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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1930

Page

2

Hill Fading from Picture Girls Organizing Here in Sports

Carmien Hill, Corry’s bespectacled pitcher, moved to the minors as St Louis Cards release him to Minneapolis in the American Association with recall on 24 hours notice. The shift follows fading form and time, with a return to Indianapolis’ fine ball, hoping to regain peak pace. A local softball night at East Washington Street saw a lively practice, while Raymond plant girls plan Union City game next week hoping to draw a larger crowd than scholastic or independent teams.

Carmien Hill Corry St Louis Cardinals Minneapolis ‘Tule American Association Hill Indianapolis Hilly Raymonds Washington Street Wall East Washington Street Hay Raymond Plant Union City

Legionnaires Open Holiday Game In Erie County League

Girard's Legionnaires, 1928 champions, visit Turior High field for a 3 PM opener against Finch Billiards tomorrow. Finch’s last rainout at Harbor Creek delayed league action as Wesleyville strengthens the circuit. Girard aims to start county play strong, with Finch managers revealing no starter yet.

Girard Legionnaires Union City Gerty Legion Times Erie County Baseball League Olinb Corry Girard Finch Billiards Girard’s Legionnaires Turior High School Harbor Creek Wesleyville Eria Girarn Legionnaires Stowld Ely Finch Kinney Haenel Houser Cobbett Long Girard Nine Frankie DeLury Mountain D_ DeLury Stroup Sproveri Walters Baressi McCall Gretzler Pier Hellwege

Jones Voight Johnston Reach Round in British Amateur

In St Andrews Scotland on May 20 Bobby Jones of Atlanta Jimmy Johnston of St Paul and George Voigt of New York won their fifth round matches in the British Amateur Championship. Voigt defeated Will Campbell and Ouimet fell to Hartley while Johnston and Jones advanced toward the next rounds with other winners and losses recorded for Walker Cup players amid cloudy match results.

ST. Andrews Scotland Bobby Jones Atlanta Jimmy Johnston St. Paul George Voigt New York U.S Walker Cuyr George Voiglis Detroit Francis Ouimel Jones G. O. Watt Brough Chislehurst Hartley Rex Hartley

Campolo Named Alternate for Argentina Heavyweight Team

United Press reports Vittorio Himpisio of Argentina has been named as the alternate for the heavyweight division. The selection places him behind the primary lineup as teams prepare for the upcoming competition.

United Press Vittorio Himpisio

Track Meet for Boys Planned on Saturday parade and games

Harry Spicer in charge announces a citywide track meet for boys on Saturday. The program includes parades, a tag day, and a baseball game between Hast Hickory and Loomy High schools. Events cover weight classes from under 100 to over 130 pounds, with sprints, relays, hurdles, and two marathon runs for ages 8 to 15 and 15 to 18. Entries via Sports Editor or Harry Spicer. Rex theatre tickets to winners. also noting Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling title bout at Tankee Stadium on June 22 with Schmeling vs Sharkey in a 15 round main event.

Harry Spicer Hast Hickory Loomy Concordand Byoud Harry Spicer Rex

Beavers Close Season With Forest County Game

East Hickory High School sends its baseball team to Corry for a weekend scholastic tilt against a visiting squad from Forest County. The Rotary Club sponsors the Boys Athletic Day crowning with a final performance by the school band as the 1930 season ends, regardless of the outcome.

Youngayillé Beavers Reburn Herd Forest County East Hickory High West Hickory Endeavor Corry Allegheny McCall Iadihis Kiroh Lie State Rotary Club N School Banc

Ready to Quit Three Years Ago Rice Now Sets Pace

Washington outfielder Sam Rice, once ready to retire due to illness, returns to lead both major leagues in hitting with an .? average. Known as Edgar Charles by birth, he earned the nickname after joining a Virginia team in 1914 and later served in the Navy. A dentist fixed four impacted teeth in 1927, restoring his form and boosting his batting to top levels as a Senator.

George Kirkley United Press New York Sam Rice Washington California Clark Griffith Rice Aig Senators Edgar Charles Sam Petersburg Clu Navy

Five Americans Reach Late French Tennis Rounds

Five American players survive early rounds of the French hard court championship at Auteuil as the tournament nears closing stages. Helen Wills Moody and Helen Jacobs reach the quarterfinals in the women’s singles and advance to play tomorrow. In the men’s draw, Tilden, Coon, and Elizabeth Ryan face serious tests with Tilden seen as a likely winner against G P Hughve of England. Coen meets Baron Du Morpurgo of Italy, while Ryan faces French star Mme Barbier.

United Press Auteuil France Helen Wills Moudly Helen Jacobs William Tilden Junior Coon Misa Elizabeth Ryan Tilden G. P. Hughve England Coen Baron du Morpurgo Italy Miss Ryan Mme. Barbier

Last Night's Fight Results Across Cities

In Milwaukee King Levinsky of Chicago stopped Mitt Minkel in the first round of a scheduled ten round bout. Walter Cobb of Baltimore was disqualified in the fifth round against Seal Harris of Chicago for hits. In New York ido La Barba of Los Angeles outpointed Bushy Graham of Utica in a three round clash at Madison Square Garden. Joe Dundee of Baltimore defeated Higgy Mason of England in a four round bout while Sammy Barber of New York drew with Martin Zuniga of Los Angeles in a lightweight pairing.

United Press Milwaukee Wis King Levinsky Chicago Mitt Minkel Shoul Walter Cobb Baltimore Seal Harris Chiago New York Ido la Barba Los Angeles

American horse favored in Engish Derby at Epsom Downs

London May 28 Several thousand Americans at Epsom Downs expect an American bred horse to win the Derby in a field of about 20. The American horse has never held the lead in this turf classic though past winners include Troquois Orby and Durbar I bred abroad. Odds favor The Scout Second with Diolite showing staying power in the two thousand guineas, owned by Sir Hugo Hire.

London Epsom Downs Forst William Woodward Pierre Lorillard Alty Orby Boss Croler Durbar Herm Puryea Ireland France Witich Woernesty Erling Alijimigh Viet

Scores and Games From Brooklyn to Chicago in Bad Weather

Fragmented report lists scores and games across cities including Detroit Philadelphia and New York. Referenced events include basketball and other athletic contests amid weather issues and scattered results. Names and places appear garbled but indicate a broad roundup of scores and team mentions.

Hartz Signs to Race at Altoona with Hartz and Arnold

Hartz signs to participate in Altoona's 200 mile Flag Day classic at the Altoona speedway on June 14. The comeback story centers on Harry Hartz returning after a life threatening 1927 Salem crash and bringing Billy Arnold to join the field.

Hartz Altoona Salem New Hampshire Speedway Billy Arnold Indianapolis Paul Pommer Altocum Speedway Corporation Henaine Dingy Heights Speei Trail Harry

Van Porat Kayoes Gagnor in Chicago Promoter Pushes Title Claim

Otto Van Porat, the hard-hitting Norwegian heavyweight, announced a match bid with Tory Griffith of Sioux City, Iowa, as part of his drive to be the Midwest’s top contender for the Tunney vacancy. Earlier, Van Porat scored a six round knockout of Jack Gagnon, who had previously stopped Griffith in a technical knockout. Griffith later avenged that loss with a ten round decision over Gagnon in a later bout.

United Press Chicago Otto van Porat Tory Griffith Sion ‘City Iowa Gene Tunney von Porat Griffith Middlewest Gagnon

38 Drivers in Speed Classic at Indianapolis

Indianapolis May 29 Thirty eight drivers planned final trial runs at the speedway to ready cars for the Memorial Day 50 mile race. Eight cars qualified by averaging 85 mph for 10 miles, the first Indianapolis course event with more than 38 entrants. Officials forecast a record crowd as 16,000 advance tickets were reported and weather was cloudy with no rain.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Speedway

Opening games in shoe leagues postponed by rain

Weather forced postponement of opening games in the National and Americas Horseshve Pitching Leagues. Norse five pitching courts reported wet grounds and cold, delaying the start. Initial matches are rescheduled for next Tuesday evening when conditions are expected to improve.

Dupe Pluvius Old iMan

Johnsonburg Athlete Struck In Practice Injury

May 29 in Johnsonburg an Elk County high school athlete, a 16 year old from Johnsonburg, sustained four skull fractures and scalp lacerations after a teammate struck him with a shot put metal shot during football practice. He was treated at Elk County General Hospital where his condition was later reported as good.

Tidgway Johnsonburg Elk County General Hospital Tad Tohesobine High School Tracy Jem Jemiber Tvs

Merely Fragments of War Memoirs and Public Concerns

Fractured text mentions civilian punishment, desertion, and House division, with scattered notes on mercy, psychology, and social fear. References to Lincoln era terms hint at wartime moral debates, while garbled phrases obscure concrete events or dates.

Pro 611 Inches Width Myplapir? By 2nd 1100 to 4

Fragmentary OCR text notes a measurement sequence. It mentions 611 inches width and a line about 1100 to 4 and multiply or air act terms. No clear event or entity context to form a fuller summary.

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