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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
4
Boxing fans expect Jack Sharkey to defeat Primo Carnera tonight in a wartime era bout with experts noting Carnera’s improved form. Yachting rivalry stirs as Velsheda eyes another Americas Cup challenge after recent wins. Pennsylvania bass season opens with strict size limits and daily creel caps for various game fish.
United Press reports Sharkey, champion, defends title tonight against Primo Carnera in a high stakes 11 round bout at Madison Square Garden. About 60,000 fans expected. gate around 275000. Carnera's size and power challenge Sharkey's speed and skill. weigh in completed, weigh ceremony in New York.
The Stanford Hose Company beat Clymer 11 to 8 on the Junior High field fest night. Keefer and Abbey led the locals in effort as a second victory of the season eludes Clymer. Other names appear in scattered results from New York Philadelphia Brooklyn and Puerto Rico as players posted scores in various mini games.
United Press reports tonight’s world heavyweight championship between Jack Sharkey and Primo Camera at Madison Square Garden Bowl Long Island City. Fifteen rounds to a decision with an expected attendance of 60 000, gate around 275000, and 71 000 capacity. Referee and judges to be selected ringside. Main event scheduled for 10 p m with possible showers forecast.
The Corry Tennis Association announces a weeklong kickoff with men singles and doubles and women singles events. Rev. G. L. Boyd says entries must be filed now with drawings Monday noon. Non members pay 26 cents to fund trophies as the first round aims to finish by next week.
Mrs Helen Wills Moody advanced toward another Wimbledon singles title by beating Mary Heeley of England 6 4 6 1 in a third round match. Moody controlled play with powerful first serves and driving shots, while Heeley showed effort but could not match the Californian’s pace. Moody wore her two piece white dress with eye shade as she moved through to the quarterfinals.
Buffalo light heavyweight George Nichols and Terre Haute's Sammy Slaughter have been signed for a 12 round bout at 168 pounds in Chicago. Nichols is recognized champion by the N.B.A. and Slaughter seeks title fame with a strong showing. The match is billed as a decisive test for both fighters' standings.
Washington built a nine game AL lead by routing Cleveland 16 to 2 after a nine run first inning. Heinie Manush went 4-for-4 with a homer double and two singles. The Giants extended their NL lead by splitting a doubleheader with Pittsburgh. Gus Mancuso homered in the 10th and Buck Jordan had a ninth inning RBI single.
Allegheny Mountain Athletic Association and Pennsylvania Boxing Commission ban amateur hours at the First Avenue Arena in Erie. Deputy Commissioner Joe Martin says shows without licensed sponsorship are illegal and promoters face arrest. Amateur boxers risk suspensions. Corry Athletic Club may sponsor a licensed event if funds allow.
New York Ray Steele California threw Lou Plummer Baltimore Abe Coleman California threw Casey Berger Texas HMischel New Jersey drew Tom Alley Australia Cliff Olsen Minnesota threw Joe DeWitt Petvito St Elis Paul Boesch Brooklyn Washington 48 24. Bay area and coast results include Doug Wyckoff Georgia Jack Wash. Maynard Cleveland Geshera Brulee Brooklyn Jack Platley Boston Tieland defeated by Williams New York Portland Strangler Lewis 250 threw Bob Kruge Oswe. Walter Polodak Syracuse N C defeated George Beverly Hollywood Chet Wites Portland defeated Larry Bennett Portland St Louis 95 a.
The national A A U three day track and field carnival begins at Soldier Field Chicago with junior and senior championships. More than 100 women enter the women's meet and top athletes from the U S and abroad are ready to challenge world records.
National league results show New York top Detroit 15 to 10 while Chicago 9 8 and Philadelphia 5 3 split. Toronto defeated Rochester 4 zip and Montreal routed Buffalo 10 to 0 as teams prep for today’s games including New York at Cleveland and Boston at Chicago.
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