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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
6
Analysis of different league baseballs and testing, noting no clear advantage for any type. Emphasizes weather and human skill as decisive factors, arguing that no technical setup can fix outcomes and that players determine results in games.
Coach Russ Byler used two teams of ball players against the Raymond Stars at the Washington street grounds last evening. The Raymonds won 4 to 8 as Byler selects a Beavers team for the upcoming Scholastic Contests this season.
The advertisement urges immediate protection against infection with SAN-CURA OINTMENT to relieve pain and aid tissue healing. It touts use for minor burns bruises skin irritation and piles and recommends Medicated San Cura Soap at 25 cents for first bathing the affected area.
Jack Dempsey says he leans to Max Schmeling to topple Louis for the heavyweight title next month. He notes Schmeling’s craft and experience, but hedges that his opinion could change after training camp work. Dempsey argues Louis must fear a knockout and cites the boxers’ recent form and heart.
Pitt's golf team defeated West Virginia University 11 to 2 at Morgantown. Kay led with a 69 on the Morgantown Country Club course. Melvin shot 70 and Souchak 71, with Souchak also winning his singles match.
Washington and Jefferson College golf team secured its second victory over Duquesne University with an 8 to 1 score. The result came from yesterday’s match held in Washington, Pennsylvania, highlighting strong performances by W&J players.
The art director of the 1939 Golden Gate and International Exposition dictates nude statues must be suitable for display in a mother’s home and not cause offense to families.
Cleveland Indians reclaim first in the American League pennant chase as four late inning NL games highlight a day of dramatic results. Cubs beat Giants 1 0 in 10 innings with Lee pitching a masterful complete game. Bees surge to third with 4 3 win over Pittsburgh. Brooklyn rallies to 8 4 over St Louis as Mulcahy wins for Phillies 5 4 at Cincinnati. Cleveland bats 13 hits to down Washington 5 4 5 4. Detroit and Chicago White Sox win while Boston slugger Greenberg hits another homer as Boston loses lead. Yanks Brown game rained out.
Cubs right-hander Bul Lee pitched his first complete game of the season and shut down the Giants, allowing five singles as the Cubs won.
Word arrived here of the death of William Chip brother of former Middleweight Champion George Chip at Port Clinton Ohio. He was visiting his brother in New Castle and was en route to Chicago when the death occurred.
Baseball scores from yesterday include Chicago over Boston 4 1, Detroit over Phila 2, Cleveland 16 over Wash 3, New York over St. Louis Iain, and Chicago 1 New York 0 in extra innings. International League Newark Syracuse postponed. American Association Columbus 4 Louisville 2 Indianapolis 7 Toledo 5. Today Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at St. Louis New York at Chicago.
Columbus May 30 Michigan, a dominant Big Ten track power, opened as overwhelming favorite to win the 38th annual conference championship at Columbus. The Wolverines, Western Conference champions fifteen times and unbeaten in their last twelve dual meets, are the team to beat with a likely dogfight for runner-up between Indiana Wisconsin Iowa and Ohio State. Preliminaries in sprints, hurdles, distance races, throws and jumps slated for tomorrow, with finals Saturday. Only two defending champions from last year return, including Michigan's Bill Watson who aims to extend a string of record-breaking performances by great Black athletes in maize and blue.
Anthony Rosso, freshmen coach at Washington & Jefferson College, is appointed backfield coach of the varsity starting next fall. Athletic Director Wilburn Henry announced the move. Rosso, a 1935 W and J graduate from Pittsburgh, was a varsity star.
Indians trainer Letty Weisman said Mel Harder likely would be ready to resume pitching Monday after a torn cartilage was found in his left shoulder. He has not pitched since May 11 and could rejoin the series against the Yankees, who follow Washington into Cleveland.
Corry ladies edged Ames 2604 to 2628 in a keg bowling match at the Recreation Alleys last evening. Violet Racke posted a 180 series high while Brie Spad contributed steady marks in the Corry win.
Navy crews defend their Adams Cup title against Harvard and Pennsylvania in an all star showdown on the Severn. President Roosevelt, watching from the vantage point of a nearby yacht, will see Navy and Harvard contend with Pennsylvania in a publicized rowing clash. John Vaughn hosted the City Market bowling team dinner at Park Manor.
A fragmented OCR item hints at a May Day walk event with guidance and timing. Authorities or organizers are not clearly legible, but the note points to a community activity likely held on or around May Day.
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