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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1928
Page
2
Local observers debate box score errors in the Cony High Pleasantville baseball game. The piece surveys amateur fielding, mentions Vic Aldridge and Ed Walsh Jr, and reports Olympic committee fundraising for Amsterdam 1928 with Corry and Oil City contributions noted.
Jamestown's Conny Country Club announces opening day at the Links next Saturday with Moon Brook CC. Elmer Gilbertson lists events from May through September including President's Cup rounds, club championships, and golf ball sweepstakes, with handicaps set to June 15 1928 and final matches by agreement.
Fragmented box score style text lists players and teams across both leagues. Mentions include Bissonella Robins Dovl Giants Wilson Cubs Webb Hendrick Robins Grantham Pirates Lindstrom Giants and others with references to Yankees Red Sox Tigers Senators White Sox Athletics and Cardinals. No coherent game result or dates clearly readable.
In a muted game the New York Yankees led by Ruth and Gehrig produced four runs as strong hitters such as Hellman Cigley and Sihigled contributed singles. Ty Cobb Speaker Wall Hornsby rested as Cobb, Speaker, Wall, Hornsby were idle.
A meeting in the Municipal Sundling auditorium Tuesday evening will organize the Corry Jamestown Manufacturer’s Corporation and other teams into a Juvp Tecns Baseball League. Representatives from prospective entering teams are urged to attend as uniforms are being secured and practice may begin soon with a June 1 league opening.
The Titusville school squad prepares for Wednesday’s home game at Titusville against the Queen City scholastics after a setback to Pleasantville. Coach Hollabaugh seeks improvement as Art Brady’s 14s, Swantek, and a wary High lineup eye a strong Wesleyville win and tough Erie County League rivals. The team studies backstop weaknesses and how to counteract Fogle’s curves as they seek steadier hitting and fielding.
Gary Indiana May 7 A run of about 60 miles led the Pyle cross country team from Chicago toward Mishawaka with John Stone of Marion and Roy McMurtry formerly of Indianapolis among early leaders. Stone finished the 284 mile stretch in 3 21 07 to take the first lap into Indiana. Salo Finn of Passaic New Jersey took second in 3 24 38 while Peter Gayuzzi of Southampton England and Ed Gardner of Seattle chased in 3 92 25.
Toronto Leafs lead the International League with nine straight victories as Montreal Royals chase, both clubs posting undefeated weeks. Youngsville High won Warren County track title with 68 points while Warren High beat Jamestown at Russell Field 63 1 2 to 28 2 3. Titusville High beat Orr City 5 3 in five innings rain shortened.
By Gene Onincem United Press reports from Sandwich England describe American golfers optimistic about the British Open. Players including Bobby Jones Walter Hagen and Tommy Armour are noted as contenders amid improving weather and strong course conditions.
The British Open at Sandwich opened with over 460 British players, led by Archie Havers Abe Mitchell and Arthur Havers, facing a strong American field including Hagen Sarazen and Avni. Weather was clear with a strong wind as qualifying began at Royal St George's and Prince's courses. Notable absences included Robby Jones, the defending champion, whose departure was felt by spectators and press.
United Press reports Lloyd Winer of the Pittsburgh Pirates is an improving hitter as the season progresses. The 1927-era notes show his increasing at bats and growing average, with 83 hits and strong plate appearances across four games mentioned.
Vern Geenip led the city group in an exhibition against the Pittsburgh Pieaches in the Mid-Atlantic League. Johnnies, Meadows, Spenger, and Gio starred for their teams, with notable pitching by Wilkindosis and contributions from Whose and Byor Shottiel. The game featured a seven-inning format and a mix of hits, including a triple, as both squads tested the lineup and defense.
Yesterday's NL results include Cincinnati 4 New York 4 Brooklyn 2 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 4 in ten innings. Today's schedule has Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago.
Baseball round up: Pinch hitter Jay Gucius Waller delivers a key hit for Cincinnati Reds to defeat the New York Giants 4 to 0. Babe Herman homers for Brooklyn as Robins split twin bill with St Louis, while Chicago Cubs edge Philadelphia. Lew Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio pace the Yankees past Chicago White Sox 4 to 2. Gray wins his sixth for St Louis in 11 innings. Tigers rout, and others noted with limited details.
A garbled snippet mentions quarantine, protection, and a lament about a persona. Confused wording references diseases, a lac slp, and rods of i. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities are present to confirm a full news item.
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