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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1942
Page
7
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The Brooklyn Dodgers hold a three game NL lead aided by resilient bench depth amid injuries. Reiser Medwick and Waller miss time, but replacements keep wins coming. Wyatt and Highe underperform yet Davis, Head and Allen provide strong support as Feller shines in Navy duty.
Alsab completed a fast Derby trial at Churchill Downs despite a cut nail in his left hind shoe snagging his right ankle. The top Derby prospects, including Sin Again and Valdiia Orphan, ran in the mile trial as fans filled the stands. Ben Jones kept options open as a large Derby crowd anticipated the post.
Philadelphia April 28 Ralph Greenleaf world pocket billiards champion won the unofficial national championship match last night with seven of the tournament's games finished four to go He defeated Willie Mosconi 125 to 109 for his sixth win against one defeat The Chicago veteran and his three rivals Jimmy Caras Andrew Ponzi and Willie Mosconi have split the other results with Caras two Ponzi and Mosconi three each.
Pittsburgh leaders announce the Pirates will play the Philadelphia Nationals in six regular games with gross receipts to Army and Navy relief funds. President Benswanger cited Gerry Nugent of Philadelphia, noting one game will be in Pittsburgh and the other in Philadelphia, with dates to be announced.
The opening interleague play centers on three key matchups as the Detroit Tigers invade Boston in the American League while the Brooklyn Dodgers face St Louis and the Reds travel with New York and Cincinnati in the National League. The article notes early season uncertainty, highlights Dodgers and Indians as teams to watch, and recalls a 4-4 11-inning tie with Chicago as Reds relief pitcher Vand Broucht and hitter Frank McCormick figure in late scoring.
Williamsport April 28 The Eastern League opens tomorrow with President Thamas FH Richardson voicing optimism for a strong season aimed at reviving community ties to baseball. He notes reduced auto travel due to rubber and gas costs should boost attendance, especially weekends, in a wartime year. The Class A teams face matchups including Elmira vs Williamsport Scranton vs Wilkes-Barre Hartford vs Springfield and Albany vs Binghamton.
Chicago April 28 Associated Press pallbearers named for the funeral of boxing figure dack Chapple Blackburn include Joe Lewis Blackburn trained to heavyweight champion status John Roxborough and Julian Black Louis managers Larry Amadeo Joe's trainer Sgt Gail Nelson of the Chicago police Louis bodyguard and Frank A Young sports editor of the Defender. Louis from Camp Upton visited the funeral home yesterday and was deeply affected.
Vic Ghemi, Bylo Nelem, and Bruce Coltart feature in a regional sports page preview noting Seaview County Club hosts the PGA Championship May 25 30 with 32 qualifiers, greens with varied challenges and wind affecting play. Walter Stoss leads a local Merchants squad at Loveland Field as a 40-man group trains for May 29 opener.
No games yesterday. Today's matchups include Chicago at Washington and St. Louis at New York with Detroit at Boston and Cleveland at Philadelphia. Philadelphia faces Pittsburgh while Brooklyn visits Cincinnati and New York travels to St. Louis. Boston against Chicago noted.
Merchants softballers stage their first workout of the season tonight at Loveland Field and invite all candidates to be present. The team went through stiff independent schedules against strong rivals last season and looks to be strong again this year. Fights last night feature several boxing results from New York and Baltimore with several undecisive outcomes.
A sweeping sports column notes the planned May 10 visit by 21 Central and South American delegates to Palo Grounds to witness Mosteo's AllintD team battle a picked squad of Swedi boaters. It also touches on Babe Ruth’s party plans, Virginia and Richmond football ties, and various other athletic notes from major leagues to college.
New York April 28. Bill Doomer annouces a 10 round night at Forbes Field Pittsburgh pairing Bob Pastor Harry Bobo. Also on the card Pritzio Zivic meets Freddie Cochrane. Keith of New Jersey welterweight champ seeks win to halt losing streak as Mountaineers face Panthers in a two day stand.
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