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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1942
Page
5
Dodgers steamrolled the Reds 7 to 0 as they surge in NL standings. Browns beat Yankees 3 to 1 to claim sole AL lead after a tight opener. Trdjans top Athletics 6 to 4. Phillies down Pirates 7 to 1. Mets edge Cubs 6 to 4 in late innings.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reduced errors and raised fielding efficiency through 12 games, while their hitting remains weak with a team average around .231. Bob Elliott leads power, Frankie Frisch wonders if better batting can unlock Ruthian preseason forecasts as Jamestown’s Falcons prep for the 1942 Pony League opener at Bitarks amid a coach’s overhaul and new roster.
Pittsburgh April 29 Carnegie Tech Tartars won their second straight field and track meet beating Allegheny 70 to 56. Boggs captured both the 12 pound shot put and discus. Joe Pash of Tech won the 22 yard dash and was second in the century sprint. Westminster defeated last Saturday.
Seven Northwestern Pennsylvania rifle clubs join in an off hand shoot at Corry Rod and Gun Club range Friday night. Ten man teams from Lawrence Park Meadville Titusville Union City Walnut Creek Tilcity and Corry contest 20 shots each with cash prizes for the winner. Local sharpshooters may contend with Walnut Creek and Wolfs Head Oilers oil city teams favored to win. Social session and luncheon to follow. two Springfield 3000 rifles returned to government with a $47.60 offer for any loyal owners willing to sell.
Eastern League begins its 1942 season with Wilkes-Barre hosting Scranton in the feature game. Elidira visits Williamsport while Albany travels to Binghamton and Hartford plays Springfield in four planned openers expected to attract about 12 000 fans.
A look at how big city papers deliver up-to-the-minute baseball coverage with teams like the Cardinals and Browns. Writers, telegraphers, and copy boys fill the press box and sports shelf, coordinating play by play, box scores, and headlines for late editions.
City Athletic Association directors gather at Attorney Wal ter Scott's office tonight at 7 30 to finalize selling tickets for a $50 prize at the Grand Theater Friday night. Immediate field work at Loveland Field is planned despite poor infield conditions. Manager Grandall will conduct a 6 80 drill session. film of The Ninth Inning will premiere Friday evening at the Grand Theater with no admission charge.
About 10 000 fans are expected for the opener of the Class B Interstate Baseball League in Trenton N D and nearby cities. At Hagerstown 3200 are expected for the Owls versus Harrisburg, 1941 champs. Lancaster plays Wilmington with 3000 anticipated. Allentown invades Trenton with around 3500 fans predicted.
Derby chatter four days before the big race at Churchill Downs, Devil Diver to ride Ennie Arcaro as the favorite from Mrs Payne Whitney’s stable. Workouts show strong times, with Galant Fox and Sink Out also clocked, as trainers and bettors weigh the field. Panthers whip West Virginia 6 4 with Johnny Brown Jr. leading Pitt in an April 29 game.
In New York on April 29 the Times notes two Texas League games were postponed due to day night issues. Dodgers head west blocked by space on trains. Rochester trip to Philadelphia delayed with 23 players and coaches stranded, risking a colder, slower baseball day. Washington housing woes see Senators players lodging in clubhouses. Miscellaneous notes include coaching moves, former players seeking jobs, and speculation on Dodgers’ pennant chances.
Cochrane's Sailors opened on a high note by defeating Indiana University 78 to . Cochrane, now Navy trainer at Great Lakes, joins a squad with former big league players Frank Pytlsk Don Painech Benny McCoy and Joe Grace from the Browns.
Yesterday recap centers on Pirates and Dodgers as pitchers Max Butler and Hugh Casey falter with nine hits allowed. Whitlow Wyatt exits with a shoulder issue after a brief inning. Cardinals and others push runs late while defensive miscues and scattered hits mark the game.
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