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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
7
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Local sports sketch highlights Corry’s Wilks club donating 25 to aid baseball revival, Corry’s opening bid against Tr in the early season. Erie Sailors prepare to host Cleveland’s Pisher Foods, with a strong roster including Maundy Manupelli Eckard and Hetico among others. Community season previews include football coach debates at Franklin and Oil Hill, plus golf and rifle club events, all reflecting a busy midweek sports scene.
The Congs eight team Subhall League plans a city recreation revival opening next week with seven teams confirmed at the recent meeting and a potential eighth if a sponsor is found. Opening games include Spartansburg’s Firemen vs United Brethren, Conn y Jamestown vs Raymonts, Aero A A vs YM A, with all contests at the Junior High field. Forfeitures cost $5 entrance. teams meet each other once, then playoffs determine the city champion. The Sparta club roster includes Neil Burton and veteran Glenn Burton. The United Brethren lineup lists Richard Hurlbut and Bob Weming among others.
Cubs pitcher Claude Passeau held the Giants to two hits as Chicago defeated New York 7-2. Billy Herman homered for the Cubs who extended their winning streak to five games and moved into third place past the Giants.
Yesterday's scores show Cleveland 18 Washington 1 New York 6 Chicago 1 with Chicago 4 New York 0 and Brooklyn 4 St Louis 3. Postponed games noted and today Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn weather blamed rain.
The scoring summary notes the sero Supply Bowline team failing to hit its stade in the dames ova Darling Kumament test evening. Kip Anderson led with a 517 total high for the match as singles and bowls were to continue.
Bimelvel raced as an even money favorite in the 63rd Withers Stakes at Belmont Park. The three year old son of Black They carried his campaign into New York racing history, aiming to add $5,000 in prize money and strengthen earnings as the event drew the sharpest sprinters in its division.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Stan Hack will return to the lineup in uniform tomorrow after a line drive foul struck him in yesterday's game with the Giants. He was playing third base when injured and taken from the field. hospital examination found the injury not serious.
Beavers Falls Pa May 15 with athletes from nine colleges competing the third annual district intercollegiate track and field championships were staged today at Reeves Stadium.
Benny Hogan held the lead at the Goodall round robin tournament after 12 professionals finished the first day. Hogan totaled 19 points while runners-up trailed with seven points as the field narrowed at Fresh Meadow course for the $5,000 event. The day’s pairings included Nelson-Sarazzi and Demaret-Heath among others, with rounds continuing into Wednesday.
Doubles golf event announced for next week at Reeves- Hone Idleys with teague bowks of the Ory and open to all. Teams may play in as many matches as desired but must change partnerships after each match. Entry fee set at $1.00 per matchup to fund the kitty.
More than 200 athletes from Perm, Yate, Barnard, Cornell, Princeton and Rankin compete today at Franklin Field in a heptagonal track and field championship event.
New York May 18 Detroit slugger Earl Averill and Brooklyn ace Walker lead the American and National leagues respectively in pitching and hitting marks based on official lines released today. Averill hit high with 468 in feats that edged out Hall of Famer Jim Brown while Walker, with 305, topped the National League circuit by perfect five win season. Heaving and Milnar own mound honors with three wins and no defeats.
Former amateur champion Dory Budge now a professional long with singing star Will take part in an exhibition doubles and singles match at Edgeworth Club today. The event, reported by United Press from Pittsburgh, features Budge and a partner against local players in a lively exhibition aiming to draw crowds.
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