Ockie Taylor Dies, Corry Baseball Diehard Remembered
Obituary notes the death of Ockie Taylor, longtime Corry baseball booster and local athletic supporter. He was synonymous with Corry baseball in the twenties, aiding teams and clubs, and remembered for his enthusiasm and work behind the scenes. His passing ends a beloved era of community sports devotion.
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Golf matches planned with Derry Country Club rivals
Plans unfold for a 20 man Derry Country Club team in a series of golf matches against Jamestown Millehurst Chautauqua James town Monnbrook Titusville and North East with Eugene Handley signed by the Pirates and optioned to Toronto. Decoration Day heralds Sharon Speedway opening while a flag tournament at Cory Country Club looms with Sammy Snead and Gene Sarazen in the frame.
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Reds Match Yanks In Fast-Paced Baseball Sprint
Cincinnati Reds surge with 30 homers in 29 games led by rookie Frante McCormick as they chase the Yankees and Cardinals. Vander Meer wins, McCormick ties home run leaders, while the Yankees win 12th straight over Cleveland. Hank Greenberg hits his eighth homer as Detroit beats Boston 7-2.
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Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today
National League standings list St Louis leading with 18 wins, 6 losses, and a .655 percentage. Chicago 16 14 .533, Boston 14 14 .500, Pittsburgh 14 15 .483, New York 13 11 .542, Philadelphia 10 12 .455, Cincinnati 9 13 .409, Brooklyn 7 16 .304. Yesterday's results: Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 2. St Louis 6 Philadelphia 1. Chicago 15 Boston 8. Pittsburgh 13 New York 4. Today games: Cincinnati at Brooklyn. St Louis at Boston. New York at Cincinnati. Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia at Chicago. Boston at St Louis. New York at Cincinnati.
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Autos Aim for 100 MPH Mark at Altoona Speedway
Altoona Pa May 24 A record speed of 100 miles an hour was forecast today for automobile racers at the Altoona speedway with sprint events and a national sweepstakes on May 27. Liquid asphalt has been laid to make the track dustless and faster. Thirty one drivers filed entries for the six sprint heats and the 80ap sweepstakes. The report notes the forecast and preparations for the speed tests and racing program.
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16 Team Ray Horseshoe League Opens at Raymond Plant
A 16 team two man horseshoe league opens at the Raymond Manufacturing plant with 16 entered. Fred Mixer with Raymond Gilson and others compete for the championship as the race extends to September. The league features strong pairs and a wide open title chase this season.
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Blue Peter Wins 160th English Derby At Epsom Downs
Blue Peter, the 87 to 2 favorite, won the 160th Derby at Epsom Downs before 350000 spectators. Owned by Lord Roseberry, the colt captured a four length victory after Fox Cub ran second and Heliopolis placed third. American contenders hypnotist and Salford TT finished out of the money in a field of 27.
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Western youths form under 14 boys softball team
Guy Simmons sponsors a Western youths under 14 softball squad aiming to compete later in the season. A practice game saw Pollywags beat Madhens 10 to 8 as members vied for berths. Practices are held each afternoon at the Washington School grounds.
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Tortoise Diet Advice in Garden Pests Tale
In a quirky note the tortoise is said to fail at controlling garden pests, with garbled wording suggesting the creature cannot keep down insects as expected. The snippet hints at a miswritten fact about tortoise vegetarian habits and garden impact.
Pay edges Montanez in disputed welterweight stoppage
Davey Pay of Chicago defeated Pedro Montanez of Puerto Rico by technical knockout at 2:37 of the eighth round in New York. Despite being a 14-5 underdog, Pay won the decision as the referee halted the bout to stop Montanez's bloodied left brow.
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Grovers Trip Duquesne in Tennis Match at Grove City
Grove City's tennis team defeated Duquesne University 8 to 1 here yesterday. In golf, Grove City and Duquesne tied the match with 74 points each.
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