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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1933
Page
2
The Today in Sport notes angling reports are largely negative with creeks heavily stocked and conditions varying by weather and wind. Battling weightlifter turned outdoorsman eyes summer fights while baseball figures discuss camps and Cardinal ties.
Western turf fans await Churchill Downs events as 18 horses prepare for the turf classic, with Ladysman favored and Top likely to run. Preparation purses at one mile test Derby eligibles including Charley O and Head Play, while Technique is out and At Top may be withdrawn.
Chicago writer Stewart Watson, defending champion Miller of Buffalo, closed the eighty game national match bowling series with a decisive margin of 1169 pins. Watson showed a late surge with games of 238 253 202 227 and 247 but could not overcome Miller’s stronger totals, final scores reading Watson 15191 and Miller 16180 through the last block.
Yesterday's heroes Fiigid Vaughh of the Pirates drives in a run with the bases loaded in a key hit to swamp the Phillies. Graf Hildebrand of Cleveland wins his fourth decision in four starts, striking out rivals and strengthening the team’s hold.
United Press reports Kid Chocolate of Philadelphia won a junior lightweight title defense by defeating Johnny Warr in Newark New Jersey. The chaotic card lists multiple bouts with diverse locations including New Haven and Buffalo, highlighting wins, draws, and stoppages involving boxers such as Greveland, Pete Gulalto, and Carl Duvay among others.
A century ago public access rights carved a path through private property in England. An aged resident endured repeated pilfering indignities as the public right of way ran directly past his front door, illustrating the tense clash between public needs and private privacy.
Chicago gears up for the World's Fair with 200 plus courses welcoming visitors. Officials estimate 400000 golfers will come, aided by a new golf registration plan and cooperation among commerce groups to arrange access to 280 district courses and private clubs.
Jocko Munch, coach of Heber Drugs, assessed a strong turnout at Sunday workout as about thirty local players trained at the Athletic Field. A Wednesday game against B Welds Truckers is planned with tentative second practice set for Tuesday, while lineup drills featured Ponter, Moske, Crane, Ward and others showing early promise for a championship run.
A chaotic listing shows wrestlers from New York Newark California and many other places throwing or defeating opponents. Names such as Sam Stein Joe Savotus Jerry Monahan Dick Davis and Vic Christy appear among a long, garbled roster with varied locales including Poland Ireland Italy Germany and Wisconsin.
Jamestown will keep Denton J. Moon as coach of the Red and Green athletic teams after he announced a return. Moon, who has mentored J. A. S. sports for years, accepted a one-year contract with North Tonawanda High School offer considered. Moon had several other spring school offers and will continue guiding Jamestown teams this season.
Five teams signaled intent to enter the YMCA Mushball League as filing extends to May 8 with hopes of adding a sixth club. High school may receive an invitation while Aero Supply Kiwanis Club Odd Fellows Alpha fraternity and Company A eye joining. Teague plans May 11 season opener. Independent mushball team organizes tonight at 6:15 at the Junior High field with tryouts for all positions.
A May 2 column by Henry McLemore gathers quotes from Kearns Marx Baer Eddie Collins Hagen Ruth and Sarazen. It lampoons sports figures while noting opinions on boxing champions pitching teams and Ryder Cup politics.
A World Wide Bridge Tournament organized by the National Bridge Association drew players to the Hotel Corsy where enthusiastic games occurred. Officials in New York City will announce winners and royal piners events as regional groups submitted scores. Dr B H Harmon was associated with event planning in Til a city.
Yesterday in American standings Cleveland and Chicago tied for the only game, Pittsburgh routed Philadelphia 10 to 0, while international play had no games. Today schedule lists New Work at Detroit Boston at St Louis Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn.
Sparta High meets Wattsburg High in the season opener on Wednesday afternoon May 3 in Sparta. Coach Frank Chaffee and former Spartansburg players Clark Gibson are slated to pitch for Wattsburg while local batteries are to be announced, promising a first class contest.
Western and eastern clubs clash across eight major league fronts two weeks earlier than last season. Yankees invade West and Pirates swing East, with openers and interleague play reshaped as teams seek early strength signals for a possible world series matchup. Pirates open by crushing Phillies. Indians beat White Sox as injuries surface. Stanish from Duquesne improves from neck injury.
Britain's latest golf sensation is Alan Dailey, a Scots professional dubbed the Ryder Cup baby. His victory in the Roetampton Invitational secured him a spot on the team to face Walter Hagen in Southport, with admired “Bobby Jones” comparisons and praise for his powerful, precise putting and smooth swing.
A fragmented report recalls yesterday’s session where Irving officials discussed the recent measure. Yori Tin of Dr. Bis criticizes the process as miscalled and fraught with confusion, noting the historic implications and ongoing controversy surrounding the measure.
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