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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1938
Page
6
Joe McCarthy predicts no issue with the Yankees despite aging stars like Dickey Crosetti and Red Rolfe. He says DiMaggio’s holdout fueled talk, and the team remains focused on future gains as players advance in age.
Robert Moses Grove, 28, dominant left hander, earns his eighth straight win by guiding the Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. York and Greenberg both short of peak form as Grove secures his 265th major league win while Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, and Philadelphia post victories in a busy major league day.
United Press reports in Troon Scotland May 25 that Haas of New Orleans and Yates of Atlanta advanced to the third round of the British Amateur Championship. Reynolds Smith of Dalhousie is eliminated, narrowing U S representation to five players.
The article explains that seasons arise from the Earth's axial tilt and its inclined orbit, not distance from the Sun. It notes six that northern winter and southern summer correspond, the Sun's higher path in summer yields longer days and hotter rays, while winter rays are indirect.
Review of St Edward's High School basketball progress attended by 30 in all including players fathers officials and guests Rev Walner Graves praised the squad and Rev Mee ney served as toastmaster Coach Arthur Pitts honored the players who received letters: Martin Ressler Thomas Crane Ron Brigham Pam Money Tobort Sullivan Angelo Yarow John Mena William Hoylen Thomas Ressler George Jackson Sesepht Mooney and others. A bountiful dinner followed and the event was enjoyed by all present.
Yesterday's scores include Cleveland 9 New York 6 and Chicago 10 Washington 8. National League results show Boston 10 Cincinnati 9 and Chicago 10 Brooklyn 4. Today features Boston at Cleveland and New York at Detroit among others.
Tommy Speigal of Uniontown knocked out Chief Baby Miller of Wheeling in seven rounds at Hickey Park Millwall in Pittsburgh. Speigal's decisive right hand drop Miller three times in the fifth and twice in the sixth, with Miller rising after the ten count in the seventh before the referee stopped the bout.
Corry rifle team led by G Patterson takes second place in the opening match of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League at Corry. Patterson posted the high score 390 in the event while teammates Van Kuren Knapp and R Patterson posted strong scores.
Pittsburgh May 25 unionized clerks in the state liquor stores urged Gov. Parle to raise monthly salaries by $20 after a survey found 1,296 clerks earn a minimum of 95 dollars monthly. The report by Allegheny county unit of Liquor Stores Employer shows the $1 140 annual minimum is 218 dollars below the Pennsylvania family maintenance level.
Seabiscuit withdraws from the $100000 Belmont Park match with War Admiral after injuries force Seabiscuit owner Charles Howard to cancel the race. The Westchester Racing Association approved the cancellation to avoid risking the horses and racing in general. War Admiral will remain at Belmont, aimed at later stake events as trainers regroup.
Lefty Grove earned his eighth consecutive win as the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 4 to 3. Detroit collected eight hits in a tight held game.
Candidates for positions on the Aero A A baseball team will resume practice this evening. Manager Kip Anderson announced that field work should finish early this afternoon, making the grounds ready for the Conny High versus Tinysville High game at 4 30 this afternoon. All players seeking a tryout must report to practice at 6 30 this evening.
New York May Yo Theigh reports a potential record breaking welterweight championship between Barney Ross and Henry Amahong at Madison Square Garden. Promoters expect gate receipts near 250000 with 50000 spectators if weather cooperates, comparing to past foe Ross bouts and recent title defenses.
Red Sox southpaw Lefty Grove pitched Boston to second place with his eighth consecutive victory, earning a $4 win over Detroit.
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