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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1944
Page
7
Decedent estate matter notes petition filed seeking letters admin for payment claims. Court names executor and directs processing of claims, with notice to interested parties. Details appear fragmentary but indicate standard probate steps and creditor provable claims procedures.
Yankees star Johnny Lindell, navy bound, may be succeeded by rookie Tin Al Lyons as outfielder while Joe McCarthy tests another right-hander who once moved from pitcher to outfield. Shifts include Beavers, Cubs, and Pirates notes with Smith, Shaughnessy, and Nicholson as key names in spring chatter.
DiMaggio joins the Pirates, signs after a late contract dispute, and collects two hits as the Cleveland Indians beat Pittsburgh 6 to 3. Dixie Walker shifts to third for Brooklyn as Durocher reassigns roles, while other spring training notes include Cardinals to St Louis and Yankees facing Philadelphia in a rough stretch.
Overseas sports roundup notes Army Beachhead players, led by Roy M. Terry and Lieut Hal Surface, staging improvised basketball and tennis shows between bombed buildings. Surviving teammates, Dynamo opponents, and an array of international figures compete as morale keeps sports alive.
Walter Bertram and Rosa Baker captured first prize in the Raymond Mixed Doubles Bowling tournament. Rosa shot 1206 series with 18 and 203 counts, Bertram added 111, 178 and 150. Panl Auer and Marion Bulard won $4 with 1197 three game total, Ed Brigham and Helen Congeten claimed third with 1147. The event drew many teams and was a big success, though rescheduled from Thursday night.
The University of Chicago Maroons, rebounding from a poor recent record, opened their conference season against Iowa with a larger roster boosted by Navy trainees. Coach Kyle Ander led a 16 to 19-man squad focused on fielding what could be the best team in several seasons as they aim to improve a four-year Big Ten drought.
HUPPALO New Jersey April 7 The Buffalo Bisons overwhelmed the Cleveland Barons 12 2 before 10156 fans and travel to Cleveland to meet them again tomorrow night in the second game of the best four of seven series The Bisons last year s league champions aim to tie up the series and force a final game at home Sunday night Their victory set the playoff scoring and Memorial Auditorium records as they outskated the Barons and extended their lead in the league playoff chase.
CAIRO Al Dont be surprised if the Cardinals run away with the National League this season by 20 to 80 games The camp exudes a business like feel and manager Billy Southworth stresses they aim to go after the pennant We have a strong ball club even if some key players depart Six pitcher newcomers and several veterans are cited as upgrades with Byerly Donnelly Jurich Smith among them Standout performers from last year such as Lanier Brecheen and Cooper headline a deep staff while Emil Verban handles second base and Eddie Dyer backs the optimism Cardinals eye top ERA and heavy offense in a campaign forecast to begin with high hopes
Hldy Kobugsen, Morey Rimstad, Roger Lever, Fred Thurier, Larry Thibeault, Walter Atanas and Prod Hunt drove past Cleveland goalie Pail Gamhier in quick succession. Alsnas, Thibeault, Max Kaminsky and Thurier each were responsible for Wo goals during the time.
The text proclaims that Americans will observe Easter Sunday to seek national strength. It emphasizes faith in God and Christianity as sources of victory and resolve to build a safe future for children, framing Easter as a supreme test of national unity.
Gil Dodds world indoor mile record holder tells Erie crowds that a power greater than man is needed to reach the four minute mile. He remarks that with God's aid, the feat may be possible but doubts his own outdoor season start. An ankle sprain from March 24 could keep him from the Penn Relays on April 29.
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