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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1943
Page
7
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Hershey, April. Stanley R Hands says he gets a terrific kick out of managing the Phillies as he contemplates building a new club from the ground up. He notes Washington spring status remains unchanged but sees potential in young pitchers Al Gerheauser Jack Kraus and Chietle Fuchs as the team eyes improvement beyond last year’s 47 win total.
High school spring sports face uncertainties about sending a team to the annual Sports Day meet as Rockets consider travel after recent practice. Notable basketball and baseball talents from Cambridge Springs and Titusville are highlighted, including Nick Carter as a versatile athlete, Lloyd and other brothers, and future stars in golf and baseball. The piece also covers local bowling preparations, tournament seeds, and financials of Old City baseball, with broader notes on Philadelphia basketball attendance and park dominance at Forbes Field.
Pittsburgh ap relays Chick Davies, famed Duquesne basketball coach of 19 years, named head coach at Homestead High School. Davies, succeeding Walter Miller, will earn 3300 dollars yearly with 1100 tied to coaching and the rest for teaching. During his Duquesne tenure from 1924 he posted 268 wins and 97 losses.
In a surprise move the Cleveland Rams left the pro grid league as owners vote to continue with a manpower shortage. Co owners Levy and Reeves suspend operations due to armed services, Rams players reassigned to mid tier clubs, coach Chili Walsh estimates 14 to 18 players available for pool. Philadelphia Sphas face Fort Wayne Hoosiers in title game and Penn Relays plans note US French and British naval teams in half mile relay on April 23 24.
Angie Baressi hits all-time high series with 191 215 237 counts in a regulation loop. Wing Willie and McCandrews score as Wilcox team gains lead in ladies loop while Daily Notes from training camps cover the action. In Indianapolis Hard Tick pursues pitcher Bill Brandt of the Bittaburgh Pirates who twists his left knee in a drill and a drive off Maurles Van Robaye hits him above the right knee. The Pirates linger to seek a win against Cleveland today.
Philadelphia reports that bayonet fighting and Ju Jitsu will draw larger crowds than boxing or wrestling after the war, per William J. Hermann, former fencer and wrestling champion. He cites strong servicemen interest, plans for protective gear, and strict Ju Jitsu rules to prevent injuries, with shows proving popular alongside existing boxing events.
Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 6 to 3 Chicago lost 7 to 2 against Chicago. New York defeated Hancock 24 to 0 in a dominant matchup.
A bustling roundup notes the eastward horse racing season opening in Jamaica and notes shifts in personnel such as Shanty Hogan and Rabbit Maranville coaching at Fore River. It mentions Capt. H A McGhee at Norfolk Naval Station, travel for season promotions, and various picks, trials, and exploits in boxing, baseball, and college athletics with numerous names and upcoming events across the sports world.
Pitt cancels the opening game of its baseball schedule with Bucknell at Lewisburg on April 18 due to travel constraints while also scheduling a Navy game at Annapolis on April 17. The Tigers plan a stop at State College on April 19 to play Penn State and will host Bucknell on April 20. Attendance at the four-night tourney averaged about 2,000 per night.
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