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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
6
Pittsburgh May 27 Duquesne University golf team posted a 4 5 2 record after a 7 to 2 victory over Geneva College in yesterday’s match. The team secured five victories and two defeats in the five and two matches played.
Sixty five pro and amateur golfers enter sectional qualifying at the Pittsburgh Field Club for the National Open to be held June 11 to 16 at Cherry Hill Denver. Entries include Tony Joy Phillipsburg and Ing Luther Williamsburg, plus Toby Lyons Cam bridge Springs and others from Butler Titusville and Warren.
A battered but bold pitcher from May 8 returns with a fifty and leads a straight win streak. He overcomes a siege on Ainesm and helps the Yanks surge on a western trip with a three and three finish.
Independent baseball returns to Corry for 1948 as the Aeros open at Aero Field against Ashville New York tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 oclock. A large inaugural crowd is expected with advance tickets selling well. Manager Kip Anderson praises progress and lists pitching duties split among Cassett Staples Group Crandall and Stroup. The lineup features Dimiek Baressi Crandall Swaintek Cobbett DeLury Sproveri and Landis with Ashville's Ernie Anderson likely to start on the mound. The field has been prepared for opening contests with the Aero field ploughed dragged and leveled ready for action.
The Barney Ross Henry Armstrong welterweight world title bout, already postponed by rain, is postponed a second time by bad weather. Promoter Mike Jacobs says the match will be held next Tuesday in New York. Ross 28 from Chicago and Armstrong 25 from St Louis report for physicals, with weigh-in decisions unsettled due to revised rules allowing another weigh-in if delayed.
Union City High pitcher Bill Smith held the Beavers to one hit in a two inning win at Aero Field. Corry High’s Bob Eddy pitched well but eight errors doomed the Invaders. Corry visits Union City tomorrow afternoon.
A large turnout of members and friends is expected for the Memorial Day dancing party at the Corry Country Club Saturday evening. The Commanders orchestra will furnish the dance program and a pleasant evening is promised.
Charlie Yates of Atlanta advanced to the semifinal of the British amateur championship at Troon Scotland by defeating Cyril James 2 and 1. The match featured Tolley, a two-time former champion, as the notable rival in the round.
In New York on May 27, the Red Sox beat the Indians 8-4 behind Jack Wilson. The Yankees won 5-1 over Detroit, and the Senators defeated St. Louis 13-10. Washington erased an early deficit to lead St. Louis late.
American League results show Boston 8 Cleveland 4 New York 5 Detroit 1 Philadelphia 4 Chicago Wash 12 St. Louis 10 National League games were rained out International League Rochester 9 Montreal 6 Jersey City 2 Syracuse 4 Baltimore at Newark rain No other games scheduled American Association Kansas City 3 Minneapolis 1 Columbus 5 Indianapolis 3
Attack of four Browns hurlers led by Wes Ferrell who pitched the last two innings gave the victory. George kept nine alls well scattered as the Athletics defeated the White Sox ending their three game winning run. Earl Brucker had three singles and two walks while Wall Moses added two singles.
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