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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
2
Monday's paper reports local games at Union City and Girard with notes on Pennsylvanian baseball and basketball figures. Highlights include mentions of LeRoy Bynam signing with Charleroi, Joe McCarthy’s Giants and Cubs pennant chase, and the Chicago Rangers beating Pines Billiards.
Union City pitcher Popovich limited Finch Billiards to one hit in a 4 to 1 victory as Corry and Union City split a weekend series. Shreve, Robbins and Hendershot fueled the offense with key hits while Popovich struck out 17 in nine innings.
United Press reports Tilden defeated Tysek Hunter in straight sets 6-1 6-2 6-? to win the men's singles title at the Ditch Championships in Amsterdam. He paired with Hunter to capture the men's doubles title defeating Hans Timmer of Holland and Wilbur F. Caen Jr. in straight sets 6-2 6-4 7-0.
Altoona dispatch reports Ray Keech was killed in a 200 mile sweep at Tipton while Woodbury, badly injured, showed signs of improvement at Mercy Hospital. Keech’s crash caused a pileup when a machine struck a hole. five others survived minor injuries. Prize money and honors were reallocated as the event officials reviewed the crash.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy praised nearing full strength as Gabby Hartnett’s arm nears catching readiness. He cited injuries to Hartnett, Stephenson, Heathcote and others but said reserves kept the Cubs close to first place while Hornsby improved and power stood ready for a stretch run.
Corry Dog wins the field meet staged by the Panama Rocks Conservation Spotien's Club at the Fools Sunday. Twenty starters in the Round class. Gor ry dog leads the field with a clear win. Glenn Tiotson places second. rolsbit Wolineelds takes third as event draws a large regional crowd.
Ray Benge, Phillies pitcher, struck out 13 Cubs and allowed five hits in a 7 to 2 Philadelphia win. In St Louis, the Cardinals were swept in a doubleheader by the Boston Braves, 8–8 and 6–5. The Pirates split a double header with Cincinnati as Grimes struggled in the first game and won the second. The Giants beat the Reds 4–1 at Ebbets Park with Carl Hubbell limiting the Reds.
Corry fans joined a special excursion to watch the Indians face the Athletics in a 10 16 9 scoreline varied by late innings. Notable attendees included Robert Nichols, Ralph Sperry, Ernest Group, Dan DeLory Sr, Dan DeLory Jr, and Kenneth Young as the crowd witnessed key hits and innings. The Yankees defeated the Tigers 11 to 7 in New York as the Browns edged Boston and other games unfolded with pitching and homer highlights.
Charley Greening piloted a late Corryaliinnstown wine to Ganndonti Lytle Sunday afternoon as the locals edged Spartansburg squid DY at a low score. Ernie Buchetier powered the offense with strong hitting while Pinus provided solid defense at short. The team planned a Mike exhibition against Finch Bil apets in a Erie Gounky League series opening.
Youngsville merchants lost to Strong New Kensington at Tp Vinetin in thirteen innings. Merchants carried a 1 to 2 lead into the ninth before the visitors rallied and won 4 to 1.
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