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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1934
Page
2
Local notes preview the City League season opening with Western National and Eastern American League teams highlighted. Corry City East will inaugurate the season on East Washington Street grounds, featuring four balanced clubs and low admission fees to revive area baseball.
United Press reports wide interleague play reshaping early balance. West leads NL while East dominates AL. Yankees strong in East-West clashes, Pirates top NL. Journal notes shifts as teams begin second phase, with Dodgers and Giants among contenders in mixed results.
Jamestown May 16 A Celoron Amateur Boxing show opens May 28 at Celoron Park featuring a five bout main card. Anticipated is Att Andergot a 190 pound six feet tall fighter from the welter and middleweight ranks facing Bob Redmond a 190 pound opponent from Youngsville Pa. Celoron AWA president Henning Frenison said a companion five round main bout will be announced within days and eleven bouts are planned on the card under the new A A U ruling permitting five round main bouts.
The Buffalo Bisons of the International League hit five home runs in one inning against the Albany Senators, setting modern records. Mulleavy, Mallon Smith, and Regan connected in succession, with Milligan and Jones pitching for Albany, and Mulleavy adding another homer in the eighth as Buffalo won 8 to 2.
Yesterday's results show New York 10 over Chicago 8 and Brooklyn 6 over St Louis 3 in national play. International games include Buffalo 2 over Albany and Toronto 1 over Syracuse 8, Newark 12 over Rochester, Montreal 13 over Baltimore 3. Schedule mentions Boston at Philadelphia postponed until the 7th.
Grid stars and Michigan champions headline Ohio University student magazine coverage. Three campus beauties appear on full pages with pictures chosen by Wolverine alumni. The report notes a Brooklyn loss, Linus Frey’s eighth inning sprint home on a double steal with Danny Taylor, while Dodgers and Cardinals efforts include three runs and a homer, a double, and three singles by Jack Rothrock.
Ceremonies are being arranged for the opening of the Corry City Baseball League on East Washington street grounds Saturday afternoon. Four teams, newly outfitted, will lead a parade with the city band and Mayor Glen Miller to throw the ceremonial first pitch, as plans for the inaugural Teague season proceed amid field preparations and ticket sales.
Philadelphia May 11 Jimmy Wilson new Phillies manager pushed for Ethan Allen from the St Louis Cardinals. Allen, an outfielder, had a slow start last season but started hitting. Wilson praised his power and consistency while negotiating with Branch Rickey. After lengthy talks Rickey agreed to trade Allen to strengthen the Phillies' lineup.
The St Edward's team defeated the Juniors 2 to 2 in a junior high afternoon game. Staples struck out seventeen Juniors, Fitch and Prugat led both sides with two safeties each, Hixson struck out seven for St Edward's, and Staples with Dinmide formed the battery for the winners while Hixson and Sprovers did so for the Juniors.
Linus Frey led the Dodgers with three singles in five tries and registered a double steal as part of a strong attack against the Cardinals. Jack Rothrock homered doubled and added three singles in five at bats. A lengthy quote reflects postgame sentiment and rule discussions among players and officials.
Stormy weather affects Corry area with impact on real estate activity and markets. Officials warn of restricted access and continued advisories as Michigan and surrounding regions face unsettled conditions. Local advertisers report varied responses and potential price adjustments amid the weather event.
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