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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1938

Page

6

Corry High to Host Titusville In Inaugural Golf Match

Corry High School will host the Titusville Winged Raiders in the school’s first golf match at Carry. The lineup includes Bo Walle Tom Crag Bob Brown and others as Corry aims to make a strong debut. Meanwhile the intramural baseball league wraps up and Coach Russ Byley plans playoffs to select a varsity team for interscholastic contests.

Corry Niblink Wingsra Titusville Tig Russ Byley Tnion City Loters Union City Cnari Byler Erie Academy

Major League Standings and Yesterday's Scores Report

Baseball standings and results from American and National leagues plus scores from American Association and International League. Highlights include Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington and others with recent game outcomes.

Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Washington

Crowd Stirs at Butler as Autograph Hunt Halts Yankee Game

Autograph hunters surge onto the Butler field during a New York Yankees game drawing 8,000 fans. Officials suspend play after fans crowd the infield and target players Mitigating chaos as umpires halt the contest mid inning.

Butler Autograph Huntery Uwe New York Yariide-Butley Jgime Hamylon Lane Malinda Joling Low Cehelg Letty Gomee Bill Dickey Qimpires

Gloves Left On Field Prompt Safety Talk

Garbled notes from a sports page cite gloves left on the field prompting officials to consider a stop to the practice to prevent injuries. Mike Rylow of Punxsutawney, now with St Louis, was struck in the eye by a stray ball but remains in the lineup. Rudy York of the Tigers is chasing Babe Ruth’s home run mark while prospects for a strong Erie golf exhibition with Lawson Whittle and others draw crowds.

Sporting News MuBcation Officult Mike Rylow Punxsutawney St. Louis Cardinals Ltu Martin Rudy York Lie Tigers Babe Ruth Erie Lawson Whittle Horton Smith Timmy Thompson Tarry Cooper A. G. Spaulding Sporting Gods a @ big gallery Lawrin Datser Stagehand Hero Santa Anita Arlington

Appling Set to Return by June for White Sox

Chicago May 17 United Press reports White Sox shortstop Luke Appling, out with a double ankle fracture since March, is expected back in the lineup by June 15 after his cast was removed yesterday. Initial estimates had suggested July.

United Press Chicago Chicago White Sox Luke Appling Los Angeles

Giants Lead National League by Five Games in Slow Chase

George Kirkley reports on May 17 that the Giants have built a five game margin in the National League as interleague action continues. Cleveland edges into second in the American League, while the Phillies, Bees and Braves deliver key wins. Detroit drills Washington as Rudy York and Charlie Gehringer spark the offense and Kennedy earns his fifth straight win.

George Kirkley United Press New York Red Sox Yankees Senators Cleveland Giants Firates Cubs Reds Cardinals Phillies Hal Schumacher Phils Klein Corbett Whitney Martin Homors Ricky Walters Deb Garris Vince DiMaggio Boston Bees Brooklyn Philadelphia Athletics Jeff Heath Detroit Tigers Washington Rudy York Charlie Gehringer Vernon Kennedy Lefty Stove

Plan to Erect New Race Track at Arroyo WV

Plans by Mayor A J Boyle of Charles Town and Jockey Club president to develop Waterford Downs on 340 acres along the Ohio River near West Virginia State Highway 66. A 9,000 seating grandstand and mile track are planned with steeplechase facilities. Construction to begin this year.

Ast Llyishpool A.J. Boyle Charlestown W. Va Chih Afl Opliin Arroyo Jacob Brenneman Lee Cline Rudolph Marchal Ohio River West Virginia Woldings Jac Nessy Funtock Waterford Downs

Waner and Suhr Miss Pirates For Bees Game

May 17 Pirates will be without Paul Waner and Gus Suhr in the lineup against the Boston Bees. Manager Pie Traynor said Johny Dickshot will stay in right field and Billy Brubaker at first base, noting the veterans need rest to snap their batting slumps.

Boston Paul Waner Gus Suhr Pirates Bees Pie Traynor Traynor Johny Dickshot Billy Brubaker Plae Waner Subr

Harvard 1 Favored 10 Defeats Navy Crew

Harvard. 1 favored 10 defeated Navy in the intercollegiate regatta at Annapolis Maryland Saturday. Navy withstood the Crimson challenge before a strong Eastern regatta crowd.

Harvard NAVY Jevun Eeet Havana Wall Crimson Annapolis Mid

Aero A A Ball Squad Opens 1938 Practice Drills

Aero A A baseball squad opened spring drills at Aero Park last evening under Manager Skipper Anderson. A large turnout was expected, with workouts set for evenings at 5 15, aiming to form multiple teams for opening play on May 23. Players reported included Rose Cassell, Diele Latylis, Tony Spraveri, Walter Swentek, and Al Hayessi among others.

Bertha Wie Aero A. A al Hv Aero Parke Anderson Melis Lyn Rose Cassell Diele Latylis

Mel Harder Shelved With Lame Side Ailment

Slated to pitch for the Athletics, Mel Harder was sidelined by a lame muscle in his side. Bob Peller or Earl Whitehill will start in his place as George Casster, a right handed knuckleball pitcher, works for the A's.

Slavvblans Tobny Aden Mel Harner Athletics Bob Peller Earl Whitehill George Caster A's

Geneva College Beats Bethany 9 0 in Tennis Rollup

Geneva College defeated Bethany College by a 9 0 score to extend its tennis winning streak here yesterday. Bethany yielded a string of straight-set losses as Geneva controlled the match from the start.

Beaver Walls Geneva College Bethany College Geneva Bethany

Veteran sluggers Hoyt Manush and Spencer given papers

New York May 17 itchey Wale Hoyt Outfielder Heinie Manush and catcher Roy Spencer veterans of many major league campaigns were assigned unconditionals by the Brooklyn club. Pitcher George Jefferson went to Kansas City on option as the club trimmed to 23 players amid a possible shake up by business manager Larry McPhail. Hoyt first reached the majors with the New York Giants over two decades ago and later starred for the Yankees. Manush soon to be 37 began with the Detroit Tigers in 1928 joining Ty Cobb and Harry Heilman. He led the American League batting title in 1926 with .381. Spencer, 38, long veteran of both majors, has shuffled in and out of the leagues for twelve seasons.

New York Itchey Wale Hoyt Heinie Manush Roy Spencer Brooklyn Cli George Jefferon Waa Kansas City Dodgers Larry McPhail Hoyt New York Giants Yankees Manush Willie Detroit Tigers Ty Cobb Harry Heilman Spencer

Dempsey Bets on Ross to Defend Welterweight Title

Ww You s May 17 Dempsey selects Barney Ross as victor to defend against Henry Armstrong at Madison Square Garden Bowl in Long Island City. Dempsey argues Ross’s greater speed and condition will overcome Armstrong’s size, noting Armstrong’s slowing pace since prior title defenses.

Wack Dempsey Today Barney Ross Henry Armstrong Hex Long Island City Madison Square Garden Bowl Dempsey Ross Banks Max Mempsey Yital Henry Ha Feldman

Pauley Named Head Coach of Meadville Bulldogs Five

Meadville May 17 William N Pauley assistant coach at Meadville High yesterday named head basketball coach. He keeps his post as football coach under Marl L Barnhart and formerly led East Brady team. Pauley was a college athlete and coached at Thierollege and East Brady before joining Meadville a year ago.

Meadville William N. Pauley Ath- Relicy Meadville High School Marl L. Barnhart Pauley Thierollege East Brady Meansyle

Moody Continues Victories in Surrey Tennis

London May 17 Mrs Helen Wills Moody former world tennis queen took a day off awaiting the second round result at the Surrey championships which will determine her third round opponent. She reached the third round yesterday with a 6 0 6 1 win over Mrs Elsie Pittman and will play the survivor of Margaret Morphew of South Africa and Miss Mavvogordato of England.

United Brest London Helen Wills Moody World Tennis Surrey Tennis Stationships Moody Elsie Pittman Margaret Morphew South Africa Mavvogordato England

Yesterday's Hero Jeff Heath Drives Indians to Second Place

Jeff Heath, Cleveland's young outfielder, doubled twice to drive in the first three runs of four for the Tribe, lifting Cleveland into second place in the standings.

Jeff Heath Indians Cleveland Tribe

Titusville Golf Team Loses to Franklin Squad

Titusville May 1 Kosvie High school's golf team dropped a close match to Franklin here yesterday. On the strength of their points, Doignant Nelson led the Nursery swingers to a 614 to Bie victory. The Dunaville team will go to Cons ry Wednesday.

Titusville Kosvie High School Franklin Doignant Nelson Bie Rockets Meadville Tabi Wriday Dunaville Cons Ry

Allegheny Trackmen Triumph in Easy Meet Victory

Meadvilum May 17 Allegheny College trackmen dominated Kenyon in a 40-87 victory. Dick Olin led with five events totaling 17 points including a first in the 40 yard dash and the javelin, while the rest of the team contributed to an overwhelming win.

Meadvilum Allegheny College Kenyon Allege Gambler, O Dick Oli Olin

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