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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1941
Page
7
Readable parts show a fragmented note about an advance shed at 30 Sud Street. Names, dates, and complete actions are missing, leaving only scattered letters and partial street reference.
In a close meet Ross finishes with two COBS as ties appear across multiple events. Officials note a tight competition with several athletes sharing top spots and the scoring panel awaiting final tallies.
Today in Sport notes: Jamestown and Warren vie in a foggy rubber game of the old timers series at Wilder Field drawing veteran players from past seasons. Dodgers behind Cardinals in pennant race. regional high school football tournament in Meadville. Frisch’s doubles with fading Giants. resignations and releases stir local sports chatter.
Boston Braves value Johnny Cooney at seventy five thousand dollars as a skilled center fielder. Once a pitcher, he adapted after elbow surgeries and a shifted stance boosted his hitting. Cooney's longevity and friendship with Casey Stengel helped the Braves pursue ownership ties, though a league ruling blocked active-player stock.
Phillies edged the league with a 2 to 1 win over Boston. Brooklyn defeated Chicago 5 to 2 while Pittsburgh won 6 to 4 against New York. Cincinnati beat Boston 6 to 2 and New York topped St. Louis 9 to 0. Washington defeated Chicago 9 to 1.
Connie Mack praises Al Simmons and Estle Brucker for fueling the Athletics. He notes several good players, but missing fire from core leaders, highlighting Simmons as a standout on third base and Brucker guiding pitchers in the bullpen. Meanwhile Cleveland purchases Charles Embree from Wilkes-Barre to bolster pitching amid a relief effort.
Baseball brief notes reveal the Yankees routed the St Louis Browns to move atop the standings while the Pirates defeated the Giants 6 to 3 in a comeback sparked by a four run third. The Reds beat the Braves 5 to 1 behind Vander Meer’s two hitter, and Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 5 to 4 with Warren’s homer guiding the Phils.
The Chautauqua golf team meets Horry County Club in a 24 man match scheduled for 2 p m this Sunday. The local squad has shown steady improvement after a season opening loss to Maplehurst and has won its last two matches against Westfield. Qualifying tests for the President's Cup armament end tomorrow with elimination pairings to be announced early next week.
Ralph Camilli collected four hits as the Pirates loaded the bases to help beat the Giants. Si Johnson and Benny Warren starred for the Phillies as Johnson held the Cardinals to two hits until the ninth, and Warren homered in the 11th for the win.
American League top bat Williams Boston 409 runs DiMaggio New York 151 hits 32 doubles 2 home runs Keller Cleveland 95 2. Stolen bases Case Washington 7. pitching Rioting Ruling New York 12. National League Eden Philadelphia 837 runs Huck Chicago 1 batted in Nicholson Chicago 70 Slaughter St Louis 121 Triples Slaughter St Louis 9 home runs Camilli Brooklyn Off New York Nicholson Chicago 19. Stolen bases Frey Cincinnati 12 Piteine Riddle Cincinnati 11 1
Boxing card reports fights in Brooklyn and Philadelphia with mistyped names. Tommy Gross and Julie Fkogan faced opponents as Oliver White defeated Dominick Buffone. both bouts noted with weights and draw or decision outcomes amid imperfect OCR.
Augusta Masters champ Wood and Ben Hogan, Verdon Trophy winner in 92 straight money finishes, meet Chautauqua club pro Bill Soytory and club champion Chyvits Bherhart in a two man exhibition. The match starts Tuesday at 2100 EDT with per person admission. A gallery will follow the pros around the 18 hole course.
In New York sports notes the report surveys top minor league salaries led by Billy Myers of Milwaukee with a 12000 dollar payoff. It covers trades, managers, and scouts, mentions Ben Myer back in Chicago, and notes White Sox and Cardinals activity, plus names like Jim Thorpe and Babe Ruth in broader league chatter.
The report highlights Woods ahead of Ghezli in a world title context with framing around Halonen Op on and the event’s purse. Mentions Nelson and Byron as figures shaping golf headlines, noting Wood’s near 40th birthday and the expectations tied to his performance against rivals.
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