results roundups include boxing bouts in Los Angeles and San Francisco with several decisions and knockouts.
Ohio State star Jesse Owens led a strong performance at Marquette Stadium with a 26 ft 2.5 in broad jump world record on second attempt, while winning the 100 and 220 yard dashes. He contributed 15 of Ohio State’s 31 points, though his 100 time was slower than the meet record. Wisconsin took second in the team standings as Indiana defended its title, with numerous colleges scoring across events.
The Homestead Grays, a nationally known colored team, travel to Warren this afternoon to face HyVis Ott. Reported lineup includes Harris, Carlisle, Benjamin, Leonard, J Brown, Ginder, Dukes, Glisentaner, and Jackson with 85.
Russell Byler, new athletic director at Corry High, will arrive in late August to begin 1935 grid preparations. He plans an eight week workup with two practices weekly as he evaluates prospects for a stronger Beaver team. Only one or two South Street School athletes graduate, leaving hoped for a solid squad for next season.
New York Giants led the National League, opening a 5 1/2 game gap amid a flurry of late-season motion. Cardinals surged with a six-game win streak to second, while Cubs dropped to fourth and Pirates bobbed between second and third. The Giants edged Boston 3-2 in 10 innings as Mel Ott homered and Roy Parmelee earned his seventh win. Dodgers outslugged Phillies 11-9 in a high-scoring tilt. In the AL, Boston beat New York 2-1 narrowing the Yankees’ edge. White Sox defeated Detroit 9-8 as the pennant race tightened.
Albany Senators general manager John Evers said Edwin Alabama Pitts, the former Sing Sing prison athlete, will appeal a ban from organized baseball. Evers awaited a date for the hearing, marking time until the hearing occurs in New York, likely mid next week, with Warren Giles of Rochester promising the process.
Helen Moody of California won the St George's Hall tennis title in Waybridge England defeating defending champion Mrs Wisie Goldsack Pittman 6 0 6 4 in the final. Moody showed peak form with rapid cross court smashes and swift court movement to dominate the match.
An All-Star baseball team drawn from City League rosters will visit Union City Tuesday afternoon to face the Union Merchants at Union's fenced field. Skipper Anderson of the Aeros will manage the Corry selection, with rest of the lineup unsettled but packed with City League power. The series aims to showcase strong competition and attract many fans, with future games planned in the next two weeks.
Omaha the western trained colt aims to repeat Gallant Fox by winning the Belmont Stakes as part of the triple crown, odds-on at 8-5 with four rivals including Rosemont Firethorn Cold Shoulder and Gold Foam. Babe Dahlgren stars for the Red Sox with a three for three day. Garland to face Sparta boys in Warren County two-game set starting at 2 p.m.
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