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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1933
Page
2
A long column previews tennis promotion led by a new New York pamphlet and city committee efforts to grow the sport. It covers Merchants baseball discussions, training methods, and local prep for upcoming games, plus a Pennsylvanian Game News feature and racing notes from Kentucky to Stechman Park and local track results.
Crowds flock to 200,000 noted as Sunday games in major leagues with 59,000 at Cleveland and 21,000 at Washington. Yanks, Indians, and Reds all feature in tight races as teams split contests and race standings. Highlights include Mel Harder driving in a winning run for Cleveland and homers from Knickerbocker, Morgan, Combs, Latereri, and Hartnett as fans witness a busy day of baseball across both leagues.
A garbled report notes a sixth team entering the mushball loop as managers prepare to hire players. Bannister Stars, Freigtt Bannister of Grocurs II, pitched in an Erie outing described as a two-nit victory with three hits credited to Bannister. The New Yorkers reportedly won the twin bill against the Tribe in a one mile game.
Chicago May 8 United Press story says North Shore pro Alex Cunningham predicts 285 to 288 will win the National Open in Chicago in June. He notes course changes at North Shore to 6027 yards with firmer fairways and tougher rough as preparations.
Martin Lindsey wins top marble prize at Concord school event Saturday morning. NGGA tournament details show McAlroy second, Amaproso third, Whitout fourth. All Your players to compete in championship at Junior High during Boys Week. Posts note postponements of Washington and Pairwisw games due to rain with date to be announced.
A jumble of sports notes names Elsworth Vines, Jacques Fournier, Johnny Biker, Wes Ferrell and Dixie Walker among others. Mentions a jockey license pursuit, a Birmingham classified notice, and likely prep for upcoming tours and season opens. Includes odd anecdotes like a high school sprint with pants falling and a rabbit on a track.
Albany May 8 The conservation department announced slight changes to the closed season on deer bear elk grouse partridge and rabbits under new laws signed by Governor Lehman Deer season starts October 5, four days earlier and ends January 1 nine. Quail season narrows to November 1 to 15 in several counties. Pheasants legal on the Monday before October 1 and the following Saturday Long Island unchanged.
New York May - Sia Chour Inte of Coha reports world featherweight champion Kid Chocolate meets challenger Seana Tort Watson in a 25 round bout at Madison Square Garden. The winner earns a possible shot at Tony Canzonari’s lightweight crown. Protdie Miller of Cincinnati also fights Palito of Denver in a non title bout on the same card as Chocolate’s defense.
Toronto announced roster changes including veteran third baseman Joy of Lar Ble who served with four major clubs and appeared briefly with the Benstyn Robins. Also named were Willy Billetter and Ralph Biriofel, a southpaw pitcher, both acquired from Pittsburgh Pirates.
In Baltimore for the Preakness, Head Play seeks to challenge Broker's Tip after a Derby that saw Meade and Fisher clash over head figures and a rough finish. Alfred Robertson will ride Head Play while Meade again pilots Broker's Tip as Ladysman sails to the Mast track. Bradley's Black Toney colt eyes another Derby triumph amid strong crowd turnout.
Hal Schumacher two hit pitching led the Giants past Cincinnati while Sam Leslie hit a decisive homer in the opener. Pepper Martin drove in three runs with a homer a double and two singles aiding the Cardinals win over Brooklyn. Mel Harder drove in the winning run for Cleveland against the Yankees.
Standings and results from American and National leagues including Chicago Boston Detroit Washington New York Cleveland Philadelphia St Louis Buffalo Montreal Baltimore Newark Rochester and upcoming games with matches between New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Pittsburgh Brooklyn St Louis and others. Data shows multiple scorelines and scheduled contests.
Partial OCR passage references economic policy and labor issues, mentioning wages, industries, and state actions. It references Citizens Yanly, Stephen J, Benn, and state level debates about fair wages, federal and state influence, and industry response. The readable fragments imply a discussion of wage standards and regulatory pressures in a Pennsylvania or broader context.
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