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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

6

Louis vs Pastor at Briggs Stadium Ends in 11th Round KO

Joe Louis retained his heavyweight title for an eighth defense by stopping challenger Bob Pastor in the 11th round before 33,000 fans at Detroit’s Briggs Stadium. Louis battered Pastor with hard rights and body blows, lifting his opponent with a decisive finish after a grueling 11 rounds.

Jack Cuddy United Press Detroit Joe Lois Bob Pastor Briggs Stadium Tony Elep Louis Mont Pas Tigers Mike Jacobs Hesto Galento Chicago Jim Braddock i Pastor New York U Jack Blackburn Bob Joe Jeff Louie Refsteam Hennessy

Louis Gets $118,400 For Defending Title

Promoter Mike Ageobs announced gross receipts of 437,070 and a paid attendance of 2,199 for the Louis Pastor boat last night. The net gate was 296,000 and the Louis share of the gate was 118,400 while Pastor received 51,800.

Louis United Press Detroit Prominter Mike Ageobs Pastor

Lyons Remain In Spa Tourney At Cambridge Springs

Led by defending champion Toby Lyars Lyons advances to the semi finals at the Riverside Tavern golf tournament in Cambridge Springs. He defeats J B Grimes Wheeling and then Chuck Evans Titusville in the afternoon. Upsets by H R Bittenbender Wananga and L Guy McCall Buffalo shake the field as Kovach tops the medal with Lyons and Haskell advancing amid a series of matches and upsets. Knox Young Jr wins Butler PA handicap title at Butler Country Club. George Honochick reports back to Temple football workouts after appendectomy.

Toby Lyars Cambridge Springs Lyons J. B. Grimes Wheeling Chuck ‘Vans Titusville H. R. Bittenbender Wananga Knox Young Butler Knox Young, Jr Shannopin Country Club Pennsylvania Golf Association Butler Country Club

Beaver High Prepares for Franklin Clash Amid Injuries

Gerry High's Beaver eleven battles Franklin this Saturday at Miller Sibley Field in a key early test. Halfback Pat Green and guard Dicks Nichols are sidelined by side ailment and ankle injury respectively, leaving Vic Cragg Gene Hasbrouck and Dan Lundy vying for Green's spot. Coach Riss Byler tightens drills as Corry and Franklin loom, with a revamped lineup and cautious optimism for a close outcome.

Gerry High School Beaver Eleven Franklin Beaverstock Pat Green Dicks Nichols Green Riss Byler Vic Crags Gene Hasbrouck Dan Lundy Carl Sickler Nichols Power of the Beavers Miller-Sibley Field Corry Prauklin Beavers Youngsville Beaver Pranslin Corry Franklin Dingfelder Petrosk Lillie Gebhard T Cragg Sitesi Hovis Whitehead Saynse Hadlett Slokter Reynolds Lindsey Cies Guezalo Harvey O

Reds and Cards win tight pennant race in majors

In a tense MLB pennant chase, Reds win 4-2 over Phillies to preserve a 2% game lead while Cardinals beat Dodgers 10-4 with Stu Martin homering. Giants down Cubs 4-2. Indians take sole third in AL with 7-2 win over Washington. Athletics edge Tigers 5-4 after Hayes drives 13th inning triple. Browns rattle Red Sox 11-8 in 16 innings.

Phyues Reds Phils Walters Cardinals Hugh Casey Dodgers Stu Martin Don Gutteridge Boo Bowmans Carl’ Hubbell BI Lee Frank Hayes Athletics Tigers Browns Red Sox

Bears blank Red Wings in 5-0 playoff win

Newark Bears blank Rochester Red Wings 5-0 to take a 2-1 edge in the Governors Cup series as Southpaw Macon was set to start against Rochester in Newark. The Wings had run six straight playoff wins before the loss, four against Buffalo and two against Newark.

Newark N. J Newark Bears Macon Rochester Red Wings Bears Wings Buffalo

Dodgers Eleven Over Cleveland in Season Opener

Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Rams 28 to 12 at Ebbets Field before 12,423 fans. Patsy Clark’s team fell behind early but replied with a blitzing attack, scoring two quick drives including Ace Parker’s 22 yard sweep for a TD. Brick Kinard added the extra point to put the Dodgers ahead 7-6 and hold the lead.

Tou Unmen New York Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland Rams Ebbets Field Patsy Clark Brooklyns Rams Cleveland Parker Hall Jim Benton Ace Parker Brick Kinard Doters

Yesterday's Hero Bob Harris Saves Browns In Offense Heavy Win

Bob Harris pitched nine innings in relief for the Browns to limit the Red Sox to four hits in the final stretch and steer an 11 to 8 victory for the tailenders. Harris, prominent as yesterday's hero, delivered strong late innings to preserve the comeback and secure the win for Cleveland.

Bob Harris Browns Red Sox

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