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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1942
Page
7
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The page reports frigid conditions affecting trout fishing in Chautauqua and surrounding counties with several prize brownies landed in Jamestown areas. It notes University of Pittsburgh athletes graduating to military service, especially Edgar Jones, plus other local sports moves. The York bout section mentions Jack Lamotta defeating Buddy Odell.
The Cincinnati Reds, struggling in spring training, were shut out by the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 as Bucky Walters yielded 11 hits in 1 1/3 innings. Cincinnati has scored little in recent games and uses many hurlers as their pitching falters.
Baseball score roundups show New York beat Philadelphia 10 to 4 and Detroit 4 yesterday with Chicago 2 and St Louis 2 also noted. Evening games list Washington at Boston and St Louis at Cleveland plus Brooklyn at Boston and Philadelphia. Exhibition games planned for Philadelphia with Great Lakes naval training station and Ford Dix Army post dates announced. Eskimo hunting note explains lack of front windows in Sevoanga village on St. Lawrence Island.
Nyack New York April 22 Gloria Callen national outdoor backstroke champion trains on and off the record book. She aims to break records weekly and may turn pro or go to Hollywood for modeling if eligibility allows. Gloria, a Nyack High senior, plans college next fall if she stays amateur, while chasing more records including a 100 meter mark and faster backstroke times.
A compact ad from Miller's News and Sport Store promotes fishing gear and a call to action for men, noting the lure of the fishing bug bite and inviting customers to visit for related products and apparel.
Corry Merchants ball club plans second season practice tonight at 6 30 under Manager Ty Crandall at Loveland Field Weather promises ideal conditions and Crandall urges local players aiming for the club to report About 15 shown up Monday night but the chill prevented a full drill Younger players are sought to join the lineup and a stronger defense is emphasized Two or three promising prospects and possibly one or two imports may join the squad this evening They have semi pro background and aim to boost the teams early season outlook
Sun Again suffered a setback in a defeat to Harvard Square, with Derby implications unsettled. Milky Way and Dogpatel also underperformed in a day of uncertain results, while weights and local figures marked a challenging environment for potential moves and talent sourcing.
Pittsburgh April 24 Jimmy Wilson expresses faith in Lou Novikoff after a strong minor league push with Milwaukee and prior Cubs hype. Novikoff, known for a gaudy 370 average in the Pacific Coast League, shows potential as he faces pro scrutiny and attempts to prove the preseason praise correct. Wilson vows to keep betting on the rookie despite mixed early results.
Yesterday's Heroes Chasey Roller for the Yankees hit his first inning homer with bases loaded to power a win over the Athletics handled by Rip Sewell. Phaler defeated the Cubs despite an injury. Mort Cooney of the Cardinals shut out Reels. Billy Murray from Bellaire Ohio beat Carl Gitting in Hartford Connecticut.
A garbled roundup from New York highlights Asa Bushnell and Poughkeepsie prospects weighing 50 50 odds of performances elsewhere. References to MacMitchell preparing for Navy, Les McGee heading Army, and Lieut. Earnshaw coaching an All Star service team mix with early reports on Curt de Rose and Bobby Feller. Notes include Mickey Cochealie’s Navy coaching, George Earnshaw chatter, and various college and professional ties to the season.
Cleveland April 23 The veteran submarine hurler Elen Auber may drop out of baseball to take a defense plant job in wartime. If he leaves he would be the first major leaguer to quit during the season for a war plant position, with a decision expected next weekend.
Jake Mintz says he suspects Abe Simon faked retirement to dodge a scheduled 12 round bout with Bobo on April 27 at Belt Heights. Mintz urges New York Boxing Commission inquiry, notes advance sales totaling $12,000 may be refunded if the show is canceled, and mentions alternative fighter Red Burman.
The Y Center on First Avenue is organizing a city wide ping pong tournament. Entry registrations run Wednesday through Saturday at the Y. Pairings will be announced early next week. A large field is expected and the event aims to be the best ever staged. The contest reflects rapid growth of table tennis among city youths.
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