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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1942
Page
7
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The season opened with strong pitching from box twirlers and rookies against the Yankees in New York. Newsome, Mener, and Dolson shut down foes while Lefty Judd and Terry struggled for the Bombers. ABC tournament details note entry limits to 4500 teams with 5742 entries and a 73 day span, plus industry pin shortages and bowling fore threats.
Red Sox beat Yankees 5-2 to seize first place in the American League as Browns split with Detroit. Dodgers beat Phillies 6-2, Cubs edged by Reds 3-1, Cardinals beat Pirates 3-2, and Giants topped Braves 5-2 as pennant contenders shuffled standings in a crowded MLB day.
EMP Gruust of Pennsylvania reports that nine state fish farms propagate more fish than any other state. Joseph Guildfield of Contivence, a member of the state fish commission, notes rising costs and warns that food for fish has surged, with liver costs up over 200 percent in the past year.
Ned Harris and Charley Fuchs led the Tigers with a two run homer by Laas in game one and a Harris ninth inning shot gave the Puchs victory in game two a four hit shutout. Dixie Walker and Curt Davis powered the Dodgers to a win over the Phils as Walker drove in four on three hits including a two run homer while Davis held the Phils to limited hits. CJ Melton became the first Giant pitcher to walk nine innings and tim Med Braves to a 5 2 victory. Phil Marchilden pitched eight ball to win first game of doubleheader with Washington.
New York April 30 Red Barbey urged blood donations during the Dodgers home opener with 157 offers from Brooklyn fans. Army Navy game may fund service relief groups. Shanty Hogan works on a defense job. Notables like Tommy Tucker and Bob Pastor discussed boxing amid wartime. Disney prelude to Gehrig film planned. Delays and radio chatter noted. Deceased and sports figures mentioned with war context.
Yesterday results show Boston 5 New York 2 and St. Louis 2 Detroit 1 1 1 Philadelphia 5 Washington 1 Chicago Cleveland postponed. Today Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago Washington at Boston New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 3 Pittsburgh 2 New York 5 Boston 2 Cincinnati 2 Chicago 1 Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York Chicago at Pittsburgh Only games scheduled.
Franklin High School basketball coach and physical education instructor Harry Sigel reports to the United States Naval Academy for active duty. Sigel, who arrived at Franklin in 1935, underwent a second physical exam in Pittsburgh and passed the tests after a prior Washington check.
In Emporium Pennsylvania on April 20 Dr B D Hetrick of Butler spoke at a Cameron Rodard Gyn Club banquet urging revision of the license tax system as a remedy for unbalanced deer herds. He cited wanton deer taking by professional hunters and described a weak young stock as breeding causing imbalance. He submitted his plan to the State Game Commission and noted deer herds are unbalanced.
An early field shaping at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby sees Alsab, Apache, and others drawing attention as horses arrive for Memorial Day weekend. Favorites hold steady near 4 to 1, with several pedigreed contenders and notable owners among the entrants.
Warren April swing era notes the State Hospital nine organizing for the 1942 season. The first drill at two o clock drew many last year stars with newcomers. Community ball salons plan ahead while local clubs contemplate summer play in a Sunset League setup.
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The Virginian Chandler Harper, quietly rising in professional golf, posted 12 straight money finishes this year and teamed with Herman Barron to win the $10,000 Inter-Bourbon Fourball title in Miami. Observers note his precision putting and steady rise amid strong peers like Hogan and Snead, aided by family support in Portmont. He aims for Augusta Masters despite earlier invitation gaps.
Philadelphia April 20 cue tourney begins with four former world champions in contention for the title. George Rel, Willie Morcani, James Carns, and Ralph Greenleaf are noted as top contenders in the opening matches this afternoon. Andy Ponai and Ad Koch are also mentioned as participants, with Erwin Rudovich of Cleveland serving as referee.
The text notes that meat and complex grains supply thiamine riboflavin and niacin necessary for health. It mentions biotin and folic acid, and highlights iron copper phosphorus required in small amounts for overall nutrition.
In Philadelphia April 20 Associated Press reports a star studded 100 yard dash field for the carnival. Penn State’s Barney Ewell, defending champion in IC-4A and national events, faces Pitt’s Bil Gart and other top sprinters as key rivals.
Boston April. Students of long distance tuning today wondered what champion Joe Simon, national AAU star, would have done. Medtard, 27, shaved 1 minute 37 seconds from the Hopkinton to Boston course record, finishing 2 hours 24 minutes 5 seconds, more than a quarter mile ahead of the 218-race field.
Edward Osmer of Bush Addition, Bellefonte, Pa., reeived congratulations for catching a large rainbow trout from Spring Creek known as "Tisher men's Paradise." The fish measured 2914 inches and weighed a little over seven pounds, taken on an artificial minnow.
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