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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1934
Page
2
The report notes league openers with Red Wings upsetting rivals and early season lineups trimmed. It references injuries and roster moves across multiple teams, including Washington, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati, with details on spring camps and early performances.
The Derry city league opened with a standout exhibition as Raymonds defeated Washington Lunch 3 to 0 in a pitching duel. Sonny Daye Orrin Long and Carl Coates starred in a high scoring Aero Jamestown battle and the day featured strong play from Verne Group and a long list of local participants amid a festive season start.
United Press reports six Americans advance in the British amateur golf championship at Prestwick Scotland with two long victories. Westland Chicago defeated Harris Great Britain after 21 holes while Dunlap New York beat Packenham Walst 22 holes. Other winners include Moreland Dallas Fischer Cincinnati Guilford Boston Breault Detroit.
A confused report claimed heavyweight champion Primo Carnera had been shot, though Carnera denied the tale. He fought two rounds with Cori Griffin and two with Rugivello in Pompton Lakes as trainer Billy Defoe said he was in top form while Max Baer planned rest.
Yesterday night games featured Washington beating Detroit 4 to 10 while St Louis topped Philadelphia 7 to 6 and Cleveland defeated New York at Boston 6 to 5. National league saw Cincinnati edge St Louis 10 to 5 and Brooklyn 5 Chicago 1. other scores included Montreal Toronto 1 and Rochester 11 to 4. Today’s schedule lists Washington at Detroit and St Louis at New York with Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and Chicago at Brooklyn.
Charley Seaback defeated Francis Blair 225 to 10 in a six inning pool exhibition at Ube Finch Billiard Parlors on Saturday. Seaback showcased precise position play and a run of 27 14 12 and 34 with two safe shots, missing only one shot. The event, promoted by Finch and the National Better Billiards Association, closed with nick and fancy shot demonstrations. Next week George Spears will headline at North Center street rooms followed by Kinney Matsuyama and Welker Cochran to conclude the series.
Ralph Carroll rushed to the express office to fetch Raymond uniforms arriving just before the game with Washington. Kip Anderson endured a brutal day with an elbow injury and a nasty cut after a close play at first. Kinney showed diminished speed while Wie Weak out a bunt in the first inning. Fans saw many fly balls land short due to ditch retrieval and slot jumps. Ty Channall electrified the crowd with a gravity-defying catch saving Kowolski from a run. Konny Daye sought a fourth homer, but Jamie struck out thrice as Cory-Jamestown loaded the bases then tied the score late. Owens drove in three long drives, but a key out at first sealed the defeat. Prof Loox nailed Raymond shortstop with a fast throw, ending the rally. The Raymond-Washington game featured only seven hit makers. batting practice expected next game. Tonight’s Mushball games listed with Salvation Array and Junior High teams.
Henry McLemore reports a lively scene at Prestwick on the final day of Waller enp matches. A well dressed woman sought to take a divot from the 10th mole while Johnny Goodman’s shot on the No. 1 iron created a stir. The Royal and Ancient Society warned against using irons from tees and noted long-standing local traditions and famed players including Jock Hutchinson and Bobby Jones.
Manager Frankie Frisch led the Cardinals with an eventful day as players loaded the lineup for a string of actions. Len Dantwell and the Braves blanked the Reds. Hilde Morges of the Red Sox hit a homer and drove in runs. Zeke Bonura contributed with multiple hits for the White Sox in a day of standout performances.
New York May 21 Frankie Frischs Cardinals ride a 16 game win streak to second place in the National League after a 9 6 victory over the Giants at the Polo Grounds. Dizzy Dean starts, Homers from Collins Medwick and Davis fuel the attack as Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Chicago also win while the Browns climb to fifth in the American League.
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