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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1934
Page
2
Corry City base ball league members decide three games weekly. Twilight Wednesday contest, Saturday doubleheaders, Tuesday and Thursday games dropped. Split season approved with winners of two rounds meeting in September championship.
Inmates at Idao state penitentiary petition Governor C Bon Rosy to abolish a bond and permit a band. They argue music boosts morale and rehabilitation, asking for instruments to be provided through the pen’s program.
A local obituary notes the death of Sayun Pinte ar, a 101 year old Black woman at Rogey Mount in Virginia. The report recalls she was 28 when Lincoln became president and mentions Dr. Tor R. Pautaril as a physician with patients including white citizens and African Americans.
A large crowd gathered at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby amid light showers. The event featured top horses and famous attendees, with bets and long-shot contenders drawing attention. Derby odds and participant names highlighted the excitement around racing’s premier test of the thoroughbreds.
Baseball roundup notes Carl Hubbell loss after three straight wins as Pirates beat Giants 4 to 2. Guy Bush collects his fifth straight win for Cubs 8 to 1 over Braves. Cards beat Phillies 3 to 1 behind Bill Walker. Ruth and Gomez power Yankees 3 to 0 over Tigers. Red Sox top Browns 4 to 1. Derby preparations fill Louisville hotels ahead of May 29 30 event with $30 000 added prize.
Yesterday results show Cleveland beat Washington 5 3, New York 3 Detroit 0, Boston 4 St Louis 1, Chicago Philadelphia rain. National league Chicago 8 Boston 1. Brodsley 6 Cineinn at Pittsburg 4 New York 3 St Louis 3 Philadelphia 1. International Newark 9 Battilo 1 Toronto Albany 2. Rochester 6 Baltimore 2 Montreal 2 Syracuse 0.
Walter Neusel, a German chemist from Westphalia, moved into heavyweight title contention with a 10 round decision over Philadelphia’s Tommy Lounghran at Madison Square Garden. The United Press notes Neusel held the edge in seven rounds while Lounghran won three as 13,000 spectators watched the bout, Neusel weighing 197 11.
Corry Rod and Gun Club negotiates leasing Christie farm property on Hare Creek road as the skeet shooting field site. Preliminary plans show a large, clear field near the city, accessible year round, with traps birds and ammunition ordered. Club officials expect rapid construction with Western Cartridge Co. supervision next week and lumber already delivered.
Ethan Allen leads the National League in hitting with 23 hits in 61 at bats for a .451 average after 13 games. Cah Reynolds tops the American League with 23 hits in 61 at bats for a .451 average. Pittsburgh leads the NL in team batting at .287, Boston second at .280, Washington .278. Guy Bush and Ruffing share the AL pitching lead with five wins and no losses.
At Churchill Downs Louisville on Derby day 193? crowds celebrate mint juleps and beauty amid preparations for a mile and a quarter race. Mentions Jack Thomas filly Bar gaar and Mate Hari. jockeys Kurtsinger and Meade in the mix. Also reports boxing results from New York and Louisville bouts.
New York May 5 Benny Friedman football coach outlines four fundamentals to prevent injuries. Keep feet spread and back straight, lower center of gravity, head up, and balance through a crouched stance. He argues proper technique reduces injuries more than excessive padding and cites Michigan’s success with his method.
In the Inter Class Baseball League the Juniors beat the Freshmen after nine extra innings to reclaim first place. The game stretched to the eighth inning before the Juniors surged, with Gily Bust and others contributing key runs.
Oak to H lists freshmen P Decker Gutick and Taylor and juniors Sears Lathrop Sproveri Spro veri Filth with Taylor among the group. The text outlines player names by class and notes multiple individuals across freshmen and juniors.
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