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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1938
Page
6
Washingtons heading yanks and clevelands edge. George Kirkley reports Washington leads American League with a six game win streak after a 7-1 victory. Cleveland and the Yankees trail, while Boston, St Louis and Cincinnati post notable results.
A jumble of sports notes reports on the Indians game with the Pirates, local fishing tales, and scattered mentions of racing, boxing, and golf. The piece highlights gamblers’ concerns in baseball and notes various local teams and players, with several unrelated vignettes from the region’s sports scene.
Boston May 10 Mel Harder will be given the task of stopping the Indians in the game of the series with the Red Sox today. Johnny Marcum, the revamped right hander who has won three games and is fast, will be on the mound for Boston.
In St Louis on May 1 rumors reemerged that Mingo pitcher Vin Single Mungo may be part of a potential deal. Branch Mickey, boss of the St Louis Cardinals, and manager Burleigh Grimes were cited as connected to the discussion. Rickey acknowledged interest in the Drilgers righthander and said no deal has been completed with the Prosidyn club.
Edward G. Barrow, longtime business manager of the New York Yankees, marked his 70th birthday in New York. Barrow, who has been in baseball for 44 years, will celebrate by watching the Yankees face the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium. He began his baseball career organizing his first baseball teams in Des Moines.
In the British amateur championship opening May 23 at Troon Goodman and Ray Billows, both Walker Cup members, are seeded in the same quarter. Goodman draws Robert Montgomerie of Scotland in the first round while Billows faces Raymond Quilter of England, with potential later clashes that could eliminate one of the two Americans. The field also includes five other Walker Cup players: Francis Oulmet Chaves Koeche Lefthoit Marvin Ward Reynolds Smith and Charles Munson.
Yesterday's scores include Boston beating Cleveland 15 to 3 and Washington defeating St Louis 7 to 1. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 9 to 4 while Brooklyn edged New York 7. Other games postponed due to rain. Today's slate features Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston among American games.
The Brie team hosts the Akron Yankees in the first home game of the Mid-Atlantic League after yesterdays rain postponement. The afternoon matchup features Brie seeking a strong home start and a chance to build early season momentum.
After three days of negotiations, Vernon Gomez and June O'Dea settled their separation suit out of court. The agreement provides a cash payment from Gomez to O'Dea but the amount was not announced. The deal ends public court action after Gomez’s long baseball career with the Yankees.
Washington May 1 The Browns manager Sergl Gabby Street grew stern after six straight road losses as his team languished in last place and warned players of fines for subpar effort and discipline.
The Class A doubles bowler event at Recreation Alleys last evening saw Furry Krone and Johny Vaughn win with 1239 total. Vaughn led with a 61 stint and 4 612 total, edging Melvin Cobbett with Jack Collins at 1185. Kip Anderson and Vern Group placed third with 1117, while Al Baressi and Pete Gynos finished fourth at 111%.
Former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling travels from Germany to Newark New Jersey to observe Tony Galento in a Madison Square Garden bout against Nathan Mann. He will sign contracts with the taxing commission for his June 22 title defense against Joe Louis and then depart to Speculator New York for training.
Louisville May 10 The Chief Maxwell Howard's colt is reported with a cold sore throat and fever and will not run in Saturday's Preakness at Pimlico. The Derby fifth place finisher Stagehand also suffered a similar illness and was not expected to race there.
A garbled wartime style line shows an old Sarge warning a Brow lag against clamping down as general unrest swirls around. Linus is mentioned in a plan to test if a boy will think more, suggesting a cautionary, tense moment amid the confusion.
Dutch Leonard of the Washington Senators matched Bob Feller with a 10 inning three hit performance and closed a 1-0 shutout of the Cleveland Indians in 13 innings. He allowed six hits and issued no walks after previously fanning the Athletics and earlier stints with Brooklyn in 1934 and 1935.
Jesse Owens pledges help to the Cleveland M C A Forward Movement campaign to expand facilities and boost local programs as the organization aims for a quicker start this season.
Waller Woods, lightweight from New Unite, defeats Jimmy Clark of Jamestown New York in Buffalo. Woods lands hard rights, knocks Clark down in the fourth and again near the end, finishing with multiple knockdowns and a late stoppage as Clark struggles to respond.
The Marietta regatta drew top national college crews, with heavy interest in whether Harvard, Washington, and possibly California would enter. The decisive factor was the University of Washington eight's response, expected tonight, affecting participation in the Northwest Sesquicentennial Regattas on July 1 and 2.
Joe Medwidl went 3 for 3 with three singles and a triple driving in three runs as the St. Louis Car tins rallied past the Dodgers 9 to 7 in a tense baseball game.
A damaged OCR fragment references a high school project or support effort, with partial names and phrases unclear. The readable parts point to a community or school event involving help and value, but specifics are indiscernible. The record captures a fleeting glimpse rather than a complete incident or date.
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