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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1937

Page

6

Jimmy Clark to Fight Babe Belmont Monday in Buffalo

Sport notes discuss Jimmy Clark vs Babe Belmont set for next Monday in Buffalo, predicting a larger crowd than Clark DeJohn and Clavis Mahoney bouts. Also covered are Belmont’s past clashes with Risko, Seelig tests against Ned Steele, and other boxing and track news.

Jimmy Clark al Schacht Buffalo Fight Babe Belmont Clark-DeJohn Clavis- Mahoney Belmont Johnny Risko Fishy Eric Seelig Seelig Ned Steele Mahoney Bib Linsley

Tigers and Yanks Open Series in Detroit Today

Detroit leads the American League with four straight wins after beating the White Sox 12 to 9. Lefty Gomez and Eldon Auker slated to pitch as the Tigers host the Yankees in a key early season clash. Micky Cochran and Billy Rogell each had four hits in the 19-hit Tigers attack.

George Kirkley United Press Wilk Easbern National League Pirates Amis Cincinnati Reds Davids Reds Detroit Chicago White Sox Yankees Red Sox Wilt Aries Tigers Yanks Lefty Gomez Yania’ Southpaw Eldon Auer White Sox Micky Cochrane Billy Rogell Chicago Cochrane Clyde Hatter Bill Weir University of New Hampshire Bacs Boston New York Giants West Giants Bens Hal Schumacher Warstler Gene Moore Cuccinello DiMaggio Phullies Brooklyn Brinklyn Philadelphia Hershel Marin Morris Arnovich Philly Orville Jorgens Dodgers

Five Davis Cup Players Ordered to Report for Forest Hills Drills

United Press reports that Davis Cup Committee Chairman Walter L. Pate has ordered five set players to report at Forest Hills for practice by Monday May 10. The initial squad includes Don Budge Gene Mako Joseph Hunt Bryan Grant and Frankie Parker with Karol Coachin and George Lott set to lead training ahead of the North American Zone finals against Australia at Forest Hills May 29 30 and June.

United Press New York Walter L. Pate United States Lawn Tenure Association America Forest Hills Donall Budge Gene Mako Joseph Hunt Los Angeles Bryan M. Grant Atlanta Frankie Parker Spring Lake N. J Australia

Sheffield Drops from New York Penn League Loop

Directors of the New York Penn Base Ball League meet at Hotel Conguin Union City to address Sheffield Independent withdrawal from the loop. With five clubs remaining, leaders must decide whether to continue with fly clubs or seek another team as the opening date looms for Saturday.

Erie Gerry Ray New York Penn New York Pennsylvania Baseball League Ejrewit Sheffield Conguin Union City Leslisbuss Vane Ughe Yeklerumy Avernoon Shefield Wetulyaw Ates Welayer

Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Scores Report

Yesterday's results include Detroit 12 over Chicago 9 and Boston 8 over New York 1. Other scores list Philadelphia 14 over Brooklyn 8, Rochester 10 over Baltimore 7, Buffalo 8 over Jersey City 4, Newark 5 over Toronto 2, and Montreal or Syracuse 3. Today matchups feature New York at Detroit and Boston at St Louis among eight games planned.

National Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn International Buffalo Jersey City Newark Toronto Montreal Syracuse Rochester Baltimore Detroit Chicago Washington Cleveland St. Louia Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati von Lost Pet Debrah St. Louis Ada Philadsiphia Wead Reed

Hagan Named Pitt Athletic Director in Shadow of Feud

May James Hagan known as Whitey, a soft spoken former Pitt football star, is appointed director of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh effective July 1 after the athletic council promoted him to replace W Conserif who resigned following a dispute with coach Jock Sutherland over athletic policy. Hagan starred as a halfback for Pitt in 1926 27 and played in the Rose Bowl January 1928 scoring Pitt only touchdown in a 7 6 loss to Stanford.

PITT James Whitey) Hagan Cuday University of Pittsburgh Hagan W Conserif Brown B Jock) Sutherland Athcticn Palhies Pitt Clevens Stanford

Braddock fugitive arrested in Chicago

Braddock sports promoter Herman Apples Myers, wanted on charges of violating the lottery law, is being held in Chicago. Authorities say Myers conducted a Bridgeville Legion contest with an automobile as the prize and allegedly kept both receipts and the car.

Pittsburgh Herman Apples Myers Braddock Chicago Myers Bridgeville American Legion

Krakow Furniture Team Wins ABC Bowling Championship

Detroit based Krakow Furniture Co wins the American Bowling Congress team title in New York May 4. They led since April 8 with a prize pool totaling 44 181 dollars across 686 teams. Krakow receives 1 000 dollars for team prize and diamond gold medals for individuals. Runner up earns 900 dollars.

United Press New York Krakow Furniture Company Detroit Mich American Bowling Congress Krakows Krakow Furniture Go Waldorf Golden Book Cleveland Windy City Bowling Assn Chicago Eye Burbee Behringer Diamonds Buffalo

Derby Prep Race Sets Derby Field for 83rd Run

In Kentucky, May 4, a one mile Derby prep at Willsville tests the 12 entries for next Saturday's 83rd Kentucky Derby. Mikey Way Farm entries Military and Reaping Reward headed the flier with 6-5 odds, Fatty Hill at 6-4, while Deller Gerald No Sin and Bernard also compete.

Woulsvillw Mikey Way Farm William DuPont Jumior Fatty Hill Deller Gerald No Sin Bernard

Duquesne Termis Take First Win Over Geneva College

Duquesne University's termis team secured its first victory of the season by defeating Geneva College 8 to 2. Geneva managed one doubles win, as their pair Jacober and Swetka beat the Bibet-tyte duo 6-1, 6-2. Additional notes include various unrelated results from Chicago and Manila regions.

Plitrburgh Duquesne University Termis Geneve College Geneva Jacober Swetka

Golf qualifiers reach national open at Pittsburgh Field Club

Sam Snead led three tristate golfers to qualify for the national Professional Golfers Association tournament opening May 24 at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Perry Del Vecchio finished second and Joe Palette third after a playoff. other notable scores and withdrawals included Ray Mangrum and Pete O Hara with several players posting higher numbers. Parks Jr. earned automatic entry through Ryder Cup membership.

United Press Ittsburh Sam Snead White Sulpher Springs W. Va Pittburgh Field Club Shend Perry del Vecchio Greensburg Joe Palette Clarksburg Palette Dick Shoemaker Titusville Ray Mangrum Pittsburgh Mil Losifier Oakmont Vincent Mtured Highland Nels Zimmerman Wildwood Paul Erath Rdgewsod wWdo Parone St. Clair Raderdewett Butler Timmy Odonnell Churchill Valley Charley Manning Shannopin Tony Joy Corry Dave McKay Old Clu Walter Johnstone Vero Beach Fin Mike Swisdak Altance Johnny Capebianro Aliquippa Pete O'Hara Westmoreland Ahooter Willie McKay Longue Vueana

Cohen and Cragg Win in Antler Bowling League

Joe Cohen and Harold Cragg topped the season high averages in the Antler Bowling League at 175 while Joe Randall ranked third with 174 and Edinger trailed by one pin. Spans averages were released today with Came spelling unclear.

Antler Randall Edinger Joe Cohen Harold Cragg Joe Randall

Conn Scores Easy Win Over Ex-Champ Dundee

Billy Conn of IGL scored a unanimous ten round victory over ex middleweight champion Vince Dundee in Pittsburgh. Conn dictated with sharp rights and left hooks while Dundee fought back, sustaining a jaw fracture last year but remaining competitive through the tenth round.

Pitisbunsh Billy Conn IGL Pittsburgh Vince Dun- Gee Work Conn S Xpare Dundee Phe Easy Dundee Con Freddy Steele

Union City Faces Strong Squad From New York Penn League

Union City is touted as the team to beat in the New York Pennsylvania League with a strong lineup announced by manager Bill Smith. Costello 3b Barnes c Millens ss Panzer 2b Crandall 1b Hollandner outfielders Mahoney Stokes Johnson pitchers, with one idle pitcher to play in the outfield.

Union City Athletics Hare Bill Smith Costello Barnes C Millens Panzer Crandall Holland Danner Mahoney Stokes Johnson

Yesterday's Hero Hank Greenberg Drives Detroit Past White Sox

Detroit first baseman Hank Greenberg homered with the bases loaded and added a single to score three runs as the Tigers held off the White Sox.

Hank Greenberg Detroit White Sox

Spring baseball opens Corry High intramural program

The Corry High School spring sports program opens with the intramural baseball contest between Seniors and Juniors on East Washington street. Gumbleton allowed five hits and struck out 12 for the Seniors, while Red Taylor fanned 16 in a tighter Junior loss as the Seniors triumphed 4 to 3.

Corry High School Sentory Billiant Pitoning Gumbleton Red" Taylor Moundsman East Washington Street Taylor Beere Abrhore Becker Lyons Maines Lawrence Brown and Cragg Goode

Anderson nets 596 to win top prize in meet

Kip Anderson captured the Clase A bowling singles crown at the Recreation Alleys last evening with 596. Final standings had Al Baressi runner up with 587, and H A Schryger and Ray Greene tied for third on 586. Nead pins tourney set for next Monday evening for Clase A entrants.

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Fragmented OCR note hints at school event and people

A garbled passage mentions Misses, John Waller, Julia, and others in a school setting. It references a Tuesday activity, wearing, teachers, a car, and possible social plans, with scattered names and details. The text is heavily distorted and difficult to interpret clearly.

The City Sees Through Turmoil Amid Uncertain Times

A terse report outlines civic leaders facing a volatile period as officials navigate financial strain and public demand. Community groups urge transparency while agencies prepare contingency plans and review budgets for upcoming quarters.

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