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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1938
Page
6
Pirates will attend Warren on Monday July 25 for an exhibition game against Moon club, honoring Wagner a Warren alum and former Pirates star. Wagner Day draws fans and Carruites to Warren for the event, with regular Pirates lineup against the local team.
Cincinnati Reds seize momentum with a doubleheader sweep, moving within half a game of the Cubs and 24 games behind the Giants. Big Jim Weaver twirls a four hitter in the final game as Wally Berger and Ival Goodman pace the attack, while Ernie Lombardi and Mel Ott homer in the opener. Giants, Cubs, and Bees also notch wins and losses as the league race tightens.
St Louis June 18 Mike Ryba a pitcher catcher and utility infielder from Pumerutawney Pa is optioned to a Columbus American Association team by the Yané-mati ball club of the St. Louis Cardinals. The move comes amid roster changes as the Cardinals seek to strengthen the Columbus affiliate with the 23rd player and balance the infield and pitching staff.
A European catfish species shows significant length increase according to a recent study led by scientist Mane Welg. The rover team from Glent reports measurement data indicating growth trends across multiple habitats.
June 18 broadcast by Jack Gua ney and Pinky Hunter on WCLE and WHK WCYT will describe a three innings per side old time baseball game. The event recreates 1880s rules with underhand pitching from 42 feet and no gloves.
Yesterday's hero Wally Berger of Cincinnati delivered key hits in a narrow game, with standout moments fueling the club's effort. The report notes his timely offense and defensive hustle during a tense stretch at home.
The New York Colored Stars led by "Circus Keg" Williams will play Aero Supply in a night baseball contest at Aero Park next Tuesday at 8 15 under floodlights. The team posted a 72 28 record last season and 15 15 this season. Aero will train today, tomorrow morning, and Monday evening in preparation.
Earl Averill of Cleveland held the American League batting lead this week as of June 16. Sam Chapman of the Athletics jumped to second with a .266 average, while Brooklyn's Lavagetto topped the National League with a .859 after a one-point drop. Ernie Lombardi fell to .851.
Baseball results across American and National Leagues show Cleveland defeating Philadelphia and Boston losing to Chicago among others, plus International and American Association games. Today’s slate includes NY at St Louis and Boston at Chicago with several cross standings. discussion on the Star of David explains its emblematic origin and global symbolism.
NC State announces a signed contract with Carnegie Tech for football games next fall and in 1941. Both games will be played in Raleigh. Carnegie Tech will visit for Thanksgiving Day November 24 next fall and return later in 19 hundred forty.
In Minneapolis at the NCAA track finals, Rice sophomore Fred Walcott rewrote the 120 yard high hurdles record in 14. seconds tying the American mark. Columbia’s Ben Johnson and Mack Robinson of Oregon also posted standout prelims as Southern California showed strength with thirteen entries across eight events.
Babe Ruth, former home run king, accepts a coaching position with the Brooklyn Dodgers after being released by the Boston Braves. The deal was closed last night and is expected to lead toward Ruth becoming manager of the team.
Princeton hosts its fifth annual track meet with about 81 top athletes in six events. Glenn Cunningham and Archie San Romano of Kansas lead a strong field while the 400.4 wire mark by England’s Sylvay Waorerson looms as the likely target. Local names include Pete Bradley of Princeton and Binnie Rideout of Texas as the curtain-raiser promises a standout four-lap showdown at Palmer Stadium.
Beatrice Barrett of Minneapolis and Helen Hofmann of Salt Lake City advanced to the 26 hole final of the 1938 women's western open at the Broadmoor course, after Hofmann defeated Mildred Babe Didrikson and Barrett won against top contenders. Barrett seeks a first Western Open title while Hofmann eyes a championship after Utah's 1985 86 titles.
Detroit racing history saw a $4304 daily double at the Fairgrounds yesterday as Sucre and Tramway won the first and second races. It marked the second largest daily double payout of the year in American race events.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis closes training for his title defense against Max Schmeling set for Wednesday in New York. He will box six rounds today and tomorrow with Monday's session limited to shadow boxing and light work before tapering off. Louis weighed about 200 pounds recently as he pressed toward the showdown at Yankee Stadium.
June 18 New York reports the Schmeling Louis heavyweight bout next Wednesday draws unprecedented bets. Promoter Jack Doyle says wagering surpasses any prior boxing event with West and South bettors contributing heavily. Louis holds the early favorite position as bettors size up the costly clash.
In Kansas City Missouri Robby Riggs of Chicago and Donald Budge of St Louis vie in the feature Missouri Valley tennis championships. Harold Surface and Ronald McNeill reach the other semifinal, with the winners to meet in the final.
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