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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1930
Page
2
Today in sport notes growing student interest in Corry High School trades and athletics after a county scholastic meet last Saturday. Baseball and track may lead future spring programs with football-like participation easing by dividing focus among sports.
In Jamestown a case titled Action Against Torr was heard at Cum Court in City Watch yesterday. Testimony from several witnesses supported by Bemus Point officials recounts damage from a sleet storm, with proceedings paused until briefs and additional medical testimony can be submitted.
The National League suspended most action due to rain and cold with three games on tap today and all teams idle except two. Brooklyn Robins remained in first, one game ahead of Pittsburgh, while the American League saw leaders Philadelphia Athletics and Washington Senators in a tight race. Detroit beat St Louis in a doubleheader to climb to seventh as Cleveland and New York chased the lead. Gehringer drove in the decisive run in the 10th of the opener.
Lincoln Nebraska May 20 protest over the suspension of Primo Carnera by the National Boxing Association grows as officials in Madison Square Garden are accused of influencing the NAB. Stanley Isaacs challenged charges while NAB president Vorhes withheld formal statements until the NRA’s hearing. Carnera manager refusal to grant exclusive MSG services cited as reason for suspension and Nebraska officials consider approving a bout between Carnera and Wright only if local conditions allow.
United States Japan England and Australia loom as threats to France’s three year Davis Cup run as final rounds approach. With Rene Lacoste sidelined by illness Henri Cochet and Jean Borotra must pace the defense. England and Australia meet in a Westbourne quarter final June 6 7 and 9 in England.
Yesterday's scores show Detroit A 4 St Louis 4 in first game and Detroit 4 St Louis 2 in the second. Other results were affected by bad weather and many games were postponed. Today Cleveland visits Chicago while St Louis plays Detroit and New York visits Boston.
Bazl y Maestro of Chicago defeated Duckie Cohen of New York 128 to 124 in ten rounds. Mickey O Neill of Milwaukee won on a foul against Joey Medill of Chicago 136 to 187 in the fifth round after the referee warned Medill three times for low blows.
Funeral services for Leo P. Flynn former high manager who died of pneumonia in New York will be held Thursday. After service his body will be shipped to Providence Rhode Island for burial Flynn once managed Jack Dempsey two years ago during the boxer's comeback bid.
Max Schmeling prepared to resume training for the heavyweight title fight with Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium on June 12. He planned to try a new supply of sparring partners after most of his original four quit, with Schmeling flying to Schenectady to join radiophone duties with his mother in Berlin. Sharkey's camp also fields opponents with Johnny Grosso, King Solomon, and Paul Calver listed, and James J. Braddock invited to join. Benny Leonard trains in Orangeburg and may box Sharkey after a few days of work.
Gene Tunney retired undefeated heavyweight champion will promote and referee a charity boxing series at Westchester County Center on May 30. Proceeds fund local health programs. The event marks Tunney's return to the ring as official and organizer.
Cyru Tolley British amateur champion files entry for the United States amateur championship at Interladies Country Club in Minneapolis July 10 to 12. He has played on five Walker Cup teams and twice held the British amateur title. He has not yet competed in the American amateur. He lost to Harrison Johnson in the Walker Cup singles last week.
Howard Shaffer, a woodsman near Bates in Sheffield township, was badly hurt when a heavy limb broke off a standing tree and struck him as he worked with his brother in law Norman Gillison. He was carried four miles to a road and rushed home by ambulances. a glancing blow may have saved him from a broken back.
Weight entries listed for the Boys' Week track meet show event participation details and classifications. The notice records entries for May 3157 with weight categories indicated for competitors.
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