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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1937
Page
6
In a busy sports notice, Swantek shows improved hitting as he works from Hot Springs to refine swing. The column surveys MLB trends, cites Chicago Cubs and Giants streaks, and recalls historic marks as teams press for wins.
John Henry Lewis of Pittsburgh defeated Tack Krantz of Gary Indiana by technical knockout in eight minutes of the third round to retain the world light heavyweight status as a quarter of a tournament over the limit. The card also lists Vittorio Venturi stopping Eddie Ran Poland and Ceferina Garcia decisioning Georgie Salgado.
A six team 18 hole match play league is organized at Corry County Club with plans to expand to eight clubs. Three teams have joined, others expected to enroll this week, and prizes go to the winner and runner-up. The event features Blues led by Stanley Anderson and Reds led by Howard Sheen with matches set for tomorrow starting at 8 80 am.
Becker High powered by 37 graduates rallied to a 70 to 8 victory over the Seniors. Christensen, Gumbleton for the seniors pitched eight hits but the Shop nine produced the offense. Final score indicated Shop 104 10H Setlurg 022 010 n-8.
Penn-Drakes prepare to start the season with a Thursday afternoon game against Akron at Carter Field in Titusville. The Atlantic Foundry crew from Alera will feature a likely Titusville lineup including Woresther Mullens Ib Holland Costello Vaughn Ponmer Th Danbenspeck Rog Mahoney and others as they face the visiting Akron squad.
United Press reports Indiana poles tests for the Indianapolis speedway 60 mile race with at least a dozen hopefuls attempting to surpass 116 mph in practice. Jimmy Snyder faces a possible test run despite a broken supercharger while drivers like Bill Cummings Frank Busko and Harry MacQuinn post fast laps as contenders for one of 85 starting spots.
Ann Arbor May 22 The Michigan Wolverines led by Coach Charlie Hoyt dominated qualifying for the Big Ten track carnival at Perry Field. Big Bill Watson, Saginaw, set a new event record with a 50 foot 10% inch shot, surpassing the previous mark from 1934 by Illinois’ Chi Kam.
At Aurora IL on May 22 Mrs Rin e V Mars entries Military and Case Ace led betting for the $12,000 Illinois Derby at Fox Valley Jockey Club. Main challengers were Three D’s stable’s Heelfly and J W Paris’s Dellar with other likely starters including Quincy Burning Star Prairie Dog Muscatine Sunset Trail II Grey Count Sir Midas and Winged Victory.
Gerald Walker of Detroit extended his hitting streak to 25 games with a single in the first inning, driving in the winning run as the Tigers triumphed over Boston. The veteran outfielder did not miss a swing in four games this year, continuing a long hitting streak.
United Press reports from Pittsburgh May 22 on the National Professional Golf Association championship opening at the Weld Club with star entrants. Olin Dutra tops betting, others favored include Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Gene Sarazen, Jimmy Thomson and Tony Manero. Cooper and Shute also viewed as threats.
Baseball standings list yesterday's results in the American and National Leagues with Cleveland beating Washington 7-5 and St. Louis 8-4 over Philadelphia. The Brooklyn and Newark games are noted, plus eight today’s matchups including Detroit at Boston and St. Louis at New York. A separate Auburn incident reports 15 lawsuits totaling 80,400 dollars with 15 people involved.
Two southpaw pitchers are slated to start for Aero and Falconer with Lety Townsot on the mound for Aero and Lefty Reynolds for Falconer as they meet at Aéw Park Tomorrow afternoon. Falconer aims to rebound after rough opening games while Aero adds Al Mistietta to catch due to George Sprovers injury. Anderson leads Aero at first with Baresi at second and Swentelk at short, Oliver at third. Falconer fields Almill behind the plate and Carlson at first with Anderson at second and Moon line at short. The NYPA League action continues as Raymonds visit Erie to face General Electric, with first pitch at 3:80 oclock.
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