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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1949
Page
7
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The article details Leo Durocher facing possible lifetime ban after an altercation with a Brooklyn fan at the Polo Grounds. Commissioner Chandler will conduct a full investigation next Tuesday, weighing past suspensions and whether Durocher is guilty of punching the fan. Meanwhile Philadelphia clubs struggle in the 1949 season withAthletics and Phillies underperforming against the Yankees and Red Sox as pitching falters and fielding wobbles persist.
Giants beat the Braves 10 9 in 10 innings as Sid Gordon homered twice and Walker Cooper added another. Durden suspended Giants manager Leo Durocher stayed away amid a fan altercation while Frankie Frisch handled signals. Reds rally to nip Pirates 7 3 as Bearden again defeats Detroit 4 1. Haschi tops Red Sox 7 1. Bearden wins push Bearden past Tigers fifth straight.
National League results yesterday include Cincinnati defeating Pittsburgh 7 to 3 and New York beating Boston 10 to 9 in 10 innings, Philadelphia over Brooklyn 5 to 2, and Chicago edge St. Louis 5 to 4 in 12. Today’s games feature Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, St Louis at Chicago, and New York at Boston. American League results show Cleveland 4 over Detroit 1, New York 7 over Boston 1, Philadelphia 6 over Washington 6.
Warren defeats Garry High School 6 to 5 at Loveland Field in a pitchers duel. Freshman Rowe Shoop and Dick Christensen locked in a tough battle as Warren builds its lead with three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh. Christensen carries a no hit bid into the sixth before Corry’s late rally. Pitts drives in two with a double and Lime belts a three-base hit.
Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at St. Louis Washington uf Philadelphia Boston at New York International League results Toronto 8 Jersey City 3 Newark 4 Rochester 3 Syracuse 1 Montreal 0 Buffalo 10 Baltimore 7.
The Penn Relays opened with fast times as Pennsylvania and Cornell posted top marks. Archibald Moore of Cornell and Yale’s Vic Frank led standout performances while Brooklyn fan Pred Boysen claimed an eyewitness incident. Leo Durocher faced a fresh suspension from baseball as he waited for a court date. meanwhile Pennsylvania’s Jeffrey Meek posted a notable 400-meter split and Frank tossed the discus to near record distance.
Yesterday's Stars Forrest Burgess delivered a bases loaded pinch single in the 12th inning giving the Cubs a 5 4 victory over St Louis. Vic Raschi earned the win for the Yankees who finally beat the Red Sox for the first time this season. He is expected to be ready for duty during the invasion of eastern clubs next Wednesday.
Boxing cards from New York Syracuse Norwich and Tacoma featured multiple decisions. Jae Taylor stopped J T Ross in Syracuse while Tommy Bazang beat Leon Brown in Norwich. Maxie Docuse outpointed Tony Chaves in Tacoma.
Bliss Cleaners won two Wo games from Connie's, top team, for a 58 41 record and a forfeit by Hei min moved them to second place. Rossbacher's beat Franz Furniture. Thomas Motors blanked the Helen Shoppe. Hixson, Royek, and Felty highlighted scoring for leaders. Topps and Hei min left without full squads. Major league batting and pitching leaders listed.
In Chicago on April 20 a 0 year record is in balance as 125 competitors join the AAU championships. Builders vie for the all around crown while Bill Honsilt and Bil Rotezelhelm aim to break the 60 year old monopoly. Re Sewake of New York City holds the all around title. Ten events for men and seven for women feature. Defending team Penn State enters a nine man squad and Los Angeles City College sends ten. Holy Stout of Temple is among returning individual champions.
In the Middle Atlantic League opener, Dale Pisher of the Erie Sailors hurled a one hit masterpiece at Johnstown’s Point Stadium, with Jim Brophy’s eighth inning infield single spoiling Visher’s no-hit bid as Erie rolled 9-0 before 1,000 fans. Vandergrift edged Butler 6-5 in a packed game. Oll City defeated New Castle 12-1 behind Peter Corrless’s homer. Youngstown Colts beat Uniontown 8-3 in front of 3,708 fans.
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