Bracken Wins 1938 City Tennis Title In Straight Sets
Bob Bracken defeats Melvin Cobbett 6-3 6-2 on Mill Street Kiwanis Club court to claim the 1938 city tennis championship in a cool, deliberate final. Bracken, undefeated in round robin play, overcomes early deficit and uniforms a steady, precise game to seal the title before a fasr-sized crowd.
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Bob Bracken
Melvin Cobbett
Kiwanis Club
Mill Street
Colvett
Lite
Bracken
Fob
Cobbett
Bob
Jay
Ghezzi and Hogan Lead Hershey Round Robin
Ghezzi of Deal New Jersey and Hogan of White Plains New Jersey led Hershey round robin four ball golf with a plus 13 after 54 holes. They opened against Gene Sezen and Jimmy Hines who finished even. other pairs, Metz with Laffoon and Cooper with Horton Smith, traded rounds as play continued toward the event’s finish.
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Abasen
Vie Ghezz
Deal
N. J
Ben Hogan
White Plains
Gene Sezen
Jimmy Hines
Tosing
Babe Ruth Stars in Exhibition for Bisons in Buffalo
In an exhibition at Buffalo, Babe Ruth coached and played for five innings, guiding the Bisons as they scored in the first inning and built a 4-5 lead over the Dodgers. Ruth moved from the coaching box to first base while Joe Martin hit a two-run homer, boosting the Bisons in the warmup game.
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Babe Ruth
Buffalo
International League Bisons
Brookyn Hodgers
Broklyn
Joe Martin
Bsee
Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results
Baseball standings and results from yesterday across American and National leagues plus fixtures today. St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 11 to 10 in the only National game. New York topped Boston 6 to 4 and Washington 4, Philadelphia 2 in American play. International and American Association scores listed with several tight results. Today features St. Louis at Pittsburgh and other interleague matchups across cities and parks.
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United Press
New York
Pitts-bergh Pirates
St .Louis Cardinals
de Ney Yorke Yankees
Boston
Red Sox
Pirates
Cy Blun- Yon
al Told
Cards
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
American New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cleveland
National
Louis
Warren Youngsville grid opener on September 3 1938
Warren High school hosts Youngsville High in the sectional grid opener at National Forge Field Tayine. The 1938 campaign begins this afternoon at 8:30 Eastern War ren time after eight days of practice for both squads under Coach Clyde Moore and Coach Priddy.
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Warren
Waren
National Forge
Tayine
Clyde
Moore
Youngsville High
Youngsville
Quiet Labor Day Weekend in Warren Ends Quietly
Warren residents plan a calm Labor Day Week-end with no special events. The highlight is a football game between Warren High and Erie Academy at 2:30 PM. Daylight saving ends at midnight Sunday after being in effect for three months.
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Warren Warren
Warren
Warren High
Erie Academy
Rifle shoot tomorrow at Corry Rod and Gun Club
Corry Rod and Gun Club will hold eight high power rifle shoots at the Company A range Sunday morning at 10 oclock. Guns and ammunition will be furnished free to members.
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Corry Rod and Gun Club
Texas Eleven Looks Better. Coach Hopeful for 1938
University of Texas Longhorns loom stronger and better coordinated this season says Coach Dane X. Bible. He cautions that Southwest Conference foes also improve, so the final standing may mirror 1937. Bible notes depth issues at backfield and quarterback but praises a veteran line and strong freshmen up front. The staff aims for higher ticket sales, dormitory space for freshmen, and greater unrest for opponents each Saturday.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Longhorns
Dane X. Bible
Bible
Stout
Longhorn
iUhia
Yesterday's Hero Don Gutteridge Stars in 11-10 Win
Don Gutteridge drove in five runs with a homer, triple and single as St. Louis Cardinals outslug Pittsburgh 11 to 10. The game featured sharp hitting and clutch runs, highlighting Gutteridge's three extra base hits and the victorious rally.
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Don Gutteridge
Cardinals
Lster
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Antibiotic Ointment Ad Offers First Aid For Wounds
An old advertorial urges washing a wound with San-Cura Medicated Soap and applying San-Cura Ointment to prevent infection and aid healing. It promotes the antiseptic cream as a quick fix for minor cuts and burns with pricing listed as 5 cents and 60 cents at various shops.
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Ealing
Mitor Ag
Miroggigis
Closing Race at Sharon Track Sets Final 1988 Day
Forty five top dirt track drivers from the east and mid west will race at Sharon Speedway in the closing event of the 1988 season. The feature races will be determined by four preliminary sprints, selecting ten drivers for the finals.
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Ezemited
Sharon
Mid-West
Sharon Speedway
Tomor
Scramble for American batting honors tightens race
New York Sept ican League leaders near the season’s end resemble a pennant chase with Cecil Travis of Washington leading at .3470. Earl Averill of Cleveland sits second at .3468 and Jimmy Foxx of Boston third at .3463. Ernie Lombardi tops the NL at .345, Arey Vaughan second at .329, Joe Medwick third at .324. Red Ruffing leads AL pitchers with 19 victories, Cy Blanton heads NL moundsmen with 11 wins.
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New York
Cecil Travis
Washington
Earl Averill
Cleveland
Jimmy Foxx
Boston
Ernie Lombardi
Cincinnati
Arey Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Joe Medwick
St. Louis Cardinals
Red Ruffing
New York Yankees
Cy Blanton
Matchbox house built in South Deerfield Massachusetts
Stanley Butkiewicz built a model house from 1000 match boxes standing thirty inches high. It features a front dormer with two windows and is held together with glue no nails pegs or screws used.
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Deerfield
Mass
Stanley Butkiewicz
Preparations for Corry Rod and Gum fall meet Sept. 11
Merchants in Corry respond generously to the Corry Rod and Gum Club committee for the fall field meet set for September 11. Club president Mortis Chapin announced numerous prizes including three skeet shoot awards of five eight and two dollars in merchandise donated by local businesses and the Journal.
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Corry
Mortis Ctapin
Journal
Madicott Johnson
Montgomery-Ward and Company
G. C. ‘Murphy Company
Doane Hardware
Phillips
Kelster
Root
Franz's
Besgon
Penn-Drake
Theo P. Wilams
C. F. Curtis
Corry Auto Supply
A. M. Lite
Western Auto Associate
Merritt Appliance Co
Westinghouse
M. L. Capwell
Harriett
the Nast Company
Dr. R. B. Mosier
C. Chapin and Sons
H. M. Carroll
Bernstein Bros
Lamona
Barnes-Carrig
Hoenés Confectionery
Finals in Women’s President Cup at Corry Club
Mrs. Howard Sheen reached the Women's President Cup final at Corry Country Club with a 2 up win over Mabel Larson. She will face Miss Joe St. Clair, who beat Mrs. Hazel Rows 6 and 4, in the title match. Hastings Jones eliminated Jack Sstrone in the men’s semi finals and will meet Jack Collins in the final. The club plans a Callaway handicap event during weekend holidays with a likely large turnout. Other women’s results include Jos St. Clair defeating Mrs. William Dundap 6 and 4, Hazel Rowe over Violet Raeke 8 and 6, Ruth Sheen over Mrs. Ray Gress 7 and 5, and Mabel Larson over Mrs. Jack Collins 1 up. All-Stars invade Union City to face the Merchants in a key late-season game drawing regional fans. The piece notes the first football book appeared in Florence in 1580 titled The Game of Kicking.
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Howard Sheen
Corry Country Club
Mabel Larson
Joe St. Clair
Mra
Hazel Rows
Hastings Jones
Jack Sstrone
Jack Collins
Jos St. Clair
William Dundap
Hazel Rowe
Violet Raeke
Ruth Sheen
Ray Gress
Local Businesses Donating Dog Food For Trials
A Wayne Dog Food Company donation of 200 pounds of dog food will be given away in connection with the dog trials. Local shops offer goods and services with trades and discounts including barber cuts, grocery baskets, and hardware items as part of community event support.
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Moore's
DeJean and Cochran
Morton's Grocery
Brigham's Hardware
Rossbacher's Insurance Agency
Chiriguzio'y
Rosie's
Powell (Motor Co
Lindsley's Pharmacy
Angels Giacomo
Miles McCray
Boston House
Wayne Dog Food Company
Reorganization Slips As Friction Clouds Corry Bowling League
Friction with management and apathy among bowlers threaten to derail a proposed reorganization of the Corry City Bowling League. Four clubs attended a meeting with little interest in electing officers or setting a schedule. A new meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to attempt revival amid reported player discontent and rising costs.
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Corry City Bowling League
Journal
Shelly Heague
Pete Fox Voted Most Popular Right Fielder in Nation
Pete Fox of the Detroit Tigers topped a nationwide poll by a cereal company as the most popular right fielder in baseball. He captured 42 percent of ballots, with Paul Waner of the Pirates and Goodman of the Reds following. Other named stars include Gehrig, Gehringer, Cronin, Ott, and Medwick on the mythical team.
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Potente New York
Pete Fox
Detroit Tigers
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Goodman
Cincinnati Reds
Lou Gehrig
Sharley Gehringer
Joe Cronin
Mel Ott
Joe Medwick
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