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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1944
Page
7
An oddly garbled OCR fragment mentions a model or rubber item and a reference to Avalon or a noble term. Details are unclear, with no identifiable people, organizations, places, or events to confirm a newsworthy item.
The fragmentary OCR notes appear to reference Terps Arthue and dates or places in a Baltic like transcription with possible dates in April. Readable facts are minimal, but the text suggests a sports or local event note with names and a location.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and dates. No coherent event or outcome readable. content appears garbled with partial references to dates, locations, and individuals.
Boxing notes from Cleveland discuss 135 pound class contenders Ian Zurita Bob Montgomery Bean Jet and Sammy Angell with rest plans and potential title match. Chamber of Commerce eyes Purdue Michigan game. Ohio State and Michigan clash debated for Cleveland Stadium. Cubs vs White Sox spar in spring training amid field-use disputes, while minor leagues and pre season camps draw community support and sponsor interest.
Embree, a 22 year old Califo rnia pitcher from Glendora, led Wilkes-Barre to a 22 win season in 1941 and later saw limited big league action with the Dodgers. Now with a spring camp in Lafayette, Indiana, he aims to prove his claim for a rotation spot as he follows veteran peers through exhibition games and awaits a major league assignment.
Pirates announce receipt from an undisclosed South American point of an order for a box of eight seats for the 1944 season at Forbes Pier. The box will accompany by Twin J. Merris and Totter as the Pirates await further word on attendance and games.
St. Louis Browns scout and former Cardinal farmhand Don Gutteridge emerges as the club’s top internal candidate for managing duties. The article recounts his early career, stint with the Cardinals in 1936, and remarks on his work ethic, coaching, and future leadership potential, noting his skill in fielding, throwing, and baseball IQ.
In the Ladies A Bowling League with one week left, three teams can win or tie. Raymonds Jassies moved to or near first by sweeping Page and Perry Jassies in three games. Rexall Drugs edged Wilcox Grocers in two to share top spots as Wing-Willtalk faced Steen Cleaners.
The Buffalo Bisons defeated the Cleveland Barons 4 to 2 to take game one of their seven game series for the America Hockey League title. Attendance was 9,572 as Cleveland’s goals came from Les Cunningham. Buffalo led with two quick third period goals from Max Bennett and Morey Rimstad.
Rogers Hornsby, former major league star, quit last night as manager of the Vera Cruz club in the Mexico league. He said he plans to return to Port Worth, Texas, and that he would keep his own agreements if the other party does. The situation is hopeless, he added.
Assorted Press reports Temple University's women’s basketball pulled off a 28-25 upset over the men’s team in a tightly contested game. The day marked the boys’ first loss in 19 games as the coed squad battled to three ties before securing the win.
Samuel Angott, a Washington, Pennsylvania boxing figure, won a 10 round decision over Agron Perry to reclaim championship tempo in welterweight contention. The bout ended Perry’s 16 win streak as Angott hinted at a possible return to title pursuit unless called to military service.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania will stock about 1,000,000 legal trout by April 15 opening day. Fish Commissioner Charles French praises a “miracle” despite limited trucks and notes substitutions in species. He expects 1944 to be a good year for trout anglers with additional fish released last fall from reserve waters.
The Round the Mulberry Bush column notes Jimmie Murphy argues farm-system reform to sustain small town baseball. He says owners must support minor leagues to prevent losses, with past leagues fading as farm clubs became dominant. He highlights fan support in larger cities and outlines proposed working arrangements with major league clubs to revive the Shin Bue league this season.
The Christensen Motors lead with five wins and two losses, while Citizens Bank at 53 and Abt Pair Store at 31 trail. A tight pack follows including Hepler Motors 41, Sterling Mills 39, Binney Spiesmal 41, Wilcox Grocers 47, Hammonds Hill Market 51, and other clubs with similar records.
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