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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1945
Page
7
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Brooklyn boss Branch Rickey vents over Cyril Baker a 26 year old pitcher classified 1-A after returning to baseball since a wartime rule change. Baker, former Bour Claire High athletic director, faces another draft exam as camps open and rosters reshape across MLB clubs.
Cornells spring drills reveal Gil Houley may join the Big Red as a 2 tackle option after a stint in the Army. Debates over service men competing at new schools spark calls for strict transfer rules, with opinions from Syracuse and Oklahoma figures. A light sports column notes Madame Bey camp changes and postwar athletic eligibility issues.
In Newark New Jersey NY lightweights Georgie Cooper and Charley Constantino met in a ten round feature at Laurel Garden. Referee Paul Cavalier scored Cooper rounds one four five six seven while rounds two and eight nine ten went to Constantino. The decision was debated by Constantino's team but most spectators felt Cooper edged the bout after a close ten rounds.
In New York Freddie Schott 208 pounds knocked out Railires 186% in Mexico City Vinc ent Jones 15214 Tampa stopped Waller Lamary 152 Philadelphia 2. Newark Georgie Cooper 132 New York outpointed Lulu Costantino 136 New York 10. Joe Saddler 126 New York knocked out Allen 137 Philadelphia 1. Nitrogen Pants The government holds a $250000 investment in nitrogen plants.
Big Vince Hanson of Washington State won the 1945 national collegiate individual scoring title with 592 points, per Associated Press. George Milan of De Paul finished second with 568 points after a Madison Square Garden single-game record. Brie Calverley of Rhode Island State and Fred Lewis of Kentucky tied for third with 470 points, and Prity Nagy of Akron was fifth with 47.
Washington Senators defeated an outclassed opponent 19 to 3 on Monday. Bert Shepard, an Air Force lieutenant who lost part of his right leg when shot down over Germany, pitched the last two innings, allowed a run in the eighth, and struck out a batter in the ninth before fans.
The Eastern Baseball League announces a 140 game 1045 schedule for the season opening May 2 and closing September 8. Hartford plays Albany, Wilkes Barre hosts Scranton, Elmira faces Hartford, and Binghamton meets Elmira among pivotal opening day pairings and July 4 matchups.
New rules from NCAA gridiron committee praise the offense after Pearl Harbor. Passes may be thrown from behind the scrimmage line, and substitutes may report to officials, speeding play. Kickoff adjustments include ball placement and a reduced tee usage to aid kickers.
Cleveland Barons aim for another Calder Cup series win as they host the Hershey Bears in the playoff tilt. Goalie Nick Damore anchors a steady Barons defense while forward lines pressure the Bears, with Scranton and Wilkes-Barre on the schedule to close the tour.
The Aero Men and Women leagues saw tight races as Ottice regained the lead and multiple matches produced close totals. Beatrice Northrup, Estella Johnson, and Walter Shannon led with high scores while Beatrice Northrup posted 101 and 929 in her series as teams battled for first place amid a flurry of 800 and 600 series.
In Muncie Indiana on April a Southpaw Hurley Allert Gerheauser former Pittsburgh Pirates player joined a spring training camp. He said he could help in pennant chase after being acquired in a deal that shipped outfielder Vince DiMaggio to Philadelphia. The pitcher arrived straight from the Phillies camp in Wilmington Delaware.
Yesterday's ball scores show Washington A 19 Port Bilary percent, New York A 9, New York 12, Boston N 7, Quantico Marines in play. Today's schedules list New York 1A Bunton A Pleasantville Nd Gineiniav UN at French Lick Tid Philadelphia IN Bripindee Naval at Baisbridge Md Chicago I.
Garden State Park aims to open on July 13 with President Buse Mord expressing confidence the schedule will hold. The event, tied to wartime restrictions, faces potential delays as policy and permits hinge on Europe’s war ending. Officials note the opening was originally planned for May and then rescheduled to July.
Detroit faces Boston in a decisive seventh game with a Stanley Cup Final berth at stake against Toronto. Manager Jack Adams hints no lineup changes as Boston boosts confidence after a dominant performance. Detroit hopes to rebound after losing the previous game as New England foes collide in a tense playoff showdown.
Washington reports discuss Jimmy Byrnes possibly becoming baseball's high commissioner. Byrnes reportedly declined any offer, saying he was not interested and would not accept under conditions. Officials noted Byrnes had returned home, with talks described as preliminary and informal.
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