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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
6
The sport page previews a boxing bill headlined by Canzoneri versus Ambers in Madison Square Garden and notes Tony's lightweight title status and Ambers potential retirement with a victory seen as likely. It also surveys Minnesota football talent, baseball veterans, boxing aims, and local sports developments including a planned paradise stream project.
In Los Angeles on May 6 1931 Al Jolson proposed a 30000 guarantee to lightweight champion Egg Ambers of New York if he would fight Jack Armstrong the welterweight in Los Angeles. Jolson also held a portion of Armstrongs contract and asked Eddie Meade to begin negotiations.
Canadian born outfielder George Schir, described as yesterday's hero, connected for two home runs and a single in four at bats as New York defeated their opponent. The report credits Schir with key offensive plays and notes his recent minor league status.
Pittsburgh races to 9 wins in 11 games, opening a game and a half lead atop the National League. Cy Blanton pitched the Dodgers to a 11 hit effort as Arky Vaughan and others sparked a 4th straight Pirates win. Dizzy Dean kept the Cardinals rolling with his fourth straight win as Chicago and Cincinnati posted high scoring shows.
Yesterday's results show New York 7 Detroit 3 and New York 7 Philadelphia 7 Chicago 6. Cincinnati 5 New York notables and Chicago 17 Philadelphia 4 St Louis 18 Boston 1 Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 1. International action featured Gelbert and Goodman beating the New York Giants 8-5 while the Reds endured a second win in 11 games.
Carnegie Tech beat Waynesburg 45 to 39 in a rain soaked Tartan Bowl to claim its first season win. Referee Henry Plum awarded the Yellowjackets three fouls in the broad jump due to an unfit jumping pit.
Henry Super reports Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers set for a pivotal lightweight title clash at Madison Square Garden. Canzoneri seeks a historic fourth title in the class and a lasting return to boxing while Ambers aims to prove true champion status in a high stakes bout with odds against Canzoneri.
Curry Country club members show strong drive as 25 new signups join. Opening layout planned for Sunday features an Army Navy match play tournament at 9 am. Howard Sheen leads Army, Cassis Sears Navy. Pairings list Navy vs Army with numerous listed players. losers buy a 50 cent ball.
Detroit May 6 Charles Buffing Ruffing the lone holdout of the New York Yankees agreed to a 1937 contract of 15000 with 1000 for pinch hitting after meeting manager Joe McCarthy. Ruffing had driven from Chicago to discuss terms and will sign today.
Louisville May 6 A field of 19 starters for the Kentucky Derby appeared likely as crowds thronged hotels and Derby talk filled the city. Trainer names include Miss Ethel V Mars Milky Way Panm and Mrs H C Phipps Melodigt with War Admiral favored around 3 to 1. Also noted are Pompoon Reaping Reward Military and Dellar as possible challengers. Heel Fly set a track pace in 2 08 2 5 before the track slopped. Baker Wins Lorie Baker captured the first drawing in the Corry Country Club membership drive.
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