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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
2
Fate of George Sisler with Washington remains uncertain as Senators consider moving the 1922 American League MVP. Clarke Griffith says Sisler will stay, but his benching and limited playing time persist. Other AL stars are in trade rumors while Loughran defends title amid tough schedule.
Youngsville aims to even the series with Coach Reid Pierce's squad on East Washington Street grounds after a tough defeat. Louisville Derby talk swirls as fans anticipate Reigh Count and other contenders. local prep fans expect a hard fought rematch tomorrow afternoon with Beileg and Dean Houser on the mound.
In the Early Wagers portion the field features 100000 and 54th renewal with equine stars. Zast leads numerically while West stands as favorite in the Reigh Count McLean stakes. Toro is listed second choice.
Merchants open the Industrial Baseball League season with a strong first workout on East Washington street grounds. Chaley Greening, piloting the Merchants, praised proteges and depth as veterans Skip Latihotp and Jim Maloney join Dean Houser and Kip Anderson in the pitching lineup. The squad showed rapid ball movement and ready to make impact as Greening plans frequent use of Anderson and others during the campaign.
The Corry Gun Club rifle squad travels to Tidioute Friday to face their city’s rifle unit, fresh from a recent defeat. Team members urged to attend practice tonight at the Corry range as preparations continue.
The Corry Country Club golf team opens its season on May 23, sending twenty members to Jamestown to face Moon Brook Country Club. Local players have trained the past week on the north links, aiming for even terms despite being early in form. A later rematch is planned on the local course toward season end.
U S. golfer Miss Glenn Collett from America was eliminated in the British women's open golf championship at Hunstanton England on May 10. She lost three up and two to Miss M Wragg of Sheffield, an upset as Collett had been expected to reach the final. Joyce Wethered and Geof Leitch were not entered.
Yesterday's results show Brooklyn 19 Pittsburgh 3 and Chicago 10 New York 7 with rain interrupting play in seventh. Standings list Chicago 18 12 and St Louis 18 42, with mixed records for New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Boston. Today's games include Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Boston at St Louis as the leagues move forward.
Don Hurst, rookie first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies from Rochester, hit a homer with two on to lift the Phillies to a 3 to 3 tie with the Cincinnati Reds, keeping them in the National League lead.
Yankees sweep Detroit in a 12 8 victory as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig add homers. The 1927 league action has Giants, Cubs, Reds, Red Sox, and Pirates winning. White Sox, Tigers, and Senators suffer defeats in a day of high scoring games.
A man charged with robbing a theater in Pittsburgh area was found guilty in Allegheny County Criminal Court. The robbery involved $2,400 taken from the venue. another man aided in the hold up.
New York stocks end volatile session with aviation shares rallying while Studebaker GM and airline issues stumble. Large gainers centered on a few names as investors weighed profit taking and new stock offerings after a buoyant early day.
By Jack McAuliffe Retired undefeated lightweight champion Mandell is favored to defend the title against Jimmy McGoonis in a bout that draws betting attention from the Midwest. The writer notes Mandell’s controversial handling of defenses and the field of champions, predicting a demanding challenge with Mandell defending Thursday.
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