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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
2
Tennis should profit under guidance the Tennis Association can give this summer. A supervisory boy could aid development of the game, already growing fast here. The Huw Organization gains from its officers, and local support is pledged.
New York and Cleveland sit deadlocked atop the American League pennant race with Washington close behind after an eventful week. Chicago White Sox routed the Yankees 10 2 as Sad Sam Jones faltered, while Boston suffered a misplay by Johnny Burnett. St Louis beat Washington 3 0, and Philadelphia swept Detroit to climb from last place. Cincinnati completed a double conquest of Philadelphia, 10 7 and 4 9, with Hafey homering for the Reds.
Standings show Chicago ahead Newark and Detroit leading divisions with multiple ties. International Toronto and Albany split first and second place, while Baltimore and Newark trade wins over Rochester and Buffalo. Today’s schedule lists New York at Chicago and several intercity matchups across leagues.
United Press reports América Girl Scouts chose swimmer and actor Johnny Weissmuller as their athlete hero from a survey of 1,781 girls. Helen Wills Moody ranked second, Babe Ruth third, in headquarters tabulations disclosed in New York May 11.
Primo Carnera landed in New York aboard the Rex to begin training for his heavyweight title fight with Jack Sharkey. He said he had started training and worked out daily on the voyage, declining to predict the outcome. The scene was at Madison Square Garden District on Long Island, with boxing officials and sponsors present.
The Aer Supply mushcball lean will hold practice tonight at the Bld o'clock. All members of the club are asked to be on band.
In Philadelphia on May 11 the state athlete commission restored two boxers and a manager. Young Canada Lee Maxie Strib and Lester Denning were reinstated along with Renato Gardini and Dr Ralph Wilson. Other suspended wrestlers and boxers were listed as not reinstated or unavailable.
Gene Layden, former semi pro player and president of Uns city, is named coach of the Rotary team in the Two-Team League for the current season. He will be assisted by Jack Williams, a standout with the Franks Trust Co. team, announced at a Rotary luncheon in Franklin on May 11.
Erie May 14 Manager Jocko Munch of the Togel entey in the Interstate baseball league reports a strong spring workout for the Sekerd's Drie. The team held drills at the General Electric grounds and on the home field, with sessions planned for the weekend and early week practice at the GI park.
Police report unusual charges in the case with officers acting as witnesses. Seventeen sacks of Red Grass and other contraband found in a Second Ward home linked to the relief fund. Evidence denied in yesterday’s trial. Reem Pungommittee may press charges over boarding and hourly household items.
Warren May 1. The Warren Merchants travel to Johnsonburg next Sunday to open the Interstate Baseball League schedule. Local fans expect a strong defense and a competitive lineup led by Myron Jewell at first base Rabbit Swanson second Heinie Anderson short and Foxx at third. Outfielders Al Wolfe Reno Strand and Abby Burns headline a solid hitting corps with pitchers Blowther Art Johnson and Bob Ritchie. Cas tanea Park hosts the opener with other games including St Marys at Corry Bradford at Ridgway Jamestown at Erie and Emporium idle.
Oil City High School unveils an eight game 1983 football slate directed by G. F. McAlevy. opener September 23 at Mitchell Avenue against Corry, a prior foe, followed by a Sep 20 meeting with Girard, introducing a new opponent. The schedule continues with Sharon, Warren, Titusville, Meadville, Grove City and Franklin on set dates.
The Foga Sonyo Mushanl League opened its season after a week of heavy showers with two games on the Jumior High field. Room 14 defeated Room B-A 9 to 8 in extra innings, while Room 1-W fell to Room 2 by 18 to 7.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts claiming dramatic weight loss from 156 to 121 pounds and a claimed 20 years of renewed vitality. It promises daily use with hot water, urges readers to try a 4 week jar, and offers a money back guarantee.
San Francisco May 11 Helen Wills Moody said today she would leave May 2 for Wimbledon England where she will defend her all English singles championship.
New York May 11 Kid Chocolate of Havana, world featherweight champion, expected to be a heavy favorite to defend his title against Sedman Tom Watson of Eugene in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Both fighters completed training yesterday.
Corty area mushball project announced a powerful Independents club with well known players including W. Cady N Mountain Sony Dave Al Baresi De Kinney P. Stroup H. Pier H. Blunt C. Shoop G. Bergman M. Gates R. Burr and C. B. Hengst. Team to begin practice when weather allows with two weeks of intensive drill before games. Contests planned with surrounding towns and cities as mushball gains baseball style popularity.
UDUCK BIEN drives in seven runs across two games with three extra-base hits and a homer to lift his season total to six. Sal Sam Jones of the White Sox plates six hits as the Yankees suffer their worst defeat. Bob Johnson homers in the seventh to lift the Athletics past Detroit. Chick Hafey belts a two-run homer in the sixth as Cincinnati beats Philadelphia.
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