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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1938
Page
6
In a local sports roundup, Beaver guards and players contend with injuries and fatigue as the team pursues victory. Coach Bill Myers notes overconfidence as a risk, while fans mark strong performances against Titusville and Warren.
The University of Toledo reports 2922 fulltime day students, a new record, with 23 men faculty members.
Two former Corry pros Tony Joy and Ted Luther meet at Oakmont for the State Professional Golfers Association championship match. Luther, once Joy’s mentor, seeks the title while Joy eyes a Pittsburgh district job as both advance past quarter and semi finals amid local interest.
New York Oct 12 Manager Joe McCarthy said he will stay with the Yankees next year noting little he can do to strengthen the club. He expects the youngsters to rise and believes they must be considered while Mrs McCarthy will return after a few weeks. He adds it will take a real sensation to crack the current lineup. Big Time Wrestling comes to Pittsburgh October 19 at Motor Square Garden with Wladyslaw Talon headlining the main match.
The Taylor Cubs swept the Alley-Oops to stay alone atop the Ladies Bowling League standings. Jitter Bugs fell to the Susie Qs and the Bell Ringers defeated the Leaping Lenos as Violet Racke posted a 175 average.
Chicago owner Phil Wrigley dismissed talk of a wholesale Cubs shakeup after World Series losses. He said Hartnett would get a one year contract, outlined moves to bolster the roster, and plans to develop young players via a new minor league system with Tony Lazzeri possibly staying in the fold.
Wesley Ferrel and Spurgeon Chandler, New York Yankees pitchers, are resting comfortably at St. Elizabeths Hospital after elbow surgeries to remove bone chips. Ferrel had two fragments removed and Chandler one piece. both were operated on by club physician Dr. Robert Emmet Walsh. They will stay about 10 days before returning home.
Bill Clark, a survivor of the famed Baltimore Orioles, argues the Orioles were the strongest hitters in baseball history and questions if the Yankees deserve the top perch. He reflects on old open fields and lively balls as contrasts to modern play while coaching Princeton baseball since 1911.
Barnes and Carrig won three games from Citizens Bank in the Antler League last night. Jimmy Carrig had the top average for the match, with 176.
The Pittsburgh Pirates postpone their upcoming game with the Cleveland Rams at Forbes Field due to three star players out with broken bones and the rest of the team in poor physical condition.
In-state preparation for Lehigh, Penn State football team canceled scrimmage this week due to injuries from the Bucknell game last week, reports indicate.
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