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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1932
Page
2
Joe McCarthy leads the Yankees to clinch the American League pennant after a decisive late season win at Cleveland. The article notes potential Yankees Cubs World Series matchup, discusses key players, and mentions high school football and local sports notes from Pennsylvania.
Tad Jones, famed grid star and Yale coach, announces candidacy to seek the Republican nomination to succeed Representative John Tilson of Connecticut. Jones is active in New Haven business circles as president of a coal company.
Kane High prepares to host the Beavers in a return engagement after a surprise senior year loss. Coach Myers drills the squad daily with an Alumni test in mind, Wilfred Mountain added to the lineup, and the Beavers aim to blunt Kane’s weight advantage with a faster, more powerful front.
Carnegie Tech moves into training with strong defense and an ambitious offense. Coach Waddell expects to rebuild around co captain George Kaveh and four returning line players, aiming for a high scoring attack. Key candidates include Coulter, Tessar, Fergus, and quarterback Barry McCurdy as he reconvenes a large squad for Geneva College, Western Reserve, W. and I, Notre Dame, Xavier, Pitt, and Georgetown clashes.
The improving Babe Ruth, resting after illness, plans to return to his apartment and resume preparations for the World Series. Reports say he must regain strength before rejoining the team, with workouts and travel expected once cleared.
Unknown Winston of Waterbury knocks out Walter Cobb of Baltimore in the fourth round, after a fast pace that had Cobb struggling to his feet. The bout headlines a rough night of activity as Leaposky Grocers versus Lloyd Radius also sees Bannister and Stoll in a tight game with Radius close to victory for the Merchants in a Commercial League series that remains unsettled.
The report lists wrestlers from New York Philadelphia Newark Boston and other cities noting multiple weight class bouts. Names include Dick Shikeal Zinsky Stein Dick Mann Caddock Evko and Monaten with opponents from Poland Nebraska St Louis and Iugo Slavia.
A long unreadable piece discusses the Bisons victory in a walk, praising team hustle and coaching, while Newark critics question the award process. It urges broader support for education through baseball and suggests expanding contests and essay prizes linked to sport values.
The United States Amateur Championship opens with sudden death rounds after early match play. Seeds and qualifiers mingle as Francis Ouimet and veteran George Voight face rounds in the Brookline event, with many 1932 qualifiers yet to prove reputations.
New York Yankees clinch the American League pennant after a 3 to 1 win over Cleveland for their 100th victory, leading the league by 12 1 2 games over the Athletics. McCarthy becomes first manager to win pennants in both major leagues with Cubs in 1929 and Yankees now eye World Series. Washington falls to White Sox, Browns beat Red Sox as Chicago Cubs extend NL lead. Dodgers narrow Pirates’ margin with a doubleheader sweep as Giants lose twice to end the day. Phillies defeat Reds as season battles continue.
United Fresh reports New York American League club will accept written applications with payment for World Series tickets at Yankee Stadium starting September 28. Boxes sell at 3 game sets 19.50, single games 6.60, lower grandstand 5.50, sets 16.50.
Results from yesterday list American games including New York 9 Cleveland 3 and St. Louis 9 Boston 4. Brooklyn beat St. Louis 6 5 in an 18th inning, plus Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati 1. International note Montreal Rochester 1 and Baltimore 7 Newark 3. Today Philadelphia at St Louis and New York at Chicago among seven matchups.
Titusville Pa, Ray Tesser emerged for one of Carnegie Techs three football teams during practice. Once a Tech freshman fullback, he recently moved to end, a post he played in high school, as he displayed solid play.
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