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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
7
A fragment notes a sale event at the Disc O Goth mall with cash terms and security wording. It mentions Jaws and Eke as potential participants or items, but details are unclear. Further readable context is limited.
Fragmentary OCR text references May dates and mentions steel terms and a possible region. It lacks identifiable people organizations or concrete events to summarize into a full news item.
New York April 16 the round up notes high figures from Dodgers and Army Navy relief games. It cites projections of profits around 75 000 and 85 000 with players and staff contributing. Mentions Eddie Alnamith Jolie director roles and Tex Carleton taking similar posts. Also covers coaches Jersey City comments on Sunday filling and minor league news from Buffalo and Chattanooga.
Harrisburg April 18 Perfect weather drew an estimated 250000 anglers to Pennsylvania streams for opening day of the 1942 trout season. Dr John B Schoenberger of Reading caught a 54 inch speckled trout in Hammer Creek, while others reported large catches and heavy traffic with many boats parked along the Susquehanna River.
Members of baseballs advisory council discussed a potential benefit game between an all star team and armed forces players. A July 7 date in Cleveland Municipal Stadium was proposed, to follow the annual all star game between the two leagues. The site and game format were decided by Commissioner Landis and league presidents.
Yesterday's scores include Boson 2 Philadelphia 1 Detroit 6 Cleveland 2 New York 9 Washington 3 St Louis 6 Chicago 2. Today Cleveland at Detroit New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Chicago. Also Boston 6 Philadelphia 2 New York 6 Brooklyn 1 Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 2 St Louis 4 Chicago 2. Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Pitsburg at Cincinnati Chicago at St Louis. New swim record Pitt wins 50 yards AMA freestyle in 14.6 seconds at Pittsburgh pool. Gide Palakes and Deske of Erie finish second and third.
In Harrisburg on April 16, PIAA Executive Director Ed M. Wieht said war related rationing cripples high school transportation. He noted buses unavailable for games and coaches forced to adjust schedules while the Big 15 conference seeks relief. The association won’t plan playoffs until the situation clarifies.
In Cincinnati on April 16 infielder Lee Handley remained a mystery to the Pirates after practicing with the club in Peoria Illinois arm trouble persisted. Handley’s throwing appeared off and he did not appear at the field yesterday. Manager Frankie Frisch said he cannot be expected to play until his throws improve.
Rookie Willard Marshall surged into the spotlight at the Polo Grounds, belting a towering home run and leading the New York Giants to a 6-4 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. The former Southern Association standout, 2-year pro, had earlier helped Wake Forest star power. Other majors notes include DiMaggio driving the Yankees past the Senators, and strong showings by Cardinals, Pirates, Braves, and Red Sox in their respective games.
The postponed boxing clash between Harry Bobo and Abe Simon is set for April 27 as the final Gallens season bout. The pair were originally slated for February 2 and later February 19 after Simon’s foot injury delayed the match and he left a local contract to fight Towls. Bobo remains Simon’s next opponent under the agreement.
Yesterday's heroes include Joe DiMaggio driving in a homer a double and a single to pace the Yankees past the Senators. Willard Marshall of the Giants delivered key hits to beat the Dodgers. Kim Tobi of the Braves struck eight innings and hit a two run homer to stop the Phillies. Vernon Stephens of the Browns hit a two on homer in the ninth to topple the White Sox. Joe Dobson of the Red Sox allowed six hits in a win over the Athletics. Paul Trout of the Tigers limited the Senators to seven hits with one extra base knock. Lloyd Dietz of the Pirates earned six innings of victory over the Reds.
In Raymond League bowling action Machine Shop took a lead as Austin posted a 184 average with a 195 game and 205 series. Pete Meet added a 285 game and 183 set, lifting the Finishing Dept and tying standings as the Automates and others push for position.
New York April 16 The Yankees rely on Johnny Murphy a burly relief pitcher with a long Yankee tenure since 1914 to steady late innings. Despite a mixed start to 1940s season, Murphy boasts World Series wins in 1929 and 1941 and a reputation as one of baseballs best relievers.
The Wes bowlers gathered on North Center Street for a season end banquet with over 40 members in attendance. Prizes totaled 175 dollars for 47 awards, including Gherlry Renter as Singles champion earning five dollars and Al Miller with Cash Paulson sharing the Delta prize of six hundred dollars. The Siltzeris Bank team were noted as season champions receiving a two dollar check.
War blackout on the coast boosts demand for stall space at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Two months before the Race of the Roses Train Superintendent Tom Young faced a request for over 5 000 stalls but only 1 500 stalls were available. Horse owners planned to bring only horses they intended to run.
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