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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
2
The column surveys rowing and baseball in progress across colleges. Harvard Navy and Pennsylvania race on the Schuylkill with Yale and Washington coaching showing impact. Boxing prospects, Cumberland and Fairmont results, and high school play mix with comments on instinct and training.
May 18 reports the scheduled lightweight championship between Sammy Mandell and Jimmy McLarnin at the Pale Grounds postponed due to cold, rain. Betting favored Mundell 7 to 5. a new date set for Monday. In Louisville for the Derby, Reigh Count led a field of contenders as fans poured in amid showers and heavy betting.
Cloudy skies threaten showers as Reigh Count remains the Derby favorite. A crowded field gathers for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, with bettors watching the odds and track conditions closely.
Retired undefeated lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe notes a second day of delays as weighing for the 135 pound limit looms for Sammy Mandell and Jim McLarnin. Conflicting reports and weight concerns push the championship's fate to the state athletic commission.File lists a roster of prominent names from Montreal to New York, reflecting the era's boxing culture and public interest.
The report notes Guyer blasting a home run in three at bats and scoring, Hornsby contributing the Braves lone run with a homer, plus Wallet and Ivins involved with hits. Pirstos collects a triple, a single, and an RBI in three trips as Ruth Gehrig Cobb Speaker and Hellen are listed among stars.
National League results yesterday show Cincinnati 7 Brooklyn 6 Chicago 8 Boston 1 Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 4 New York 10 St Louis 6. Standings list Chicago 21 12 636 Cincinnati 20 15 808. New York 1 OL 560. Brooklyn 15 14 art. Pittsburgh 14 ft 500. Philadelphia 1 LP 222. Today's NL games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh New York at St Louis Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati. American League yesterday with weather affecting games. Standings list New York 28 180. Philadelphia 168 687. Cleveland y.svs 1 (13 DBM . Boston 1A 915 ABC St Louis. Today's AL games Detroit at Boston St Louis at New York Cleveland at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia.
Six Missouri Valley members withdrew leaving six teams Drake Washington Grinnell and Oklahoma Aggies reorganized the conference. The remaining six will retain the conference name and likely adopt a permanent title while drafting schedules during the track and field championships in Conshuncion. Officers were elected and next year's championships set for Washington University in St Louis.
A garbled list mentions players Hauser Gehrig Williams Bissonnette Robins Wilson Harper Haley Bottomley Ott Glants Hornsby Hatey and Cuylter across Cardinals Cubs Yankees Red Sox Braves and other clubs. It hints at season totals and club rosters while urging readers to acquire the habit of reading classifieds.
Manager Dean Houser of High rehook nite seeks a game with Union City High or nearby opponents for Tuesday or Wednesday next week. The Orange and Black travel to Pleasantyre Salem to return the game on Saturday, hoping to start a new streak after four straight losses. Swantek and Howser have pitched creditably while bats have underperformed, with errors hindering the team’s chances this season.
Mel Ott powered the New York Giants past the St Louis Cardinals 10 to 6 with two home runs. Other games saw Paul Waner collect three hits as the Pirates beat the Phillies 6 to 4, Jumbo Bilintt falter in the Reds 7 to 6 win over the Robins, and the All American League slate wiped out by rain.
Warren May 19 There is strong possibility that baseball as played by the old West End team and later the Brtter Krust outfit will be revived this summer near the DeLuxe Metal US factory. Bob Burns, who has managed more fast teams in Warren than any other, hopes to place a club in Warren that can own the field with towns like Jamestown Gil City Bradford and others. The exact site between the DeLuxe plant and the highway has not yet been determined. Burns is talking with people in charge of the field area.
Joe Trivideo of Welterraight and George Leyiin of Brooklyn were halted by the Michigan athletic board after their Thursday night bout was declared a no contest amid protests and disputed judging.
Intermittent showers affect Derby prep at Louisville with Reigh Count the favorite. Mint ownership by John Hurts of Chicago. Derby distance a mile and a quarter, purse around 0,000. Attendance expected near 5000 as Central Stundied tracks report.
Oklahoma boy still holds lead over Salo in C C Pyle cross country marathon. After 19 hours, Salo trailed Payne by 1 hour 17 minutes with 3049 miles covered and 400 miles remaining. Gardner, Granville, and others contending as race nears New York finish at Madison Square Garden.
Industrial Loop will hold a Tuesday night meeting at the Municipal building to discuss opening of the Industrial Baseball League. President Ban F. Starr announced the call for a formal meeting. plans for the 1928 season include May 20 opening with April cleanup, grounds repairs, and preparations. Team workouts by Company A and Merchants’ nine are underway with practice on Sept Crossing and Washington street grounds drawing varying attendance.
Louisville report says light heavyweight champion Loughran defeated Joy Hough of Dayton in a ten round bout. Chicago lightweight Joey Melt and Louisville’s Jackie Tugan also fought, with results not fully detailed.
The Gorey Chapter of the Walton League completed the distribution of 449,000 small perch and pike for Lake County and nearby ponds. Waltonians assisted Gary area sportsmen, aiding local water bodies. The article notes historic disease and medical references tied to broader regional efforts.
The article notes famous naturalist Luther Harhan, born in Ghneaktr Muse on October 7, 1981, and his work in plant science and horticulture, highlighting his experimental methods and dedication to biology.
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