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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1945
Page
7
Corry High School kicks off its 1945 season tomorrow afternoon with an independent game against Spor tatshire nine at Loveland Field. Coach Storer leads a large squad drilled for the campaign as hopes rise to win the county title.
Russ Derry belted two homers in the Yankees 8 4 victory over the Red Sox. Frank N. Zak’s oddity and early-season performances highlight a chaotic opening day with Mets and Cubs also active. Hal Newhouser faltered as Sig Jakucki shined for the Browns in a 7-1 win.
A Washingfon Within a Week report cites talks among Asa Bushwell, the Eastern Intercollegiate Association, and Dr. Wilbur Smith on easing the transportation squeeze for football. The idea favors moving games to fans rather than shuttling fans to games, potentially dropping the neutral ticket option to boost attendance.
Baseball results show NL yesterday with Chicago edging St Louis 3 2 and Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 2 while New York beat Boston 11 6. Today's NL games include New York at Boston and Philadelphia at Brooklyn as opening day attendance totals 101 593 across eight games led by 30 068 at Crosley Field for Pirates Reds.
Los Angeles April 18 Chalky Wright veteran welterweight pounded Willie Joyce of Gary Ind to a one round decision. Wright a longtime contender previously barred for life by Maryland for a prior bout and warned by California for not fighting up to potential. Referee Mushy Callahart and two judges joined in the ruling. Joyce weighed 136 1 2 Wright 134 1 2.
The High Baseball team prepares for opening day against Spartansburg Tuyilsiing at Oveland Field. Coach Storer weighs five possible opening pitchers led by Bill Har ang and Lefty Leonardl Hixson while infield duties feature Red Kennedy, Joe Messina, Frank Frisma, and Dow Pow. Visitors Waterford pose stern opposition in a season many expect to be successful.
Morton Cooper of the St Louis Cardinals will discuss his salary with Bi gsy Chairman William Harriman in Chicago today. Cooper requested a hearing though no confirmation came that his brother Walker would attend. The Cooper brothers seek raises from 12000 to 15000 and have appealed to President Ford Frick. Walker played in the season opener yesterday.
AP News notes Hank Doty, age 43, returning to professional baseball. Once a Mashy infielder in the Texas and Lone Star Leagues, he later moved through the minors, managed teams in Evangéline Lewene and semi pro circuits, and now reports to Memphis in the Sault jem Association. Doty asks practical questions about pay and travel as he eyes one more spring season.
Juan Zurita remains the favorite as he defends the NBA lightweight title in Mexico City against The Williams of Trenton. An expected crowd of 20 000 packs the bullring with ringside seats at 20 dollars and gross receipts projected near 100 000 dollars. Williams, a sharp puncher who beat Dorsey Lay in Philly, gains favor as fight time nears.
April 18 in Dallas Weskey Cochran and Willie Hoppe met in the first block of the world three-cushion championship. Hoppe held a ten point lead early over Cochran as delays due to high water affected travel. The match continued in Dallas with Hoppe favored to again perform well this afternoon and potentially extend his advantage.
A fragmentary report from Philadelphia notes Watertendes Nicholas F. Rodecker of Springstead Gardens New York, a sailor who lost his leg in battle, took part in a game between the Philadelphia Authorities and Washington Sea Victors. The account reflects a wartime era sports scene with an amputee athlete making an appearance during the 1935 season.
Kefer and Baker share top honors in last evening’s Elks headpin tourney. Twenty contestants entered but none surpassed 100. Keefer led with strong games in three strings, while Baker started 98 then 84 and 83 to edge for first. Carlson and Keefer followed with solid sets, Lord claimed fourth, Eder fifth, Hammond claimed booby prize. prizes to be awarded at next week’s banquet.
A small town softball meeting is set for 7 p.m. at One Municipal Building to organize a four team league. Representatives from Raysmonds, Derry-Jameson, Apex Supply and Alex Troy Works are urged to attend, with all committees invited to participate. The aim is to finalize an organizing plan so the season can start next Monday or the following week.
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