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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1937

Page

6

Giants Win 6-7 as Benson Captures Amateur Golf Title

Cambridge Springs Pa September 24 Long hitting Jack Benson of the South Hills Country Club Pittsburgh defeated Toby Lyons of Choteridge Springs on the nineteenth hole to win the amateur golf championship after a tense match. Lyons led early with par pace but Benson rallied with a strong short game and birdies including a decisive nineteenth hole finish. Lyons three putts on the seventeenth and eighteenth kept the match tight until Benson’s final par four sealed victory.

Cambridge Springs Jack Benson South Hills Country Club Pittsburgh Toby Lyons Choteridge Springs Benson Lyons Toby Pinto Dirdie

Great Show Lacked Profit Yet Crowned Champions

New York September 24 A carnival of boxing crowned champions Jeffra Apostoli Ross and Ambers in a night of mixed success. Harry de?\u200bifra defeated Escobar to claim the world bantamweight title while Brell Postoll won the world middleweight crown and Tredidie Steele is recognized as the world middleweight champion in this county. Lou Ambers retained the lightweight crown beating Pedro Montano as the Polo Grounds crowd numbered 49 000 though only 32 600 paid admission. The net gate was 198 634 after a 100 000 guarantee, with Ross delivering the night’s heroics against Garcia and others faltering in the show’s financial outcome.

Unites Press New York Mike Javsh Champunns Jagt Hus Wien Uieirs Stretin Harry Deifra Baltimore Sltio Escobar Puerto Ricn Brel .Postoll San Franciseo France Boxing Federations of Europe Tredidie Steele Ceferino Gavela Philippines Bariny Rays Chicago Lou Ambers Herkimer Pedro Montano Puerto Rico Jacobs Polo Grounds Rossin Garcia Ambers Montanez

Beavers Rise as Heavy Favorite in Waterford Tilt

Corry's Beavers head to tomorrow's game vs Waterford as strong contenders. Local fans expect tough competition from Waterford and a possible turning point in the county standings. Bench notes favor Chicago Cubs in the National League pennant race, while college and high school matchups line up across Erie area towns and several broadcast schedules.

Corry Beavers Waterford Lawrence Parke New York Gants Im Thal Chicago Cubs

Manero Leads In Belmont Open Tournament

Belmont Mass September 24 Tony Manero from Salem led the Belmont open match play with a 36 hole total of 140 to win the $250 medalist prize after a late surge. He finished ahead of Ron Nelson Reading and Al Broach warmingdale NC who tied for second with 141. Sam Snead Lawson Little and others followed as the field carried on to the final rounds of the $12,000 event.

Belmont Mass Tony Manera Salem Byron Nelson Reading al Broach Warmingdale N. C Slemin Sami Sneadstl Lawson Little Derning Shute Tye Charlie Yenick Tuledo Park Eddie Herrison Little Rock, Ark Meg Formth

Rome Public Baths Expand in Early Centuries

Fragmentary notes indicate Rome expanded public baths beyond 800 facilities by the eighth century, reflecting urban growth and civic priorities. Details are unclear, but the trend suggests a broad public health and social facility program across the city.

Rome

Giants Beat Cubs in crammed pennant race clash

Giants win 7-5 at Wrigley Field as Bill Terry’s club slows Cubs to stay within reach of the pennant with 10 games left. Ripple and Melton stars power the victory, while Hubbell fans two in relief. Yankees clinch AL title after 9th straight, Red Sox rally to beat Tigers. Cardinals triple threat pace Brooklyn as Dodgers slump to ninth straight loss.

George Kirksey United Press New York Yenkees Ghanla Giants Cubs Cardinals Jooks Bill Terry Wrigley Field Augir Galan Mel Ott Jimmy Ripple Cliff Melton Ripple Billy Herman Gianta Davis French Shoot Lee Joe Moore Dick Bartell Terry Schumacher Hubbell Gumbert Melton Meltonito Yankees St. Louis Browns Athletics Boston Red Sox Tigers Ben Chapman Red Sox Boston Joe DiMaggio San Francisco Fred Apostoli Indek Marcel Thi Washington Cleveland Joe Krakauskas Indians Appling Connors White Sox Brooklyn Don Padgett Dodgers Jim Turner Boston Bers Pittsburgh Dolf Camillis Phillies Reds

National League Pennant Standings Reported

United Press reports National League pennant standings from New York with New York leading at 87 wins and 54 losses, followed by Chicago and the Giants, as teams vie for the pennant. The Giants’ path remains uncertain while the Cubs trailed, and the article notes the final outcomes hinge on remaining games.

United Press NEW York Chicago Giants Cubs Yo Ollneh

Beavers to test new plays in Waterford warmup game

Beavers prepare for Waterford at Juninr High Athles tomorrow afternoon as coach Russ Byler fields new aerial plays and tests in a second warm up. Bob Reynolds will run all plays including laterals and fly line attack while lineup remains unchanged from Wattsbury. Gus Anderson referees with Aberle and Martin assisting.

Waterfori Juninr High Athles Beavers Wattsburgy Waterford Youngeville Waterford Crew Edinboro Russ Byler le Beavers Wattsbury Bob Reynolds Gus Anderson Millcreek Aberle Martin Erie

Homestead Grays Meet Chicago Giants For Cup Clash

On September 24 the Homestead Grays, CN League champions, face the Chicago Giants, CAL winners, at Forbes Field starting this afternoon. Manager Vic Harris may start Ray Brown. the opposing pitcher is not settled, with Andy Cooper or Bud Smith as likely options.

Homestead Grays Giants Pittsburgh Chicago Giants Forbes, Field Grays Vic Harris Ray Brown Andy Cooper Bud Smith

Baseball scores and today’s American and National League results

National League and American League results show New York and St Louis with wins, Boston and Chicago among others. Today’s games include New York at Boston, Detroit at Cleveland, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Chicago at St Louis, and a WL designation.

St. Louis New York Boston Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn National Cincinna Washington Philadelphia Chicago Va Pittsburgh Boston Va Brooklyat

Bears vs Red Jackets Charity Football Game Draws Fans

Northwestern Pennsylvania expected strong turnout for a Bears versus Warren Red Jackets game in Corry. About twenty Corry fans already booked, with more tickets to be sold. match billed as a Christmas charity affair. Tickets cost within forty-yard line seating and are on sale at the Journal office.

Pennsylvania Chicago Bears Warren Red Jarkets Corry Bears Euit Red Jackets Warren Jour-nal

Yesterday's Hero: Rippie Heroic Giants Stop Cubs Rally

Jimmy Rippie made a running back handed catch to halt a Cubs rally in the fourth inning. The Giants won the game on a timely drive with bases loaded, delivering a clutch performance against Chicago.

Jimmy Rippie Billy Hernan Giants Cubs

Heats The Day: Executive Body Heat Output Measured

An unusual figure estimates the average American business executive dissipates about 1,789 BTU per hour, enough to raise 5.8 gallons of water to boiling. The calculation compares daily activity to heat output, highlighting how body energy translates to heat in ordinary work routines.

Gainer Knocks Out Romero In Ten Rounds

In Pittsburgh at Hickey Park Al Gainer the New Haven light heavyweight stopped Jonny Romero of Chicago in the 10th round of a 42 round bout. Gainer landed a sharp left to the midsection issuing a decisive knockout as Romero collapsed and was counted out.

Pittsburgh Phi Dynamite al Gainer New Haven Jonny Band

Duquesne Opens at Forbes Field Tonight

Pittsburgh September 24 1987 Duquesne University Night Riders host Waynesburg College Yellow Jackets at Forbes Field kickoff set for 830 p m local time Duquesne brings back veteran city championship lineup and is favored to repeat last year s win over Waynesburg

United Press Pittsburgh Forbes Field Duquesne Uiversity Waynesburg College Yellow Jackets Jeickoff B.C. T Duquesne University Yellow Jackets

Helen Jacobs Eliminated In Pacific Southwest Championship

Upsets marked the Pacific Southwest tennis championships as Helen Jacobs of California and Anita Livan of Chile fell in the women’s singles quarterfinals. Livan, the newly crowned United States singles champion, exited amid the dramatic day of play, with Mrs John Van Ryn advancing in the later rounds.

Los Ayumuies Senorita Anita Livan Chile Helen Jacobs California Senoviuy Livanm United States Mrs John Midge van Ryn OY

St Vincent's College Opens Season Against Glenville Team

Latrobe Pa Sept 24 The St Vincent College football squad opens its new season tonight facing a formidable Glenville aggregation from West Virginia State The St Vincent unit features a veteran lineup but could be slowed by early season injuries as they begin play.

United Press

Cor IS Cor IS The 7 Tle Dis the Uni held ant lerday

The fragment notes a university event held yesterday with attendees and a performance. Names or locations are unclear due to transcription errors but the report centers on campus activity and student involvement.

Uni Ant Lerday Tendaniee Sosertalti

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