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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
2
United Press reports Grantham singled in the ninth inning to score Traynor and lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 comeback win over the New York Giants. Grimes took the loss for the Giants while Ott and Gehrig homered in other Major League action.
Yesterday’s results show Cleveland 9 over Washington 6 and Chicago 8 over Philadelphia 7 with other clubs not scheduled. Today’s American games include Chicago at Washington and Cleveland at Philadelphia, plus several interleague matchups and postponed contests.
Major league players face likely salary reductions next season with reports of about 29 percent cuts. Babe Ruth and Col Ruppert could influence boosts. Ruth may seek $100,000 for a one year deal. Notables cited include Gehrig, Hornsby, Vance, Rowensh, Cochrane, Pennock amid looming pay cuts.
Four Philadelphia auto racers join 12 rivals in Altoona for the 200 mile international classic. Ray Keech tops the Philadelphia lineup, famed for speed feats at Daytona Beach and Indianapolis, with Zeke Meyer and Jimmy Gleason among other local entrants.
Whiskery the 1927 Kentucky Derby winner is entered in the American National handicap at Chicago on July 1 and may appear in additional races during the Arlington Park meeting. Now owned by GA Stone, the notable steed previously belonged to Harry Payne Whitney. Lineup notes include Clyde Van Dusen set for the American derby in Chicago with jockey Willie Garner aboard after Pony McAtee rode in the Derby. In boxing, Les Marriner faces Jack Dorval in Chicago as Marriner resumes action after a layoff. Women's tennis in Haverford features Midge Gladman vs Dorothy Andrus with Townsend and Page also in semi finals.
Coast column previews Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on June 21 in Poughkeepsie. Stanford and Southern California lead as Washington is seen stronger than expected, with California coach Ki Ebree noting likely improvement and other crews aligning with that view.
A 16 year old from Chicago, Paul Soul, shown riding in the big time after local success, quickly becomes a Western racing sensation. He rode at Washington Park and attracted attention from veteran riders as he pursues a professional career.
Jersey City fighter Braddock will meet Warren of Haslem in a 10 pound tuneup bout at New York playgrounds on Wednesday night ahead of his light heavyweight title showdown with Penalty Loughran at Yankee Stadium July 18.
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