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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
6
Greaka wins ball games as Dizzy Dean returns to work after a standout stretch. The piece notes Dean’s five straight wins with six innings pitched allowing three runs, and highlights comments from observers about luck and team strength.
Freddie Steele the middleweight champ fought Frankie Battaglia in Seattle drawing 10,000 fans. Steele, weighing 158 pounds, floored Battaglia in the third round after a rapid start and bids for a future challenger circulated. Pay terms offered included either a $17,500 guarantee or 60 percent of the $40,000 gate.
The five team NYPL begins play with Comys double entries Raymonds and Aeros as season opens Saturday. Aero Supply hosts Falconers Merchants while Raymond lid invades Union City to face Athletics. Sunday sees Corry plant clubs clash and GE nine visit Bulcover as league drafts schedule.
Indianapolis May 14 Ralph Hepburn Los Angeles veteran escaped unhurt in the first accident of the speedway season. He said a strong wind forced him against the wall on curve and he swung to avoid it. His car spun at 120 miles an hour and rested on the inside safety area.
The outfield will be ragged for a few days while the infield remains solid for opening games. Low spots are filled and temporary bleachers are planned along the first base line and behind home plate. Work won’t finish by Saturday but will be far along to handle a large crowd. Local games start at 8 30 on Saturday and Sunday.
In New York on May 2 the Pirates defeated the Red Sox 3-0 to extend their lead. The American League standings show Philadelphia Athletics in first place with ten victories in eleven games as Connie Mack praises his developing lineup. Caster earned his third win in a three game series sweep over Detroit earlier. Bud Thomas Williams and George Caster are highlighted for the A’s rapid ascent.
In New York on May 12 Frank Gabler of the Giants and Tex Carleton of the Cubs were declared a unanimous draw after a brief fight during a game at the Polo Grounds. Cubs won 10 to 1 as spectators watched the exchange, with blows avoided by intervening bystanders. Gabler reportedly injured a knee and Carleton sustained an elbow bone chip.
The Chicago White Sox beat New York 7 2. The Yankees suffer a fifth loss in six games and drop into a fourth place tie with Detroit. The St Louis Browns downed the Senators 79 to push Washington to last. Beau Bell goes 4 for 4 with a double and three singles. Cy Blanton blanks the Pirates as Pittsburgh tops Boston Bees 15 0. Brooklyn beats St Louis 9 7 after an early 7 2 margin. The Dodgers rack up 18 hits as Cooney and Castleman lead a 10 1 win over the Giants. Cubs place another player on the casualty list with Pitcher Clay Bryant sidelined by grippe. Cincinnati beats Philadelphia 12 2 behind Hollingsworth and Cuyler.
In the Washington Street grounds junior team won 10 to 7 over Shop Five. Taylor pitched for the Juniors allowing five safeties while Lindstrom and Chris yielded eight hits for the Shop Five. Scorers note Sedreduntors Wong Lureny and Dundon contributed at the plate.
Elmer Dailey, president of the Penn State Baseball League, will operate the McKeesport franchise temporarily as reports say the Tube City will not pass up baseball. Bill O'Brien, New York promoter, who reportedly agreed to back the club, has left McKeesport.
Yesterday results show Chicago 7 New York 2 and Boston 11 Cleveland 4 among others. National league saw Cincinnati 12 Philadelphia 3 while today Philadelphia visits Cleveland and other matchups include Boston at Detroit and New York at St. Louis.
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