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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1943
Page
7
A brief item notes a weed referenced as Lae appears in a press headline fragment. The unreadable OCR text limits detail but signals coverage of a botanical or agricultural topic. No names or specific locations are clearly legible.
The Cleveland Indians start a lengthy home stand with a four game series against St. Louis, then host Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit, Chicago, and New York in a tight schedule. The club eyes a climb from the back of the standings as August action unfolds, with key note on potential gains from strong home play and cautious moves for September. The report notes possible roster moves, including whispers of Eddie Speas trade talk, and details about league standings and upcoming opponents.
Chicago August 6 Football remains a national obsession with 700 players reported for summer drills in the Big Ten area. Major John Griffith, Big Ten athletics commissioner, says the sport’s health is closely watched by the public, school officials, and military leaders who advocate expanding football training opportunities.
Saverio Tu jello of New York outpointed Infinity Jones of Pittsburgh at 163 pounds in Port Hamilton. Jol Bellu W of Ball River outpointed Leo Yulmutti of Worcester at 192 pounds in Ball River.
The Corry Merchants were crushed 22 to 0 by Trvine Forge at Warren State Hospital Park. Pollock and Gagliardi led Creol with early hits as Forge built a 7th inning lead, then exploded for runs in every frame, including Rosequist’s two homers and a triple driven rally in the 11th.
The Cincinnati Reds, buoyed by a six inning gem from Bucky Walters, beat the Chicago Cubs 4 to 1 and push the Brooklyn Dodgers to fourth. They move within 2.1 games of the Pirates for second, while the Cardinals hold first. Walters season resurgence fuels a hopeful Reds stretch as Vander Meer, Riddle, Stare and teammates share the mound and field. Eddie Miller and Lonnie Frey anchor a strong double play, with Tipton and Mueller contributing on the mound and in batting.
Yesterday's results show Cincinnati defeating Chicago 4 to 1 in the only scheduled game.
Baseball card style listing shows matchups including Philadelphia at New Yorks and Pittsburgh at St Louis with a misprint in city names alongside an American League note and an open date after yesterday's results.
In Pony League action Hornell beat Batavia 5 to 1 while dumiestown defeated Lockport 10 to 4 and Hornell edged Batavia 3 to 3. Dan Marzani, riding Parma to a 47.80 time, won the Jimmy Uade Steeplechase at Belmont Park, noted as a former circus and snow rider.
O Neill White of Greenwood Mississippi earned another chance to defeat Harold McSpaden in the war era Ryder Cup match play at Jimmy Demsvet’s Plum Hollow Golf Club in Detroit. The event aims to raise about $30 000 for the American Red Cross as prize money is reduced this year.
Cork, Pa. Aug. 6. Lefty George, 57, a veteran southpaw who rose from the Pittsburgh sandlots to major leagues, is slated to start for the West in the Class DB Interstate League all star game in Wilmington, Del. The durable hurler, who has played for the York club and previously for the Boston Braves, Browns, Indians, and Reds, remains active after a long career spanning 1906 to 1941.
New York reports the turf court tennis circuit will feature three major events: the Rye Championships, the Southampton Invitation, and the Nationals at Forest Hills. Rye limits entries to 34 men and 34 women, Southampton hosts a ten man round robin for men and a similar women’s event on Meadow Club courts, and the Nationals will field 32 players per division.
Ramblers defeat the Red Wings 12 to 5 as the All-Stars edge the Scouts 7 to 5 in a tense late round opener. Leonard Hixson led the Stars with three hits, while Dougherty powered the Scouts with a home run and a single.
OCR fragment lists automotive items and prices including Goodrich tires and batteries, extended items like 2000 mile oil, side wall cleaner, white products, and an extension price. Mentions small figures such as 922.35, 56, 69c, 110, 4.95, suggesting a local hardware or auto shop catalog entry. No clear date or place.
AP features: Ben White, veteran driver, aims for his fourth Hambletonian stake on August 11 at Yonkers. He recalls past wins including 1093 and ambassador, discusses Volo Song and memories from decades in sulky racing.
In New York Aug 6 Dolph Camilli, aged 36, signals retirement from baseball to resume farming duties. After 18 seasons with Chicago, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and the Dodgers, Camilli cites weariness and family appeals, spurning a rumored $8,000 1949 salary cut and Branagan Rickey’s persuasion. He contemplates life as a country gentleman while acknowledging a possible Dodgers return after a Western trip.
A garbled post-Revolutionary era note appears to describe a Pennsylvania busn wife wrapping a pancake griddle. The text references five generations of jackfruit enthusiasts and a vague figure connected to a tree, with unclear timing after the Revolution.
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