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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1938
Page
6
Chicago fans pin hopes on Dizzy Dean and Bill Lee to topple the Yankees in a seven game world series. The piece notes Dean's season resilience, Lee’s 22 wins, and Chicago’s pitching plan with Bryant and Lazzell aiding. Umpire assignments and managerial angles are briefly outlined.
Hempfield, secretary of the BIL City School District, forwards a summary of bids and costs for lighting installation at the city field. The Athletic Association agreed to cover 50 percent of net profits until installation costs were repaid, totaling 1147.00 with two youth lines. attendance figures for multiple games are listed, highlighting prior and current figures.
Yankees top Cubs in power at the plate with higher batting averages while both teams show similar pitching strength. Details compare key hitters and pitchers for the two clubs, highlighting this balance of offense and defense.
Pennelectrics Cop Keg Opener featured William Tyeken who led with a 469 average as they defeated Christensen Motors in two games Dyckes posted a 221 score. Christensen also had a strong PA effort in one game.
Newark Bears defeat Kansas City Blites 7 to 1 to take a two run lead in the Little World Series. Breuer drove in two on opening sequence, White cleared the bases with a two out double, Mahonsy faced the tough innings and Haley anchored the International League bats. The two clubs head to Dallas for the fourth game Wednesday.
New York reports Lou Nova won a boxing bout by technical knockout over Gunnar Barlad of Finland. Nova, aided by Larry Lick in the early rounds, advances toward a potential title match with Joe Louis.
Baseball Commissioner Landis announced the standard World Series broadcast plan with all networks carrying the games. The opening game in Chicago is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. with pregame descriptions beginning 16 minutes prior.
United Press experts project the 1940s World Series outcome with Yankee strength noted by Ferguson Kirksey McLemore and others. Predictions range from six to seven games, with some analysts predicting a Cubs upset or a four game sweep by the Yankees.
At Madison Square Garden Nova improved to 42-5 with an upset win over a rugged Finnish opponent. A fourth round knockdown and a dominant display prompted Referee Attia Donovan to stop the bout midway in the third round, marking a decisive boxing lesson.
Lee 18 Star New York Oct 4. The Star reports on Bill Lee a Louisiana pitcher whose performance with the Chicago Cubs led them toward the National League pennant.
The Cubs manager Hartnett and Joe McCarthy of the Yankees head into the World Series opener with mystery over Chicago’s starting pitcher. Big Bill Lee is tipped as the likely Cubs starter against Red Ruling, with Lefty Gomez also a possibility and Dizzy Dean ruled out.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Giants 14-10 for their second straight win. Pittsburgh showed stronger play with 10 first downs and 86 rushing yards while Whitaker White ran effectively through the line and end around plays but did not score. The victory lifts the Pirates from the division cellar, while the Giants fall back into it.
Tony Joy, former Corry golf pro, shot a record 65 to win the Riverside Open at Cambridge Springe amid a 71 opening round and a subpar 68 second round. Alvor Alerott of Youngstown took second with 71 and 68, while Barret Melvin of Franklin finished third at 70 and 41. Joy led a six-man team to win the William A. Baird trophy, with Ohio second and New York third in the team standings.
National Professional League football comes to Erie on October 26 when the Chicago Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles meet in a league championship game at the Erie Stadium for the Dispatch Herald Christmas Good Cheer Fund. Notable players include Gaynell Tinsley Frank Patrick Dick RIE and Pat Coffee. Tickets: 5 reserved seats 1 and box seats 2.00.
Kane High School delivered a dominant offensive display as Kane recorded a 38 to 6 win over Sheffield High School, showcasing their strength and finishing with a decisive victory in a standout year clash.
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