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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
6
A chaotic sports column mentions Feller and Little aiding the Tribe, a four team softball league idea in the city, and various stray notes about DiMazzio batting averages, baseballs used by AL clubs, and local standings. The piece blends torn quotes and jumbled facts, sketching a bustling season outlook with players and clubs like the Indians and Browns amid scattered stats.
Star catcher Mickey Cochrane lay critically injured after being struck on the head by a pitched ball in Detroit's game with New York, doctors saying his chances of living were slim and may never play again. The accident occurred as Pump Hadley pitched for the Yankees in the 1950s era memory, with Cochrane later moved to hospital as medical staff evaluated his skull fracture and prognosis.
Sam Snead, hailed as champion of a long driving contest, excelled in football, baseball and basketball before choosing a links career. Lefty Johnson shows speed but a severe wrist laceration limits his throwing. Pete Sudern of the Norfolk Pars hits a 420 foot ball to the fence and sparks a protest over a disputed homer. Duquesne University baseball to play Penn-Drakes in Titusville next Monday for the first collegiate game in the Queen City.
Pittsburgh May 26 Sam Parks in better humor after a 74 added to 82 in round one for 156 total and PGA meet qualification The former Open champion from South Hills Pro and Ukoppeil both faltered but Parks finished one over par for 18 holes Slim Perry Del Vecchio Greenshore posted 75 and 78 for 164 to secure spot
May 26 Pittsburgh. Manager Pie Waynor named ace Joe Bowman to halt the Pirates run of three straight defeats. The Pirates, coming off a loss to the Giants, look to stop the skid as pitcher Van Lingle Mungo prepares to start for Brooklyn.
Johnny Allen will pitch for the Cleveland in the second game of the series against the Athletics in Philadelphia. Manager Steve ONeill intends to limit pitch counts after Allen’s comeback from a serious attack weeks ago. His first start against the White Sox ended with an early exit.
Brooklyn ace Wincally Hack faced a $1000 fine for breaking Spanning Pulses Sabray amid a fight with teammates. He pitched a six hit game leading to a 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh.
Plant No 2 of the Aero Supply Nés organized a mush ball team and is arranging a game. Clarence Ay Mountain pergol, who managed last year’s Tigers that finished second, returns with both teams back this season, aiming to beat the Yankees for the pennant.
Byron Nelson led qualifying at the National Golfers Association championship finishing with two sub par rounds to seize medal honors and a four stroke edge toward a Ryder Cup spot. Hermon Densmore Shute defended his title while favorites like Sarazen and Picard trailed in a star studded field amid 106 starters.
Chicago golfer Ker repeated success securing a third round victory in the British amateur event, defeating W. Tintmis of Great Britain by two and a half strokes in a tightly contested round.
Johnny Wilcox star of the intramural track meet at Washington street field led Room 6 to top team honors with three first places and a key relay win. Wilcox clocked 4.0 seconds in the 30-yard dash and 11 seconds in the 100-yard dash, also winning the 220 and 440 in decisive fashion. Room 6 finished with 26 points in a close meet, while Room 14 scored 20 and Room 1B tallied 28. Coach Russ Byler directed the event.
Yesterday's scores show American matches New York 4 Detroit 3 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 2 Boston 4 St Louis 2 Chicago 8 Washington 2. National results include Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 1 New York Cincinnati 3 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 3 Boston St Louis. International Montreal Buffalo 2 Newark 9 Jersey City 8 Toronto 6 Rochester 4 Baltimore 2 Syracuse 1. Today's American games Detroit at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington St Louis at Boston Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago.
George Kirkley reports the Pirates lead is thinning as the Giants, Cubs, and Cardinals close in after Pittsburgh’s rough stretch. Van Mungo wins for the Giants over the Pirates. Burleigh Grimes is banned for protests. Yankees extend AL lead with a 4-3 win over the Tigers as DiMaggio and Cochrane homer.
Carnegie Tech girls Naomi Thompson and Buzzy Greenberg paced the team to a 5 to 4 win over Grove City in the final match of the season. Thompson and Greenberg won the deciding doubles over Moorhead and Campbell 6 2, and Thompson also took the singles.
Do ty Shute of Boston rallied to defeat Joe Turnesa of Tuckahoe New York 7 and 1 on the inward nine to open the Professionals Golfers Association title defense in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on May 26.
Girard moved into sole possession of first place in the County Scholastic Basketball League by defeating Fairview 4 8 in a game that broke a deadlock. Lawrence Park rose to second with a 10 0 victory over Athion, half a game back.
May 26 report says Bob Feller will undergo a pitching test upon the team’s return home Friday to determine if he can pitch soon. If no signs of soreness remain, he may start a Stadium game, but Cy Stipridka emphasizes no chances will be taken with the ace.
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