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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1932
Page
2
Sristim close friend of Hornsby and Grinn feature in a local sports roundup. The piece recalls Grinn’s ascent from Durham and Little Rock to St Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates, noting his banjo playing painting talent and community ties. Also lists Bresnahan selection and Olympic-linked track figures with team alignments.
Corry and Oil City high school football clash shifted to Oil City gridiron. Beavers prepare to face Oilers after a Saturday win over Albion signals strong title chances. Corty scholastics crushed by Kane and Paleoner. Dit-City invasion this weekend looms.
United Press reports the 360x annual women s national Amateur golf tourney opened in Peabody Mass with defending champ Helen Hicks ousted in qualifying. Maureen Orcutt Virginia Van Wie and Enid Wilson led medalists in early play. Gloria Golieth Ware and Dorothy Richards among top finishers. First round pairings set for 18 hole matches today with notable rivalries shaping the championship field.
Wellsburg September 27 Luther tied for second in the Schenley Open, a 26 hole event at Summit Hotel and Country Club. Carl Kauffman delivered the strongest blows as Willard and others posted sub par rounds, while Luther started strong but cooled in later play.
Max Schmeling defeats Mickey Walker by technical knockout in the final round to win the heavyweight title after an eight round slugfest. The bout drew about 45,000 fans and raised funds for the Bree Milk Fund. Sharkey witnessed the fight and may face Schmeling in a rematch to settle the championship.
Al Brown won the bantamweight championship by unanimous decision over Mose Butth in Pittsburgh. The bout at Mosur Swine Garden lasted ten rounds and featured several warnings from the referee as Brown avoided Butth’s punches and delivered solid offense. Other results listed include Willie Davis’s victory near Castle and various regional boxers from New Castle and Cleveland in a crowded fight card.
Henry McLemore surveys the 1932 season with a colorful set of awards and honors. Names like Leonard Koenecke, Lonnie Warnake, Eric McNair, and Mick Koenig surface amid a parade of “best” and “worst” picks. The piece highlights standout players, managers, and notable moments as baseball looks back at a year of trades, surprises, and marquee figures across the sport.
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South and Methodist University prepares for Wise football season with veteran depth and 16 lettermen. Coach Ray Morrison will field a full lineup as Methodists aim to defend their Southwest Conference title. Past battles show close calls against Army Notre Dame and Navy. momentum favors the Mustangs as they face a tough schedule.
Jimmy Foxx, newly acquired Athletics slugger, and Chueh Tseip of the Phillies were named Most Valuable Players for their teams by Sporting News. The selection cites Foxx’s impressive 1992 performance amid a season of strong sluggers and notable NL and AL actions.
The New York Yankees, National League champions Chicago Cubs arrive for the World Series with betting odds favoring the Yanks. Top pitchers Ruffing and Burting prep, while Ruth proclaims readiness. Attendance expected to top 60,000 for opener with officials and umpires named.
McCarthy of the New York Yanks and Grimm of the Chicago Cubs will be interviewed by Hal Totten on the Ben Berwie Blue Ribbon Malt Radio Program tonight over WHA Network at 9:00 Eastern Time. This marks a rare instance of rival World Series managers appearing on a network program on the eve of the opening game.
Sept 27 report from Newark highlights Ton Brentan and Bony Ryan as top pitchers for the Newark Bears amid a crowded field. Mentions of Jues Petty and other league figures underscore a tense race in the Minnes polls and the Milly Champions of the Aarnefitiut Acaciation with Inter nitional Lesene winners noted.
The 1932 World Series format will be announced with play by play from a New York City street plant. Details and pre game skits will be broadcast while readers follow progress from the Journal building. Telephone inquiries will provide instant scores as crowds decline due to radio coverage.
United Frees Stats Correspondent notes Colonel Jacob Ruppert gears up for a double world series, sending Newark Bears against Minneapolis Millers in the American Association and Yankees against Chicago Cubs for the world championship. Mamaux praised as strong pitcher, Huggins and McCarthy adjust roles amid owner’s ambitions.
William Rillifer, manager of Ty St. Luly American Limene baseball grup, was reported resting today at Bullet hospital after an automobile accident yesterday. He suffers a fractured leg severe body bruises and facial injuries, with his condition described as serious but stable. His wife arrived home in West Chester as he was en route from Detroit to West Chester.
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