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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
6
Pennsylvania anglers face new rules as bass season begins with 10 inch minimum and six per day limit, joined by trout season for one year. The combined daily creel limit stays 25 with a $10 fine for each fish over the limit, covering species from yellow perch to muskellunge and carp across rivers, lakes, streams, and pools.
Cincinnati's Johnny Vander Meer and Cleveland's Johnny Allen extended their consecutive win streaks to nine and ten games respectively in a standout mill league season. Vander Meer's double header no hit bid showcases him as a freak hurler, while Allen solidifies his status among all-time top pitchers. Golf crowd eyes Brandeis Country Club in Boston as Denny Shule and Ralph Guldahl prepare for the unofficial championship match with two 18 hole rounds planned.
New York gains on Cleveland after a two game sweep of Philadelphia. Yanks slug five homers to reach 81 on the season led by Gomez, Hadley, Gordon, and Gehrig. Detroit rallies past Cleveland 4-3 as Hank Greenberg belts his first homer with two on, and Joe Gordon, Bill Dickey also homer. Giants take two from Phillies to lead NL by three games. Softball league progress noted with Korn Smax and Aero in Corry shaping a permanent circuit.
Boston June 30 Hal Price Headley’s Mettion carried 107 pounds to an eight length victory in the Massachusetts handicap at Suffolk Downs. War Admiral, weighting 130 pounds and favored, finished fourth after Seabiscuit was scratched. Menow, a leading two year old, led from start to finish driven by Vicky Wall, as he and Stagehand edged Seabiscuit in a separate stakes.
Tulsa driver Joe Chitwood winner of Altoona’s 100 mile race plans to race at Monongahela speedway on July 4. He aims to break the Memorial Days track record for 30 laps set by Ammon Kehler as he seeks the best possible effort in the upcoming event. In other action Mel Ott leads NL with homer 19 and Pirates rally past Reds 5 1.
Yesterday's scores show New York and Philadelphia splitting AA, with Detroit edging Cleveland and Boston beating Washington. National League results place New York high, while St. Louis and Chicago post strong showings. International League notes Newark ahead, Baltimore fading, and other standings listed. Today schedules feature key clashes across leagues including Chicago St Louis and Detroit Cleveland games.
London June 80 the British Boxing Board vacated Benny Lynch as title holder after he failed to make weight for his bout with Jackie Jurich of San Jose California. The 17 round knockout was recorded as a non title affair as Jurich served as No 1 challenger while Lynch weighed well over the limit. Advancing In Tourney Pittsburgh June 30 Paul Massey edged Henry Ackerman in three sets to reach the next round of the Western Pennsylvania tennis tourney
Gordon of the Yankees, the rookie second baseman, collected six hits, scored six runs and drove in four in yesterday's game, rallying the team with a standout performance. The effort highlighted his coming impact as a new Yankee and drew praise from fans and staff.
Eight young golfers advance to 36 hole quarter finals of the National Collegiate Golfing Championship in Louisville. Willie Turnesa of Holy Cross leads a group of contenders including Lew Oehmig of Virginia and Bull Barclay of Michigan as they battle for the first annual title. Castillo and Doering also figure as potential upset threats as the rounds continue Friday.
Herbert Woolf of Kansas City earns 40000 after Lawrin the Kentucky Derby winner dominates the $50000 added state race at Inglewood. A three horse field saw Wing and Rommy fail to threaten as Lawrin wins at 1 to 29 while Big Trout plunges into New Haven river for a 24 inch Sut weigh three pounds.
Local eye care notice for R Owen Optometrist at Ajax Building Corry Pennsylvania near Penna R R Depot. Services include eye glasses examination fitting. Evening appointments Monday Wednesday Friday. Broken lenses repaired duplicated promptly. Phone 36 374.
Paul McMahon, 38, of DuBois, believed to have suffered a stroke while driving between Johnsonburg and Ridgway. He was found unconscious in a water-filled ditch near Schriefer farm and Birch Hollow by two Johnsonburg motorists and is hospitalized in Ridgway General with serious condition.
A compact ad lists vine ripened cantaloupes at 3 for 330, large juicy lemons per dozen at 27 cents, celery at 2 for 13 cents, and hot house tomatoes at 2 for 370. Local grocer promotes fresh, affordable produce quantities.
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