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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1944
Page
7
Fragmentary historical text mentions a May date and a couple, with scattered names and actions. The readable parts hint at personal names Emma and Bev and a possible meeting or event, but specifics remain unclear.
In a busy slate, the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns posted wins as spring training reports highlighted batting power and pitching depth. Mel Ott Jon Medwick and Ernie Lombardi powered a 19 run burst for the Giants while Jakucki and Ostemueller split mound duties for the Browns and Dodgers dealt with Detroit in solid showings.
Corry High expects to form its first golf team from about a dozen candidates with Howard Sheen leading the squad. Open practices and a slate of six matches are planned, with an April 28 opener against Erie Academy Lions and a short preseason schedule.
George S. May sponsors a three in one All-America golf tournament at Tom OShanter Country Club April 24 to 27. The event features open amateur and women's divisions with total awards of 49000 in war bonds. First prize is 18466.67 in war bonds, the largest pro purse in golf history.
The National Boxing Association releases quarterly ratings and weighs rematch plans for Bob Montgomery versus Beat Jack. Juan Zurita remains lightweight champion with contenders including Sammy Angott and Beau Jack noted, while boxers across weight classes are listed with champions and top challengers.
Beaver Club reports an intensive membership drive with 20 high school students canvassing the city to push membership past 1000. Any East student enrolling 60 or more new members earns a free Student Activities Ticket to all school athletic events this term.
In the National League yesterday the Cubs lost 2 to 1 to Cincinnati. New York beat Boston 10 to 8. St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 3. Today St Louis visits Chicago, Philadelphia at Boston, New York at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh. In the American League yesterday Washington edged Philadelphia 5 to 0 and St Louis beat Detroit 8 to 5. other games were not scheduled. Washington at New York, Boston at Philadelphia, Chicago at St Louis, Detroit at Cleveland on tap.
Fred Taylor won first prize of 3 in the Raymond Head-Pin tournament with a 253 total from 55 97 and 101 games. Rosa Baker earned 83 and 224 for runner-up with 80 75 and 68. Ralph Bailey took third prize with 79 and 78 for 23.
NFL owners discussed expansion options but ruled out adding teams until after the war. Five franchise applications from four cities were tabled and may be revived later. Rumors of mergers surfaced as potential solutions to schedule problems, with changes to rules and bylaws approved.
Philadelphia coverage notes a large crowd for the Pen Relays with plans to expand parochial and school participation. The column highlights organizers Jim Swarts and crew, guest stars, and various local and national sports figures, plus updates on teams and notable performers.
In the Senior High league action Rooms 5 and 4B posted second straight wins, toppling Room 2 while Room 1B narrowly defeated Room 1. Room 4B topped Room 2 21-7 with strong serving and defense. Standings show Room 4B 20 1.000, Room 5 -40, Room 1B 100, Room 2 -11 to Room 6 0.
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