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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1947
Page
7
Local leagues discuss format changes for 1949 with talks of six to eight teams and schedules in Meadville Titusville and Union city. Reports on players Rip Sewell Nicholson and Greenbay Cubs hitters plus Legion baseball hopes and Erie Sailors spring plans. Scranton boxing results wrap up the late edition.
Attendance at major league parks this season should near last year’s record despite bad weather delaying 16 games. The 780 081 fans in opening period averaged 33 909 per game. Night games and new owners in Pittsburgh and Cleveland boost hopes for strong turnout. Chicago White Sox upset Tigers 6-4 as Newhouser struggled. Sox piled five runs in first five innings. Cubs blanked Reds 3-0 behind Hank Wyse as Ray Lamanne’s infield hit framed the only safety.
National League yesterday showed limited action with only one game played in Chicago where Cincinnati, Chicago, and other teams were on the schedule. American League reports Chicago defeating Detroit 6 to 4 with several games postponed or unplayed. International League games were all postponed.
Two anglers brought sizable catches to town in the past two days. Art Ayling of 115 West Columbus avenue landed a two pound ten ounce brown trout, 19% inches long, from Hare Creek Sunday morning. Walter Darnofall returned from a western stream with a three pound one ounce brown trout, 21 inches long, weighed at Shambure's News Store.
Len Merilla sparked a 10 hit Cubs attack as they broke loose with late blows. The day’s games were washed out in both leagues with schedule disruptions affecting Boston Washington in the American League and Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia in the National League.
Philadelphia April reports that Honus Wagner credits new Pirates owners McKinney Johnson Crosby for team enthusiasm and a stronger lineup. Billy Herman and Hank Greenberg are highlighted as key influences, with Wagner comparing today’s game favorably to prewar days. The piece also notes Fontaine’s boxing win in Milwaukee and Kessler’s loss in New York.
In Clymer League action the lead tightened as the Legion opened strong with 801 and 70 while other scores rose. Mike Wassinie led Legion with 208 and 140, Ted Koford posted 160 191 LA Harold Tewville added 14 175 and 102 for the opposition. Conservation and GLE posted solid sets as Paul Shiclas and Frank Page contributed notable totals for their teams.
Frank Bliss Pickup and Delivery at 17 N Center BL offers dialing RN and RRR services. Local listings show a pickup and delivery option with phone access and unspecified hours.
Connie Mack laments the Athletics in last place while noting rivals would gladly see Philadelphia stay in the cellar. He claims teams avoid trading stars to Oakland and that the A's have little chance to improve this season.
Fair Store defeated Wilcox Grocers in an Elks League match with winners posting scores of 969 and 1081 while Grocers showed 944 810 and 3110. Players Patterson Shiites and others contributed notable point totals for their teams.
Commissioner Chandler rejected Branch Rickey and Pard Frick's request to reconsider Leo Durocher's one year suspension. Rickey and Frick appeared with Arthur Mann and club owners Walter O’Malley and Judge Henry Ughetta.
In a 197 round headline event from Baltimore, Jimmy Mivins of Cleveland defeats Curtis Sheppard from Philadelphia in a points decision. The bout adds a notable win for Mivins against the Philadelphia foe.
The Eastern League marks its silver anniversary with a rookie surge and veteran reshaping as President Cinmus previews a balanced schedule. Management invested $339,000 in a 21 year old player, aiming to boost fan comfort and team depth for the new season.
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