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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1939

Page

6

Conn Bettina light heavyweight title bout roadhouse training camps

United Press reports two principals in the Conn Bettina light heavyweight title bout set up roadhouse training camps in Pittsburgh. Billy Conn trains at the White Mansions while Bettina prepares at Green Castle with manager Grippo claiming Bettina is in excellent mental frame for the upcoming fight. Conn uses his brother Jackie and Bob Smith to develop a knockout punch, seeking his first major KO.

United Press Pittsburgh Conn-Bettina Forbes Field Billy Conn White Mansions Mela Bettina Beacon Green Castle Perryaville Conn Bettina Madison Square Garden Jimmy Grippo

Four Regulars at Wisconsin Madison Wisconsin

Coach Harry Stuhldreher aims to build a small but effective Wisconsin football squad for the season. The reported roster on September 10 numbered 25 with only four regulars from last year and 21 sophomores, prompting some to label Wisconsin a dark horse in the Big Ten as it faces a tough schedule. Also in London Tommy Farr, the British boxer, enlisted in the Royal Air Force.

Madison Wis Harry Stuhldreher University of Wisconsin Notre Dame Four Horsemen Wisconsin Stubb

Local Beav er Schedule Opens With Warren Clash

Be an active compact summary: Warren Red Dackers open pro football season at Warren against Monessen Ravens while Youngsville, Warren’s Beaver schedule opener, hosts Youngsville. Coach Clyde Moore leads a small squad with six lettermen retiring as Meadville forecasts a tough Meadville campaign against multiple regional teams.

Youngsville Youngstilla Beaver Warren Clyde Moore Waltburg Waterford Tian Township Jamestown Glarion Sheffield St. Bernard's Bradford Barney Burnhard Meadville Boardman Sharpsville Erie Tech Franklin Erie Vincent Ol City Titusville Corry Gus Anderson West Mill Creek Cader Erie County Athletic Association

Baseball Results From American Assn and International League

Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 9 to 0 while Kansas City beat St. Paul 5 to 2 and Toledo won 6 to 5 over Indianapolis. Louisville triumphed 11 to 3 against Columbus and Jersey City routed Baltimore 11 to 1. Toronto edged Buffalo 3 to 1 and Syracuse overwhelmed Newark 9 to 0 in the political advertisement brief.

American Assn Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Columbus International Jersey City Baltimore Toronto Buffalo Syracuse Newark

Walters Hurls 73rd Triumph as Reds Win

George Kirkley reports from New York on Sept 1 as Bucky Walters of the Reds, Red Ruffing of the Yankees, and Bob Feller of the Indians post key pitching wins. Walters, with 23rd victory, helps lead Cincinnati past the Pirates 5-2, while Ruffing beats the Beaneaters 4-1 and Feller dominates the Browns 12-1. Slaughter and Gutteridge spark the Cardinals 18-3 win over the Cubs, Brooklyn splits two with Philadelphia, and the Yankees regain a share of the lead with a 4-1 win over Boston as Washington ends a losing skid for Detroit. The day also features ineligible game replays and roster notes.

George Kirkley United Press New York Bucky Walters Reds Red Ruffing Yankees Aud Holt Feller Indians Wallers Rhinelanders Pirates Walters Ruffing Red Sox Yanks Beaneaters Cardinals Paul Derringer Cubs Wrigleys Red Birds Claude Jimmy Ripple Dodgers Giants Brooklyn Norvidge Boston Bronx Bombers Orosetti Selkirk Fuus Athletics Senators Cotton Pippen Washington

Wagner to be Honored Today at Pirate St Louis Game

Honus Wagner the renowned shortstop now a Pirates coach will be honored during the Pirate St Louis game. Wagner Day is sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose and U S Senator James J Davis will present him with a membership in the order.

Pittsburgh Honus Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates Loyal Order of Moore U. S James J. Davis Order Wagner

Three Bowling Leagues Open Here Next Week

Three bowling leagues begin play next week along with the City Bowling League now in its 13th season. Aero Supply Athletic Association circuits start Tuesday, with women and mixed teams joining in. City League games Thursday include Cohen Conls facing Doblans and Phoenix meeting Superior, with Aero A. A. No 1 and No 2 also in action. A four-team Major League is planned soon, and the Antler Bowling League is set to start Monday September 7.

Aero Supply Athletic Association

Kansas City Blues claim American Association pennant

Kansas City Blues win their first American Association pennant in 10 years after a rapid six month rebuild. Owned by the New York Yankees, the club shifted from veteran stars to a new core of young talent plus a few major league castoffs, setting the stage for a championship run.

Syuntea Rress Kansas City Kansas City Blues Transform New York ‘Yankees Shaughnessy Newark Bears Yankee Bill Meyer

Rain Delays Matches in National Tennis Championship

Forest Hills reports rain washed out 16 second round matches yesterday. weather outlook remained cloudy and cooler with no rain expected today. If no more postponements occur, the national lawn tennis singles championships will conclude next Saturday.

Errata Forest Hills L Ittle

Yesterday's Hero Bucky Walters Delivers Reds Win

Bucky Walters, former Cincinnati fielder turned pitcher, starred in a Reis Wa 5 to 2 victory over the Pirates, delivering clutch hitting and solid pitching to seal the win.

Bucky Walters Cincinnati Pirates

Johnny Mize Keeps NL Lead In Batting Honors

New York September report shows Johnny Mize of the St Louis Cardinals widening his NL batting lead to .303 while Marvis Arnoyich at .333 and Frank McCorm le at .331 trail. In the AL Joe DiMaggio leads at .407 with Jimmy Foxx second at .360 and Charlie Keller third at .348. Derringer heads NL pitchers with 19 wins. Donald tops AL pitchers with 13 wins.

Umen New York Johnny Mize Louis Gardinals Mize Marvis Arnoyich Philadelphia Frank McCormle Cincinnati Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Jimmy

Altoona Speedway Races Set For Sunday Start

Altoona speedway officials announced that the annual races will begin with practice at 10 00 a m and the main program at 2 p m Sunday. The event, delayed from Labor Day by weather, will feature standard speed trials and a program of racing events attended by local fans and competing drivers.

Altoona AltoOna Speedway Siintay

Sprint races heat up as gas wagons roar on track

A heavy thundershower soaked the venue as more than 30 racers tuned up their gas wagons for the dashes. The program features five sprint events and a ci l ap national sweepstakes over the asphalt mile and an eighth course.

Erie East Downs Oil City in Season Opener

Erie East High School hammered Oil City High 21 to 0 on the Mitchell Avenue field before about 9,000 fans. Halfback Tyzingki tallied two touchdowns and one extra point to spark the Huskies as they rolled up 245 yards from scrimmage.

Jrie East OIL City Gent Erie Ash Husky Oi City High School Mitchell Avenue Tyzingki Scrimmiggé

Panthers Open Drills With Bowser At Helm

Pittsburgh Panthers football practice opened with 56 candidates reporting to Coach Charley Bowser in his first season as successor to Jock Sutherland. Two daily sessions were planned for the new week, with drills reduced to one daily session once classes resume a week from Monday.

Panthers Bowser Pittsburgh Pitt Panthers Charley Bowser Jock Sutherland

Plan Two Shoots Practice At Lindsley Hollow Road

Corty Red and Gun chib sponsor a practice shoot at the outdoor range of the club on Lindsley Hollow road at 9 o clock tomorrow morning. A sleet shoot will be held at 10 a.m. Erie Academy beat Aliquippa 12 to 6 in front of 5,500 fans for its second straight football win.

National Forge Ball Club Trvine Pennsylvania Elmo Walfe Emmett Morris Gagliardi Reynoldsville Jefferson County Bob Shawkey Rube Haggerty Joe Harris Herbaesten Steve’ Yerks Toby Fullerton Frite Shreen Rube Withertip Rank Bohten Corty Red Gun Chib Lindsley Hollow

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