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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1943
Page
5
A sweeping preview of the 1943 major league season outlines the American League favoring the New York Yankees while predicting a tight race in the National League led by Brooklyn and St. Louis. Key players and absences shape early power shifts as teams brace for wartime uncertainties and large crowds at the openers.
Homestead Grays under new manager Candy Jim Taylor drill indoors at Homestead Junior High as Akron park remains unavailable for spring training. John Wright of New Orleans shows promise as a mound threat. league plans open May 15 in Philadelphia with St Louis Stars added to Negro National lineup. Red Rolfe to play third for Yale. Tigers, Senators, White Sox outlooks cited. Athletics labeled a coach team with little hope.
The April 19 Associated Press report from Washington notes that baseball clubs may acquire work shoes for players without ration coupons. The ruling by the Office of Price Administration states clubs can obtain work shoes, with the club responsible for repairing fines.
Pittsburgh club president says spring rosters trimmed to balance competition and public interest while aiming to avoid profit loss. He cites energy in reduced rosters, noting uncertainty of early standings as Giants and Reds face changes and Daniels and Ming depart. He stresses sportsmanship, fair play, and maintaining public demand amid financial caution.
A chaotic sports roundup notes wartime constraints shaping the baseball season, with fans uneasy about shifting priorities. Mentions of players, managers, and upcoming events reflect a mix of morale, travel, and entertainment amid the war effort, including reference to a Monday matinee and local celebrity notes.
Carmen Notch warded off Mayon Padlo in a 10 round semi final on the Willie Pep card at Wilson Light. Earlier six round bouts featured Jackie fe of New Anensinston facing Bebe Wright of Pittsburg. Ben Wogan won the Dallas Victory Open with 148 for 8 holes after seven months away.
National League teams hold a 27 to 19 edge over the American League after 44 inter league games. Brooklyn’s sweeping over New York Yankees helped boost NL dominance as Boston and Chicago also posted strong showings. The Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals Browns battled to a deadlock in their spring schedule. England defeats Scotland in a soccer match at Hampden Park before a crowd near 105,000.
Lou Boudreau, 25, Cleveland shortstop and manager, voiced rare optimism on the Indians as the 194? season opened. He said the Indians are the team to beat in the American League pennant race, with strong pitching and defense, despite general manager doubt from other clubs.
Sree St Louis April 19 four Whitey ap sinke noted as rival pro Lovebull Dims compete in stale Plutiralii event. Richmond April 19 Reds get one hit in 1 inning as General Mav ves Warren C. Gilley discusses ground-bologna core for the ball. Thollians and Reds feature in local sports context.
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