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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
2
Titusville exploded for 12 runs on 12 hits to pound Beavers 12 to 2. Ray Tesser limited Corry High to five hits while driving in four, and Shaver homered for Corry in a rough afternoon at the plate.
May 19 reports Schmeling and Madison Square Garden managers remain locked on terms for the world heavyweight title bout with Sharkey at Yankee Stadium on September 2. Garden officials seek a worldwide service option through 1931 and see a Boston promoter's offer as a potential alternative if New York stalls. Sharkey trains with focus on rope skipping and punching work while awaiting next steps.
The fragment lists players Shaver Francis Messer Henderson Pringle with base hits and home runs by Shaw. It mentions runs batted in, sacrifice hits, and bases on balls, plus pitchers Tester and Werty Crapo with time noted as Lt5.
In Ridgeway Pennsylvania on May a Jamestown squad posted a notable showing at a bowling event. Readings included scores like 2827 and 506 while ratings and standings were reported with several players named though the exact results remain unclear.
Erie May 15 schedule for Section Three of Northwestern Pennsylvania Interscholastic Association announced by secretary Toe Martin after schools approved. Opens January 2 with Bast at Youngsville. matches include East vs Youngsville at Youngsville and Corry vs Academy at Corry with Warren at Strong Vincent, plus listed rounds through March 2.
Mrs Frank Solli of Philadelphia reports four years of nerves and stomach trouble eased within weeks of taking Konjola. She credits improved sleep and appetite to the herbal medicine, claiming it cured headaches and dizzy spells. Konjola marketed at Dow Mey's drug store in Corry and by local druggists.
Glenn Collett of the United States defeated Enid Wilson of Great Britain 1 up to reach the British women's championship final against Diana Fishwick, who beat Kathleen MacDonald 5 and 4. Collett later beat Miss Cameron to reach the semi final as Wilson eliminated Hicks. England-based matches set the stage for American bid in Davis Cup opener vs Canada at Philadelphia Country Club.
By May 16 Chicago report says Gen John V Clinnin of the Army disciplined Mindls Boxing Commission headed a committee to probe Primo Carnera the Italian heavyweight. The panel recommended Carnera and all his managers be suspended by the National Boxing Association.
Warren Dragons boosted by rookie pitchers beat Youngsville 17 to 5. Joe Smith started on the mound but yielded a homer and walks before Speck Baldensperger relieved, shutting the door with five scoreless innings. Connie Mack-like move followed as Jake brought in Bart, who held Eagles hitless in final frames.
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