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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1937
Page
6
War Admiral and a crowded post for the day figure in horse racing chatter while NYPA baseball spurs local interest. The column blends racing odds with league chatter, noting fields, purses, and possible starters, alongside previews of Corry baseball and football veterans, all framed in a busy regional sports log.
Racing returned to Agua Caliente in Tijuana Baja California after a two year hiatus marked by crowds packing the cabarets and bars and about 600 horses waiting in stables for the post. The revival ends a ban imposed in July 1935 under President Lazaro Cardenas when gambling was barred below the barrier and the Agua Caliente resort closed.
Billy Conn, Pittsburgh middleweight, begins training for a May 27 bout with Oscar Rankins after two postponements due to Conn ear injury. State boxing commissioner delays until Conn and managers agree on a firm Rout date.
War Admiral, the Kentucky Derby favorite, faces 16 rivals as 70,000 fans gather at Churchill Downs. Reaping Reward and Military loom as key threats from the Mars stable, while Bradley and Pompey also draw interest in the 63rd Derby.
Opening day for NYPA Ball League 10 features NYPA Legere at Miné. Raymonds and Aeros hold firm. Melvin Cobbett lists probable starters for the Raymonds lead game against Palooner Meyebiunts at 2:90 EST tomorrow. Bob Cameron of Mayville will miss season to attend summer school.
Former middleweight Teddy Yarosz of Pittsburgh defeated Lou Brouillard of Worcester in a Worcester Court bout before 2,500 spectators. The win places Yarosz next for a title shot at champion Fyduie Steele.
Indianapolis May ?. Cash prizes offered to reward high speeds in qualifying for the Memorial Day 500 mile auto race. Speedway official announces distribution of 5900 among top ten qualifiers led by 1500 for the winner, 1000 for second, 800 for third, 600 for fourth, 500 for fifth and sixth, and 250 for seventh through tenth.
Yesterday scores show Cleveland over New York seven six and Brooklyn routing Chicago twelve one. Today schedules include New York at Cleveland and Harvard facing Columbia on the Charles in Cambridge Massachusetts with M T T on the river.
Pirates win 8-3 over Philadelphia, getting 18 hits led by Woody Jensen and Arky Vaughan with four apiece. The victory gives Pittsburgh a two game edge over St Louis as Giants, Cardinals, Cubs, Reds, Red Sox, and Tigers also win or lose in a day of major league action.
Corry Country Club opens its golf season Sunday with an Army Navy match open to all club members. A Inngw Het is expected to participate in the opening day meet. The course is in near perfect condition as golfers report solid rounds recently.
Bud Gumbleton pitched a five hitter and struck out 18 as the Seniors defeated their intramural baseball opponents 19 to 5 at Washington Street grounds. Baker led batting with four hits including three doubles and a triple. The losers used three pitchers in the loss.
Henry Super reports from Madison Square Garden where Lou Ambers retained the lightweight title after a 16 round bout with Tony Canzoneri. Amblers used a long left to win nine rounds while Canzoneri, battered but undeterred, vowed to fight again despite a bruised eye and slashed nose.
Carnegie Tech defeated Duquesne University 6 to 0 on the Tartans home courts. Nami Thompson, standout player, won her match 6-3 against Milton, marking her third win over a male opponent in regular college play.
Governor George H. Farle announced he would send to the state senate on Monday night the appointment of John H. Price of Scranton for confirmation as a member of the state game commission to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. Q. Craveling of Wilkes-Barre.
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