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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1952
Page
7
A long season ahead ushers in the major leagues with previews for American and National Leagues. The analysts favor the Yankees and Indians in the AL and Phillies, Dodgers, and Giants in the NL, noting rosters, pitching, and key players, while predicting standings and potential breakthroughs by rookies.
A compressed report lists exhibition results and numerous cancellations due to rain or poor field conditions. Games in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, St Louis, Pittsburgh, and Washington show varying scores and several contests called or cancelled by weather.
New York April 1. Major league clubs lift season with ace starters while fielding many newcomers. Giants Davey Williams and Bob Elliott push Eddie Stinky out. Phillies add Connie Ryne and Smoky Burgess. Dodgers face Braves in Brooklyn. Browns under Rogers Hornsby debut a largely new lineup plus Ned Garver. Cards may feature Steve Bilko. Reds debut Wally Post and Toby Alwell.
Detroit blanked Montreal 3 to 0 as the Red Wings take a 1-0 edge in the best of seven. Providence surged to a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh, moving the series to 2-1 in favor of the Bruins.
Managers across MLB predict stronger clubs with no second division implied. Al Lopes of the Indians declares a great chance to win the American League flag while Casey Stengel expects a top finish though avoids a pennant claim. Dodgers, Giants, and others voice cautious optimism, noting improved lineups and pitching depth despite losses.
Hundreds of Corry anglers will begin trout season as Pennsylvania streams open at 8 o'clock tomorrow. Prime spots include South Branch French Creek Brokenstraw Little Brokenstraw Spencer Brook Coffer Creek Whitney Run and Spring Creek. Weekend rains raised water levels and anglers expect good catches. State Fish Commission director A French issued a daily limit warning eight trout per day and eight in possession. The season runs to midnight July 31 ending a ten week fishing ban to ensure healthy stocks.
The Cleveland Indians will host the Cincinnati Reds in an exhibition game at Cleveland Stadium on August 4. The benefit supports the Cleveland Baseball Federation and other Sandlot groups in Ohio, continuing a tradition that has raised over $225,000. The event marks the first time since 1948 the Indians face a new NL opponent instead of the Dodgers.
The Athletes hope to see similar rosters as last year with Timmy Dykes praising the unit. If Gil Seisen performs as late last season they believe a breakthrough into the first division is possible.
Warren county won judges votes named County of the Year at the Celt convention of the Penneys federation of Sportsmen's Clubs in Harrisburg. President S. Die Furst presided. Don Curtis, Warren county delegate, helped present. Five counties competed Cameron Fayette Lehigh Montgomery Warren. Sides included Chitles Fus of Hardshirre vice president of the Pennsylvania Guilders Weilers Association Johnny Mock editor All Outdoors Pittburgh Press Dr Frames Trembley from Lehigh University. County of the Year awarded 3100 in merchandise prizes. The Spring Greek Sportsmen's Club will share to the association.
Philadelphia thumped the Athletics with decisive offense and strong defense in a rapid two game set. Smoky Burgess and Cole Barrett led the Phillies with multiple hits while the Athletics struggled with seven errors and a flat defensive showing.
WICU television announces eight Indians games to be televised this season. The Erie Breweries sponsor the block beginning tomorrow at 2:25 p.m. with the Indians opening season at Chicago White Sox. Remaining telecasts include New York at Cleveland and other matchups against Boston Detroit and Chicago through September.
April 4 manager Bill Meyer of the Pittsburgh Pirates said he is uncertain where rookie Dick Hull should play. Hall may start at third or first base, with possible duties at the hop corner. The team prepares for the season opener in St Louis against the Ordinaly as Hull's position remains unsettled.
April 4 Pittsburgh note says Pirates are weighing Bill Berto as a potential pitcher for the rotation. The article hints at his past form and the idea of courting him if NL rules permit, suggesting a possible early season decision on his status and role.
Amityville April 1 Jon Lemyre Penn State 174 pound NCAA champ lost to Yale’s Bill Downey in the district Olympic trial at Amityville High School Downey earned the 178 pound berth and an outstanding wrestlers award. Henry Wittenberg former AAU 191 pound champ and NYPD sergeant secured a berth after a bye and a 7 12 pin of Charlie Gur Wittenberg, who came out of retirement, reached the next round.
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