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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

6

Fray in Tellamural Sports Opens at Senior High

Climaxing the Tellamural program at Senior High, events span baseball, golf, tennis, horseshoes, ping pong, and track with a point system totaling 81. Notable moments include W F McFadden challenging Paull Bond in a golf baseball match and the Cleveland Indians unveiling a speed meter to measure pitched ball velocity for major league readiness.

Hic Schoo Frdiy Corry Ath Titusvide Rockets Beavers

Open National Open golf qualifiers loom in Western PA fields

Eleven pros and two amateurs from western Pennsylvania earned spots in the 49th National Open at Philadelphia. Notables Luther Shoemaker Melvin Lyons led by Francis with 72 par rounds at Fox Chapel, while others posted strong 71s and 77s. Notables Hagen Evans Sirgent McLeodMontague miss Open, Birmingham qualifiers battle rain delays for final spots.

Ted Luther Dick Shoemaker Barrett Melviy Toby Lyons Dick Shoemaker Charlers Heights Barrett Melvin Oakmont Ester Pennsylvania Jocal Golf Philadelphia Pittsburgh Corry Titusville Franklin Cambridge Springs Worth East Fox Chapel Yester Wiliam Francis Holidlaysburg Tristate Francis Sam Parka Parks Shoemaker Melvin Russell Sherba Toby Connor Clearfield Luther Charles Manning Perry DelVecchio Greensburg Rader Walter Hagen Chick Evans, Jr George Sirgent Freddie McLeod John Montague Hollywood

Wesley Ramey Beats Emil Joseph In Pittsburgh Bout

Wesley Ramey of Grand Rapids Michigan outpointed Emil Joseph of Pittsburgh in a ten round main event at Hickey Park. The decision was unanimous based on Ramey’s aggression and ability to disrupt Joseph’s range as both fighters frequently missed.

United Press Pittsburgh Wesley Ramey Grand Rapids Mich Emil Joseph Hickey Park Ramey Joseph

Yates and Chapman advance in British Amateur golfers

In Hoylake England on May 23 Charlie Yates of Atlanta and Dick Chapman of Greenwich Conn moved to the third round of the British amateur championship. Yates defeated Dorakl Cameron 2 and 1 while Chapman beat M W Budd 5 3. The American pair will meet tomorrow in the tournament’s first all America match as J S Morrison previously eliminated Edward J Phillips 1 up.

United Press M. W. Budd F. Morrison Edward J. Phillips Philadelphia Bilsworth Vines Bill Hall, Jr Syracuse Yates Bruce Thompson Cameron Charlie Mary Piddian J. W. Chance

National Standings and Results Snapshot

Summary of standings across leagues with teams like St Louis Chicago Boston and Philadelphia. Includes yesterday results Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Philadelphia and St Louis among others and today’s games featuring Cleveland New York Detroit Boston St Louis Chicago Washington.

St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Broolyn St. Luis

Tony Joy Fails to Qualify at National Open Trials

Tony Joy of Youngstown failed to qualify for the National Open in Ohio yesterday. Joy shot a 33 76 159, nine strokes above the last qualifying place, as Jack Thompson and others led with scores of 146 to 160 from the Ohio qualifiers.

Tony Joy Youngstown Corry Ohio Joy Jack Thompson al Espinosa Akron John Malutic Carmen Bill Shaw Bill Burke Cleveland

Baseball scores from leagues with rain delays noted

In the International League Toronto defeated Rochester 5 to 0 while Syracuse beat Baltimore 12 to 5 and Newark beat Jersey City 4. The Brifhio Montreal game was rained out. In the American Association Minneapolis topped St Paul 10 to 5 and Louisville shut out Indianapolis 5 to 0.

Toronto Rochester Syracuse Baltimore Newark Jersey City Brifhio Montreal American Association Minneapolis St. Paul Louisville Indianapolis

Giants Beat Pirates 9 to 2 in lineup shakeup

The Giants defeated the Pirates 9 to 2 as Hartnett shuffled the lineup with McCartney at first and O'Dea behind the plate, Schumacher superb on the mound for six hits allowed. Reds beat Dodgers 6 2 to stay on Cardinals’ heels. Cardinals beat Phillies 2 1 as Medwick and Mize drove the late rally. Browns beat A’s 6 3 snapping streaks. Yankees halted Cleveland’s surge with rain saving a 1 0 win.

Zeke Bontra Hank Danning Eame Pittsburgh Johnny McCarthy Boniva Jimmy O'Dea Danning Hal Schumacher Schumacher Bill McKechnie Lonnie Frey Redy Epale Lombardia Cardinals Phillies Medwick Mize Rooke Mort Cooper Curt Davis Casey Stehgel Bees Irally Boston Ickei Cubs Lou Fette Dick Etrickson Bill Lee Blendherite Steve Mesner Mel Magzera Harland St. Louis Browns Athletics Kennedy Browns Yankees Cleveland Mel Harder Monte Pearson

John Henry Lewis Denied License in New York Return

John Henry Lewis, refused permission to fight in England over defective eyesight, returned aboard the Queen Mary yesterday. The veteran light heavyweight blamed agitation from the United States and argued no boxer has perfect sight, expressing confidence in his ability to fight. He cited plans that he would have faced Len Harvey, the British light heavyweight champion, in London.

New York John Herry Lewis England Bard United States Mice Lewis Wis To Hays Len Harvey London

Hypnotist Among Favorites in Derby Field

At Epsom Downs Derby eve hypnostist, one of two American-owned contenders, gains support as bookmakers report strong betting. Blue Peter, trained by Lord Rosebery, remains a nominal favorite at 75-20 while Hypnotist at 17-2 attracts much market action ahead of tomorrow's mile and a half classic.

United Press Epsom Downs Ing William Worward New York Lord Rosebery Newmarket

Court of Appeals clears ball club in foul ball injury case

Cincinnati May 24 Special to The Court of Appeals set aside today a $1000 judgment awarded Miss Margaret Ivory against the Cincinnati Baseball Club. The court ruled the club does not insure spectator safety at a game and therefore was not liable for the injury from a foul ball.

Cincinnati Court of Appeals Margaret Ivory Cincinnati Baseball Club

House fights over game code changes and pay cuts

A Pennsylvania Senate substitute for the de Haines-Achferman measure faces House resistance as supporters push to cut the game commission executive secretary salary from 10 000 to 7 500 and remove eight commissioners, while keeping or altering open seasons for antlerless deer. The Crowe bill tests districting of commissioners and shifts executive power, with a lone Senate amendment proposing a 1 fee for special doe permits and exemptions for property owners. The House calendar shows ongoing maneuvering as lobby groups mobilize.

Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen Senate Ferman House Wilbert D. Imbrle R. Butler Seth Gordon State Game Commission Commission Jeriess Federation Achterman

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