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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1949
Page
7
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The New York Yankees stand under pressure as their next three weeks decide if they win the junior circuit pennant. After a tough home stand they head to Boston and Philadelphia, then face Washington and the A’s before a western trip. Key players DiMaggio and others must deliver. A benefit game for Warren Mee is set for Tuesday August 24 with Alton Borden Autos providing the opposition.
In Hollywood Irish Bob Murphy stopped Jerry Brown in Los Angeles after a 171 percent punch output. In Topeka Sammy Angott outpointed IL Sudduth. In San Francisco Lloyd Mars hall defeated Bob Dunlap. Other bouts included Robehy Dupree outpointing Billy Brown in Tampa and Frank Kruskl knocking out Johnny Jennings in New London.
Corry Moose Bombers came from behind to defeat Warren U G nine 10 to 6 at Loveland Field before fewer than 250 fans. Wakefield pitched well after fourth inning support, while Warren built a 4-0 lead but faltered with seven errors and costly plays in the late innings.
American League results show Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 2 and Boston 9 Detroit 6 with New York at 10 10. Standings list New York Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Washington St Louis and others with games behind leader figures. National League results include Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis New York Chicago Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati and related standings. International League and Pony League scores follow with Jersey City Rochester Toronto Buffalo Montreal Lockport Olean Jamestown and others.
Luc Native Lloyd leads after Mangrum shoots an eight under par 64 to pace the opening round of the $20,000 All-American Golf Tournament in Chicago. Snead Middicott top the field as about 200 pros amateurs and women begin first round. 125 pros 40 amateurs and 30 women start the second round tomorrow.
Jack Kramer's return to 1948 form with a sit down shutout helped the Red Sox in the American League title chase as DiMaggio's health crisis waned. Casey Stengel's Yankees swept a doubleheader, Ed Lopat winning the opener with Homer by DiMaggio and Henrich. Cleveland slipped three games back despite topping Philadelphia 3-2. Boston now 5 1/2 games behind the pace as Haefner returns with White Sox. Rabbit Maranville tied ML record for games at shortstop. St. Louis in NL lead after another 1-0 win over the Giants.
Corry American Legion junior team lost 6-3 in a County League tilt at Wesleyville. Art Evans pitched a two hitter for the Hiaycas, as an error, two walks, and a single by Roger Oltuwny produced all three Corry runs. Bib Long started for the Sprovers-Notte combo, took the loss, with Ronnie Shop finishing.
Don MacKenzie tournament plans are set at the Country Club with 80 entries hoped for, a morning trial and a 9 o’clock tee off. Prizes include a set of irons valued at 85 dollars and a leather golf bag. Registration starts at 2 pm, dinner at 11:80, and a driving contest is planned for the evening with MacKenzie to speak.
Report lists Gerry Staley and Bill Werle tossing five hit shutouts for St Louis and Pittsburgh. Yogi Berra lifted the Yankees to a 19-3 rout over St Louis in the second doubleheader game. The Red Birds won 6-4 over Cincinnati in a continued streak. Shortstop Granny Hammer's miscue allowed Ralph Killer to score in the ninth, letting Pittsburgh edge Philadelphia 1-0 in a tight duel. The Braves faded as the Cubs' 8-3 win featured Hank Sauer's 28th homer and 16 hits. A Salt Lake City oddity notes Reno Poll dori uniting Angel Sotiila.
Major league leaders list includes DiMaggio batting 181 hits for Boston and Williams 98 doubles. Stephens 19 RBIs. Williams and Stephens lead with 26 home runs. Robinson and Trash show various stats across Brooklyn and New York in a dense box of figures.
The Sailors edged Butler 4-3 in a one hour 50 minute Coal Region contest as Vandergrift piled 17 hits and Paul Turco delivered a clutch pinch hit. Frank Mercl doubled and homered for the Sailors while Johnstown beat Vandergrift in a separate scoreline.
Castle Hilly Shapiro of New Castle starred as center in a tight win against Olly Wis, with Youngsownls capitalizing late in the sixth. Oilers committed five errors, while Foy of Uhene recorded a decisive divisor performance.
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