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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1942
Page
5
The piece previews the upcoming baseball season with optimism from team managers. It highlights the National League contenders St Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn and Pittsburgh and the American League race led by the Yankees and Red Sox. It notes injuries, new pilots, and expected strength in pitching and infield defense shaping pennant battles.
New York April 13 managers across major leagues forecast a crowded upper tier after six months. Yankees and Red Sox expected to duel in the American League. Brooklyn, St. Louis, and Chicago favored in the National League. Skepticism remains about Detroit and Philadelphia, while Cleveland and St. Louis show promising rosters and returns from winter deals. Frankly optimistic on many clubs, with rumors of new talent and stronger defenses shaping the pennant race.
The City Bowling League stages a Doubles Tournament at Recreation Alleys open to Open and Handicap divisions. Firestones and Pauls Mens Wear head the Open and Handicap prize leaders with top cash. Harold Cragg leads the Open averages while Bob Owens tops the Handicap list. Prizes depend on division size. entry is 1.50 per bowler with half into the prize fund.
Former welterweight champion Zivic meets Maxie Berger of Montreal in a ten round bout at the Gardens tonight. Both men recently lost to Ray Robinson, with Zivic winning two prior decisions over Jannuzzi and McDowell while Berger beat De Jess and Dave Bruce.
York Giants express cautious optimism as their team, despite losing 17 of 26 exhibition games, cites improved pitching and expected hitting. Jimmy Wilson of the Chicago Cubs forecasts Brooklyn’s NL entry, while Bucky Harris notes Senators pitching improvement and Hans Lobert predicts a fighting Phillies squad for the season.
Philadelphia April 13 selections for the Associated Press All Pennsylvan ia Scholastic Basketball team highlight Bradford Sharon Lower Merion Sharon Berwick Arnold Havle Township and others. Pete Molnar Colone Middleton Moffatt Holste Heidel and Wuerlini lead the honors with multiple players earning first and second team spots and several receiving honorable mention.
Five days into World War I an opening day game at New York saw Babe Ruth dominate with a 10 to 3 Sox win while stars like Walter Johnson Grover Cleveland Alexander Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner featured across major league parks. Roosevelt and Grigith raised the flag as more teams played in early April battles.
Wy Associated Press report from Columbus describes rapid shifts as standings in the ABC tournament changed. Henry Wolfenberg of Davenport posted 297 in a 2 297 game near a 300, with City Hall Smokehouse leading in team play. Nelson Burlin captained St Louis Budweiser to second, while Stanley Mioskial led the all-events with 1872. Milwaukee pair Nawlick and Baier helped lead in doubles, besting Zanoni and Seebeek of Clifton.
Walnut Creek edged Wolfs Head Oilers 1180 to 1122 to take the Avernight Teague title. Bower led scorers with 242 of 250, McCullough followed with 240 for the losers. Season ends with match to be fought in Pittsburgh in May for site and No RAL titles amid tri state sponsorship by Hearst papers.
New York April 13 The Grapefruit League crowned the Pittsburgh Pirates as the top team in the Citrus Circuit after a strong spring. The Pirates went 20 wins and 7 losses in exhibition play, finishing with a 41 to 239 margin over the St Louis Browns, who posted 17 wins and 6 losses. Skeptics question the value of spring results, but supporters note the Pirates’ solid pace as they prepare for the regular season.
A windy Sunday at the Corry Round Club venue hampered skeet shooters with lower scores than last weekend. Floyd Fogle led with 29, followed by Aikens at 221. Thirty seven targets were shot in the afternoon as wind affected precision. In Pittsburgh news, George Rok of Johnstown won the rubberband duckpin singles title after 1,071 points in the finals, continuing a family bowling legacy. brother Johnny won the crown in 1999, with Jack Hackman of Messville finishing second at 964.
A mosaic of preseason notes and scraps from New York and nearby circuits. The piece mentions the Stevens boys concession stands at Del Dali Park, service men, and the Navy Relief Fund quota in North Jersey. It weaves in quotes about boxing prospects, golf chatter from Paul Runyan, and notes on absent Gelders. A guest star from Dallas Times Herald shares thoughts on national pastimes.
Augusta April 1 Sien der Ben Hogan of Hershey PA and Jowertie Biron Nelson two crack pros meet in a 18 hole playoff for the Masters championship. Both finished 72 holes tied at 280 strokes apiece. Playoff time set for 4530 p.m. EW. winner takes 1 00 Loy and runner up 0. SOPHERLAND to teach Allentown PA April 13 Dr Tod B Sutherland former Pitt football evacuation juboving the Brooklin Dodgers will teach at the Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Coaches Association gathering at Mark Stroudsburg. Bull Daye of Du Quesie and Ray Crowthers of Ben will read lasses as announced.
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