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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1949
Page
7
A 1949 outlook with Boston, Cleveland, and Brooklyn favored in a tight AL. Phillies and Pirates show promise in the NL. Predictions hinge on Tex Hughson, Joe DiMaggio, and pitching depth. Braves face decline despite key additions like Pete Reiser. national league balance expected with no dominant team.
The Associated Press reports the 1949 season begins with six teams contending in the National and a Boston Cleveland race in the American League. Opening day features President Truman at Griffith Stadium, Phil A’s and Washington games, and a Patriots' Day doubleheader in Boston. Braves face Phillies with Johnny Sain and Ken Heitselman at Braves Field. Indians vs Browns at Sportsman’s Park. Red Sox at Phillies. Yankees host Washington. Attendance expectations run high, with many opening games and full schedules to follow.
Reyjeth Gy Young led a Corry bowling group in the Commodore Singles in Erie, posting a 1050 six game series. He opened 170 then 199 189 187 108 and 206, with William Dunlap close behind at 1149. Other scorers included Phil Sample 191 186 200 107 197 191 and Wes Lovelard 318 in a chaotic score set.
Louis completes a Detroit Olympia card for his debut as promoter on April 21 featuring three 10 round bouts. Art Aragon of Los Angeles meets Chicago visitor Luther Rawlings while Bobby Dykes of San Antonio faces Felton of Detroit in a welterweight bout. Miguel Aceveda challenges Michigan's Tuther Burgess, and Willie Pep boxes a four round exhibition against Elis Ask. Louis also signs for bout in Manila with Ray Stevens and potential match with Nicky Wan as promoter Ted Lewin expects Stevens to arrive soon.
Detroit Tigers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 2 at Forbes Field. Ralph Kiner hit a ninth inning homer with one aboard to avoid a shutout. Hal Gregg started for Pittsburgh, while Detroit bunched its runs against Chambers and Grissom. Ken Loeffler named La Salle basketball coach April 1.
Bethlehem, Pa. April 18 A second group of teams faces the eye tomorrow night in the LOE annual State Bowling Association tournament. Only Lehigh Valley teams compete, and match play ends Saturday. For the first time the handicap format is used, with Steing Roofers of Bethlehem taking an early lead aided by a 386-Din handicap.
Corry Gun Club visitors at Erie suffer a loss as Erie shoots well and edges Corry 245 to 240 in the opening skeet match. Individual scores show several Erie shooters near perfection while Corry’s Kuhns and Mewes post strong figures amid a high team total. Next Sunday Corry travels to Celoron, N Y for another meet.
Virginia Beach reports Sstranahan and Locke entering a one hole playoff for the Cavalier Specialised tournament title. Stranahan, sidelined by a swollen leg after yesterday’s slip, teed off against professional Bobby Locke. He noted the injury might affect his form but did not deem it serious.
Rainy conditions led to scattered results across exhibition baseball with Brooklyn beating New York and Cleveland, Detroit defeating Pittsburgh, St Louis defeating Indianapolis, Cincinnati edging Washington, and Philadelphia prevailing over Chicago as teams posted limited spring performances.
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings to claim the Stanley Cup for the third straight season, winning a best-of-seven final. The Leafs earned a $16,000 bonus in the league prize, while Detroit shared prize money for reaching the final rounds and defeating Montreal in earlier rounds.
Baltimore reports Dr. Bermenti says Joe DiMaggio is improving and set to leave hospital for New York. The Yankee center fielder, sidelined by a heel problem, will return to action after a medical diagnosis confirmed his condition, with a target return to play in the coming days.
Providence Reds defeated Hershey Bears 4-2 in game seven at the auditorium to win the American Hockey League title. Coached by Merv Terry Heardon, the Reds surged from a 28-1 deficit in the series and struck early, with Tack McGill scoring twice and adding an assist to lead the champions in this pivotal clincher.
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